Washington Warrior Invite

2026 — Sioux Falls, SD/US

Novice Storytelling

Abbreviation NST
Format Speech
Entry Fee $8.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Students select a published story that meets a specified theme and perform the story for no more than 5 minutes. Students select a story that would be appropriate for young children and tell the story as if presenting to that audience. Students may use a chair. Manuscripts are not permitted.

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Locations
Sioux Falls Washington HS
Contacts
Heather Edmunds Reed
General
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Circuits
MN – Minnesota Speech & Debate NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) NE – Nebraska SD – South Dakota TOC-UK – Tournament of Champions Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

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Tournament Dates Nov 13 to Nov 14 2026
Registration Opens Fri Aug 28 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes Wed Nov 11 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Thu Nov 12 at 11:00 AM
Judge Information Due Wed Nov 11 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Thu Nov 12 at 1:00 PM
Change fees apply after Tue Nov 10 at 11:00 AM

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