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U+ Toastmasters & YRES Regional Speech Contest
August 18 2024
9:30am to 12:00pm
Fairview Library Theater, Toronto
The U+ Toastmasters Regional Speech Contest is coming to you in Summer 2024! This contest is an opportunity for children and youth, who showcase exemplary leadership and a passion for public speaking, to articulate their thoughts and share their ideas.
Join us for an inspiring event, where public speaking brings extraordinary ideas together to make a lasting impact.
How to Participate?
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After completing the registration form, you will receive an email with instructions regarding your preliminary round submission. The submission window closes on June 1, 2024.
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Submissions will be evaluated by our preliminary judge panel, and participants will be notified via email whether they have been selected to proceed to the Regional Speech Contest.
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Participants who have been selected will have the opportunity to request and receive personalized feedback from the U+ Toastmasters team during the two-month preparatory period to take place before the event.
Prize Pool
Important Dates
Judging Criteria
To ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation of participants' speeches, the Regional Speech Contest 2024 employs a robust set of judging criteria that considers various aspects of content, delivery, and overall impact. Judges will assess each participant based on the following criteria:
Content
Originality: The uniqueness and creativity of the speech content, showcasing novel ideas and perspectives.
Depth: The depth of research and analysis evident in the speech, demonstrating a well-rounded understanding of the topic.
Relevance: The speech's alignment with the chosen category and its relevance to the audience.
Delivery
Confidence: The speaker's level of self-assurance and poise on stage, conveying a sense of conviction in their message.
Voice Modulation: Effective use of pitch, tone, and pacing to enhance the overall delivery and captivate the audience.
Body Language: Awareness and purposeful use of gestures, facial expressions, and body movements to complement the spoken words.
Impact
Connection with the Audience: The ability to engage and connect with the audience emotionally, fostering a sense of resonance.
Emotional Appeal: The speech's capacity to evoke emotions, whether through storytelling, persuasion, or other rhetorical techniques.
Overall Impression: The lasting impression created by the speech, considering its memorability and influence.
Get in Touch
Have any questions? Please use this form to contact us or email tm@upluseducation.ca and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!