Procedure for stage 1

• The subjects are provided in advance; participants are expected to come to the event with their speeches ready and submit the titles of their speeches before the day of the event to the organizing committee;

• Participants must present original speeches, plagiarism is strictly prohibited;

• The order in which participants speak will be decided by drawing lots; each participant can only have one turn;

• Each participant will have the stage for 3-5 minutes;

• Participants must follow the instructions of the MC, who also acts as the timekeeper;

• The use of visuals and props is allowed, but should be mentioned in advance of the event along with other details on the application for for the Public Speaking Contest;

• The use of prompts and note cards is allowed as long as they do not exceed the size of 10x15 cm;

• The performances will be scored by 3 judges in 2 categories: Content and Delivery;

• The judges’ decision is final and is not subject to appeal.

Procedure for stage 2

• The contestants receive the topic of their speech immediately after passing to stage 2 of the event and have 30 minutes to prepare; the topic is the same for all of the participants;

• Participants must present original speeches, plagiarism is strictly prohibited;

• The order in which participants speak will be decided by drawing lots; each participant can only have one turn;

• Each participant will have the stage for 3-5 minutes;

• Participants must follow the instructions of the MC, who also acts as the timekeeper;

• The use of visuals and props is allowed;

• The use of prompts and note cards is allowed as long as they do not exceed the size of 10x15 cm;

• The performances will be scored by 3 judges in 2 categories: Content and Delivery;

• The judges’ decision is final and is not subject to appeal.