Extemporaneous Speech Competition

Members will compete by delivering an extemporaneous, informative speech.

Regional Level
Regional Qualifying Rounds will be held prior to PTK Catalyst 2019 - contact your Regional Coordinator for details.

Winners of Regional Qualifying Rounds will move forward to the International competition at PTK Catalyst 2019.

International Level Competition

• Preliminary and Final Rounds will be held during PTK Catalyst 2019
• Up to 29 regional winners will compete by delivering an extemporaneous, informative speech

Eligibility

• One winner from each Regional Qualifying Round who will attend PTK Catalyst 2019
• Space is limited to 29 members
• Members may only participate in one on site competition
• Registration Deadline:  Regional Coordinators must submit names for the competition by March 29, 2019

Prizes

• First Place: $500 scholarship and prize medallion pin
• Second Place: $250 scholarship and prize medallion pin
• Third Place: $100 scholarship and prize medallion pin

Speech Requirements

• Type:  Extemporaneous, informative speech
• Topic: Topics will be chosen onsite (topics will be different for each round)
• Preparation Time:  30 minutes to construct and practice speech
• Length:  3 - 5 minutes
• Speeches should appeal to a broad audience and not just to a Phi Theta Kappa-specific audience