Showdown — Public Speaking

• The speech may be on any subject pertaining to Angus cattle, the beef industry, Showdown or Junior activities

• The speech must be the result of the contestant’s own efforts and cannot have been presented for any other competition

• Speeches will be: Peewee 1–2 minutes; Junior 2–4 minutes; Intermediate 3–5 minutes and Senior 4–6 minutes

• Deductions of ½ a point per 10 seconds will be made from score by each judge for speeches under or over the specified length

• Each contestant will be allowed up to five (5) minutes to answer questions from the judges

• There will be a panel of judges

• Speaking order will be determined by drawing lots out of a hat

• Contestants may use cue cards however excessive use will result in score deductions. Visual aids are not allowed.

SCORE:

70%    Presentation

30%    Speech content and organization

100%