YG InPerson Congress and Spontaneous Speech Tournament
2024 — Cupertino, CA/US
4th/5th Grade SPAR
Abbreviation
45SPAR
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$65.00
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
Short for "Spontaneous Argumentation," SPAR is an event that involves quick thinking and clash. The Affirmative speaker will be given the choice to pick the topic, both Aff and Neg will then have a moment of preparation time, before beginning their cycle of speeches. Research is not permitted during prep time. Notes are permitted.
Time allocation will be as follows:
→ 2 minutes prep
→ 1 minute constructive speeches, first for Aff then Neg
→ 2 minutes cross-examination
→ 1 minute rebuttal/closing speeches, first for Neg then Aff