Rocky Mountain Invitational
2022 — Boise, ID, ID/US
Sales Speaking
Event Description:
Sales Speaking - 7:00 minutes maximum with a 30-second “grace period,” plus 2 minutes of questioning by the judge only. No time signals provided.
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Purpose: The purpose of this event is to sell a singular, legitimate product and may include variations of that product. “Services” are not considered legitimate products.
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Performance: Contestants must identify brand. The actual product (not a model) must be displayed and/or demonstrated. Presentation may be memorized. Notes on one side of a 4 x 6 card may be used, but texts are not permitted.
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Visual Aids: Video /audio aids are optional. In order to demonstrate the function of a product, that product may be put on as the demonstration begins and then removed following the demonstration. The contestant may not wear the product into the room, nor leave it on once the demonstration of that product is concluded. Additional items of clothing that might serve to enhance the visual effect of the product are considered costuming and are prohibited.
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Time: This event has a 7 minute maximum with a 30 second grace period with an additional 2 minutes of questioning by the judge only. After which a timing violation will result in being dropped one rank by the judge. Time signals are not provided. Students may time themselves for reference, but the judge is the official timekeeper of the round.