Invictus Fides (TX) - Oct 10-12, 2024 | Status: Completed | 5:58 PM Central
Tournament Status will update to Open at 12:00 pm Fri 09/06/2024 (Central)
Community Judge registration will open at 12:00 pm Fri 09/06/2024 (Central)
Tournament Status will update to Drops only at 4:00 pm Fri 09/13/2024 (Central)
Tournament Status will update to Closed at 4:40 pm Wed 09/25/2024 (Central)
Meal registration will close at 11:59 pm Fri 10/04/2024 (Central)
Community Judge registration will close at 12:00 pm Sat 10/12/2024 (Central)
This status is used while the tournament is still being setup.
This status means tournament registration is open. Families can register for the tournament.
This status means only registration drops are allowed. There are no new entries allowed but families can drop entries.
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.
This status means the tournament is completed.
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.
You must be in Pilgrim Chapel (the Parli announcement room) 10 minutes before the scheduled start time for each round.
Parli Debate will be self-timed, so please bring a working timepiece.
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.
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
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.
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.
Apologetics
QualifyingDramatic Interpretation
QualifyingDuo Interpretation
QualifyingExpository
QualifyingImpromptu
QualifyingPersuasive
QualifyingExtemporaneous
QualifyingHumorous Interpretation
QualifyingMars Hill
QualifyingOpen Interpretation
QualifyingOriginal Oratory
QualifyingSlam Poetry
QualifyingLincoln Douglas
QualifyingTeam Policy
QualifyingParliamentary Debate
QualifyingJunior Impromptu
Juniors