Time Faults and Other
Speech/Presentation Rules
Impromptu rules
How long?
100

What are the main deductions for a speech 

juniors; 1 point for every 5 seconds over or under 

intermediate and senior; 2 points for every 5 seconds over or under.

100

Can you request time cards?

yes 

100

How long do you have to select a topic?

15 seconds

100

How long should a junior and Int presentation be?

 

4-8 Minutes for junior 

6-8 Minutes for int

200

What are the main deductions for Presentation

2 points will be deducted for every 5 seconds over or under. 

200

When setting up your presentation can your parents help you?

NO they cant help you at all

200

How much time do you get to prepare?

1 minute

200

How long should a senior presentation be?

8-10 Minutes

300

Can you use live animals?

No if possible use a model or toy instead 

300

Do you have to provide your own equipment for your presentation?

Yes, some may be provided, but bring your own just in case.

300

true or false

can you chose your Impromptu topic before the person In front of you is done speaking?

false

300

How long should your Impromptu be?

Junior/Int= 1-2 Minutes

Senior= 2-3 Minutes

400

why do we do public speaking?

it develops confidence and leadership skills

400

can I partner up with someone from another club?

no, you must  be from the same club, and the workload including responding to the judge’s question must be shared equally among each team member.


400

Can you have parental help?

nope, don't even bother looking at them.


400

How long should a int/junior speech be?

3-5 minutes

500

How much should you practice.

You should have memorised well enough that you don't even need to read off of cue cards 

500

What cards get shown during your speech.

2 Minutes

1 Minute

30 Seconds

Stop

500

should you ever say "like" when doing your impromptu? 

NO NEVER

500

How long should a senior speech be?

4-6 Minutes