⏲️ Speech Timings & Age Divisions

Speaking times will depend on the age division you compete in.

  • Group A

    Grades: 10+

    Max Speech Time: 8:00

  • Group B

    Grades: 8-9

    Max Speech Time: 6:00

  • Group C

    Grades: 6-7

    Max Speech Time: 4:00

  • Group D

    Grades: 4-5

    Max Speech Time: 4:00

Protective Time

Points of Information cannot be offered in the first and final minute of a speech.

Extra Time

Speakers may have an extra 20 seconds to complete their sentences.

Mixing Grades

You may mix grades in a team and students are allowed to 'play up' in an older division.