2025 Blacksnake NIETOC
2025 — Pocatello, ID/US
After Dinner Speaking
Event Description:
After Dinner Speaking - 7:00 minutes maximum with a 30-
second “grace period.” No time signals provided.
1. Performance: Competitors are speaking as if they are a
keynote speaker addressing a specific group. The group being
addressed (real or fictional) should be identified in the speech
introduction. Delivery must be memorized.
2. Intent: The intent of ADS is to develop a thesis, idea, or
observation of some personal or societal importance through
the appropriate use of satire, quips and humor. ADS is not
intended to be an interpretive event with multiple characters.
3. Material: Material presented must be original. While
humorous quips and jokes are appropriate, they must have
purpose and fit the occasion.
4. Time: This event has a 7-minute maximum with a 30 second
grace period. After which a timing violation will result in
being dropped one rank by the judge. Time signals are not
provided. Students may time themselves for reference, but
the judge is the official timekeeper of the round. Timing
penalties are not given in semi-finals and finals at State
Speech.