Skyhawk Smackdown
2025 — Salem, UT/US
Async FREEDOM Speech
Abbreviation
AFree
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$5.00
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
- Theme: First Amendment of the United States Constitution.
- You may use visuals or video with your speech.
- Speech must be your own work (family or friends may critique your speech but cannot write it for you).
- Time limit is 5 minutes,
- The speech should be positive and hopeful, expressing ideas on how to build America and patriotism, while discussing sound principles of freedom.
- Professional dress is requested for presentation.
Students may choose to speak on the purposes and applications of the First Amendment that may include its history, adoption, and recognition of significant individuals involved. Or they may speak on any concept or specific freedom included in the First Amendment, such as the freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom to peacefully assemble, and freedom to petition the government. Students may also apply the First Amendment protections to current or historical situations and court cases.
Locations
Salem Junior High SHHS---Salem Hills HighContacts
Doug WeltonGeneral
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Tournament Dates
Nov 20
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Nov 22
2025
Registration Opens
Fri Aug 8 at 12:00 PM
Registration Closes
Tue Nov 18 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After
Wed Nov 19 at 3:00 PM
Judge Information Due
Sat Nov 22 at 2:00 PM
Drop online until
Sat Nov 22 at 2:00 PM
Change fees apply after
Thu Nov 20 at 3:00 PM
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