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 by the contest chair.
  • The topic must be of reasonable length, must not require a detailed knowledge, and must lead to an opinion or conclusion
  • Contestants will receive no advance knowledge of the topic until the moment they are introduced by the contest chair
  • Contestants must not use digital or other devices during the contest to gain an unfair advantage.
  • When the contest begins, all contestants except the first must leave the room and remain under the supervision of the contest Sergeant at Arms.
  • Introduce each contestant by announcing the contestant’s name, the topic, the topic, the contestant’s name.
  • At the conclusion of each speech, the next speaker is invited into the room

Timing

  • Table Topic speeches must be from one (1) to two (2) minutes. A contestant will be disqualified if the speech is less than minute (1) minutes or more than two (2) minutes 30 seconds.
    • Timer will not buzz you off
    • For contests:
      1. The green signal will be displayed at one (1) minutes and remain displayed for thirty (30) seconds.
      2. The yellow signal will be displayed at one (1) minutes and thirty (30) seconds and remain displayed for thirty (30) seconds.
      3. The red signal will be displayed at two (2) minutes and will remain on until the conclusion of the speech.
    • In the event of technical failure of the signal or timing equipment, a speaker is allowed 30 seconds extra overtime before being disqualified.

Requirements

  • Be a paid member in good standing

 

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