Providence Classic

2021 — NSDA Campus, NC/US

Impromptu Speaking

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

Event Description:

Impromptu is a public speaking event where students have seven minutes to select a topic, brainstorm their ideas, outline and deliver a speech. The speech is given without notes and uses an introduction, body, and conclusion. The speech can be light-hearted or serious. It can be based upon prompts that range from nursery rhymes, current events, celebrities, organizations, and more.

Time Limit: 7 min. in total, including preparation time. 30 sec. grace period.

Manuscripts and/or notes are not permitted in Impromptu Speaking, though contestants may write during their prep time

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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.