Public Speaking Rules
& Resources
CONTESTANTS AND ELIGIBILITY
1. Each state is invited to enter one
contestant in this contest.
2. Individuals may be selected by any
procedure which a state deems appropriate.
3. Contestants must be at least 14 years of
age, but not have reached his or her 19th birthday as of January 1 of the year in which this event
is held.
4. All contestants must be members of 4-H
in the state they are representing during the year in which this
event is held and participation eligibility must be certified by
the State 4-H Leader.
5. Certification of participation
eligibility should consider the following: “This contestant has
not participated in post-secondary coursework in the subject
area of the national 4-H competition, nor has he or she
participated in training for post-secondary competition in the
subject area of the national 4-H competition.” See details
below.
A.
Post-secondary undergraduate students may participate in and/or
complete freshman and sophomore level equine management or
communications courses. Students completing a junior,
senior or graduate level equine and/or communications course are
ineligible to participate in the National 4-H Horse Competition.
B. Students are
ineligible to participate in a National 4-H Horse Competition if
they are currently enrolled in courses that provide specific
training for the competitive event in which they are
participating. For example, student participation in collegiate
horse judging events, on intercollegiate horse judging teams and
in intercollegiate communication events would eliminate a
4-Her’s eligibility to participate in the National 4-H Horse
Competition.
6. Contestants (including team alternates)
may participate in only one contest per year at the Roundup. After competing in this contest,
they are ineligible to compete in the same specific contest again. Contestants must not have
competed previously in this contest in the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup in Louisville or
the Western National 4-H Horse Classic in Denver.
THE CONTEST
1. The subject must
pertain to the horse industry. Speeches, not appropriately
related to the horse industry can be disqualified at the
discretion of the judges.
2. No visual aids may be
used.
3. No coaching from
parents or coaches during the speech.
4. Contestants may use
notes. However, excessive use of notes may be counted against the
contestant. This will be at the discretion of the judges.
5. A public address system
will not be used during the contest, but a podium will be
provided.
6. During the event, the
contestants may introduce themselves by name, state and speech
topic.
7. Speeches should be 7-10
minutes in length. Three points will be deducted from the total
score on each judge’s score sheet for every minute (or fraction of
a minute) under 7 minutes or over 10 minutes.
8. Contestants should cite
their major references after the conclusion of their speech. This
time will not be counted in the allotted time.
9. Only the judge(s) may
ask questions of the contestant in the contest. Question time will
not be counted in the allotted time. Contestants should repeat the
question then answer it.
10. Contestant order will
be determined by a random drawing and will be announced at the
Coaches meeting.
11. Three judges will be
used and judges will score each entry independently and assign
scores. After all presentations are presented and scores are
tabulated, judges may confer and discuss evaluations. Each judge
assigns his or her final scores and then cumulative final scores
are tabulated to determine the final placings. Contest
superintendents may review and check tabulation of scores for
mathematical accuracy.
12. Ties will be broken
first by the judges’ accumulated delivery score, second by the
judges’ accumulated organization score and third on content and
accuracy score.
13. Improper attire will
be a violation and appropriate points deducted on the scorecard.
Improper attire will be determined at the discretion of the
judges.
14. The judges will
consider the questions listed under each section. The points on
the score card will be as follows:
A.
INTRODUCTION 10 points
1. Did the introduction
serve to create interest in the subject?
2. Was the introduction
short and to the point?
B.
ORGANIZATION 15 points
1. Were the main points
easy to follow?
2. Were the main points
arranged in the best order?
3. Were the sentences
short and easy to understand?
4. Was the speech
interesting?
C. CONTENT AND
ACCURACY 20 points
1. Were the facts and
information accurate?
2. Was there enough
information concerning the subject?
3. Was credit given to
the sources of information, if it was appropriate?
4. Was the content
appropriately related to the horse industry?
D. STAGE
PRESENCE 15 points
1. Was the speaker neat
and appropriately dressed?
2. Did the speaker talk
directly to and look at the audience?
3. Was the speaker’s
posture erect, but not stiff?
4. Did the speaker
refrain from leaning on the podium?
5. Did the speaker seem
relaxed and at ease?
E.
DELIVERY 20 points
1. Did the speaker have
appropriate voice control?
2. Were all word
pronounced correctly?
3. If notes were used,
was it done without detracting from the speech?
4. Did the speaker seem
to choose words at the time they were spoken as opposed to a
memorized or ready-type delivery?
F.
GENERAL 10 points
1. Did the speaker
convey to the audience a sense of wanting to communicate?
2. Did the speech
reflect the thoughts and personality of the speaker?
G.
CONCLUSION 10 points
1. Was the conclusion
short and interesting?
2. Did the conclusion
properly wrap up the speech?
3. Could the speaker
handle questions easily?
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Awards will be
announced and presented to the top ten individuals and teams.
2. A Coaches’ Meeting is
scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on Friday night in East Hall A of the
Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center. Contest registration will
start promptly at 6:00 p.m. and will be followed by the coaches
meeting.
3. For further details or
information, contact the Superintendents.
4. Entry Deadline:
September 15 of the current year. Entry must be made on special
form (OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM-EASTERN NATIONAL 4-H HORSE ROUNDUP) and
signed by the respective State 4-H Leader or Extension Horse
Specialist and mailed to Jennifer Elwell, Eastern National 4-H
Horse Roundup, 1636 Big Springs Drive, Shepherdsville, KY 40165.
Contestant entry and registration fee must accompany the entry and
checks made payable to North American International Livestock
Exposition. Credit card payment is available.
5. Headquarters and
Lodging-Executive Inn, Watterson Expressway at Fairgrounds (978
Phillips Lane) , Louisville, Kentucky 40213(502-367-6161). Special
rates are available for all participants in the Roundup.
Reservations must be made on the reservation form that is
available from the North American International Livestock
Exposition and this entry packet.
6. Each state is totally
responsible for lodging, meals, and travel arrangements for its
contestants.
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