Tillamook Oktoberfest
2022 — Tillamook, OR/US
Open Extemp Speaking
Event Description:
No Oral Critiques.
Topic. Current events of the current school year.
Drawing of Subtopics. One-half hour before speaking time, each contestant shall draw three topics, one of which shall be chosen by the speaker.
Preparation. Contestants may use books, magazines, or electronic retrieval devices during the preparation period, but may not confer with any other person about the topic. An extemp preparation room shall be available at Speech State Championships. See below for rules and guidelines concerning use of electronic retrieval devices.
Length. There is no minimum time limit; a maximum of seven minutes shall be allowed for each speech with 30 seconds of grace. A speaker may be disqualified if he speaks more than 7 and a half minutes. A timekeeper will use hand signals showing the time left in the speech: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, half, 0. If laughter delays the speaker, the timekeeper shall make allowance by stopping the watch at the beginning and starting it at the end of each interruption. No contestant may be penalized if a stopwatch was not used for timing.
Notes. No notes may be used during the delivery, and no promptings are allowed.