Contests

2023 Contests Overview

What’s Happening? Starting in January 2023, Toastmasters is having its annual contests. There are 2 contests:1. International Speech2. Table Topics How It Works? Beginning at each club, all 3 contests are held. The winner of each contest goes onto to … Continued

2022-2023 Speech Contest Rulebook

The Speech Contest Rulebook is in effect from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, features speech contest rules for the International, Evaluation, Humorous, Table Topics, Tall Tales, and Video Speech Contests. 2022-2023 Speech Contest Rulebook

Judging Sheets

Check out the below links for the judges guide and ballot sheet: International Speech Contest Judge’s Guide and Ballot Evaluation Contest Judges Guide and Ballot Humorous Speech Contest Judge’s Guide and Ballot

Evaluation Contests

At the beginning of this contest, a five-to-seven minute test speech will be presented by a test speaker. Contestants will be given 5 minutes after the speech to prepare (they may also write notes during the speech). After the test … Continued

Humorous Speech Contest

Contestants present a humorous speech that must be thematic in nature (opening, body, and close) Rules Speakers must speak for a minimum of 4:30 and no longer than 7:30 Speeches must be substantially original. 25% of the speech may be … Continued

International Speech Contest

Contestants present a five-to-seven minute speech on any subject they choose. Rules Speakers must speak for a minimum of 4:30 and no longer than 7:30 Speeches must be substantially original. 25% of the speech may be devoted to quoting, paraphrasing, … Continued

Table Topics Contest

Contestants present a one-to-two minute impromptu speech. All contestants will receive the same topic, which will be of a general nature. Rules All contestants must receive the same topic, which must be of a general nature. The topic is selected … Continued

Tall Tales Speech Contest

Contestants present a three-to-five minute speech on any subject they choose. Humor and props may be used to support or illustrate the speech. Rules Speakers must speak for a minimum of 2:30 and no longer than 5:30 Speeches must be … Continued

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