Texas Middle School State Tournament
2024 — Houston, TX/US
Impromptu Speaking
Abbreviation
IMP
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$15.00
Overall Entry Limit
72
Entry Limit Per School
8
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
After selecting one topic or quotation from a group of three, students will prepare an impromptu speech. Contestants will be judged on their organization, quality of speech, fluency, movement in the speaking area, etc. Note cards may not be used.
Teams will have a total of 7 minutes to prepare and perform with 30 seconds grace. This time can be divided as the students see fit.
Location
Alief Elsik High SchoolContacts
Christopher Arnold Linda Yvette Esquivel Franz Fredric Hill Heather Wellinghurst Huffman Sally Navarro George Tennison Kris WrightGeneral Info
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Tournament Dates
Apr 19
to
Apr 20
2024
Registration Opens
Mon Jan 1 at 12:05 AM
Registration Closes
Fri Apr 5 at 11:59 PM
Fees Freeze After
Fri Apr 5 at 11:59 PM
Judge Information Due
Wed Apr 17 at 11:59 PM
Drop online until
Tue Apr 16 at 6:30 PM
Change fees apply after
Tue Apr 16 at 6:00 PM
These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.