Evaluation Contest

Regional Contest

Regional semi-finals

Contest Details

Advancement

1–3 winners advance to World Championship

Typical Field

International Speech and Evaluation contests only

Judges

7 official judges

Speech Timing

Required: 2–3 minutes

2 min

Green

2.5 min

Yellow

3 min

Red

3.5 min

DQ

Practice with Speech Timer →

Tips for Regional Contest

★Only International Speech and Evaluation contests have regional semi-finals
★Competitors at this level are extremely polished
★Focus on what makes your speech uniquely yours

Judging Criteria

Contests are judged on three main criteria:

Content

Organization, purpose, and supporting material

Delivery

Voice variety, body language, eye contact

Language

Word choice, sentence structure, and grammar

Contest Checklists

Contest Chair Checklist

Run briefings, officials, ballots, timers, and contest logistics at this level.

Contestant Checklist

Prepare timing, eligibility, originality, and delivery before contest day.

Tally judge rankings and copy a report after ballots are checked.

District Contest

World Championship