2024 Columbus Christmas Classic

Welcome to the first 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!

Date: Saturday, December 7; check in at 8 am; awards at 8 pm

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

Registration opens: Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 8 am

Registration closes: Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 8 pm

Cost: $40 per event

Please note: After registration closes, no refunds will be made and drops will incur a fee of $15.00 per event. Additionally, a late fee of $25 will be applied to each registration that is not paid in full when registration closes. 

Dress Code: We will follow the Stoa dress code though tasteful Christmas themed embellishments will be allowed and celebrated.

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. Parents should also purchase a meal as we will only have snacks and coffee in Judge Hospitality. 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.  

Communication: If you begin to get concerned that you haven't heard from the Tournament Staff as the tournament approaches, please check your junk folder or Spam first. You are also welcome to contact us by clicking on the Contact button in the menu on the left.