Updated: Standings

Alright - just a quick post with the updated standings for all y'all that hate math:

Miss Marie – 6.5 points
Megan Ann Ward - 4 points
Scott Thompson - 4 points
Matt McKenzie - 4 points
Shayne Avec I Grec - 3 points
Matthew Christopher Davidson - 2 points
Justin McGrail – 2 points
Mother Tareka - 2 points
Keenan Proud - 1 point
Todd Palmer - 1 point
Henry Barron – 1 point
Anne P. - 1 point
Savannah - 0.5 points
Jacob Arts – 0.5 points
Jeremy Loveday - 0.5 points

That means there's 15 poets on the board right now - but only 12 spots for finals. And only one more slam to secure a spot. Hope to see everybody out for this one - May 19.

Last Chance Slam - May

Poets. This... is... your... LAST CHANCE!

To make Finals, that is. There's still room at the top for those lucky enough to make the top three this month - and spots in Finals to claim.

But how do you make it? By coming out with 2 poems to the slam and kicking butt.

Many are called, but few are chosen. See you in a few weeks.

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Scores - April Slam

Wow - what a night.

You know, this year Vic Slam wanted to focus on encouraging new poets and strengthening our scene, and tonight proved it. Despite the fact that 5 veterans were out of town for the Vancouver Interational Poetry Festival - there was stiff competition and a first-timer, Matt McKenzie, killed it and took the title by 0.1!

And it was well worth it.

Here are the scores - and the points:
Matt McKenzie - R1: 26.5 R2: 29.4 Total: 55.9 Points: 4
Justin McGrail - R!: 27.1 R2: 28.7 Total: 55.8 Points: 2
Henry Barron - R1: 27.4 R2: 27.0 Total: 54.4 Points: 1
Miss Marie - R1: 27.1 R2: 26.0 Total: 53.1 Points: 0.5
Jacob Arts - R1: 26.4 R2:25.9 Total: 52.3 Points: 0.5

See you May 19 for the LAST SLAM OF THE SEASON BEFORE FINALS!

Season Standings

Seeing as we're halfway through the season, I thought it might be worth it to post an update on the standings. Remember we give points for placement (we don't add up scores because the judges change each night).

So far we have 11 poets in the running for finals (and spots for 12):

Miss Marie - 6 points
Megan Ann Ward - 4 points
Scott Thompson - 4 points
Shayne Avec I Grec - 3 points
Matthew Christopher Davidson - 2 points
Mother Tareka - 2 points
Keenan Proud - 1 point
Todd Palmer - 1 point
Anne P. - 1 point
Savannah - 0.5 points
Jeremy Loveday - 0.5 points

Remember - slamming and making the second round at more than one slam is the best way to secure a spot in the finals. So - see you on April 21?

I thought so.

Next Slam April 21

Well, we've sent Jeremy Loveday as our city rep to the Vancouver International Poetry Festival, plus a few other Victorian poets will be storming the stage trying to claim the National Indie title - so that means there's room at the top this month baby!

Plus, remember that there's only 2 more slams before the finals, so if you want a chance at making the team, this is the month to try it.

See you there!

Vic Slam

Thursday, April 21

Cabin 12, 607

Pandora 8pm Show, Sign up at 7:30

Only $5

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