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Stoa is a national High School and Junior High Speech and Debate organization serving the needs of Christian Homeschooling families. Stoa offers a National Invitational Tournament of Champions, inviting students from across the United States to perform, speak and debate. Some of the most exciting developments in Christian homeschool forensics are unfolding in Stoa.
Stoa's National Invitational Tournament of Champions
(NITOC)

NITOC 2011 Memories


The grand finale for Christian homeschool speakers and debaters!
Invitations are extended to students whose tournament results are posted on the National Christian Homeschool Speech and Debate Rankings website. These invitations are extended regardless of league affiliation, making the Stoa NITOC a true, league-independent, National Championship!
Stoa Tournaments
To get your tournament on the StoaUSA calendar, click on the "Tournaments" tab. A new Google Calendar is available to keep track of the nation's tournament opportunities. Plus you'll be able to embed your state's calendar into your own webpage and add certain calendars to your own personal calendar. Be sure to check this new feature out! 
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SpeechRanks:
The National Christian Homeschool Speech and Debate Rankings Website

A national database is grabbing the attention of students and coaches nationwide: www.SpeechRanks.com. Sponsored by Stoa but available to all Christian homeschool forensics competitors, SpeechRanks allows all Christian homeschool speech and debate students to post their tournament results. The site has been created to fairly compare and rank students from around the nation. In two seasons, SpeechRanks has tallied 190 tournaments, 2000 students, 80,000 visits, and 750,000 pageviews!

The 2010-2011 year is now completed. If you are a competitor, be sure to register and keep your results posted! Click through the following link...
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NITOC 2012 Resolutions:

Team-Policy Debate
 Resolved: That the United States federal government should substantially reform its revenue generation policies.
Lincoln-Douglas Debate
 Resolved: When in conflict, personal freedom ought to be valued above economic security.


News and Announcements

  • Updated Tab, Logistics, Tournament Planning Documents A number of updated documents have been posted to the Tournament and Tab Help Files  page listed under the Tournaments header. There are documents and files to help tournament administrators ...
    Posted Dec 5, 2011 9:40 AM by Van Schalin
  • New Stoa State Websites Launched A growing number  of states have developed their own websites to serve the needs of the local speech and debate community. New Mexico and Washington just launched their sites. Arkansas ...
    Posted Dec 3, 2011 1:11 AM by Van Schalin
  • Stoa Logo Contest Stoa is looking to freshen up its logo and it wants you to help. Stoa is hosting an exciting Logo Contest. Everything you need to know about the contest is ...
    Posted Dec 1, 2011 1:19 PM by Van Schalin
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Tournament News

  • Go Light Your World Registration for the March tournament in Tyler, Texas opens January 27 and closes on February 10. the tournament offers all NITOC events plus Parli and Junior Events.Register at https ...
    Posted Jan 27, 2012 9:20 PM by Van Schalin
  • Stafford Showdown Sadly, the March tournament planned for Stafford, Virginia will not take place and has been pulled from the Stoa calendar. The good news is that other tournaments are being addedas ...
    Posted Jan 23, 2012 8:09 PM by Van Schalin
  • Espresso Cup Registration for the February Espresso Cup in Bothell, Washington opens January 23 at 8:00 am (PST). Registration closes February 8 at midnight.Register at https://espressocup.homeschooldebate.net/
    Posted Jan 23, 2012 12:27 AM by Van Schalin
  • Heart of the Ozarks Registration for the February Heart of the Ozarks in Springfied Missouri opens on January 23 at 8:00 am (CST). Registration closes on February 13 at 10:00 pm (CST ...
    Posted Jan 21, 2012 10:55 PM by Van Schalin
  • Winter Opener in Paradise The Winter Opener in Paradise really is in Paradise. The January 27 and 28 tournament occurs in Honolulu, Hawaii.Email codykhensarling@gmail.com for Invitation and Registration forms.
    Posted Jan 21, 2012 12:22 AM by Van Schalin
  • Centennial State Tournament Registration for the February Centennial State Tournament in Colorado Springs opens January 18 at 12 noon (MST). Registration closes February 8 at 11:00 pm (MST). The tournament offers all ...
    Posted Jan 17, 2012 9:56 PM by Van Schalin
  • Ambassadors for Christ Registration for the February Ambassadors for Christ Tournament in Franklin Tennessee is now open.To learn more, travel to the Tournament Website at https://ambassadors.homeschooldebate.net/This exciting event ...
    Posted Jan 16, 2012 9:21 AM by Van Schalin
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