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The Rendezvous at Ridgevue

2023 — Nampa, ID/US
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Impromptu

Abbreviation IMP
Format Speech
Entry Fee $8.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Impromptu Speaking - 7 minutes (including prep) maximum, no “grace period.”

Time signals provided.

  1. Procedure: Each speaker will be designated three topics from which to choose and may use a total of 7 minutes between preparation and speaking. The contestant may take notes during the preparation time but may not refer to the notes during the presentation. Speakers may not use or reference any prepared notes during their speaking prep time.
  2. Time: This event has a 7-minute maximum including prep time with no grace period. After which a timing violation will result in being dropped one rank by the judge. Time signals are provided. Students may time themselves for reference, but the judge is the official timekeeper of the round.
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Ridgevue HS
Contacts
Jennifer Borman Jeffrey Stoppenhagen
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Circuits
ID – Idaho NatCir – National Circuit (US HS)

Dates & Deadlines

MST
Tournament Dates Nov 10 to Nov 11 2023
Registration Opens Fri Sep 1 at 11:00 AM
Registration Closes Wed Nov 8 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Thu Nov 9 at 12:00 PM
Judge Information Due Thu Nov 9 at 3:00 PM
Drop online until Thu Nov 9 at 12:00 PM
Change fees apply after Thu Nov 9 at 12:00 PM

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