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Masks must be worn at all times, with the exception of when you are eating and drinking.
​Students may choose to remove their masks while performing.
Concessions and Rubber Ducks are available in the cafeteria...
Thank you for joining us today! 
SCHEDULE
8:30 Judges’ meeting in the cafeteria
8:30 Extemp & Radio Draw in 2026
9:00 Round 1
10:10 Round 2
11:20 Round 3
1:15 Final Round -
Solo Humorous Final in the Auditorium!
2:30 Awards in Auditorium
Category Schedule & Final Postings 
 Madison West Tournament on SPEECHWIRE
Viewing Ballots After the Tournament (video)
Judging Resources
Find Your E-Ballots Here
Password Reset 
Electronic Ballots for Judges (instructional video)
Electronic Ballots (written directions)
Helpful words to use when judging
Tips for writing an effective critique
WFCA Category Rules
Impromptu Judging
Annual Category Topics

Category Topics by Round

Oral Interp
Rnd 1: Prose
Rnd 2: Poetry
Rnd 3: Prose
Final: Poetry
Storytelling
Round 1: resilience 
Round 2: nature and/or weather
Round 3: science and/or exploration
Final: Student’s Choice
Impromptu
Round 1: Famous people
Round 2: Quotations
Round 3: Song Titles 
Final: Objects
Extemp
Round 1: Domestic politics and elections
Round 2: International organizations
Round 3: US Infrastructure & transportation
Final: Social Issues