Script Submission for The Desert Gem 2026

100% E-SCRIPT SUBMISSION

Opens: Friday, January 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Closes: Friday, January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Direct questions regarding script submission to: setapartspeechdebate@gmail.com

Tutorial video for script submission

The deadline for ALL electronic script submissions is Friday, January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

ALL scripts must be submitted by JANUARY 9 at 7:00 PM.

No electronic scripts will be accepted after this date.

You will receive a confirmation email once your script has been received and approved.  Please check in Stoa Hub daily after submitting your script to see if revisions are necessary after submitting, if you do not receive an approval email.

LATE SCRIPTS: A script that is submitted after the Friday, January 9th deadline may be considered for review if there are extenuating circumstances and there has been communication with the script submission team. If reviewed and accepted, a $50 late fee will apply, payable by CASH at Student Check-In.

Reminders

Both the student and the parent must sign the Script Submission forms; the form must have the correct tournament and the correct date.

How to Submit Scripts Electronically

1. Follow the rules for your speech event, which can be found HERE
2. Follow the script submission guidelines and use the forms found HERE.
3. Watch THIS six-minute video for help! See other helpful resources below.
4. Combine each speech into a single PDF file. See resources below.
5. Name the file correctly: Last Name, First Name-event.pdf
6. Submit Scripts BELOW. You will be submitting via this page in Stoa Hub (will be opened on January 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM).
7. Correct or Celebrate: If your script is returned for corrections, complete any requirements promptly and resubmit within 24 hours. Otherwise, it is time to celebrate your approval!

How:

1. Read the Rules for your speech event.
2. Read the Script Prep Instructions and Obtain Forms here. Choose the form that applies to your category.
3. Prepare your Script Submission Form with a parent or coach. Include initials and signatures. Make sure to list “The Desert Gem” as the tournament.
4. Combine each speech into ONE FILE in PDF format only. Scan into a single file or use a PDF joiner such as:  PDFsam which requires downloading a free application or PDF Merge which allows you to merge via the website
5. File MUST include: 

PLATFORMS

• Script Submission form
• Typed Script
• Citation Page

INTERPS

• Script Submission form
• Typed Script
• Source Script

    6. SUBMIT: Only one file per script submission. Must be PDF.
          For large files use CompressPDF to compress your pdf file.

To submit: You will find which scripts need to be submitted under the Script Submission Tab.

On the Script Submission Tab for the tournament, you will see which scripts are due. You will see what day and time you submitted a script, and the status.

To upload a script,  click "Choose File" and add your script. It must be less than 10mb

Once you hit upload, you’ll see your status change and the review team will review it. Your script will either be approved or you will see that your script needs revisions, along with the notes of the reviewer. Remember to check here DAILY to see if revisions are needed. You will no longer receive an email. You will only receive an email saying it has been received and when it is approved.