Carolina Speech and Debate (NC) - Feb 19-21, 2026 | Status: Closed | 1:20 AM Eastern
Tournament TimeCommunity Judge registration will open at 8:00 am Mon 12/08/2025 (Eastern)
Tournament Status will update to Open at 8:00 am Mon 01/19/2026 (Eastern)
Tournament Status will update to Closed at 11:59 pm Thu 01/29/2026 (Eastern)
Script submission will open at 8:00 am Thu 02/05/2026 (Eastern)
Tournament Status will update to Drops only at 7:44 pm Thu 02/05/2026 (Eastern)
Script submission will close at 11:59 pm Thu 02/19/2026 (Eastern)
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.
Apologetics
QualifyingDramatic Interpretation
QualifyingExtemporaneous
QualifyingHumorous Interpretation
QualifyingOriginal Oratory
QualifyingPersuasive
QualifyingDuo Interpretation
QualifyingExpository
QualifyingImpromptu
QualifyingMars Hill
QualifyingOpen Interpretation
QualifyingSlam Poetry
QualifyingParliamentary Debate
QualifyingLincoln Douglas
QualifyingTeam Policy
QualifyingJunior Interp
JuniorsJV Bible Story
Non-QualifyingJV Expos
Non-QualifyingJV Impromptu Triple Challenge
Non-QualifyingJV Open Interp
Non-QualifyingJV Original Oratory
Non-QualifyingPublic Forum
Non-Qualifying
Tournament TimeAll senior competitors with prepared speeches must complete the script submission process using the NEW Stoa Hub Script Submission Process.
If you have a Junior or JV Speech Competitor, please click on that tab on the homepage. From there, you can print out the script submisson form that you will bring to the tournament.
WHO: Competitors who are entered in the following events must submit scripts for approval
Interpretive Speeches: Dramatic, Duo, Humorous, Open
Platform Speeches: Expository, Original Oratory, Persuasive
Wild Card Event: Slam Poetry
WHAT:
Each script submission should include the following pages:
-Signed script submission form for each speech event
-Typed copy of the speech script
-Works cited page (for Original Oratory, Persuasive, Expository and Slam Poetry)
-Highlighted photocopy of the original source text, including added words (for Dramatic
Interp, Duo Interp, Humorous Interp, and Open Interp)
WHEN: Important Dates and Deadlines
Script Submission Opens: January 19, 2026 at 8:00am
Initial Script Deadline: February 5, 2026 at 11:59 pm
All final script submissions must be completed by February 12, 2026 at 11:59pm to avoid being dropped from that event. You will receive a confirmation email once your script has been received and approved.
How to Submit Scripts Electronically:
On the Script Submission Tab for the tournament, you will see which scripts are due. You will see what day and time you submitted a script, and the status.
To upload a script, click "Choose File" and add your script. It must be less than 10mb
Once you hit upload, you’ll see your status change and the review team will review it. Your script will either be approved or you will see that your script needs revisions, along with the notes of the reviewer. Remember to check here DAILY to see if revisions are needed. You MUST log in to check your status. You will also receive an email with updates of your status throughout the process.
Resources
Rapid Review & Approve Video (tutorial for competitors)
Publication Guidelines & Citations 2025-2026
Interp Script & Submission Guidelines 2025-2026
Platform Script Submission Guidelines 2025-2026
Slam Poetry Script Submission Guidelines 2025-2026
For questions regarding script submission, please contact: carolinascriptsubmission@gmail.com