Contest Resources

Speech Contest Rulebook 2024

Speech Contest Rulebook

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The Speech Contest Rulebook, in effect from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, features speech contest rules for the International, Evaluation, Humorous, Table Topics, Tall Tales, and Video Speech Contests.

Speech Contest Kit 2021

International Speech Kit

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Supplies for conducting an International Speech Contest. All contest forms are user-printable and includes everything for contestants and judges.

Speech Contest Kit 2021

Humorous Speech Kit

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Supplies for conducting an Humorous Speech Contest. All contest forms are user-printable and includes everything for contestants and judges.

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Online Contest Resources

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Contest aids detailed during Part 4 of the Speech Contest Training webinar. Includes planning aids, templates, briefing and contest scripts, ballots, and Zoom settings for online contests.

Zoom Timing Backgrounds

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Each of the six JPG images is 1920 x 1080 pixels, and designed to be set as the meeting Timer’s background in Zoom. The ‘Timer’ card is displayed until the ’Green’ card is shown. The ‘One Minute’ and ‘Two Minute’ cards are included for use during contests to indicate the time for judging.

Online and Hybrid Speech Contest Best Practices - 2022-2023

Online and Hybrid Speech Contest Best Practices

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A 27-page guide explaining how to successfully conduct online or hybrid speech contests.

Speech Contest FAQ

TI Speech Contests FAQ

Link to Toastmasters Contest FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions on all aspects of Toastmasters Speech Contests. 

Speech Contest Training Session 1

Speech Contest Training

Link to Online Training

Session 1 – The Contest and Roles

Speech Contest Training Session 2

Speech Contest Training

Link to Online Training

Session 2 – When You’re the Judge

Speech Contest Training Session 3

Speech Contest Training

Link to Online Training

Session 3 – The Judge’s Guide and Ballot

Conducting Quality Speech Contests

Conduct Quality Speech Contests

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An 18-page facilitator’s guide for conducting training for how to conduct speech contests.

Speech Contest Kit 2021

Table Topics Contest Kit

ZIP download from Toastmasters

Supplies for conducting a Table Topics Contest. All contest forms are user-printable and includes everything for contestants and judges.

Speech Contest Kit 2021

Tall Tales Contest Kit

ZIP download from Toastmasters

Supplies for conducting a Tall Tales Contest. All contest forms are user-printable and includes everything for contestants and judges.

Speech Contest Kit 2021

Speech Evaluation Kit

ZIP download from Toastmasters

Supplies for conducting a Speech Evaluation Contest. All contest forms are user-printable and includes everything for contestants and judges.