El Cerrito Berman Speech and Parliamentary Debate Invitational

2026 — El Cerrito, CA/US

Novice Original Oratory

Abbreviation OON
Format Speech
Entry Fee $15.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry
Locations
El Cerrito High School
Contacts
AnnMarie Baines
General
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Discurso de Abogacía Fictional Storytelling Novice Breaking News Novice Declamation Novice Dramatic Interpretation Novice Duo Interpretation Novice Extemporaneous Speaking Novice Humorous Interpretation Novice Impromptu Speaking Novice Informative Novice Original Advocacy Novice Original Oratory Novice Original Prose and Poetry Novice Poetry Slam Novice Programmed Oral Interpretation Novice SPAR Open Breaking News Open Declamation Open Dramatic Interpretation Open Dual Improv with Props Open Duo Interpretation Open Extemporaneous Speaking Open Humorous Interpretation Open Impromptu Speaking Open Informative Open Original Advocacy Open Original Oratory Open Original Prose and Poetry Open Poetry Slam Open Programmed Oral Interpretation Open SPAR
Circuits
GGSA – Golden Gate Speech Association NPDL – National Parliamentary Debate League Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

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Tournament Dates Mar 28 to Mar 28 2026
Registration Opens Sat Jan 17 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes Fri Mar 20 at 11:55 PM
Fees Freeze After Tue Mar 24 at 11:55 PM
Judge Information Due Tue Mar 24 at 11:55 PM
Drop online until Tue Mar 24 at 11:55 PM
Change fees apply after Tue Mar 24 at 11:55 PM

These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.