The College of Idaho Trickster Invitational

2024 — Caldwell, ID/US

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Impromptu Speaking

Event Description:

7 minutes (including prep) maximum, no “grace period.” Time signals provided.

1. Procedure: Each speaker will be designated three topics from which to choose and may use a total of 7 minutes between preparation and speaking. The contestant may take notes during the preparation time but may not refer to the notes during the presentation. Speakers may not use or reference any prepared notes during their speaking prep time.
2. Draw: Draw Event Topics drawn/prepared in contest room
3. Topics: Topics will be provided by the tournament. Possible topic types include: archetypes; quotations; news items; artwork; abstract words, values, and concepts; or, some combination of the previous.
4. Time: This event has a 7-minute maximum including prep time with no grace period. After which a timing violation may result in being dropped one rank by the judge. Time signals are provided. Students may time themselves for reference, but the judge is the official timekeeper of the round.