Welcome D53 members!
Below you will find a variety of speech contest resources to help you make the most of speech contest season. Please be sure to check back often for updates, new resources and other Speech Contest information!
The 2022-2023 Contest timelines are available here.
Toastmasters Resources
Speech Contest
Rule Changes
Find out how the Speech Contest Rulebook has changed and why each change was made.
District 53 Scripts for Online & Hybrid Contests
- 2023 Online Contest Script for all District 53 contests (updated 2 March 2023)
- 2023 Hybrid Contest Script for all District 53 contests (updated 2 March 2023)
District 53 Resources
- 2023 Online Contest Script for all District 53 contests (updated 2 March 2023)
- 2023 Hybrid Contest Script for all District 53 contests (updated 2 March 2023)
Contestant Briefing Script
Script to help ensure a consistent contest experience across D53.
Judges Briefing Script
Script to help ensure a consistent contest experience across D53.
Synopsis of Contests
graciously assembled by Norm Thibodeau, DTM
Functionary Briefing Script
Script to help ensure a consistent contest experience across D53.
Area & Division Director Speech Contest Training – V2
Training materials from D53 Chief Judge Tracey Adkins (update: Nov 10 2021)
Other Resources
Behind the Scenes of a Speech Contest
Speakers may star, but contest functionaries play a critical role.
Video Recording Guidelines
Guidelines to support conducting your District International Speech Contest online and ensuring your winner’s speech is recorded for region quarterfinal submission.
Speech Contests FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions on all aspects of Toastmasters Speech Contests.
Online Speech Contests Best Practices
A guide explaining how to successfully conduct online speech contests.
Conduct Quality Speech Contests
A facilitator’s guide for conducting training for how to conduct speech contests.
Kits containing all materials needed to run a successful speech contest
Humorous Contest Kit
Supplies for conducting an Humorous Speech Contest. All contest forms are user-printable and includes everything for contestants and judges.
International Contest Kit
Supplies for conducting an International Speech Contest. All contest forms are user-printable and includes everything for contestants and judges.
Speech Evaluation Contest Kit
Supplies for conducting a Speech Evaluation Contest. All contest forms are user-printable and includes everything for contestants and judges.
Table Topics Contest Kit
Supplies for conducting a Table Topics Contest. All contest forms are user-printable and includes everything for contestants and judges.
Tall Tales Contest Kit
Supplies for conducting a Tall Tales Contest. All contest forms are user-printable and includes everything for contestants and judges.