District V Speech and Debate
2023 — American Falls AND Pocatello, ID/US
Panel
Abbreviation
PNL
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$0.00
(Plus $5/student)
Entry Limit Per School
6
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
40-minute round with no time penalties
Event Procedure: Panel members do not make formal speeches but remain seated and discuss the topic informally.
Notes may be taken during the discussion. Emphasis is on problem solving through working towards group consensus. Panelists should be familiar with the topic and be prepared to discuss facts and opinions. Contestants may bring a pen or pencil and research limited to one page, one sided (8.5 x 11) to the round.
Time: This event has a 40-minute maximum. Time signals are provided. Students may time themselves for reference,
but the judge is the official timekeeper of the round.