The 2013 Ridge Invitational
2013 — NJ/US
Radio Broadcasting
New for 2013! We are offering Radio Broadcasting which will feature a 'blue-ribbon' panel of broadcasters as the final round panel.
Round I: Commercial - Student will be provided a commercial script which they will read exactly as written. Sample Script
Round II: Traffic & Weather - Student will be provided traffic and weather 'data' which they will work into a fluent presentation. Sample Script
Round III: 3-minute news segment. Student will be provided 'bytes' from the AP Newswire, along with a sponsor and 'news feature' which they will work into a fluent presentation. Sample Script
Final Round: 5-minute news program. Student will be provided with news, traffic, weather, news feature, and commercial which they will edit into a five minute news program. Sample Script
The Broadcasting Ballot can be downloaded here.
JUDGE INSTRUCTIONS
Please allow only one student in the room at a time. All others can wait outside the door.
2. Direct student to a desk that is situated BEHIND YOURS. This event is judged on vocal quality alone.
3. For Rounds I, II, and III, present student with a copy of the script and begin timing.
4. Give student verbal time signals in one-minute intervals.
5. At five minutes, student should begin speaking.
6. There is no time limit in rounds I or II. There is a 3-minute time limit in round III, and a five–minute time limit in Finals.
In rounds III and Finals, students should offer a creative opening/signoff and transitions between news items and other segments. Students may also edit the script to fit the time frame; however,, all sections must be incorporated into the presentation.