South Carolina Forensic Coaches Association STATE tournament
2026 — Newberry, SC/US
Original Oratory
Abbreviation
OO
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$15.00
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
Memorized.
10 minutes maximum with a 30 second grace.
150 words quoted maximum.
Generally persuasive in nature.
Written by the performer.
Contestants cannot use any pieces used prior to this competition year.
Locations
Newberry UniversityContacts
Emma Newell Dill Gail L NicholasGeneral
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Tournament Dates
Feb 21
to
Feb 21
2026
Registration Opens
Mon Dec 15 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes
Wed Feb 18 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After
Wed Feb 18 at 5:00 PM
Judge Information Due
Wed Feb 18 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until
Thu Feb 19 at 5:00 PM
Change fees apply after
Wed Feb 18 at 5:00 PM
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