ONLINE CONTESTS RULES AND GUIDELINES
UPDATED CONTEST RESOURCES
Contest materials, scripts, resources, training, and backgrounds have been updated for the 2022-2023 Contest Season.
Contest Roles and Their Responsibilities
International Speech Contest Kit
Table Topics Speech Contest Kit (does not contain the Judges Guide and Ballot for this Contest)
Chief Judge Briefing Checklist (Updated)
International Speech Judges Guide and Ballot
** International Speech Tie-Breakers Judges Guide and Ballot
Table Topics Judges Guide and Ballot
** Table Topics Tie-Breaking Judge Guide and Ballot
Contestant Briefing Script (UPDATED)
Contest Master Contest Script 2022-2023 (UPDATED)
Zoom Master Script for Contests 2022-2023 (UPDATED)
Contest Slideshow Presentation 2023 (NEW!)
Contest Certificate Set (fillable)
Zoom Actions for Club Contests
Mitigating timing and technology issues during the contest - flowchart of actions
Timer Virtual Backgrounds
ZOOM RESOURCES
CONTESTANT'S CORNER
BEFORE THE CONTEST
Provide timely information to Officials
Attend District Training
Attend Contestant's Briefing
Environment & Tech Readiness
- Use best available device
- Have a non distracting background
- Configure appropriate lighting
- Practice speaking area
- Clear Audio
Review District Training Materials
OFFICIAL'S CORNER
BEFORE THE CONTEST
Communicate timely with Contestants
Gather all Contestant/Official details
Attend District Training
Attend Official's Briefing
Environment & Tech Readiness
- Have a backup device available
- Have a non distracting background
- Configure appropriate lighting
- Clear Audio
Review District Training Materials
CONTESTANT'S CORNER
DAY OF THE CONTEST
Prior to the Contest
Check your technology
Login early for briefing
Submit required forms to Contest Master
During the Contest
Stay muted till your turn
Transition to the assigned breakout room
OFFICIAL'S CORNER
DAY OF THE CONTEST
Prior to the Contest
Check your technology
Setup Breakout Rooms
Login early for briefing
Collect/Submit all required forms
During the Contest
Stay muted till your turn
Transition to the assigned breakout room
CONTESTANT'S CORNER
AFTER THE CONTEST
Pat yourself on the back for competing well in a new environment!
Thank the volunteers
OFFICIAL'S CORNER
AFTER THE CONTEST
Determine Results and Announce winners
Submit results paperwork for the next level contest
Thank the Volunteers
CONTEST SCHEDULE
Click on the name of the Division or District contest to visit the calendar page and to register
Southern Division: Saturday, April 2 from 8:30am - 11:00 am
Catherine Peterson
southerndirector@district10.org
Northern Division: Sunday, April 3 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pete Shelling
northerndirector@district10.org
Central Division: Saturday, April 2 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Andrea Wells
centraldirector@district10.org
Eastern Division: Saturday, March 19 from 10:30am - 1:30pm
Tracey Touma
easterndirector@district10.org
Western Division: Saturday, April 9 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mike Arthur
westerndirector@district10.org
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This unprecedented and mammoth task of transitioning members to Online contests with ample training and resources has been made possible with hours and hours of planning, coordination and implementation of the following:
Thank you for stepping up and making District 10 stronger!
International Speech
Tall Tales Speech
Contest Master
Chief Judge
Questions?
For more information contact:
Bob Churilla, DTM
programquality@district10.org
