Providence Classic

2021 — NSDA Campus, NC/US

Extemporaneous Speaking

Abbreviation EXT
Format Speech
Entry Fee $10.00
Overall Entry Limit 60
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Students are presented with a choice of three questions related to current events and, in 30 minutes, prepare a seven-minute speech answering the selected question. Students may consult articles and evidence they gather prior to the contest, but may not use pre-written outlines or speeches during preparation. Topics range from country-specific issues to regional concerns to foreign policy. The speech is delivered from memory.

Time Limit: 7 min. with a 30 sec. grace period

Manuscripts and/or notes are not permitted in Extemporaneous Speaking

Note: The 2020 Steven Davis Invitational will use the NSDA Internet Pilot Rules regarding connectivity in Extemp Prep

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Location
Providence High School
Contacts
Megan Butt
General Info
Invitation Homepage Email Archive Events & Divisions
Events
Congressional Debate
Lincoln Douglas Debate Public Forum Debate
Declamation Dramatic Performance Extemporaneous Speaking Impromptu Speaking Informative Speaking Original Oratory
Circuits
NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) NC – North Carolina

Dates & Deadlines

 EDT
Tournament Dates Feb 6 to Feb 6 2021
Registration Opens Mon Dec 7 at 5:00 PM
Registration Closes Mon Feb 1 at 9:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Mon Feb 1 at 9:00 PM
Judge Information Due Wed Feb 3 at 9:00 PM
Drop online until Fri Feb 5 at 6:00 PM
Change fees apply after Fri Feb 5 at 6:00 PM

These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.