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SUMMARY:Series Registration for 2025 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam
DESCRIPTION:Register your slam series to submit a representative to compete in the 2025 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam! Registration is open exclusively to series until February 28\, 2025. \nCIPS 2025 takes place in Vancouver and online from April 16th to 19th. All CIPS events will take place at Chill X Studio (2270 Manitoba St) in Vancouver’s Mt. Pleasant neighbourhood. To register your series: complete this form\n \nIf you are an individual poet hoping to compete in CIPS\, but your local series qualifier won’t be held until after this date\, we recommend that you to register as a Storm Poet to ensure your spot in CIPS is guaranteed. Storm Poet registration will open at 12:00 noon (PST) on March 1\, 2025 and will be on a first come\, first served basis. \nABOUT SERIES REGISTRATION \nThe cost to register a series rep is $75. As soon as possible following registration\, you will receive an email from the CIPS Tournament Director to confirm that registration has been received\, as well as information about how to complete payment. \nYour series does NOT need to have selected its representative in order to be registered. Completing the registration process will ensure a spot is held for them. If your series rep is not yet known\, we ask that you return to update the form once you have their information. \nCIPS FORMAT: \nCIPS will return to the original format in 2025:\n\n\nAll participants will perform in two\, 2-round preliminary bouts on April 16th and April 17th.\nThe 10 highest-ranked poets after preliminaries will compete in CIPS Finals on April 19th.\nPreliminary bouts will feature up to 12 poets\, with random judges giving scores between 0 and 10. Bouts on April 16th will feature 2-minute and 3-minute poems. Bouts on April 17th will feature of 4-minute and 1-minute poems. CIPS Finals on April 19th will feature three rounds of 3-minute poems\, with “cut from below” elimination reducing the field between each round.\n\nFull competition information is available here. If you have questions or concerns\, please contact the CIPS Tournament Director\, Matt Miller\, at cips@vancouverpoetryhouse.com.
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SUMMARY:Poetry Jam #1
DESCRIPTION:Feb 18\, 2025 – UPDATE: Due to Covid exposure at Historic Joy Kogawa House\, this event will be ONLINE ONLY. \n  \nABOUT POETRY JAM \n“It takes a community to build an artist\, whether we resist against it\, or are nurtured by it.” \nFor all poets and folks interested in spoken word poetry. Poetry Jam offers an opportunity for folks to write\, edit\, rehearse\, discuss\, and share spoken word poetry. Led by Vancouver Poetry House Artistic Director\, and Historic Joy Kogawa House Interim Executive Director\, Johnny D Trinh\, this series aims to remove the pressure of performance at a slam or open mic\, and amplify the space and time needed to explore\, be weird\, and practice the craft together. Come as a witness to see the action happening\, or sign up at the door to share your work and get feedback! \nUp to 17 people can attend in person. Spots available for around 5-6 people who want to sign up to share and receive feedback on their poems. Sign up happens at the event. \nDate: Thurs\, Feb 20th\, 2025\nTime: Doors: 6:30 | Jam: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM\nWhere: Online Only\nCost: $10 suggested (No one turned away for lack of funds)\nTo join: Register on ZEFFY. \nACCESSIBILITY NOTE:\n \nUnfortunately\, Historic Joy Kogawa House is not currently wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for some individuals with mobility-related access needs. Here are some specifications for your consideration: \n\nA low-slope ramp allows access to the front yard\nThere are 5 steps leading to the front door\, each 121.5 cm in width and 8 cm in height\nThe front door and dining room entry are 85 cm wide\nThe bathroom entry is 70 cm wide\, with 17 cm clearance on each side of the toilet\nThe house has a range of chairs with arms and without arms\nAssistance animals are welcome\n\nAdditionally\, please note that while this event will not be mask-mandatory\, in-person attendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks for the safety and comfort of their fellow attendees. \nIf you have specific questions or concerns about accessibility at Historic Joy Kogawa House\, please connect with them using their contact form. \nIf you have questions or concerns about matters pertaining to the accessibility and inclusivity of Vancouver Poetry House events\, please contact the Inclusion Coordinator\, Sonya Littlejohn\, at inclusion@vancouverpoetryhouse.com.
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LOCATION:Historic Joy Kogawa House\, 1450 West 64th Avenue\, Vancouver\, Canada
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