Slam Master Duties and Responsbilities

Victoria Slam is a Tongues of Fire program, and receives its budget from the Tongues of Fire board.

The Tongues of Fire board is responsible for appointing the Slam Master. The board has the ability to remove the Slam Master by vote for breach of below duties. The Victoria Slam Master is a volunteer position.

Vic Slam will support the Slam Master to attend the National Competition (CFSW) in their role as Slam Master and therefore they cannot compete to be on the slam team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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  To organize and lead the slam season and all participating events.
• To host or find a suitable host for each monthly slam.
• To ensure effective promotion Victoria Slam to audience and poets.
• To clearly communicate all the rules prior to the start of the slam season.
• To provide clarification and make decisions on the rules.
• To make scores and standings publicly available in a timely manner.
• To sit on the SpoCan board as a city slam rep if possible.
• To promote good sportsmanship within the slam community.