Pine Tree Jolly Roger TFA IQT

2025 — Longview, TX/US

International Extemporaneous Speaking

Abbreviation IX
Format Speech
Topic:
NFHS Policy 2024-25
Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly strengthen its protection of domestic intellectual property rights in copyrights, patents, and/or trademarks.
Entry Fee $10.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Students will answer their chosen question (about a current issue/event) in an organized speech with supporting evidence.

Speech time limit: 7 minutes, with a 30-second grace period.

Judge comments should address quality of presentation, including organization of ideas, use of supporting material to prove their thesis, and engaging verbal and nonverbal delivery style.

IX Extemp Topic Areas: (if we do not have 4 rounds, we will

  • Round 1 - Asia & Oceana

  • Semis - Latin America & Canada

  • Finals - Africa & Global Organizations

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Locations
Pine Tree High School, Longview
Contacts
Christopher S Dickson Melissa L Witt
General
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Events
World Schools Debate Congressional Debate
Big Questions Debate Policy Debate TFA Lincoln-Douglas Debate UIL Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Declamation Dramatic Interpretation Duet Acting Duo Interpretation Humorous Interpretation Impromptu Speaking International Extemporaneous Speaking Original Oratory Poetry Interpretation Prepared Informative Speaking Program of Oral Interpretation Prose Interpretation UIL Informative Extemp UIL Persuasive Extemp United States Extemporaneous Speaking
Circuits
TFA – Texas Forensic Association

Dates & Deadlines

 CST
Tournament Dates Feb 1 to Feb 1 2025
Registration Opens Wed Jan 1 at 3:00 AM
Registration Closes Sat Jan 25 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Tue Jan 28 at 5:00 PM
Judge Information Due Tue Jan 28 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Fri Jan 31 at 5:00 PM
Change fees apply after Fri Jan 31 at 5:00 PM

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