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. |