Thunderville Joust
2026 — Idaho Falls, ID/US
Sales
Event Description:
This event has a 7-minute maximum with a 30 second grace period. After which a timing violation will result inbeing dropped one rank by the judge. Time signals are not provided. Students may time themselves for reference, but the judge is the official timekeeper of the round. Following
the presentation, the judge should ask the competitor 3-5questions about the product and/or presentation.
The purpose of this event is to sell a singular, legitimate product and may include variations of that product. “Services” are not considered legitimate products.
Contestants must identify brand. The actual product (not a model) must be displayed and/or demonstrated. Presentation may be memorized. The
presentation may not use costuming.
Video /audio aids are optional. In order to demonstrate the function of a product, that product may be put on as the demonstration begins and then removed following the demonstration. The contestant may not wear the product into the room, nor leave it on once the demonstration of that product is concluded. Additional items of clothing that might serve to enhance the visual effect of the product are considered costuming and are prohibited. Products or samples may not be gifted to the judge or audience. There should be no physical interaction or participation with anyone but the judge(s) of the round.