Here is a collection of resource information for Club and District Officers in relation to the planning, conduct and judging of Speech Contests in Toastmasters. Much of this information has been prepared as handouts at District training sessions.

• Toastmasters International Speech Contest Rulebook covering all 4 contests conducted in District 70.

• Speech contest administrative forms (Speech Contestant Biographical Information sheet, Speaker's Certification of Eligibility and Originality, Timers Record sheet, Counters Tally sheet, Contest Winner Notification sheet) and all Contest Judging Forms should be ordered from District Supplies.

• Toastmasters Speech Contest structure with summary of Contest Chairman and Chief Judge responsibilities.

• District 70 briefing notes for Chief Judges

• District 70 briefing notes for Contest Chairmen

  • International Contests

  • Humorous Contests

  • Evaluation Contests

  • Table Topics Contests

• District 70 Speech Contest Judging Handbook (released Nov. 2006) as used for District Judging Training sessions. For those wishing to have their judging knowledge assessed, please complete the online Multiple Choice Questionnaire. The results are submitted to the District Judging Coordinator for assessment. The test can also be printed out here.

• How to Win a Speech Contest

• District 70 Guidelines for Area and Division Speech Contests

• Checklist for Area and Division Speech Contests

• Tips for running a successful Speech Contest - Notes from an educational session that cover the key little points that are not included in the TI publications

• Judge Notification Form (to be sent to LGET)

• Contestant Speaking Order sheet (An Excel spreadsheet to complete before contests to help all contest officials.)

• The Financial Planning Suggestions and Budget Examples for Area and Division Speech Contests plus District Contest Budget Form and sample completed budget plus sample budget v actual examples. In addition, an Excel spreadsheet version of the form is available here that can be completed online. It does require you to have the latest copy of Excel installed on your computer though. Click this spreadsheet link and select the Open option. The sheet is for number input only. Numbers can be varied until a satisfactory result is achieved. Once completed, the sheet should be printed and details like name, area, venue etc handwritten in. The Form also needs to be authenticated (signed manually). It can then be posted or faxed to the District Budgets Officer, who can be contacted by email if necessary to follow up.

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