Joining The Fountain City Poets Slam Team

Earning a place On the Fountain city poets slam team takes dedication and work throughout Our slam season.

  • Each prospective team member must demonstrate a commitment to the poetry community.

  • A Poet must not have any unresolved violations of our code of conduct to qualify for team selection.

  • If a poet is invited to join the FCP Slam Team and accepts this invitation, they will be asked to sign a contract that outlines exactly what is expected of them.

  • To see a template of said contract, click here.

The Point System

Points are only awarded during the PUKC & FCP Slam Season, which is September through May. Slams still happen from June through August, but no points will be awarded for slamming.

During slam events, points will be awarded based on the following system:

  • 1st place = 5 points

  • 2nd place = 4 points

  • 3rd place = 3 points

  • Every other competitor = 2 points

  • Any Sacrificial Poets - the Host - the Bout Manager = 1 point

These points are added throughout the season, and the top 10 poets will be invited to compete in The Fountain City Grand Slam, held between May and July.

If eligible, the top 5 winners of the Grand Slam will be invited to join the Fountain City Poets Slam Team, which will represent Poetic Underground KC while competing in regional & national competitions.

The 1st place winner will hold the title of “Fountain City Grand Slam Champion” until the next year’s Grand Slam. They will also receive a trophy and a $100 (minimum) cash prize.