2012-2013/1.1 - Kentucky High School Speech League

KHSSL Handbook 13 2012-2013/1.1Round 3—Tournament Prepared News ScriptIn the Prep. Room (which may also be the Extemp Prep room), competitors receive a copy of thetournament-prepared news script at approximately five minute intervals. Each competitor hasfifteen minutes to prepare the broadcast. A competitor must present all of the copy as it appears inthe script. Students are not allowed to alter the script in any way, but may use transitions in the newsprogram. An introduction and sign-off are required.The tournament host may choose a theme for this round, such as sports, fashion, or historical event,or the host may use current events.Semifinal and Final Rounds—News ProgramIn the Prep. Room (which may also be the Extemp. Prep. Room), competitors receive a packet ofnews-copy, prepared by the tournament director, at five-minute intervals. Competitors edit the copyand include an impromptu commercial, per the prompt included in the packet, to prepare a fiveminutebroadcast. An introduction, transitions, and sign-off are required. During the round, astudent may use a stopwatch while performing; judges will NOT give time signals.Each competitor has 30 minutes to prepare the broadcast. The Prep. Room monitor will sendcontestants to their competition rooms at five minute intervals.No violation of the grace period in Regional/State Semifinal or Final rounds may result indisqualification. No performance violating the grace period may receive ‘1’ in the round.PROCEDURESOnly minor accommodations are required for this event, most of which are found in every school. NoPrep. Room is required for Rounds I and II. A Prep. Room as well as a monitor is needed for Round IIIand Semifinals/Finals. When the student enters the room, he/she should inform the judge of his/hercode number and name.HINTS FOR JUDGES1. Do not permit other students to listen before they have performed. Contestants mustremain outside the room until called upon to speak.2. Remember that this is Broadcast Announcing. Students must be judged solely on thebasis of what is heard. Do not judge eye contact, facial expression, or body movement(unless distracted by paper rattling, gum chewing, etc.) Judges may wish to turn their backsto the contestants during the performance.3. Round II news scripts will be prepared prior to the tournament by students and shouldinclude up-to-date material. The arrangement and choice of material should be consideredas well as the delivery. The brief commercial does not have to be timed. The 15 secondsis only suggested.