Your Club Contest: What You Need to Do
WHY
Each part of the 4-Way Test should be addressed during the speech. They should be specifically stated, as the intent of the speech is to use the 4-Way Test to resolve an issue. Each part could be used to prove either a positive or negative point.
HOW
WHEN
Club-level contests are best held before Monday, April 3, 2023 (deadline for entry into the district contest). If deadlines cannot be made for any reason, please contact the 4-Way Test Speech Committee Chairperson for alternative arrangements.
When scheduling your club competition, it is desirable to invite the parents of speakers, the high school principal, and the cooperating teacher.
The district-level contest is held in two rounds, a semi-final round and the finals. Both rounds will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Springfield High School, 1880 Canton Road, Akron, Ohio 44312. There, winners from the club level will be grouped at random to compete in the semi-final round. One winner from each group will advance to the Finals.
WHAT
Each club must decide what it thinks are appropriate prizes, and how many prizes will be awarded. Clubs are eligible to advance two (2) participants per school to the district-level contest. Clubs with more than one school in their jurisdiction can determine the number of students they send to the district contest (subject to the two (2) participants per school rule).
Clubs are responsible to register and pay admission fees for students to participate at the district level contest, prior to Monday, April 3, 2023.