Monsignor Lyons Forensics Tournament
2019 — McSherrystown, PA/US
Impromptu
Abbreviation
IMP
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$10.00
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
• The speech shall not exceed five (5) minutes in length. NO MINIMUM TIME REQUIREMENT.
• The speech must be delivered without the use of any notes. The student must bring the topic slip to the judge, or a copy of the topic written by the prep room judge. A student who does not speak on the topic drawn will be disqualified from the tournament.
• In all individual events, a grace period of thirty (30) seconds over the event is permitted without penalty. If a student is more than thirty (30) seconds over, that student may not be ranked first. Excessive overtime violations should be penalized more harshly.
• Any questions regarding rules infringements should be brought to the attention of the Tabulation Room staff and not the student.