2027 The Cross Timbers Classic
LAUNCH (OK) · Jan 6-9, 2027
General Liability Release
Accident Waiver and Release of Liability
January 7–9, 2027
Hosted by LAUNCH Speech and Debate, a Stoa club
Hope Presbyterian Church · Bartlesville, Oklahoma
This document is valid for the Cross Timbers Classic Speech and Debate Tournament being held at Hope Presbyterian Church, located at 900 Dewey Ave, Bartlesville, OK 74003, on January 7–9, 2027.
I HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN ANY/ALL ACTIVITIES AND/OR EVENTS ASSOCIATED WITH LAUNCH SPEECH AND DEBATE, A STOA CLUB, AND HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA, including by way of example and not limitation, any risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained, or controlled by them, or because of their possible liability without fault.
I certify that I am physically fit, have sufficiently prepared or trained for participation in any and all activities and/or events, and have not been advised to not participate by a qualified medical professional in any activity or event that I choose to attend. I certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude my participation in ANY activity or event sponsored by LAUNCH Speech and Debate and/or Hope Presbyterian Church.
I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form will be used by all LAUNCH Speech and Debate leadership, all parties associated with Hope Presbyterian Church, holders, sponsors, and organizers of any and every activity or event in which I may participate during this tournament, and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at all activities and/or events.
In consideration of my participation in all activities and/or events during this tournament, I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows:
(A) I WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE from any and all liability, including but not limited to, liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, for my death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may hereafter occur to me including my traveling to and from any activity and/or event, THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES OR PERSONS: LAUNCH Speech and Debate and Hope Presbyterian Church and/or their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives, and agents, and the activity holders, sponsors, and volunteers;
(B) INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in any and all activities and/or events, whether caused by the negligence of release or otherwise.
I acknowledge that LAUNCH Speech and Debate and Hope Presbyterian Church and their directors, officers, volunteers, representatives, and agents are NOT responsible for the errors, omissions, acts, or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific activity or event on their behalf.
I hereby consent to receive medical treatment, and I give my consent for medical treatment for any/all of my minor children which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during any/all activities and/or events associated with LAUNCH Speech and Debate and the Cross Timbers Classic Tournament.
The Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.
BY COMPLETING MY REGISTRATION FOR THE CROSS TIMBERS CLASSIC TOURNAMENT, I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT, AND I AGREE TO IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL. I FURTHER CERTIFY THAT I AGREE ON THIS DOCUMENT ON BEHALF OF MY MINOR CHILDREN PRESENT WITH ME.
Questions? crosstimbers@launchspeechanddebate.org
Tournament Events
Speech Pattern A
- Apologetics Qual
- Duo Interpretation Qual
- Expository Qual
- Impromptu Qual
- Literary Interpretation Qual
- Persuasive Qual
Speech Pattern B
- Extemporaneous Qual
- Mars Hill Qual
- Open Interpretation Qual
- Original Oratory Qual
- Slam Poetry Qual
- Storytelling Qual
TP/LD Debate
- Lincoln Douglas Qual
- Team Policy Qual
Parli Debate
- Parliamentary Debate Qual
Junior Speech
- Jr Apologetics Juniors
- Jr Bible Story Impromptu Juniors
- Jr Impromptu Juniors
- Jr Interp (Duo) Juniors
- Jr Interp (HI, DI, OI) Juniors
- Jr Platform (OO, Pers, Expos) Juniors
Tournament Timetable
- Tournament Status will update to Open at 10:00 am Mon 11/30/2026 (Central)
- Script submission will open at 12:00 pm Mon 11/30/2026 (Central)
- Tournament Status will update to Drops only at 11:59 pm Sun 12/06/2026 (Central)
- Meal registration will close at 11:59 pm Sun 12/06/2026 (Central)
- Late fee will be applied at 12:00 am Mon 12/07/2026 (Central)
- Tournament Status will update to Closed at 11:59 pm Fri 12/11/2026 (Central)
- Script submission will close at 11:59 pm Mon 12/14/2026 (Central)
What the statuses mean
- Setup
- The tournament is still being set up.
- Open
- Registration is open — families can register for the tournament.
- Drops Only
- No new entries are allowed, but families can drop existing ones.
- Closed
- Registration is closed — no adds or drops. Contact the tournament director with questions.
- Completed
- The tournament is finished.