how to arrange a speech contest

By Cindy Pan

How to arrange a

speech contest？

Phase 1

Why

should I

be a

contestant

?

Contests

Table Topics Contest

Evaluation Contest

International speech contest

Humorous speech contest

“I am a Judge”

Contest Chair

Contestant

“I would like to be a Backup ”

Facilitator

Phase 2

Emily, come 15 Minutes earlier. The time and venue is…..

What’s your topic?

Recruit the facilitators2 timers

3 counters

2 SAA

“Where are the

forms?”

“Here are the forms”

Judges ballots for both contestsTimer’s sheets

Counter’s sheetCertificates

Tie-breaker’s ballots for both contests

Phase 3

• Verify all points with contest chair and chief judge

• Contact each contestant (TOPIC!!!)• Agenda

Phase 4

What the chief judge needs to do???

• Arrive 15-20 mins earlier• Briefing contestants• Briefing judges• Briefing facilitators• Deliver speaking order to

Toastmaster

If YOU are the Contest Chair

• Arrive 20 mins earlier• Check with all the contestants• Acquire the speaking order• Contest rules• Contestant’s topic

Tips

Seek the help from previous VPE

Build a team to work with you

Check list is needed.