BISC Northern Tournament
2022 — Online, CN
Original Oratory
Event Description:
The tournament will feature competition in four events in one pattern: Extemporaneous Speaking, Impromptu Speaking, Interpretation and Original Oratory. National Speech & Debate Association rules will govern all competitions. There will not be separate divisions for Varsity/Novice, however middle school students are permitted to use the abbreviated time format appropriate to their age group. Judges will be instructed not to consider the difference in time as a factor in adjudication. Elimination rounds will be sectioned by preliminary round seeds to balance out the competition.
2 Preliminary Rounds, clear to Semifinals - Original Oratory, Impromptu
3 Preliminary Rounds, clear to Finals - Interpretation, Extemporaneous
Extemporaneous Speaking Topic Areas
Round 1 – Americas
Round 2 – Europe/Asia
Round 3/semifinals – Middle East & Northern Africa
Round 4/finals – China
Impromptu Speaking Topic Areas
Round 1 – Competition
Round 2 – Arts & Expression
Round 3/semifinals – Prosperity
Round 4/finals – World Leaders
TIME LIMITS
Original Oratory
Varsity – 10:00 with 30 seconds of grace
Novice – 5:00 with 30 seconds of grace
Extemporaneous Speaking
Varsity – 7:00 with 30 seconds of grace
Novice – 5:00 with 30 seconds of grace
*Both divisions will be given 30 minutes of preparation time
*Internet is provided and allowed during prep
Impromptu Speaking
Varsity – 7:00 with 30 seconds of grace (2:00 maximum prep)
Novice – 7:00 with 30 seconds of grace (3:00 maximum prep)
Interpretation
The time limit in High School Interpretation Events (DI, Duo, HI, PO, POI, PR) is ten minutes with a 30-second “grace period.” No minimum time is mandated.
The time limit in Middle School Interpretation Events (DI, Duo, HI, PO, POI, PR) is five minutes with a 30-second “grace period.” No minimum time is mandated.