District 5 Toastmasters Speech Contests
 Two series of contests are held each fall and each spring:
Spring 2010 Contest Schedule (REV 2/1/10 - PDF)
D5 Dignitaries List - 2009-2010 (PDF)
Please view the District Calendar for more information about the individual contests (details and contest flyers will be posted as they become available).
Toastmasters speech contests have three main purposes:
- To provide an opportunity for proficient speakers and those Toastmasters who are interested in competitive speaking to gain contest experience.
- To provide an interesting educational program for Toastmasters and the general public (contests can create a community awareness of the opportunities in the Toastmasters program).
- To provide an opportunity to those Toastmasters who are not participating in the the contest to learn by observing proficient speakers. They are also a great way to meet other Toastmasters outside of your club, to see the "bigger" picture and scope of Toastmasters, and above all - have fun!
Each of these contests begins with competitions at the club level. Club winners compete at the local Area Contest. Area Contest winners compete at the local Division Contests. Division Contest winners compete at the District Conference. District International and Humorous Speech contest winners compete at the Regional Conference. Winners of the regional International Speech Contest go on to represent the region at the International level.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- More detailed information about contests is available on the District Calendar. Contest flyers will also be posted to the calendar as they become available.
- To view and download contest forms, please visit the File Downloads area.
- See Toastmasters International 2009 Speech Contest Rule Book for specific information on each contest and its rules and regulations.
Each contest begins with competitions at the club level. Club winners compete at the local Area Contest. Area Contest winners compete at the local Division Contests. Division Contest winners compete at the District Conference. District International and Humorous Speech contest winners compete at the Regional Conference. Winners of the regional International Speech Contest go on to represent the region at the International level.
Contestant Eligibility
In general, to be eligible for any contest, a contestant must be a member in good standing of a club in good standing (dues current). If a member belongs to more than one club, the member may enter the club contest for each club where he/she maintains good standing. However, a contestant may not represent more than one club at the Area level, even if the clubs are in different Areas or Divisions. District officers may not compete in any contest.
For the International Speech Contest, the contestant must have completed six speech projects from the basic Communication and Leadership Program manual.
Contest forms may not be posted on the District website in accordance with WHQ Trademarks & Copyrights page: "...speech contest judges guide and ballots, and other contest forms and materials may not be photocopied or posted on Web sites, nor may they be reprinted or excerpted in newsletters or handouts."
An updated copy of the 2009 Speech Contest Rulebook was recently sent to the club President. If you are unable to locate your club's copy, new copies may be purchased from Toastmasters International: Speech Contest Manual - Item #1173
Need Guidelines For Putting On a Contest?
Access the links below (right-click to download the files to your computer) for an amazing resource put together by Mark Kramer, DTM:
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