Extemp Procedures

Competitors are allowed to use the internet in Extemp Prep, but internet-enabled devices must be off and put away outside of the prep room on the way to round. Phones may be used for timing during round, but should be clear of any notes and in airplane mode.

Cross-Examination will be used in the FINAL round of both USX and IX.

Procedure: Each speaker shall be assigned a speaker order position. Drawing shall take place at 12-minute intervals. Thirty minutes after speaker first has drawn, speakers first and last shall enter the contest room. Speaker first shall give a speech and speaker last shall listen and may take notes. At the conclusion of speaker first's speech, speaker last shall question speaker first for two minutes. Speaker last shall return to the prep room and speaker first shall stay and question speaker second. Speaker second will question speaker third, etc. Unless it is unavoidable, students from the same school shall not cross-examine one another. Speaker order should be adjusted accordingly. (pg. 50-51 of the HS Unified Manual)