Shark Showdown

2025 — Youngsville, LA/US

Novice Extemporaneous Speaking

Abbreviation NEX
Format Speech
Entry Fee $9.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Students choose one of three possible topics and are then given thirty minutes to write an informative or persuasive speech no longer than seven minutes in length.

Locations
Southside High School
Contacts
Ann Champagne-Robin
General
Invitation Home Email Archive Events & Divisions
Events
Congress
Novice Lincoln Douglas Debate Novice Policy Debate Novice Public Forum Varsity Lincoln Douglas Debate Varsity Policy Debate Varsity Public Forum
Declamation Informative Speaking Novice Dramatic Interpretation Novice Duo Interpretation Novice Extemporaneous Speaking Novice Humorous Interp Novice Impromptu Speaking Novice Poetry Novice Prose Original Oratory Program Oral Interpretation Varsity Dramatic Interpretation Varsity Duo Interpretation Varsity Extemporaneous Speaking Varsity Humorous Interpretation Varsity Impromptu Speaking Varsity Oral Interpretation
Circuits
LA – Louisiana NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

 CST
Tournament Dates Dec 4 to Dec 6 2025
Registration Opens Mon Oct 27 at 7:00 AM
Registration Closes Wed Dec 3 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Thu Dec 4 at 11:00 AM
Judge Information Due Thu Dec 4 at 11:00 AM
Drop online until Thu Dec 4 at 11:00 AM
Change fees apply after Thu Dec 4 at 11:00 AM

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