2025 Columbus Christmas Classic

• Setup:

  This status is used while the tournament is still being setup.

• Open:

  This status means tournament registration is open. Families can register for the tournament.

• Drops Only:

  This status means only registration drops are allowed. There are no new entries allowed but families can drop entries.

• Closed:

  This status means registration is currently closed for the tournament. There are no adds or drops allowed. Please contact the tournament director with any questions.

• Completed:

  This status means the tournament is completed.

Since it's still early in the season, we would like to bless our competing TP students by offering a tournament case share. Ideally everyone will contribute a short description of their case to be shared with all attending TP teams. If you choose not to participate, we expect that you will prepare with integrity by not asking for or looking at someone else's copy. 

TP students and parents: You can do your part to keep this fair by not sharing the case list with anyone before the tournament. 

Email your case description to the tournament director no later than November 19th:  ipodspeechanddebate@gmail.com. 

Lincoln Douglas Value Debate

Resolved: In foreign policy, diplomacy is more effective than military intervention. 

​​Team Policy Debate

Resolved: The United States Federal Government should substantially reform its policy toward one or more countries in Central/South America.

Stoa desires to promote professionalism and modesty in behavior and dress. Therefore, we will follow Stoa's guidance for our tournament dress code. 

​Competition

During competition and awards ceremony, students must dress in modest, professional business attire. However, tasteful Christmas accessories are permitted and encouraged. 

​Professional business attire for Gentlemen

• Suit or slacks and blazer jacket

• Collared shirt and tie

• Professional dress shoes and socks

​Professional business attire for Ladies

• Skirt or pantsuit

• Slacks, skirt, or dress with a blazer

• No leggings or tights as pants

• Hemlines and slits no higher than middle of the knee

• Hose optional

• Professional dress shoes

​Awards Ceremony

Students must attend the awards ceremony in full competition attire.

​Violations

If the competitor’s attire at any time during the tournament is deemed in violation of the dress code, the competitor will be asked to come into compliance with the dress code. A student will not be allowed to participate in competition or awards without compliance.

If you are planning to stay overnight, here are some options north of town but not far from the tournament (10-15 minutes):

Hampton Inn Columbus - North
7390 Bear Ln
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 256-2222
http://hilton.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus at Northlake
7336 Bear Ln
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 507-7200
http://ihg.com