2025 Countdown Challenge

Welcome to the Countdown Challenge!

April 25th - 26th

Tournament Location:

 Community Church of Monroe 224 E Old Highway 74, Monroe, NC 28112

Payment Information:

Fees are due at tournament closing date.

All tournament and meal fees can be made through Paypal to:

F5speechdebate@gmail.com (Carrie Hilson)

Please select "Friends and Family" when making your payment to avoid additional fees.

Include the following message with your payment:

Countdown25 (Your StoaHub Account Name)

General Information:

F5 is excited to host this "Final Weekend of the Season" tournament!  It will include LD, TP, Parli, and one pattern of Speech events - Apologetics, Duo Interpretation, Expository, Humorous Interpretation, Impromptu, Open Interpretation, Persuasive, and Slam Poetry.

Space is limited for this Stoa qualifying tournament so register early!

Please read ALL the information in the sidebar tabs for complete details about the tournament.

Please be aware:
- A parent judge's registration must be completed prior to the completion of the student's registration.
- One person cannot serve as the parent judge for more than one student except:
   + A parent with multiple children competing
   + A parent of a Team Policy debater can be the designated judge for his/her child's partner.
   + If an exception is needed, please email f5stoaclub@gmail.com. 

Registration Dates: Please see the Timetable link on the left side of the Tournament Home Page

Eligibility:
-All students competing in this tournament must meet Stoa's eligibility requirements
-Stoa membership is required in order to participate. Register for Stoa membership through Stoa Hub: StoaHub | Home

Event Costs (meal orders are an additional cost):

+ LD/TP/Parli: $35/student for each debate event

+ Speech: $30/student for 1^st speech event and $15 for each additional speech event

If you have questions or concerns, please email f5stoaclub@gmail.com.