Steven Davis Invitational at Ardrey Kell

2019 — Charlotte, NC/US

Impromptu Speaking

Abbreviation IMP
Format Speech
Entry Fee $12.50
Overall Entry Limit 42
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Impromptu is a public speaking event where students have seven minutes to select a topic, brainstorm their ideas, outline and deliver a speech. The speech is given without notes and uses an introduction, body, and conclusion. The speech can be light-hearted or serious. It can be based upon prompts that range from nursery rhymes, current events, celebrities, organizations, and more.

Time Limit: 7 min. in total, including preparation time. 30 sec. grace period.

Manuscripts and/or notes are not permitted in Impromptu Speaking, though contestants may write during their prep time

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Location
Ardrey Kell HS
Contacts
Chris Harrow
General Info
Invitation Homepage Email Archive Events & Divisions
Events
Congressional Debate
Novice Lincoln Douglas Debate Novice Public Forum Debate Varsity Lincoln Douglas Debate Varsity Public Forum Debate
Declamation Dramatic Interpretation Duo Interpretation Extemporaneous Speaking Humorous Interpretation Impromptu Speaking Informative Speaking Original Oratory Program Oral Interpretation
Circuits
NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) NC – North Carolina Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

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Tournament Dates Feb 23 to Feb 23 2019
Registration Opens Sat Dec 1 at 12:00 PM
Registration Closes Mon Feb 18 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Wed Feb 20 at 5:00 PM
Judge Information Due Wed Feb 20 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Fri Feb 22 at 5:00 PM
Change fees apply after Fri Feb 22 at 5:00 PM

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