Dallastown Wildcat Invitational

2009 — US

Impromptu Speaking

Abbreviation Impromptu
Format Speech (Supplemental)
Entry Fee $1.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Our supplemental events were a highlight of last year’s Wildcat Invitational for competitors, coaches, and audience members alike. In addition to being a whole lot of fun, these events provide a valuable opportunity for students to gain experience practicing fundamental forensics skills early in the season--without requiring any preparation prior to the tournament. Each competitor may enter one of the supplemental events: Impromptu Speaking, Improvisational Acting, or Spontaneous Argumentation. Following the last preliminary round of the regular events, a single supplemental preliminary round will be held. The top contestants who advanced to the finals in no more than two of their regular events will progress to the supplemental final round. Supplemental events will not be separated into varsity and novice divisions.Contestants in Impromptu Speaking will each select one of three possible speech topics. Each speaker will have a total of five minutes to divide between preparation and speaking.Supplemental events DO NOT contribute to a school’s judging quota.