• 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.

Dallas Baptist University

3000 Mountain Creek Parkway

Dallas, Texas 75211

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Username: STOA

Password: STOA2024

We recommend each team carry a copy of the Parliamentary Debate Rules. Please also be familiar with the Stoa Evidence Philosophy and Standards.

Please visit the "Helpful Links" page to access a quick link to the rules and standards.

Resolution Announcement

You must be in Pilgrim Chapel (the Parli announcement room) 10 minutes before the scheduled start time for each round.

Timing

Parli Debate will be self-timed, so please bring a working timepiece.

Internet

Should there be any unforeseen issues with the internet, you will have to rely on your brilliant Parli minds. You are free to bring Extemp boxes or hard copies of magazines to use in prep.

Storage for Expos will be located near the bottom of the stairs on the first floor of Pilgrim Chapel (near Roger's Theater) and on the opposite long hallway (follow the signs!). 

Please do not leave valuable items unattended in these areas.

Please complete all meal purchases by October 4th.

Parent Meal Pass

Catered by Central Market and served in the judge area. Please purchase a parent pass for each adult member of your family who plans to have meals at the tournament. The parent meal pass includes a light breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and all the little extras for all three days throughout the tournament!

Student Meals

Individual meals can be purchased for students, siblings, etc., and will be served in the student area. All meals will come with bottled water.

Student Meals Summary

Thursday, October 11th

Lunch A: Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich, Chips, Dessert ($8.50)
Lunch B: Chick-Fil-A Gluten-Free Chick-Fil-A Sandwich, Chips, Dessert ($8.50)

Dinner A: Panda Express Orange Chicken with Rice Bowl, Dessert ($9.50)
Dinner B: Panda Express Broccoli Beef with Rice Bowl, Dessert ($9.50)
Dinner C: Turkey Sandwich on Whole Wheat, Chips, Fruit ($5.00)

Friday, October 12th

Lunch A: Turkey Sub Sandwich, Chips, Dessert ($9.00)
Lunch B: Ham Sub Sandwich, Chips, Dessert ($9.00)
Lunch C: Gluten Free Turkey Sandwich, Chips, GF Dessert ($10.00)

Dinner A: Cheese Pizza, Salad ($9.00)
Dinner B: Pepperoni Pizza, Salad ($9.00)
Dinner C: Gluten Free Cheese Pizza, Salad ($10.00)
Dinner D: Turkey Sandwich on Whole Wheat, Chips, Fruit ($5.00)

Saturday, October 13th 

Lunch A: Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich, Chips, Dessert ($8.50)
Lunch B: Chick-Fil-A Gluten-Free Chick-Fil-A Sandwich, Chips, Dessert ($8.50)

Dinner A: Panda Express Orange Chicken with Rice Bowl, Dessert ($9.50)
Dinner B: Panda Express Broccoli Beef with Rice Bowl, Dessert ($9.50)
Dinner C: Turkey Sandwich on Whole Wheat, Chips, Fruit ($5.00)

In addition to the parent or student meals you can preorder through our tournament website, DBU has several campus dining options. We will be on campus during Fall Break, but some of the dining facilities will remain open during The Prologue with limited hours.

Chick-Fil-A

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, Friday: 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Saturday: CLOSED

Union Coffeehouse

Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: CLOSED

LC Coffeehouse

Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Saturday: CLOSED

Dress Code

During competition, students must dress in modest, professional business attire.

Gentlemen: Suit or slacks and a blazer jacket; collared shirt and tie; professional dress shoes and socks.

Ladies: Skirt or pant suit; or professional slacks, skirt, or dress with a blazer jacket; professional dress shoes. Dress/skirt hemlines and slits should be no higher than the middle of the knee. Hose not required.

Awards Ceremony: Students must attend the awards ceremony in full competition attire.

Violations: If the competitor's attire at any time during the tournament is deemed a violation of the dress code, the competitor will be asked to come into compliance before being allowed to participate.

Code of Conduct

Tournament participants will exhibit kind, polite, and respectful attitudes toward each other and behave in a manner that brings honor to God.

Conflicts that arise mid-tournament will be resolved at the sole discretion of tournament leadership. Tournament leadership has final authority in all tournament decisions.

Tournament participants will adhere to the Peacemaker’s Pledge derived from Matthew 5:23-25 and 18:15-17. This principle dictates that if an offense occurs, the offended should go directly to the offender to resolve the issue; no gossiping or discussing with another person. We seek to restore relationships. A third party may be necessary to resolve issues.