Go Forth Carolina (NC) - Jan 30-31, 2026 | Status: Open | 12:26 AM Eastern
Tournament TimeCommunity Judge registration will open at 12:00 pm Tue 11/11/2025 (Eastern)
Script submission will open at 12:00 pm Fri 12/19/2025 (Eastern)
Tournament Status will update to Open at 8:00 am Fri 12/26/2025 (Eastern)
Tournament Status will update to Closed at 5:00 pm Fri 01/09/2026 (Eastern)
Script submission will close at 12:00 pm Fri 01/16/2026 (Eastern)
Tournament Status will update to Drops only at 5:00 pm Fri 01/16/2026 (Eastern)
Meal registration will close at 5:00 pm Fri 01/16/2026 (Eastern)
Community Judge registration will close at 11:00 pm Thu 01/29/2026 (Eastern)
This status is used while the tournament is still being setup.
This status means tournament registration is open. Families can register for the tournament.
This status means only registration drops are allowed. There are no new entries allowed but families can drop entries.
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.
This status means the tournament is completed.
Apologetics
QualifyingDramatic Interpretation
QualifyingExpository
QualifyingHumorous Interpretation
QualifyingOriginal Oratory
QualifyingSlam Poetry
QualifyingDuo Interpretation
QualifyingImpromptu
QualifyingMars Hill
QualifyingOpen Interpretation
QualifyingPersuasive
QualifyingLincoln Douglas
QualifyingPublic Forum
Non-QualifyingTeam Policy
QualifyingJV Bible Story Impromptu
JuniorsJV Expository
JuniorsJV Open Interp
JuniorsJV Original Oratory
JuniorsJV Triple Challenge Impromptu
JuniorsJr Interp
Juniors
Tournament TimeAll senior competitors with prepared speeches must complete the script submission process using the NEW Stoa Hub Script Submission Process
Junior and JV Script Submission will be IN PERSON at the tournament and follows different guidelines from Stoa. Please click HERE for information regarding Jr and JV Speech Events, and see the Jr/JV Speech Tab on the Home page for script submission details.
WHO: Competitors who are entered in the following events must submit scripts for approval
Interpretive Speeches: Dramatic, Duo, Humorous, Open
Platform Speeches: Expository, Original Oratory, Persuasive
Wild Card Event: Slam Poetry
WHAT:
Each script submission should include the following pages:
-Signed script submission form for each speech event
-Typed copy of the speech script
-Works cited page (for Original Oratory, Persuasive, Expository and Slam Poetry)
-Highlighted photocopy of the original source text, including added words (for Dramatic
Interp, Duo Interp, Humorous Interp, and Open Interp)
WHEN: Important Dates and Deadlines
Script Submission Opens: December 26, 2025, at 12:00pm
Script Deadline: January 16, 2026, at 11:59 pm
All scripts must be submitted by January 16, 2026 to avoid being dropped from that event. You will receive a confirmation email once your script has been received and approved.
How to Submit Scripts Electronically:
On the Script Submission Tab for the tournament, you will see which scripts are due. You will see what day and time you submitted a script, and the status.
To upload a script, click "Choose File" and add your script. It must be less than 10mb
Once you hit upload, you’ll see your status change and the review team will review it. Your script will either be approved or you will see that your script needs revisions, along with the notes of the reviewer. Remember to check here DAILY to see if revisions are needed. You MUST log in to check your status. You will also receive an email with updates of your status throughout the process.
Resources
Rapid Review & Approve (tutorial for competitors)
Publication Guidelines & Citations 2025-2026
Interpretation Script Submission Guidelines 2025-2026
Platform Script Submission Guidelines 2025-2026
Slam Poetry Script Submission Guidelines 2025-2026
For questions regarding script submission, please contact: gfcscriptsub@gmail.com