Welcome to Tip of the Spear!

Debate Events offered: TP, LD, Parli

This tournament is intended for experienced debaters: TP and LD competitors must have debated for one full season.

Parli eligibility is per Stoa:

"Each debater must have reached age sixteen (16) by October 1st of the competition year, *OR* have competed for two or more years in another debate format, *OR* receive consent from her/his coach.

Location

Northwest University 
5520 108th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033

We do not have a true student room available at this location, so unfortunately are unable to accomodate non-competing siblings at this tournament. Please make other arrangements for younger family members, or they are welcome to watch rounds with a parent judge if they are able to do so quietly. Thank you!

Student Registration Dates

Opens: Thursday September 25th, 7:00 AM.
Closes: Sunday September 28th, 10:00 PM.

No Refunds after registration closes.

All fees must be paid in full at time of registration or competitors may be dropped from events.

This is a Stoa qualifying tournament and Stoa membership is required to participate.  Please ensure that your Stoa registration is complete prior to tournament registration.

Fees:

Your registration is not complete until fees have been paid.

Parli Debate    $45
TP/LD Debate  $45

*Drop Fees*
Events dropped after registration closes will be charged a $25 drop fee.

*Refunds*
There will be no refunds after registration closes.

Judging Requirements

Each competitor is required to have an adult onsite and available to judge throughout the tournament.  Contact VerveTournament@gmail.com before registration, for any special considerations. Although you will sign up to judge specific rounds, all parent judges are expected to check in at Ballot Push throughout the day, ready to take ballots as needed. Thank you for your commitment to these students, ensuring that our tournament runs smoothly!