Dear Speech Coaches,

 

The thirtieth annual Ainsworth Speech Invitational will be held at Ainsworth Community Schools in Ainsworth, Nebraska, on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026. Competition will be scheduled in the ten NSAA sanctioned events. Schools are allowed unlimited entries in each category. If the number of sections is small, teammates may compete against one another.  Each student may enter any three events. 

 

The schedule for the day is as follows:

8:15      Registration

8:45                Judges’ Orientation

9:00-10:15       Round I, Group A*

9:15                Extemp Draw, Round I

10:15-11:30 Round I, Group B*

 

11:30-12:45      Round II, Group A

11:45                Extemp Draw, Round 2

12:45-2:00    Round II, Group B

 

2:00-3:15      Finals, Group A

2:15                  Extemp Draw, Finals

3:15-4:30          Finals, Group B

 

5:00 (or asap)  Awards

 

 

We will follow the NSAA rules governing extemp files. Please have your files in the media center by 9:00 at the latest for file inspection. All speakers will be in the same location so files can be shared.

 

Please bring judges with your team. One judge covers six entries. A limited number of judges are available at a cost of $75.00 each. Entry fees are $8.00 per event. Entries are due by 6:00 PM on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25th.  Although you can still drop after Wednesday, February 25th, your fees will be frozen at the deadline.     

 

This is a varsity-only tournament. All speakers will be entered as varsity. Medals will be awarded to the top six places in each event. Superior ribbons will be given to students who score a total of 90 points or above.  Trophies will be awarded to the champion and runner-up teams. 

 

There will be a concession stand available throughout the day. 

 

Breakfast and lunch will be provided for coaches, judges, and bus drivers. 

           

If you have any questions, please call or text 402-322-0477, or email hlutter@ainsworthschools.org.  We look forward to seeing you on February 28th!

 

Heather Lutter & Brady Baker

AHS Speech Tourney Crew

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