2025 Field of Mars

• 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.

Parliamentary Debate Rules

We recommend each team carry a copy of the current Stoa Parli Rules.

Resolution Announcement

Parli pairings will be announced 5 minutes before the scheduled start time for each round. All Parli competitors must be in the prep room 5 minutes prior to each round.

Timing

Parli Debate will be self-timed, so please bring a working timepiece. Make sure the timer has an audible countdown alarm.

Internet

The church has some limited WI-FI access. It may not be speedy or robust. Should there be any unforeseen issues with the internet, you will have to rely on your own cellular connection and your own minds.

Parents

You will need to check in at the same time as your student. After confirming that both competitor and parent judge are present, the student will be allowed to compete.

In order to offer the best experience for our competitors and ensure that all of the judges are up to date with the yearly changes which occur on ballots and rules, we will be requiring that everyone who is judging (parents, community and alumni) attend a judge orientation session at least once per competition season. We will have orientation for all Judges before the first round and before rounds throughout the day.

Please plan on judging:
• At least 3 rounds

Each registered competitor needs to have at least one of their own parents onsite and judging for them for the duration of the tournament. Competitors without a parent judge will not be allowed to compete unless they have prior approval from the tournament director. We need judges to be available to make our tournament run on time. Thank you for your understanding and efforts to make Field of Mars successful!

Parent Meals

Coffee and simple light snacks will be available throughout the day for our judges.

We are not offering student meals so please plan accordingly.