Speech

Speech is a competitive activity that fosters learning the art of public speaking but encompasses so much more than just speaking. It also involves analysis, performance, research, writing, leadership, creativity, listening, etc. Although competitive, this activity is fundamentally about personal growth and achievement. Here at BSM, it’s also about the team. Congratulations, you’re now a ‘speecher’!

Expectations:

• Keep a positive attitude!
• Attend all team meetings on Wednesdays, 2:40 - 3 p.m. in room 27.
• Meet with your coach for an hour each week.
• Compete at five out of seven Saturday tournaments PLUS the two mandatory in-house tournaments
• Compete at the NSDA national tournament (if applicable)
• Compete at sections (if chosen)
• Compete at MSHSL State tournament (if applicable)
• Compete at the NCFL national tournament (if chosen)
• Compete at District Qualifiers (if chosen)
• Perform at Speech Showcase
• Dress appropriately at all tournaments.
• Be on time and do not leave early from tournaments.
• Travel to and from the tournaments on the BSM bus.
• Attend a final found at each tournament.

If you sign up to practice with a coach and can’t make your time slot, it’s your responsibility to find a replacement or find the person who is signed up after you and ask him/her to move. After the first few weeks of working with your primary coach, you may practice with other coaches if they have time slots available. All coaches’ schedules will be posted on the Speech board (and online); it is your responsibility to ensure that you have one hour of practice each week. Should you fail to meet this requirement, you will receive two warnings; if this happens a third time, you will be cut from the team.

Activity Fees:

This year, we are asking that you contribute a fee for this activity. The money will cover a team t-shirt, lunch at our in-house day, and materials which will be used in our team-building program. The cost is $25 and will be added to your tuition; you do not need to bring in that money.

Speech Schedule/Tournaments: 

REGULAR SEASON

Jan. 13, '24	BSM Open House (Mandatory)
Jan. 20, '24	Chanhassen Speech Tournament
Jan. 27, '24	Wayzata Trojan War
Feb. 3, '24	Prior Lake (or Minneapple)
Feb. 10, '24	TBD
Feb. 17, '24	TBD
Feb. 24, '24	Star Tribune Eastview Lightning Classic
Mar. 2, '24	Lakeville North
Mar. 8, '24	NSDA District
Mar. 9, '24	Eagan Wildcat Invitational AND Southern Minnesota National Qualifiers Day Two
TBD	6AA Section Tournament
TBD	Rosebowl (Optional)
TBD	Cotter Speech Meet (Optional)
TBD	BSM SHOWCASE (1-4pm?)  (mandatory)

 

POST-SEASON (Based on qualification)

TBD	University of Kentucky Tournament of Champions (Lexington, KY) EXTEMP ONLY
Apr. 20 '24	Minnesota AA State Speech Tournament (Eastview, MN)
TBD	Tournament of Champions in Extemporaneous Speaking (Evanston, IL)
TBD	Digital Speech and Debate E Championship
TBD	National Individual Events Tournament of Champions (Chanhassen, MN)
TBD	National Catholic Forensics League Nationals (Louisville, KY)
TBD	National Speech and Debate Association Nationals (Phoenix, AZ)