Table Topics Contest
Division Contest
Division-level competition
Contest Details
Advancement
1–2 winners advance to District Contest
Typical Field
Typically 4–6 areas per division, 4–6 contestants
Judges
5 official judges
Speech Timing
Required: 1–2 minutes
1 min
Green
1.5 min
Yellow
2 min
Red
2.5 min
DQ
Tips for Division Contest
- ★Very competitive level — polish every aspect
- ★Strong opening and closing are essential
- ★Memorize your speech completely
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