Don't worry, kids—the adults aren't having all the competition fun! It's time for a Student Dueling Tournament at Hogwarts! Like your courses, it will be divided into three competions: Years 1-2, Years 3-5, and Years 6-7.

IC, this event takes place in the Hogwarts Great Hall on February 8th. OOC, duels kickoff January 31st, with signups closing on January 30th!

All participants have an opportunity to earn some stamps! In addition to the Dueling '95 stamp—

—duel participation in general can help you earn these pretties—check out the stamps page for details:



Actually winning does you one better. In addition to house points throughout the competition, the winner in each bracket is eligible for an additional stamp:

IC RULES

1. All proper decorum must be observed, including bowing or curtsying to ones opponent at the open and close of the match.
2. During a duel, there shall be no physical contact of any sort between contestants. Should one contestant require assistance, then the match will be stopped by the official.
3. Excessive force must not be used. The purpose of the contest is to display strength and skill; it is not to injure or maim. Likewise, all spells used must be allowed under the law.
4. Creativity is encouraged; a match that consists merely of stunning and disarming is not enjoyable for the audience.

OOC RULES

1. Matches will be moderated by a member of the staff. Follow instructions by the IC moderator regarding who is to post. After both participants have posted once, wait for the moderator to post again before continuing.
2. Points will be given by the moderator based on an OOC modified dice roll. While commentary by the official is IC, the scoring is done in the fairest way possible.
3. Do not state how your action will end, but rather what is intended. That way, when the point is determined then you can post the results of your actions in a way that fits with the scoring.
4. If a participant does not post within three days [72 hours], they will be disqualified and the other participant wins the match.
5. Keep all spells age appropriate. A first year could not cast an Unforgivable (although that would get them disqualified anyway). If you are not sure if your character could cast a spell at their age, feel free to ask other members or the staff for opinions.

Assuming your character wants to enter, please post the appropriate form(s) below on or before January 30th! No more than 6 duelists per player, please! Please do not edit your post once it's been liked by this account—make a new post to note any edits instead.