I am pleased to invite you to Skutt Catholic's SkyHawk Middle School Invitational, on Friday, May 5th, 2017.  All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students are invited to attend.  Entries are due on SpeechWire by Wednesday, May 3rd, by 4:00 pm. Please be aware that if an event has fewer than 8 entries, we reserve the right to drop that event. All competitors may double-enter, including those in Extemp.

 

EVENTS: The following 9 events will be offered:

1) Declamation - Presentation of any non-original speech. 8 minutes maximum. Manuscript optional.

2) Extemporaneous - An original speech on a domestic or international public policy issue; student must speak on his/her chosen topic. 30 minutes preparation. 5 minutes maximum, no minimum. 1 4x6 notecard optional. 

3) Impromptu - An original speech; student must speak on his/her chosen topic. 5 minutes preparation. 7 minutes maximum, no minimum. 1 4x6 notecard optional.

4) Persuasive Speaking (Original Oratory) - An original speech intended to rationally persuade the audience on any topic. 8 minutes maximum. Manuscript optional. Visual aids not allowed.

5) Expository Speaking - An original speech intended to inform and/or entertain an audience about any topic. 8 minutes maximum. Visual aids and props allowed; no digital VAs/projectors please. 1 4x6 notecard optional. Manuscript not allowed.

6) Poetry Interpretation - Interpretation of a poem or program of poems, whether humorous or serious. If a program, a common author or theme is required. 8 minutes maximum. Manuscript required. 

7) Humorous Interpretation - Interpretation of a prose/drama selection that is humorous in tone. 8 minutes maximum. Manuscript optional, memorization encouraged.

8) Dramatic Interpretation (Serious Prose) - Interpretation of a prose/drama selection that is serious in tone. 8 minutes maximum. Manuscript optional, memorization encouraged.

9) Duet Acting - Interpretation of a prose/drama selection that is humorous or serious in tone. 1 table and 2 chairs permitted (but not provided). 10 minutes maximum. Manuscript not allowed.

 

AWARDS: 

Medals will be presented to the top 6 finishers. Sweepstakes trophies will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place teams overall. 

 

TABULATION:

Student placement will be determined by the following factors in order: Cumulative Rankings, Cumulative Points, Reciprocals, and finally Head-on-Head Competition.

 

SWEEPSTAKES:

Sweepstakes will be determined by points earned by the top 6 finalists in each event category. 1st place will earn 20 points for their school, 2nd place will earn 18 points for their school, 3rd place will earn 16 points, and so on. We will announce the top 5 teams. If there are any ties in points, the tie will be broken by the total number of entries per school placing in the top 6.

 

JUDGING:

You will need to bring 1 judge per every 5 entries. Please ensure these judges are mature, knowledgeable of all events, and equipped to give effective feedback to competitors. The cost is $25 per uncovered judge.

 

FOOD:

There will be a judge/coach lounge (location TBA) with food and drink. For students/competitors, food and drink will be sold in the Commons throughout the tournament. Pizza for dinner will be sold starting at Round 2.

 

CHECKS:

Please make your check (1 per team) payable to Skutt Catholic High School.

 

We are excited to host this meet, and hope to see you and your team on Friday, May 5th!  Please contact me with any questions at brentgoetzinger@skuttcatholic.com.

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