We acknowledge this event is taking place on the unceded territories of the Squamish, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. Well this is it, our youth slam finals where we find out who will be on the 2018 youth slam team and which poet will be crowned our youth slam grand slam … Continued

We acknowledge this event will be taking place on the unceded territories of the Squamish, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. This will be our “last chance slam” for poets who have not yet qualified for the youth slam playoffs in March. Poets still needing to slam twice or earn more points … Continued

We acknowledge this event is taking place on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh people. It’s occupied territory. Be respectful of that notion please. August’s youth poetry slam is the second event in our new youth slam season where poets 13-20 years of age try to earn … Continued

Every year we like to set aside one poetry slam where we invite poets to break the poetry slam rules to see what sort of creative mischief they can come up with. Poets are encouraged to use props and costumes or to perform group pieces and cover poems to use … Continued

Our monthly youth poetry slam series continues in April but with an extra special bit of spice and hot sauce as we are also part of the Verses Festival of Words. Now that our playoffs are complete we’re going to have a fun slam for cash and prizes. We’ll also … Continued

Our monthly youth poetry slam series continues in April but with an extra special bit of spice and hot sauce as we are also part of the Verses Festival of Words. Now that our playoffs are complete we’re going to have a fun slam for cash and prizes.  We’ll also … Continued

Here are the latest and updated youth slam standings for the 2016/2017 season. Things to remember to be eligible for the 2017 youth slam team. You have to slam/compete AT LEAST TWICE during the year. You CANNOT be turning 21 BEFORE September 1st, 2017. Also some of you compete for … Continued

Here are the latest and updated youth slam standings for the 2016/2017 season. Things to remember to be eligible for the 2017 youth slam team. You have to slam/compete AT LEAST TWICE during the year. You CANNOT be turning 21 BEFORE September 1st, 2017. Also some of you compete for … Continued

This will be the last chance slam for youth poets trying to make the youth slam playoffs in March. Poets who have slammed only once during the season and those not in the top 8 already will be given preference. If you’ve already qualified you are encouraged to come out … Continued

Poets 13-20 years of age are encouraged to particpate in this event. No props or costumes mor musical accompaniment is allowed in your performance. Just you and your poem with the words you wrote. 3 minute time limit. 2 rounds. This is the second to last youth slam of the … Continued

We’re rolling along with our youth slam season including another event in November. Remember to be on the 2017 youth slam team you need to slam/compete AT LEAST TWICE during the year AND you CANNOT be turning 21 BEFORE Sept 1st, 2017. Each month we have a competiion, a poetry … Continued

There are 5 Mondays in the month of August so to help avoid confusion this is a reminder the YOUTH SLAM HAPPENS ON THE 4th MONDAY OF EACH MONTH not the last monday. (I’m not shouting here just adding emphasis.) This will be the 2nd slam of our young new … Continued

There are 5 Mondays in the month of August so to help avoid confusion this is a reminder the YOUTH SLAM HAPPENS ON THE 4th MONDAY OF EACH MONTH not the last monday. (I’m not shouting here just adding emphasis.) This will be the 2nd slam of our young new … Continued

This will be the last opportunity for poets to qualify for the youth slam playoffs in March. To qualify you must slam/compete during the 2015/2016 regular season (July 2015-Feb 2016) at least twice AND you CANNOT be turning 21 BEFORE Sept 1st, 2016. Only poets who have not yet qualifed … Continued

The latest results following the January 25th youth slam have been updated. The top 8 scoring poets make it into the youth slam finals on March 28th at the WISE Hall. To qualify for the playoffs you MUST SLAM/COMPETE AT LEAST TWICE during the season (July 2015-Feb 2016) and you … Continued

The latest results following the January 25th youth slam have been updated. The top 8 scoring poets make it into the youth slam finals on March 28th at the WISE Hall. To qualify for the playoffs you MUST SLAM/COMPETE AT LEAST TWICE during the season (July 2015-Feb 2016) and you … Continued

This is our last youth poetry slam before the new youth slam season begins.  It will be a simple 2 round fun slam for cash and prizes.  Both rounds are 3 minutes in lengths.  We will also have a poetry open mic to start things off. This month our features … Continued