Mirror of Truth (TX) - Jan 17-18, 2025 | Status: Open | 1:05 PM Central
Community Judge registration will open at 8:00 am Mon 11/25/2024 (Central)
Tournament Status will update to Open at 8:00 am Mon 12/02/2024 (Central)
Tournament Status will update to Closed at 7:00 pm Mon 12/16/2024 (Central)
Tournament Status will update to Drops only at 7:00 pm Mon 12/16/2024 (Central)
Meal registration will close at 5:00 pm Fri 01/03/2025 (Central)
Community Judge registration will close at 12:00 pm Sat 01/18/2025 (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.
Scripts are due January 3, 2025. There are two options for submitting scripts:
1. If your script has recently been accepted at a qualifying Stoa tournament, and you have made no significant changes, please forward the approval email and PDF file to: tatomtots7@gmail.com
2. All new or modified scripts should be submitted in a separate email to: maricarmenr3@gmail.com. Please include the competitor's first and last name and the event in the subject line.
Please note: script approval at the Texas Two-Step does not gurantee NITOC approval.
For information on how to submit scripts:
1. Access the Stoa script submission guidlines and forms at https://www.stoausa.org/speech-resources
2. Watch this short video: https://vimeo.com/880159764/d049abd543
3. Combine each speech into a single PDF file. Recommended: use a PDF phone scanner app.
4. Name the file correctly: Last name, First name-event.pdf
Apologetics rounds will cover:
Mars Hill rounds will cover:
Juniors, join in the tournament fun with
Boot Scoot Bingo!
Visit the juniors' table for information and a Bingo Boot. Then get scootin' for fun and prizes!
Parents, if your junior would like to participate, please email tatomtots7@gmail.com.
Apologetics
QualifyingExpository
QualifyingHumorous Interpretation
QualifyingOpen Interpretation
QualifyingOriginal Oratory
QualifyingSlam Poetry
QualifyingDramatic Interpretation
QualifyingDuo Interpretation
QualifyingImpromptu
QualifyingMars Hill
QualifyingPersuasive
QualifyingLincoln Douglas
QualifyingTeam Policy
Qualifying"You turned my tears into dancing." Psalm 30:12
Grace Fellowship Church
32445 US-281 N
Bulverde, TX 78163
Registration:
Opens: Monday, Dec. 2 at 8:00 am
Closes: Monday, Dec. 16 at 7:00 pm
Events and Fees:
Lincoln-Douglas and Team Policy Debate: $40
All Stoa speech events except extemporaneous: $25 for the first event, $20 for each additional
Fees must be paid by Dec. 16 or competitors may be dropped from the events.
Refunds will not be issued once registration closes unless an event is canceled due to lack of registration.
Bring your Boots!
In true Texas spirit, we welcome Cowgirl/Cowboy Boots as part of the competitor's professional business attire.
Just for kicks, we'll have a "Best Boots" contest!
Community Outreach:
We're collecting items for the Share Center, a local pregnancy resource center which aims to dignify the family and defend all life.
Please bring baby items like socks, burp cloths, teethers, or diapers to our collection bin and help us make a postitve impact in our community.
Thank you for your generosity!
Mirror of Truth
Speech and Debate
"Let us praise Him with tamborine and dance." Psalm 150:4