You have earned your CHECK MARKS and are on your way to NITOC! Now it is time to CHECK-OFF this list of tips to ensure the best outcome for all your events.
Watch the time. The fourteen second grace time is for the judge not the competitor.
Go directly to your competition room. Don’t make your judge wait unnecessarily. A happy judge is a good judge.
Stick to the script! The script approved by your NITOC script reviewer must be the script you perform. Script submissions are due by May 3.
Minimize chatting with the judges.
Limited Prep competitors: Refresh your index cards for your events. Do not forget your Mars Hill binder or your Apologetics box.
Extemporaneous competitors: Be present at your draw time and proactive with the judges for your designated speaking time.
Expository competitors: Bring a repair bag and check the Expos rooms ahead of time for electrical outlet placements.
Interp in a Box competitors: Bring your box to check-in on Sunday for measuring. You will receive a small sticker to mark your box for the remainder of the tournament to prove your compliance. There will be an unattended area for you to leave your box after check-in. Please remember that you leave the box at your own risk. See the NITOC website for more details.
We are praying for all of you to have a wonderful NITOC 2023!
Your Speech Committee