The format of the upcoming Grand Slam is (and is traditionally):

- 1st round = all of the poets who qualify (8, or all applicable poets. This year it's 9 poets)
- 2nd round = Top 7
- 3rd round = Top 6

Top 4 (or five if taking a 5 person team) are the team. This year it's top 4.
Scores are cumulative all the way through.

For some Slam geekery, this ( Read more... )