Verve (WA) - Oct 18-19, 2024 | Status: Drop | 10:36 PM Pacific
Tournament Status will update to Open at 7:00 am Wed 09/25/2024 (Pacific)
Community Judge registration will open at 7:00 am Wed 09/25/2024 (Pacific)
Tournament Status will update to Drops only at 12:00 am Sun 09/29/2024 (Pacific)
Tournament Status will update to Closed at 5:00 pm Thu 10/17/2024 (Pacific)
Community Judge registration will close at 5:00 pm Thu 10/17/2024 (Pacific)
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.
Ness Building
5520 108th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
The most direct route is to bypasses the main campus entrance. From 108th Avenue, head up 53rd Street, paralleling NU's campus. Continue up 53rd Street and take the third left (look for event signs). The Ness building will be a short drive through the parking lot, directly in front of you.
Meals
Students: Please bring a 'brown bag' lunch each day. No crockpots are allowed.
Judges: There will be a light Judge Hospitality of beverages and snacks.
Dress Code
Students must dress in professional business attire throughout the tournament.
Gentlemen: Suit, or slacks and blazer jacket. Collared shirt and tie. Professional dress shoes and socks.
Ladies: Skirt suit or pant suit; or professional slacks, skirt or dress with a blazer jacket. Leggings and tights are not to be worn as pants. *Dress/ skirt hemlines and slits should be _no higher_ than the middle of the knee.* Hose are not required. Business professional dress shoes.
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
Members will exhibit kind, polite, and respectful attitudes to each other and behave in a manner that brings honor to God.
Members will adhere to the Peacemaker’s Pledge as in Matthew 5:23-25, 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. Rather, we seek to restore relationships. A third party may be necessary to resolve issues.
Parliamentary Debate
QualifyingLincoln Douglas
QualifyingTeam Policy
QualifyingDebate 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.
Northwest University
5520 108th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
Opens: Wednesday September 25th, 7:00 AM.
Closes: Sunday September 29th, 12:00 AM.
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.
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.
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