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May Day Colloquium
REGISTRATION:
Registration Opens: Monday, March 23rd, 2026 at 10:00 AM PST
Registration Closes: Friday, March 27th 2026 at 5:00 PM PST
TOURNAMENT DATES & LOCATION
Thursday, April 30th
PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE
Location:
Lifespring Church
1224 Main Street, Riverside Ca 92501
Friday, May 1st
LD DEBATE
Location:
LIfespring Church
1224 Main Street, Riveside Ca 92501
Saturday, May 2nd
ALL STOA SPEECH EVENTS
Location:
Lifespring Church
1224 Main Street, Riverside Ca 92501
FEES
$50 for debate event
$35 for speech event.
Competitors can register for UP TO 3 events in each pattern.
Each event must have 4 competitors.
If an event does not have 4 competitors we may cancel that event.
PARENT JUDGING RESPONSIBILITY:
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Each competitor must have their PARENT present at the tournament who judges every other round (i.e. at least three rounds a day).
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Students will need to have their PARENT physically with them at check in and the parent must remain at the tournament to judge every other round.
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If a child shows up to the tournament without their PARENT, and there has been no conversation beforehand with the tournament director, they will be dropped from that day.
JUDGE REGISTRATION OPENS:
NOW OPEN
There will be a judge orientation 45 minutes before each speech round.
It is important to attend the orientation if this is your first tournament of the season.
We kindly request YOUR HELP to ensure the tournament keeps running by checking in 45 minutes prior to each round at the ballot push table.
SCRIPT SUBMISSION:
E-Script Submission OPENS: Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM PST
E-Script Submissions CLOSES: Friday, April 17, 2026 7:00 PM PST
Scripts must be submitted electronically - there will be no on-site script submission at the tournament.
MEALS: SEE LEFT TAB FOR MEAL OPTIONS
This NITOC qualifying speech tournament will consist of two preliminary rounds and one final round.
Note: Events with a small number of entries will compete in a third round during the final round.
We hope this event will be a blessing to all competitors as you sharpen your oratorical skills in bringing glory to the Lord through your speech.
Acts 2:17
"In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people."