2025 Columbus Christmas Classic

Welcome to the second annual

Columbus Christmas Classic!

We would be so pleased if you would share in some Christmas cheer with us as we compete in a friendly little debate tournament southern style. We are offering Team Policy and Lincoln Douglas debate in a one day tournament format served alongside some holiday fun!

WELCOME Community Judges! We thank you for your investment in our students as they develop the skills to speak boldly and change the world for Christ. Please follow the link in the menu for Community Judge registration so we can prepare for your arrival. 

Tournament Date: Saturday, December 6; check in at 8 am; awards at 8 pm

Location: Gentian Baptist Church, 3853 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA

Student Registration opens: Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 8 am

Student Registration closes: Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 8 pm

Cost: $40 per event

Refund Policy
Before registration closes - adds and drops will not incur any extra fees, and all drops will be fully refunded. 
After registration closes - no refunds will be made and drops will incur a fee of $15.00 per event.

Dress Code: We will follow the Stoa dress code though tasteful Christmas themed accessories are permitted and encouraged.

Important: Competitors must be Stoa members to compete with us. Also, each competitor is responsible for getting their judging requirements covered. We will do our best to recruit community judges to relieve some of the burden on parents, but, as we all know, these tournaments can not happen without parents. 

Meals: Students will have the option to purchase lunch and supper during the registration process. The other option is to pack your food and bring it with you. There will not be time to leave for food once the tournament begins. Also, please bring your own water bottle. You will be able to refill it at the tournament, but we will not offer individual bottled drinks. 

Waitlist: If your event fills up, please go ahead and register. We will do our best to get as many students into the tournament as possible. Do not pay for meals until you are moved off the waiting list.