NJSDL January Online Speech Festival
2026 — Online / NSDA Campus, NJ/US
Storytelling (HS)
Abbreviation
ST-HS
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$20.00
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
Time is 5 minutes with a 30 second grace period.
Students select a published story that meets a specifiedtheme and perform the story for no more than five minutes. Storytelling themes range widely and may includemysteries, heroism, or fairy tales. Students select a story thatwould be appropriate for young children and tell the storyas if presenting to that audience. Students may use a chair.Manuscripts are not permitted.
Contacts
Gary D YablonGeneral
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Middle School – Middle School NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) NJFL – New Jersey Speech & Debate LeagueDates & Deadlines
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Tournament Dates
Jan 31
to
Jan 31
2026
Registration Opens
Mon Dec 8 at 7:00 PM
Registration Closes
Tue Jan 27 at 11:55 PM
Fees Freeze After
Tue Jan 27 at 11:55 PM
Judge Information Due
Tue Jan 27 at 11:55 PM
Drop online until
Sat Jan 31 at 7:00 AM
Change fees apply after
Tue Jan 27 at 11:55 PM
These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.