SpoCan has created a new Code of Honour that all poets at the national level are required to abide by.
We liked it so much that we're going to make it part of our Victoria Slam. Competing poets will have to sign that they agree to the following:
As a participant in Vic Slam, a SpoCan event, I understand and agree:
1. To revel in an environment in which freedom of speech, self-determination, and pursuit of creative excellence are inalienable rights.
2. To participate in a way that encourages, illuminates and supports established standards of good sportsmanship.
3. To refuse to allow the competitive challenge of the game to lead me to violence, interference, direct or indirect threats.
4. To allow all participants to pursue their craft peacefully and without censure, regardless of present associations or past personal history.
5. To comply with local, provincial and federal laws pertaining to individual civil rights and physical or sexual harassment.
6. To abide by all SpoCan rules, regulations, procedures and policies, including this Code of Honour, knowing that consequences for breaking the rules/code exist and will be upheld.
Of course, Rule Number One (http://vicpoetryslam.blogspot.com/2010/11/2011-slam-rules.html) will ALWAYS be adhered to. Free speech is an important part of the slam. We just want to encourage good sportsmanship as well.
If you have any questions or comments contact Vic Slam at vicpoetryslam@gmail.com
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Slam Team Recording Party
The Vic Slam Team held their recording party last week as their first official show as the 2010 team, and as their first fundraiser, frankly rocked the house.
Matthew started the night out with some of his serious side, the Steve dropped a brand-new piece, Megan brought back some old favorites, Dave got dirty and sinful and Jeremy brought it home Canada.
The night was packed with talent, and a special thanks goes out to Gumshoe and the Banshee for gracing us with their haunting music. And HUGE props to the Victoria Events Centre for their support in donating the space (they've been a huge supporter of spoken word in this town).
And thanks to everyone who came out to the show - you can pick up your free CD at the Vic Slam Team's next appearance at Tongues of Fire on September 23.
And don't forget about the fourth (and maybe final?) Poetry in the Raw on September 27. It's the Victoria Slam Team's big fundraiser and word is some Van Slam Team members might join in the fun...
Missie Peters
2011 Slam Master
Matthew started the night out with some of his serious side, the Steve dropped a brand-new piece, Megan brought back some old favorites, Dave got dirty and sinful and Jeremy brought it home Canada.
The night was packed with talent, and a special thanks goes out to Gumshoe and the Banshee for gracing us with their haunting music. And HUGE props to the Victoria Events Centre for their support in donating the space (they've been a huge supporter of spoken word in this town).
And thanks to everyone who came out to the show - you can pick up your free CD at the Vic Slam Team's next appearance at Tongues of Fire on September 23.
And don't forget about the fourth (and maybe final?) Poetry in the Raw on September 27. It's the Victoria Slam Team's big fundraiser and word is some Van Slam Team members might join in the fun...
Missie Peters
2011 Slam Master
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