2027 The Cross Timbers Classic
LAUNCH (OK) · Jan 6-9, 2027
Preview
4:56 PM Central
Script Submission
2027
CROSS TIMBERS
π Script Submission
For all scripted speech events
Every scripted speech must be submitted and approved before the tournament. Follow the timeline and steps below and you'll be all set!
π Key Dates
All deadlines are 11:59 pm Central
November 30, 2026
π Uploads open
December 10, 2026
π Early Bird deadline: submit by this date for a chance to win a prize!
December 14, 2026
β° Final upload deadline: all scripts due
December 18, 2026
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All corrections due
January 4, 2027
π Storytelling titles & sources due
β οΈ Your upload counts only if it includes BOTH the completed submission form AND your full script.
π Storytelling competitors: Register your story details in the Script Compliance Tool by January 4, 2027 at 11:59 pm. See the Storytelling tab for details.
π Before You Submit
βοΈ Check the rules
Review your event's requirements in the current Stoa Rulebook.βοΈ Run the Script Compliance Tool
It flags possible problems before a reviewer sees your script. Don't worry if it flags something that isn't really an issue. Real people do the final review!π Ready to Submit?
π Done this before?
Run your script through the Script Compliance Tool, then scroll to the bottom of this page to upload.
Run your script through the Script Compliance Tool, then scroll to the bottom of this page to upload.
π± First time?
Watch our quick walkthrough video, then follow these 5 steps.
Watch our quick walkthrough video, then follow these 5 steps.
1
Finalize your script
Save the most current version of your speech as a PDF and run it through the Script Compliance Tool.
Save the most current version of your speech as a PDF and run it through the Script Compliance Tool.
2
Complete the submission form
Download the form for your event, fill in every field, get your coach's signature, and save it as a PDF.
Download the form for your event, fill in every field, get your coach's signature, and save it as a PDF.
3
Combine into one PDF
Merge the files with the form first, then your script. Name the file Last name, First name, Event:
Merge the files with the form first, then your script. Name the file Last name, First name, Event:
Smith, Anna, OO
Jones, Caleb and Grace, Duo
Lee, Daniel, LI
Jones, Caleb and Grace, Duo
Lee, Daniel, LI
4
Upload
Scroll to the bottom of this page and upload your file under "Actions."
Scroll to the bottom of this page and upload your file under "Actions."
5
Watch your status
Check back for approval or correction requests, and respond quickly. Aim to be approved within 24–48 hours of initial submission.
Check back for approval or correction requests, and respond quickly. Aim to be approved within 24–48 hours of initial submission.
π Quick Help
π Merging PDFs: Using an app on your phone is our top recommendation! You can also try free tools like PDFsam or Soda PDF Merge.
π¦ File won't upload? It's probably too big, which is common with interp scripts. Shrink it with Smallpdf or Compress2Go and try again.
βοΈ Still stuck? Email us at scriptsub@launchspeechanddebate.org.
Upload Scripts
No Script Submission Entries Found
Your family does not have any entries registered for this tournament that require script submissions. Please contact the tournament directors with any questions.
Script Revision Submissions
No Script Revisions Needed
Your family does not have any entries that currently need script revisions. If you believe this is an error, please contact the tournament directors.
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 β families can register for the tournament.
- Drops Only
- No new entries are allowed, but families can drop existing ones.
- Closed
- Registration is closed β no adds or drops. Contact the tournament director with questions.
- Completed
- The tournament is finished.