• 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.

Electronic Script Submissions:

The following speech category scripts must be submitted for Approval:

Dramatic Interp
Duo Interp
Humorous Interp
Original Interp
Expository
Original Oratory
Persuasive
Slam Poetry

Script submission opens: Monday, March 24th @ 7:00 AM PST
Regular Script Submission Deadline: Sunday, March 30th @ 10:00 PM PST
Script Submission Corrections Deadline: Friday, April 4th @ 10:00 PM PST
Script Submission Drop Date: Sunday, Friday, April 4th @ 10:00 PM PST

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 able to compete.

Only students with at least one of their own parents physically present and available to help and/or judge the entire tournament will be allowed to compete!

We are blessed by the support of many community judges but you are the lifeblood of our tournament. Your presence on campus and willingness to take ballots are essential. Check with Ballot Push 45 minutes before rounds to see if you are needed to take a ballot.

Please plan on judging every other round. If we continue to be blessed with community judges, ballot push will let you know each round whether or not you are needed.

Even though you will select specific rounds on your registration, please be flexible at the tournament. We want to prioritize community judges that have taken time out of their day to judge our students!

Greatest Need

Our greatest need is often the first and last rounds of the day along with ALL SPEECH rounds. Please do your best to be at the ballot table early so that all ballots can be pushed AND we can start the round on time.

Requirements for Competitors

All Students must be registered members of Stoa.

Students must register a parent or other adult to judge at the tournament.

Each Parli competitor is required to have a judge for at least two (2) parli rounds, including round 6.

Each Team Policy or Lincoln Douglas competitor is required to provide a judge for at least three (3) rounds, including round 6.

Students must have an adult chaperone who is 21 years or older.

During competition, students must dress in professional business attire.

Gentlemen:
Suits or slacks and a sports coat, with a shirt and tie, and dress shoes.

Ladies:
Skirt or pant suits; slacks, skirts or dresses with jackets, and professional dress shoes. Hemlines are to be at least to the knee. Nylons are not required.

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 a 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.

AIRBNB

There are several Airbnb options near the church.  This is probably the best option.  

Best Western Plus Spokane North (8 minutes from tournament)

This is close to the tournament. 
9601 N Newport Highway 
Spokane, Washington 99218 United States

If you are willing to stay closer to downtown it will be about a 20 minute commute, but the hotel options and rates are better. 

Welcome Community Judges and Alumni Judges!

We are so pleased that you will support our student competitors by judging speech & debate events. Your willingness to volunteer your time and sound judgment will have an impact that can not be underestimated. Thank You!

All tournament events will be held April 9th-12th, 2025

April 9th Parliamentary Debate Tournament is held at:
*Zion Spokane*
545 E Wellesley Ave. Spokane, WA

April 10th - 12th Speech, Lincoln Douglas and Team Policy Debate Tournament is held at: 
*Calvary Spokane*
511 W. Hastings Rd. Spokane, WA

Please Click Here To Register.

There are many different time slots that you can serve in both Speech & Debate Events. Please select who recruited you to judge and include any judging conflicts as you should not judge students who recruited you or that you know well. Please arrive 45 mintutes prior to your judging time to check-in and to receive judge orientation.  The orientation will give you all the information you need for judging! You will want to plan for time after the round to finish completing your ballot(s).  You can dress comfortably. 

We appreciate your service to our students, and will work to make your investment in this tournament a quality experience.  We will provide snacks and light meals.  

Schedule Change

Thank you for taking the time to fill out the Judge Registration and planning to stay for the duration of your commitment. If, for some reason, you are unable to fulfill your commitment or need to make changes, please login to make changes on this website.

Confirmation & Reminder Emails

A confirmation and reminder email will be sent to your email address with instructions along with directions to the tournament facility.

Thank You!

*Again, thank you so much. You are greatly appreciated!*