BIBSC Online Qualifier
2023 — Online, CN
Extemporaneous Speaking
Event Description:
The tournament will feature competition in four events in one pattern: Extemporaneous Speaking, Impromptu Speaking, Interpretation and Original Oratory. National Speech & Debate Association rules will govern all competitions. There will not be separate divisions for High School and Middle School, however middle school students are permitted to use the abbreviated time format appropriate to their age group. Judges will be instructed not to consider the difference in time as a factor in adjudication. Elimination rounds will be sectioned by preliminary round seeds to balance out the competition.
3 Preliminary Rounds, clear to Finals - Original Oratory, Impromptu, Interpretation, Extemporaneous
Extemporaneous Speaking Topic Areas (TBD)
Round 1 – Americas
Round 2 – Europe
Round 3/semifinals – MENA
Round 4/finals – Global Conflicts
Impromptu Speaking Topics
Round 1 – Fear
Round 2 – Kindness
Round 3/semifinals – Ignorance
Round 4/finals – Wisdom
TIME LIMITS
Original Oratory
High School – 10:00 with 30 seconds of grace
Middle School – 5:00 with 30 seconds of grace
Extemporaneous Speaking
High School – 7:00 with 30 seconds of grace
Middle School – 5:00 with 30 seconds of grace
*Both divisions will be given 30 minutes of preparation time
*Internet is provided and allowed during prep
Impromptu Speaking
High School – 7:00 with 30 seconds of grace (2:00 maximum prep, 5:00 speech)
Middle School – 7:00 with 30 seconds of grace (3:00 maximum prep, 4:00 speech)
Interpretation
The time limit in High School Interpretation Events (DI, Duo, HI, PO, POI, PR) is ten minutes with a 30-second “grace period.” No minimum time is mandated.
The time limit in Middle School Interpretation Events (DI, Duo, HI, PO, POI, PR) is five minutes with a 30-second “grace period.” No minimum time is mandated.