2025 The Texas Two-Step

• 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.

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:

• Category 2: Foundations of Christianity
• Category 3: Scripture 
• Category 4: God and Man

Mars Hill rounds will cover:

• Classic music
• Classic Film and Television
• Literature

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.