Humorous Speech Contest
Club Contest
Club-level competition
Contest Details
Advancement
1–2 winners advance to Area Contest
Typical Field
Most clubs have 3–8 contestants
Judges
3 official judges
Speech Timing
Required: 5–7 minutes
5 min
Green
6 min
Yellow
7 min
Red
7.5 min
DQ
Tips for Club Contest
- ★Great practice opportunity even if you don't advance
- ★Club contest is your lowest-pressure opportunity
- ★Focus on executing your speech, not beating others
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