Region 4B Regional Tournament
2026 — N CHESTERFLD, VA/US
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Class 4B Regional Tournament
WHEN: February 14th, 2026
Inclement Weather Date: February 21st, 2026
WHERE: 11501 Smoketree Dr, Richmond, VA 23236
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EVENTS: VHSL rules will be followed for all events. We will utilize OPTION C for the format of the tournament, as prescribed by the VHSL Forensics Resource Guide. We shall conduct 2 consecutive rounds for all VHSL-sponsored categories, with at least two judges per round, with no elimination rounds. We hope to provide a great tournament for you and your students!
5. Speech Categories: The following open speech categories will be offered (2 rounds each): Extemporaneous Speaking*, Impromptu Speaking, Original Oratory, Storytelling, Dramatic Interpretation, Humorous Interpretation, Humorous Duo Interpretation, Serious Duo Interpretation, Prose, and Poetry
Please confirm with each of your students that they are available for 2/28 (Super-Regionals) and 3/28 (States). If they are not, they should not participate in our Regional event.
*Extemp Topics: TBD
JUDGES:
Each school is responsible for providing 1 judge for every 5 entries or fraction thereof. The judges’ stipend is $45. Judges need to be registered in Tabroom and will need to create linked tabroom accounts.
Judge Resources and Training:
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This video is for any new judges who need to create an account. |
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After having accounts created judges will most likely want to know what judging virtually looks like - especially the balloting process. This video goes over making use of the Tabroom.com platform for judging. |
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Training is essential for all judges. Novice judges can take free accreditation courses on NSDA’s website. The courses are fairly brief. You will need to make a free account on NSDA’s site. |
SCHEDULE:
8:30am Check-in begins for schools
9:00 Judges' Meeting
9:45 Student Meeting
10:00 Round 1 Start Time (Extemp draw at 9:30)
11:15 Round 2 Start Time (Extemp draw at 11:00)
Awards Immediately following round 2
CONCESSIONS and LUNCH:
We ask that schools provide their own bag lunch. Food deliveries are permitted at the school. We recommend Marco’s Pizza.
AWARDS:
Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers in each category. Sweepstakes and runner up sweepstakes trophies will be given to the schools with the most points.
REGISTRATION:
Please go to http://region4b.tabroom.com/
You will need to create a Tabroom.com account with an email and password (free). Add your entries and judges.
Direct any tabroom questions to Msancheztucker314@gmail.com
All registrations will be due by February 9th, 2026
With Gratitude,
Tournament Host: Sanchez Tucker, Msancheztucker314@gmail.com