Welcome D53 members!
On Dec. 5th a vote was held that overturned the September 12th decision to hold Area, District and Division International and Table Topics Contest in person.
ALL Area, District and Division International and Table Topic Contests will be held on line for the 2021-2022 Contest Season. Clubs may hold contest in the format that they choose.
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!
2021-2022 Contest Timelines:
- Club – October 18 through January 15
- Area – January 16 through March 15
- Division – March 16 through April 16
Speech Contest Rule Changes
Find out how the Speech Contest Rulebook has changed and why each change was made.
International Contest Script
Script to help ensure a consistent contest experience across D53.
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.
Functionary Briefing Script
Script to help ensure a consistent contest experience across D53.
Tables Topics Contest 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)
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.
Behind the Scenes of a Speech Contest
Speakers may star, but contest functionaries play a critical role.
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.