Gamecock Invitational at Sumter High School

2026 — NSDA Campus, SC/US

Impromptu Speaking

Abbreviation Imp
Format Speech
Entry Fee $12.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

If entries are big, we will split this category into novice and varsity divisions.

Seven minute maximum with a 30 second grace. (the seven minutes includes prep time and speaking time - the student should speak longer than they prep, it is suggested that you prep for 2 and speak for up to 5)

Students will receive topics in the contest room. Prep and speaking time totals 7 minutes.

This category is for anyone who has competed at anytime in any event prior to this season.

Locations
Sumter HS
Contacts
Joshua K Miller Gail L Nicholas
General
Invitation Home Email Archive Events & Divisions Institutions In Attendance
Events
Congressional Debate
Novice Lincoln Douglas Debate Public Forum Debate Varsity Lincoln Douglas Debate
Children's Literature Declamation Dramatic Interpretation Duo Interpretation Expository Humorous Interpretation Impromptu Speaking Informative Speaking Novice Reading Original Oratory Program Oral Interpretation Prose/Poetry Interpretation
Circuits
GFCA – Georgia Forensics Coaches Association NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) NC – North Carolina SC – South Carolina TN – Tennessee

Dates & Deadlines

 EST
Tournament Dates Jan 17 to Jan 17 2026
Registration Opens Mon Dec 15 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes Wed Jan 14 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Wed Jan 14 at 12:00 PM
Judge Information Due Thu Jan 15 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Fri Jan 16 at 7:00 PM
Change fees apply after Wed Jan 14 at 12:00 PM

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