2026 Silicon Valley Spark

• 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.

Extemp has priority! If you are in other speech events, be sure you schedule your time so you do not miss your draw time. The times are fixed and if you are late to the prep room, your prep time is shortened. Speaker positions cannot be switched or changed.

Be sure you know how Extemp works, especially if this is your first time. Study Stoa’s Extemp rules here, after clicking “Rules.” Also, read the Extemp Room Protocol. Also, in case WiFi is not reliable, students should auto-file for Extemp before arriving.

Note: Speaker 1 prep time will begin at the start of the speech round. Check the speaker order before the round begins.

Extemp First Draw times:
Round 1 - 8:00 am
Round 2 - 12:00 pm
Round 3 - 4:30 pm

Extemp instructions

• Please arrive at check-in no later than 7:20 am. After 7:25, you risk forfeiting Round 1.
  Announcements begin at 7:25 am.
  At 7:45 am, the Extemp Team will escort ALL Extempers to the room for Extemp Draw.
• Extemp postings will be posted next to the Prep Room 10 minutes before the first draw.
• The prep room is being used for other speeches during Pattern B so you will want to retrieve your computer after you speak. Proctor will not remain in room once students are gone.

Liability:
1. Students must accept full responsibility for the safety and security of their electronic devices for the duration of the tournament.

2. Students are responsible for making sure their devices are charged before beginning their prep time. They should assume that they cannot plug in their device in the Extemp Prep room.

3. Tournament staff are not responsible for the devices at any time.

4. All electronic devices should be clearly labeled with the participant's name and contact information.

Dates:

Script Submission OPENS: Monday, January 12, 2026

Script Submission CLOSES: Tuesday, January 20, 9 pm PT

Electronic script submissions only.

1. Log-in to StoaHub to READ the Script Submission Guidelines for your speech event:

• Interpretation Script Submission Guidelines 2025-2026

• Platform Script Submission Guidelines 2025-2026

• Slam Poetry Script Submission Guidelines 2025-2026

• Helpful tip: www.citethisforme.com is a user-friendly aid to properly formatted citations.

3. PREPARE YOUR SCRIPT SUBMISSION FORM with your parent or coach.

• Duo Interpretation Script Submission 2025-2026

• Dramatic Interpretation Script Submission 2025-2026

• Humorous Interpretation Script Submission 2025-2026

• Open Interpretation Script Submission 2025-2026

• Platform Script Submission 2025-2026

• Slam Poetry Submission 2025-2026

4. COMBINE each speech package into A SINGLE FILE in PDF format. Scan into a single file or use a file joiner such as:
~ Free PDF Merge Help
~ To make PDF's of printed docs with your phone, search your app store for "PDF Scanner App"

5. NAME YOUR FILES
Like this: LastName, FirstName - Event.pdf
Example: Lewis, Clive- DI.pdf

6. UPLOAD your completed script submission materials to this Jotform upload link. (Link no longer live because Script Submission is closed.)

Incomplete Submissions:
When a script is returned as incomplete or unapproved, it will be returned with suggestions for correction and will require a resubmission within 48 hours. A resubmitted script will be treated as a new submission.

Questions about Script submission?

Email script.siliconvalley.spark@gmail.com