Scholars of Speech Spring Slam
2026 — Irvine, CA/US
Main
THE LOCATION: 17052 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614
The tournament will offer competition for elementary, middle, and high school students.
- Middle schoolers (seven and eighth grade) can judge elementary schoolers.
- High schoolers (tenth through twelfth grade) can judge middle schoolers.
- Parents/community judges can judge any division.
Students may triple enter in speech events (including SPAR).
Public speaking awards will follow the GOLD/SILVER/BRONZE system familiar in the California Community College Forensics Association tournaments.
Schedule (Morning Rounds):
- 9 AM - Round 1
- 10:30 AM - Round 2
- 11:45 AM - Round 3
- ASAP - Awards
Elementary Events:
Five-Minute Public Address (INF/OO), Five-Minute Acting (DEC/OPP/PRO/POE/STY), Impromptu, Spontaneous Argumentation, Congress
Middle/High School Events:
Ten-Minute Public Address (EXP/INFO/OO), Ten-Minute Acting (DEC/OPP/PRO/POE/STY), Impromptu, Spontaneous Argumentation, Congress
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