VanSlam Summer Season (May 15th) 2017
So! A new qualifying season is underway to determine which poet will have a chance to become the next Vancouver Poetry Slam Individual Champion.
It’s crucial to understand the points system. You can read about how it works for qualifying for the summer slams
http://vanslam.ca/2014/11/11/rules-and-format-for-the-summer-season-at-van-slam/
The points system should become clear very quickly as the season progresses and we start posting
results. With that in mind, here are the results from this week’s slam.
May 15th 2017
Sac: Justin Bige
Spillious
Brianna Price
Nova
Jaye Simpson (Second! 9 points)
Dave Rankin (First! 16 points)
Kay Kassirer
Second Hand Tick
Lip Balm
Mitcholos Touchie (Third! 4 points)
Emory Oakley
Delilah Forsythe
RC Weslowski
Updated Standings for the 2017 Van Slam Individual Champion Playoffs
The top 9 poets plus the winner of the Last Chance Slam
qualify for the Playoffs in September
1. Rachel Taylor 16 points
2. Julia Pileggi 16 points
3. Dave Rankin 16 points
4. Marina Reid 9 points
5. Coral More 9 points
6. Jaye Simpson 9 points
7. Kay Kassirer 4 points
8. Spillious 4 points
9. Mitcholos Touchie 4 points
As always, double check my work and see if you find anything wrong
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