Speech

Tentative Dates

Saturday 2nd, Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th September 2023

Adjudicator

TBA

Entries close 1st June 2023

Any enquiries regarding Speech Sections please contact Mrs. Carolyn McKenzie at [email protected]

Speech Section Encouragement Awards

Awarded by Adjudicator to any Speech competitor
1) 14 years and under – $50.00
2) 15 years and over – $50.00

Explanations

Time limits: Unless otherwise stated maximum performance time is 3 minutes and competitors may be disqualified if they exceed the 3 minutes.

Competitors will not be penalised if they perform less than maximum time.

Copies: Copies of prepared selections are to be provided prior to commencement of the section.

Australian verse: Selection must be by an Australian poet.

Impromptu readings: Passive provided by Adjudicator. One (1) minute preparation.

Mime: No costumes or props. A chair only will be provided. Time limit 2 minutes.

Describe a picture: Picture to be provided by Adjudicator. One minute preparation time. Maximum 2 minutes performance time.

Improvisation: Topic supplied by Adjudicator. 2 min preparation, 2 min performance (Primary), 3 min performance (Secondary).

Public speaking: Topic -Own choice. Time limit 3 mins.

Shakespearian extract: Time limit 5 minutes. Own choice. Optional costume or performance blacks.

Radio news reading: Preparation time 1 min. A 2-3 min news bulletin will be supplied by the adjudicator. Competitor will be seated.

Telephone conversation for two: Competitors will improvise a telephone conversation based on a topic provided by the adjudicator.

Speech Championship

Competitors must perform in two other memorised solo sections to qualify.

Two contrasting pieces to be performed:
a) Selection of prose, verse or drama – own choice. Time limit 4 mins.
b) Prose reading which contrasts with the selection chosen for a). Time limit 3 mins.

S301 – 11 Years and Under: 1st $40.00, 2nd $20.00
S302 – 12 Years and Under: 1st $60.00, 2nd $30.00
S303 – 14 Years and Over: 1st $100.00, 2nd $50.00

5 Years and Under

Entry Fee: $10.00

S304 Special Restricted Verse

6 Years Only

Entry Fee: $10.00

S305 Open Verse

6 Years and Under

Entry Fee: $10.00

S306 Restricted Verse
S307 Prepared Reading Approx. 120 words
S308 Nursery Rhyme in Costume

7 Years Only

Entry Fee: $10.00

S309 Open Verse

7 Years and Under

Entry Fee: $10.00

S310 Special Restricted Verse
S311 Impromptu Reading

8 Years Only

Entry Fee: $10.00

S312 Open Verse

8 Years and Under

Entry Fee: $10.00

S313 Restricted Verse
S314 Australian Verse
S315 Prepared Reading Approx 140 words
S316 Nursery Rhyme in Costume

9 Years Only

Entry Fee: $10.00

S317 Open Verse

9 Years and Under

Entry Fee: $10.00

S318 Special Restricted Verse
S319 Australian Verse
S320 Impromptu Reading

10 Years Only

Entry Fee: $10.00

S321 Open Verse

10 Years and Under

Entry Fee: $10.00

S322 Restricted Verse
S323 Prepared Reading Approx. 150 words
S326 Mime
S327 Character Sketch in Costume

11 Years Only

Entry Fee: $10.00

S328 Open Verse

11 Years and Under

Entry Fee: $8.00

S330 Special Restricted Verse
S331 Impromptu Reading

12 Years Only

Entry Fee: $10.00

S332 Open Verse

12 Years and Under

Entry Fee: $10.00

S333 Restricted Verse
S334 Prepared Reading Approx. 150 words
S336 Public Speaking
S337 Mime
S338 Character Sketch in Costume Time limit 4 minutes

13 Years Only

Entry Fee: $15.00

S339 Open Verse

13 Years and Under

Entry Fee: $15.00

S340 Special Restricted Verse
S341 Australian Verse
S342 Impromptu Reading

14 Years Only

Entry Fee: $15.00

S343 Open Verse

14 Years and Under

Entry Fee: $15.00

S344 Australian Verse
S345 Prepared Reading Approx. 200 words
S346 Impromptu Reading
S348 Public Speaking
S349 Character Sketch in Costume. Time limit 4 minutes

15 Years and Over

Entry Fee: $15.00

S350 Open Verse
S351 Australian Verse
S353 Prepared Reading 200 words
S354 Impromptu Reading
S356 Character Sketch in Costume. Time limit 5 minutes
S357 Shakespearian Extract. Time limit 5 minutes
S358 Public Speaking Secondary School. Time limit 3 minutes

Duos/Groups

6 Years and Under

Entry Fee: $20.00

S361 Poem for Two
S362 Group Reading 2 or 3 speakers

8 Years and Under

Entry Fee: $20.00

S363 Poem for Two
S364 Group Reading 2 or 3 speakers
S365 Prepared Mime 2 – 4 players

10 Years and Under

Entry Fee: $20.00

S366 Poem for Two
S367 Group Reading 2 or 3 players
S368 Prepared Mime 2 – 4 players

12 Years and Under

Entry Fee: $20.00

S370 Poem for Two
S371 Group Reading 2 or 3 players
S372 Prepared Mime 2 – 4 players
S373 Duologue in Costume. Time limit 5 minutes.
S374 Telephone Conversation for Two 1 min prep. Time limit 2 mins.

Secondary Students

Entry Fee: $20.00

S375 Duologue In Costume Time limit 8 minutes.
S376 Improvisation 2-4 players 2 min prep. Time limit 3 mins.