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Visit the RIBI 'Young Rotary Page' to Download Competition Rules
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Excellent Results in Youth Speaks Competition
We have been treated to a veritable feast of young talent this year throughout the Youth Speaks competition. Thirty seven teams took part in the semi-finals at Grantham, Bedford and Leicester.
The range of subjects chosen and researched by the teams threw out some challenges to the audience including 'Attitudes to Reading', 'The effects of the Recession', 'Do footballers get paid too much?' – even 'Do men have a future?'
Click here to see the full report
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Rotary Youth Speaks winners send out clear message - Click to Visit RIBI site
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An opportunity for young people to develop the ability to speak on a public platform, carry out research and formulate ideas, improve self-confidence and presentation skills, and work as a team.
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Intermediate: Usually school years 7 to 9. Dates of birth between 01/09/1996-31/08/1999
Senior: Usually school years 10 to 13. Dates of birth 01/09/1992-31/08/1996 |
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Teams of 3: |
Chairperson, Speaker and Proposer of the Vote of Thanks
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Eligibility: |
Young people who are in full time education representing schools, colleges or youth groups. |
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Involve schools: |
June to September |
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Club Competition: |
A local competition organised by individual clubs or groups of clubs. Club competition should be held at a suitable venue before Christmas. |
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District Semi Finals: |
£10 per team.
n.b. This year's deadline for entries is Friday 17th December. |
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Intermediate semi-finals:
Tuesday 18th January, Bourne Grammar School
Wednesday 19th January, Northampton High School for Girls
Thursday 20th January, Leicester Grammar School
Seniors semi-finals:
Tuesday 25th January, Bourne Grammar School
Wednesday 26th January, Northampton High School for Girls
Thursday 27th January, Leicester Grammar School
Winners and runners up go to the District Final.
District Final: Wednesday 16th February, The Manor School Raunds
Regional Final: Sunday 20th March in Hull
RIBI Final: Sunday 1st May, Cranleigh School |
Basic Format
Subject chosen by the entrants. Chairperson speaks for 2 minutes, Speaker speaks for 6 minutes, Proposer of the Vote of Thanks speaks for 2 minutes. |
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Competitions are judged by 3 adjudicators who work to a set marking system. It is, therefore, essential that all competitors know the rules. These and other support material
are available on this page.
Entry Forms and requests for help or further information should be sent to:
David Culwick, Rotary Club of Rushden
bess27@hotmail.com |
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Making Contact:
For personal security reasons, the private addresses of Rotarians are not displayed on this site. If, for some reason, you are unable to forward documentation by email, please contact the person named giving your name, home address and telephone number and contact details will be provided to you once your bone fides have been established. |
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Change of Venue:
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the 2011 Rotary District 1070 Youth Speaks final have been relocated to The Manor School Raunds
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