Othello

2025 — Othello, WA/US

Novice Editorial Commentary

Abbreviation NEdC
Format Speech
Entry Fee $5.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Editorial Commentary is a scripted speech that is intended to be an analysis of a news even rather than a running synopsis of the news.

Speakers will read the manuscript from a seated position.

The script should be timed to end between 1:45 and 2:00. Any speech ending before or after that time frame shall be ranked one score lower. Some speakers may elect to time themselves but the judges time is the ultimate authority.

Locations
Othello Middle School
Contacts
Katie Haynes
General
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Events
Congress-Novice Congress-Open
Big Questions Debate Novice Lincoln Douglas Debate Novice Public Forum Debate Open Lincoln Douglas Debate Open Public Forum Debate
Novice Dramatic Interpretation Novice Dual Interpretation Novice Editorial Commentary Novice Extemporaneous Speaking Novice Humorous Interp Novice Impromptu Speaking Novice Informative Speaking Novice Original Oratory Novice Original Spoken Word Poetry Novice Program Oral Interpretation Novice Tall Tales Open Dramatic Interpretation Open Dual Interpretation Open Editorial Commentary Open Extemporaneous Speaking Open Humorous Interpretation Open Impromptu Speaking Open Informative Speaking Open Original Oratory Open Original Spoken Word Poetry Open Program Oral Interpretation Open Tall Tales
World Schools Debate
Circuits
NatCir – National Circuit (US HS)

Dates & Deadlines

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Tournament Dates Dec 6 to Dec 6 2025
Registration Opens Mon Nov 17 at 12:00 AM
Registration Closes Fri Dec 5 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Fri Dec 5 at 5:00 PM
Judge Information Due Sat Dec 6 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Sat Dec 6 at 6:30 AM
Change fees apply after Sat Dec 6 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.