PWC Speech Debate Tournament
2026 — Manassas. Must be a PWC school, VA/US
Storytelling
Event Description:
A contestant will present a children’s story, not exceeding ten minutes in length including an introduction. Any contestant who exceeds the established time limit by more than 30 seconds may not rank first or score highest in the round. Adjudicator will not provide time signals, students may not time themselves, no notes may be used and a contestant may not use a story he/she has presented in a district, regional or state contest in a previous year. Each contestant is to work alone without costume or props since he/she will be judged only on storytelling ability. Gestures are encouraged; however, movement must be restricted to movement in place, defined as a space the size of a hula-hoop. The contestant should assume that the audience consists of a group of children. The contestant may differentiate characters by the use of different voices, focal points and body postures.