Script Submission:
Script Submission will be open February 3rd-9th via email, and will close firmly at 11:59pm on Feb 9th.
Please be aware that late scripts will not be accepted.
The SoCal Sweetheart Classic is not responsible for your scripts' compliance with event and league rules and regulations. All submitted scripts must include one parent signature and one additional club coach signature stating the script has been reviewed and is approved within Stoa guidelines for competition. For those in independent clubs, a parent coach may sign as both parent and coach to authorize each script approval.
Stoa script guidelines are found on StoaHub. See: StoaHub>Stoa Member Resources>Speech, Debate, & Tournament Resource Docs>Speech Submission Forms and Resources.
Submission Guidelines:
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Digital Submission Only:
- All scripts must be submitted via email to scripts@nihilo.club. Each script must be uploaded individually—one email per script, one script per form, each submission as a single PDF. Subject line should read as follows: LAST NAME FIRST NAME: SPEECH EVENT.
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Required Documentation:
- Each script must be accompanied by a signed Script Submission Form, available for download via StoaHub.
- The form must include signatures from each of the following:
- The student submitting the script.
- A parent or legal guardian.
- An authorized leader or coach of the student's speech and debate club, other than the student's parent.*
- Incomplete or unsigned forms will result in disqualification from competition.
*For those in independent clubs, a parent coach may sign as both parent and coach to authorize each script approval.
- Printed Copies for Competition:
- Students are required to bring a printed copy of their script to have available at each round of the tournament. Tournament officials may request to review the printed copy for adjudication if needed.
- Students are required to bring a printed copy of their script to have available at each round of the tournament. Tournament officials may request to review the printed copy for adjudication if needed.
- Responsibilities:
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- It is the responsibility of the student, parent, and club leader to ensure that the script complies with STOA rules and regulations.
During the Tournament:
- Addressing Concerns:
- If any question or concern about a script arises during the competition, tournament officials may request a meeting with the student, parent, or club leader to discuss the script and the review and approval process of the submitted script.
- If any question or concern about a script arises during the competition, tournament officials may request a meeting with the student, parent, or club leader to discuss the script and the review and approval process of the submitted script.
How to Submit:
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Download and Complete the Submission Form
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Fill Out the Online Submission Form:
- Complete the online submission form and upload your script as a PDF merged with the completed and signed submission form, via email to scripts@nihilo.club. Submit a separate email for each submitted script/form PDF.
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One Form Per Script, One Email Per Form:
- Remember to submit one form for each script you are entering into the tournament, and to submit a seperate email for each speech.
- Remember to submit one form for each script you are entering into the tournament, and to submit a seperate email for each speech.
Important Reminder:
Failure to bring a printed copy of the script to any round may result in disqualification or penalties.
If you have questions about the submission process, please contact the tournament team at tournament@nihilo.club.
Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you at the SoCal Sweetheart Classic!