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Prince George's County Fair 4-H Communication Judging Contest

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Division 2 - 4-H - Section 45 - Communication Judging Contest

Section 45 - Communication Judging Contest
Friday, September 11, 2009, following the Fashion Review

Four categories: Prepared Speech, Extemporaneous, Radio Spot and Interpretation

  • 1. Prince George's County 4-H members only!!
  • 2. Only one entry per member.
  • 3. All presentations will be oral.
  • 4. All presentation must adhere to specified time limits for age division.
  • 5. Use of index cards (5x8) is allowed only for speech notes.
  • 6. Judges may ask questions of contestants in the prepared, extemporaneous and interpretations. Due to time constraints, questioning should be limited to two or three minutes per speaker. Questions will not be asked in the radio spot category.


    • Interpretations:
    Speaker can speak or interpret in language of their choice. If using language other than spoken English, participant must inform Extension Office before the event to ensure appropriate judges.

  • Time Limits:
  • 1. Prepared: Juniors (3-5 minutes), Intermediates and Seniors (4-6 minutes).
  • 2. Extemporaneous: Juniors and Intermediates (2-3 minutes), Seniors (3-5 minutes).
  • 3. Radio Spot: 30 seconds for all age groups.
  • 4. Interpretation: Juniors and Intermediates (2-3 minutes), Seniors (3-5 minutes).

  • Judges may deduct points for speeches not meeting or exceeding time limits.


    • Class 4-H Communication Judging Contest Blue Red White
    4501 Juniors (8-10)* 40 30 20
    4502 Intermediates (11-13)* 40 30 20
    4503 Seniors (14-18)* 40 30 20
    * Age as of January 1 of the current year.

    The Prince George's County Fair Association, Inc.

    P.O. Box 1010 -- Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20773 -- Office 301-952-0270 during the Fair otherwise 301-751-5705