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Rulebook while there’s less pressure to
make sure everything is done perfectly.
Even though your club will want to make
sure everything in the fall contest is done

according to the Rules, there’s more leniency
for mistakes when you know that you’re not
sending anyone to an area contest. You
can consider your fall speech contest a

practice run for the real thing.

ready. The best way to prepare is by running
a Humorous Speech, Tall Tales, and/or Table

Topics contest in October or November.
Those who plan to compete in the spring will
experience competing on a contest stage.
Contest officials will get acquainted with the

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