The Rendezvous at Ridgevue

2023 — Nampa, ID/US

Informative

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

Event Description:

Informative Speaking - 10 minutes with a 30-second “grace period.”

No time signals provided.

  1. Purpose: An informative speech is an original speech designed to explain, define, describe, or illustrate a particular subject. The general purpose of the speech is for the audience to gain understanding and/or knowledge of a topic. Any other purpose such as to entertain or to convince shall be secondary. The use of audio/visual aids is optional.
  2. Contest: This contest comprises only memorized speeches composed by the contestants and not used by them during a previous contest season.
  3. Length: The time limit is 10 minutes with a 30-second “grace period.” If there are multiple judges in the round, all must agree that the student has gone beyond the grace period. Should a student go beyond the grace period, the student may not be ranked 1st. There is no other prescribed penalty for going over the grace period. The ranking is up to each individual judge’s discretion. Judges who choose to time are to use accurate (stopwatch function) timing devices. No minimum time is mandated.
  4. Aids: Audio/visual aids may or may not be used to supplement and reinforce the message. If used, the audio/visual aids should enhance or support the message rather than distract from the overall effectiveness of the presentation. During the presentation, no electronic equipment is permitted. Electronic equipment is defined as any object requiring an electrical cord, battery, or solar power to operate it (projectors, cell phones, radios, iPads, computers, etc.). The use of live animals or any additional people as visual aids is not allowed during the speech. Items of dress put on and/or removed for illustration during the course of the presentation are considered costumes and may not be part of the contestant’s presentation. Visual aids may not violate policies as dictated by local and state law (weapons, drugs, etc.) Contestants may not distribute items to the judges or audience before, during, or after the round. This includes but is not limited to food, objects, handouts, flyers, and promotional merchandise. The host school is not responsible for providing any facilities, equipment, including tables, chairs, or easels, or assistance in a contestant’s use of visual aids. In order to facilitate the video recording of the final round at the State Tournament, one table will be provided for use by the contestants. This provision is only for the final round. Expedient set up and take down of aids is expected. If a visual aid displays published pictorial material, the source must be included in the work-cited page but does not need to be cited orally
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Location
Ridgevue HS
Contacts
Jennifer Borman Jeffrey Stoppenhagen
General Info
Invitation Homepage Email Archive Events & Divisions Institutions In Attendance
Events
Novice Congressional Debate Varsity Congressional Debate
Lincoln Douglas - Nov Lincoln Douglas - Var Public Forum Debate - Nov Public Forum Debate - Var
After Dinner Comm Analysis Dramatic Interp Duo Interp Extemporaneous Impromptu Informative Oratory Panel Discussion Radio Broadcast Retold Story Sales Speaking
Circuits
ID – Idaho NatCir – National Circuit (US HS)

Dates & Deadlines

 MDT
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

These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.