2024 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.

Lincoln Douglas Value Debate

Resolved: The acquisition of knowledge is an intrinsic good.

​​Team Policy Debate

Resolved: The United States Federal Government should substantially reform its policy on healthcare.

Please read the Stoa Board's Special Announcement regarding the Team Policy Debate Resolution.

Stoa Debate Rules for 2024-25

• Stoa Lincoln Douglas Rules

• Stoa Team Policy Rules

Evidence Standards

Click to view the document that outlines a set of recommendations for the use of evidence in debate rounds. These standards are not rules, but they are “best practices” that our organization wants to strongly encourage. Stoa has a commitment to high standards of ethics and accountability and believes that these standards advance these goals. This document begins with the biblical principles undergirding the specifics of the standards that follow. 

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.

​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

TP teams: 

We have several first time Stoa debaters and it's still early in the season. We invite you to participate in our case share to help us better prepare for the tournament. If you would like a copy of the case list, please send us your case title and mandates by using the contact button in the menu above. A case list will be sent out by the end of registration. 

Thank you!