Olle Owl Middle School Invitational
2026 — Houston, TX/US
Extemporaneous Speaking
Abbreviation
EXT
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$6.00
Overall Entry Limit
40
Entry Limit Per School
8
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
After selecting one topic from a group of three, students will have thirty minutes to prepare a speech on a domestic or foreign issue. During preparation time, students may access the internet, but they cannot access prepared speeches or outlines.
Students will be allowed to use the front and back of a 4" x 6" or smaller notecard during their speech. This notecard must be prepared during the student’s prep time.
The time limit for Extemporaneous Speaking is 7 minutes with 30 seconds grace.
Locations
Olle Middle School, Houston, TexasContacts
George TennisonGeneral Info
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Tournament Dates
Feb 6
to
Feb 7
2026
Registration Opens
Wed Dec 3 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes
Fri Jan 23 at 6:00 PM
Fees Freeze After
Fri Jan 30 at 6:00 PM
Judge Information Due
Fri Jan 30 at 6:00 PM
Drop online until
Fri Jan 30 at 6:00 PM
Change fees apply after
Fri Jan 30 at 6:00 PM
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