Edmonds Woodway Warrior ASYNC Tournament
2023 — ASYNC Online, WA/US
After-Dinner Speaking
Abbreviation
ADS
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$5.00
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
AFTER-DINNER SPEAKING: The student chooses their own subject and develops an original speech. "Original" means "not copied, reproduced, or translated; a novel, fresh; not borrowed from some other source." The speech should have an undertone of seriousness. Humor must always be in good taste. Offensive humor and material shall not be permitted. There is no minimum time limit; the speech shall be no more than 8 minutes in length with 30 seconds of grace allowed. If laughter delays the speaker, the judges should take that into consideration when ranking. speech is prepared in advance and should be delivered from memory. No notes are permitted and no promptings are allowed during the delivery of the speech.