So! A new qualifying season is underway to determine which 5 poets will have a chance to become the next Vancouver Poetry Slam Team. It’s crucial to understand the points system. You can read about how it works for qualifying for Team Playoffs here: http://vanslam.ca/winter-season-rules-and-format-how-to-qualify-for-team-playoffs/ The points system should become … Continued

So! A new qualifying season is underway to determine which 5 poets will have a chance to become the next Vancouver Poetry Slam Team. It’s crucial to understand the points system. You can read about how it works for qualifying for Team Playoffs here: http://vanslam.ca/winter-season-rules-and-format-how-to-qualify-for-team-playoffs/ The points system should become … 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

Time for another FREE workshop and “poetry slam” at the Vancouver Public Library. Usually the DDYS happens on the 1st Wednesday of the month but due to a scheduling conflict we will be taking place on the 2nd Wednesday which is February 10th. We will be on the lower level … Continued

Time for another FREE workshop and “poetry slam” at the Vancouver Public Library. Usually the DDYS happens on the 1st Wednesday of the month but due to a scheduling conflict we will be taking place on the 2nd Wednesday which is February 10th. We will be on the lower level … Continued

In between Christmas and New Year’s Eve can be a dead zone for many people. So if you’re feeling haggard and on low batteries come and recharge and reinvigorate at December’s youth poetry slam. It’s open to poets 13-20 years of age. There are 2 rounds of competition with 12 … Continued

This is the 5th youth slam of the 2015/2016 season. Poets between 13-20 years of age are encouraged to come out and compete for points to try and qualify for the youth slam team playoffs in March 2016. Sign up to perform is at 7pm. The show starts at 8 … 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

Results after January 26th 2015 youth slam   01st)  58.7  Emma Field       winning 16 points 02nd)  58.1  Natalie Zalkon   winning 09 points 03rd)  57.5  Silling Zhang      winning 05 points 04th)  57.4  Catherine Vander Velden   winning 03 points 05th)  55.1  Mackenzie              winning 01 point   Overall totals following January’s youth slam.  … Continued

Here are the results from the December Youth Poetry Slam as well as our updated standings.  There are only 2 more slams to qualify for the playoffs on March 23rd.  You NEED TO COMPETE IN AT LEAST 2 SLAMS during the season to be eligible for the playoffs.  Also you … Continued

Here are the results from the December Youth Poetry Slam as well as our updated standings.  There are only 2 more slams to qualify for the playoffs on March 23rd.  You NEED TO COMPETE IN AT LEAST 2 SLAMS during the season to be eligible for the playoffs.  Also you … Continued

It’s been neck and neck all season for the top of the regular season standings between Emma Field and Alex Montinola.  After November’s results, Emma is back on top but not by much.  Andrew Warner also enters the fray along with Coral Moore and Natalie Zakon moves up the charts. … Continued

It’s been neck and neck all season for the top of the regular season standings between Emma Field and Alex Montinola.  After November’s results, Emma is back on top but not by much.  Andrew Warner also enters the fray along with Coral Moore and Natalie Zakon moves up the charts. … Continued

So! A new qualifying season is underway to determine which 5 poets will have a chance to become the next Vancouver Poetry Slam Team. It’s crucial to understand the points system. You can read about how it works for qualifying for Team Playoffs here: http://vanslam.ca/winter-season-rules-and-format-how-to-qualify-for-team-playoffs/ And about how it works … Continued

So! A new qualifying season is underway to determine which 5 poets will have a chance to become the next Vancouver Poetry Slam Team. It’s crucial to understand the points system. You can read about how it works for qualifying for Team Playoffs here: http://vanslam.ca/winter-season-rules-and-format-how-to-qualify-for-team-playoffs/ And about how it works … Continued

So! A new qualifying season is underway to determine which 5 poets will have a chance to become the next Vancouver Poetry Slam Team. It’s crucial to understand the points system. You can read about how it works for qualifying for Team Playoffs here: http://vanslam.ca/winter-season-rules-and-format-how-to-qualify-for-team-playoffs/ And about how it works … Continued

So! A new qualifying season is underway to determine which 5 poets will have a chance to become the next Vancouver Poetry Slam Team. It’s crucial to understand the points system. You can read about how it works for qualifying for Team Playoffs here: http://vanslam.ca/winter-season-rules-and-format-how-to-qualify-for-team-playoffs/ And about how it works … Continued

Our October youth poetry slam is in the books. Thanks to Komi Olaf for being our feature and to everyone who came out for another sell out at Cafe Deux Soleils. Here are the second round winners from Oct 27th 1st) 56.7 points Melissa Illing winning 16 points 2nd) 53.8 … Continued

Our October youth poetry slam is in the books. Thanks to Komi Olaf for being our feature and to everyone who came out for another sell out at Cafe Deux Soleils. Here are the second round winners from Oct 27th 1st) 56.7 points Melissa Illing winning 16 points 2nd) 53.8 … Continued

So! A new qualifying season is underway to determine which 5 poets will have a chance to become the next Vancouver Poetry Slam Team. It’s crucial to understand the points system. This is the fifth year that we’re using it. You can read about how it works for qualifying for … Continued

So! A new qualifying season is underway to determine which 5 poets will have a chance to become the next Vancouver Poetry Slam Team. It’s crucial to understand the points system. This is the fifth year that we’re using it. You can read about how it works for qualifying for … Continued

From July to February youth poets between the ages of 13-20 compete to earn points that will qualify them for the youth team playoffs in March 2015. To qualify you must compete in a youth slam at least twice during the season and you CANNOT be turning 21 before September … Continued

A new qualifying season is underway to determine which poet will have a chance to become the next Individual World Poetry Slam representative for Vancouver. The IWPS slam off will be in mid-September.   A full explanation of the rules and format of the Van Slam Summer Season can be … Continued

A new qualifying season is underway to determine which poet will have a chance to become the next Individual World Poetry Slam representative for Vancouver. The IWPS slam off will be in mid-September. A full explanation of the rules and format of the Van Slam Summer Season can be found … Continued

A new qualifying season is underway to determine which poet will have a chance to become the next Individual World Poetry Slam representative for Vancouver. The IWPS slam off will be in mid-September. A full explanation of the rules and format of the Van Slam Summer Season can be found … Continued

A new qualifying season is underway to determine which poet will have a chance to become the next Individual World Poetry Slam representative for Vancouver. The IWPS slam off will be in mid-September. A full explanation of the rules and format of the Van Slam Summer Season can be found … Continued

A new qualifying season is underway to determine which poet will have a chance to become the next Individual World Poetry Slam representative for Vancouver. The IWPS slam off will be in mid-September. A full explanation of the rules and format of the Van Slam Summer Season can be found … Continued

A new qualifying season is underway to determine which poet will have a chance to become the next Individual World Poetry Slam representative for Vancouver. The IWPS slam off will be in mid-September. A full explanation of the rules and format of the Van Slam Summer Season can be found … Continued