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Tournament Status will update to Closed at 11:59 pm Sat 09/27/2025 (Pacific)
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Junior Speech & Topics
Junior Speech Information
Will take place on one-day, Thursday, October 9th
Junior awards will be an hour after the end of Junior competition
Juniors may use note cards in any event without penalty
Students with 1 year of experience may judge these events
Cost is $15 per event
Speech Times
Apologetics and Impromptu will be 3min prep and 4min speech time
Orignal Oratory will be 5min prepared speech
Junior Apologetics Topics:
Why did Jesus die on the cross?
What does salvation mean and why is it important?
What are the fruits of the Holy Spirit and why are they important?
Why should we pray?
What are the Ten Commandments and why are they important?
What does it mean to forgive?
How does God command us to live?
Why is it important to read the Bible?
What is the Gospel?
How can someone get to heaven?
What is creation?
What is sin?
What is grace?
What is heaven?
Junior Impromptu Topics:
Favorites:
What is your favorite sport and why?
Who is your favorite historical character and why?
What is your favorite book and why?
What is your favorite day of the week and why?
What is your favorite season and why?
What is your favorite color and what does it remind you of?
Who do you want to be like when you grow up and why?
What is your favorite movie and why?
What is your favorite place to go and why?
Tell Me a Story About…
Tell me a story about your favorite birthday…
Tell me a story about the best vacation you’ve been on…
Tell me a story about a time in history…
Tell me a story about a memory with your family…
Tell me a story about your favorite school project…
Tell me a story about a dream you had…
Tell me a story about your favorite thing to do with your friends…
Tell me a story about a missionary…
Tell me a story about a time you solved a problem…
Quotes
"A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside." - Winnie the Pooh
"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." - Winnie the Pooh
"It never hurts to keep looking for sunshine." - Winnie the Pooh
"Any day spent with you is my favorite day. So, today is my new favorite day." - Winnie the Pooh
"A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference." - Winnie the Pooh
"We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun." - Winnie the Pooh
"Rivers know this: There is no hurry. We shall get there someday." - Winnie the Pooh
"When life throws you a rainy day, play in the puddles." - Winnie the Pooh
Apol & MHI Categories
Mars Hill Categories: Classic Music Literature Current Film and Television
Apologetics Categories: Category 1 - The Character and Nature of God Category 3 - Scripture Category 5 - Christian Worldview Application
Individual Policy
Individual Policy Rules/Instructions
Speech Times:
8min - 1AC
3min - CX
8min - 1NC
3min - CX
4min - 1AR
6min - NR
3min - 2AR
3mins - prep time. Each side gets 3mins of prep total.
Instructions and Rules
This will be a 1 vs 1 - LD style event
We use the same resolution as Team Policy
Speech times will be based on Lincoln Douglas times, except for the 1AC which will be 8min and 1NC which will be 8mins.
Other than speech times, the rules will be the same as those for TP.
This is a non-sanctioned Stoa event.
This event will have four rounds and will run concurrently with Parli on Thursday, October 9th. The champion will be announced on Friday night at the awards ceremony.
Tabulation/Power Matching
Tab and power matching information will be listed here shortly.
Tournament Time