4-H Public Speaking
Thank you contest sponsors!
Dates: Youth can schedule an appointment with Wendy Rees (399-8202) to compete on one of the following contest dates. These are the only contest dates that will be offered, so do not wait until the last minute and expect to get to compete in June. Only 13 slots are available during each contest day.
- Wednesday, February 17
- Wednesday, March 17
- Wednesday, April 21
- Wednesday, May 19
- Wednesday, June 16
Registration Deadline: One week prior to contest date.
Location: Extension Office
Time: By appointment; appointments scheduled every 15 minutes between 2:00 - 5:30 p.m. Arrive promptly and be ready at your assigned appointment time.
Eligibility: Grades 3-12
Team or Individual: Individual only.
Description: Without any props, youth prepare and deliver a speech on the theme, "My 4-H Experience... A Pathway to the Future."
Time Limits:
- Juniors and Intermediates: No minimum; 5 minute maximum.
- Seniors: 6 minute minimum -- 8 minute maximum.
Awards: Each youth receives a certificate and earns a blue, red or white ribbon based on the Danish judging system:
- Blue (excellent): 90-100 ($3 clover bucks)
- Red (good ): 75-89 ($2 clover bucks)
- White (fair): 74 and below
Next Steps: County youth in 9th-12th grades who earn a blue ribbon in the county contest will be invited to compete during State Contests in July.