Impromptu

League	Event Name
NCFCA	Impromptu
NSDA	Impromptu
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Impromptu is an event in which competitors use very little preparation time to give a brief speech about a randomly selected topic. Topics can be anything under the sun, and speeches can be serious, light-hearted, or anywhere in between.

Note

• The NSDA’s Impromptu is a consolation event at national competitions, meaning if you are knocked out of your main event, you can re-register in this one.

• In the NCFCA, you have two minutes to prepare a five-minute speech. In the NSDA, you have seven minutes total to allocate between preparation and speaking time however you like.

Example

Resources

• Impromptu Rules (NCFCA)

• General Speech Rules (NCFCA)

• An Introduction to Impromptu (NSDA)

Judging

• Impromptu Ballot (NSDA)

• Impromptu Ballot with Comments (NSDA)