Dramatic Interpretation 

In this event, you use either a full script or part of a single script. The purpose of the piece is to be dramatic in nature. You must interpret the piece originally, being careful to not mimic other performances.

• Speech must be 10 minutes or less

• No props or costumes may be used

• Speech must be Memorized

Humorous Interpretation

In this event, you use either a full script or part of a single script. The purpose of the piece is to be humorous in nature. You must interpret the piece originally, being careful to not mimic other performances.

• Speech must be 10 minutes or less

• No props or costumes may be used

• Speech must be Memorized

Duo Interpretation

In this event, you will have a partner. You use either a full script or part of a single script. The purpose of the piece is to be dramatic or humorous in nature. You must interpret the piece originally, being careful to not mimic other performances.

• Speech must be 10 minutes or less

• No props or costumes may be used

• Speech must be Memorized

• Partners can not make physical contact or look directly at each other

Extemporaneous Speaking

In this event, you will be given three topic questions to review. You will select one question only. After returning to your station you will have 30 minutes to write a speech. Internet is allowed to be used to do this.

• Speech must be 7 minutes or less

• No props or costumes may be used

• Speech does not have to be Memorized

• You may have a notecard no larger than 4x6 inches

Impromptu Speaking

In this event, you will be given a topic and a small notecard. The topic will either be a quote or a cartoon. You will write a short 3-5 minute speech on the topic.

• Speech must be 5 minutes or less

• No props or costumes may be used

• Speech does not have to be Memorized

• You will have 3 minutes to write your speech

Informative Speaking

In this event, you will present a subject instruct, demonstrate or enlighten. You can not take a specific side.

• Speech must be 10 minutes or less

• A prop may be used, but no costumes

• Speech must be Memorized

• No more than 10% may be quoted
  
  

Original Oral Interpretation

In this event, you will write your own piece. Each piece must be persuasive in nature. Your goal is to encourage the listener to adopt your point of view.

• Speech must be 10 minutes or less

• No props or costumes may be used

• Speech must be Memorized

• Speech must be original

• No more than 10% can be quoted material

Program Oral Interpretation

In this event, you will create an original program. You must use at least three other sources to mix and match to create a story. The overall story should flow and have a common thread throughout.

• Speech must be 10 minutes or less

• A prop (small binder) must be used

• Speech must be Memorized, though it will be within your binder

Memorized Public Address

In this event you start by finding a public address. You cut out the part or pieces you wish to talk about it. You then must provide an analyses of the speech regarding the speaker, reason for the speech, and how it has national significance.

• Speech must be 10 minutes or less

• No props or costumes may be used

• Speech must be Memorized

• A minimum of 40% must be your own words

• No more the 10% quoted material

Lincoln Douglas Debate

In this event, you will debate a resolution. The overall debate is philosophical in nature. You will not come to a solution to the resolution. The goal is to argue which side is more morally right.

• Speech does not have to be Memorized

• You must write a case for and against the resolution

• The speech will start with the affirmative side and go back and forth between questioning and speaking

Policy Debate

In this event, you will be partnered with another debater. Your goal is to create a policy on a given topic.

• Speech does not have to be Memorized

Public Forum Debate

In this event, you will be partnered with another debater.

• Speech does not have to be Memorized

• Speakers will go back and forth throughout the debate

Legislative Debate

In this event, you are with a group of other debaters. You will each present your bill and argue back and forth until finally voting on the bill.

• Speeches do not need to be Memorized

• Computers are allowed, but can not be connected to the internet

• Robert's Rules of order must be used at all times