New Rule Changes for 2022-2023 for the IHSSA Constitution
BYLAWS
Article V, General Contest Provision
Page 20; Section 24 change: To “odd years” for rule changes.
INDIVIDUAL EVENTS
Article X, Solo Musical Theater
Page 28; Section 4, Clause 1 Casebook Change “Must be able to be presented in a normal classroom”.
Article XIV, Original Oratory
Page 34; Section 2 Omit “A copy of the oration will be in the room at the time of the student’s presentation.”
Page 34; Section 4, Clause 1. Change to: Quotations are discouraged over-reliance on quoted material may invite a lower rating.
Page 34; Casebook Question 1 Change to:
Q. Is it necessary for the student to bring a copy of the script to the contest?
A. No
Page 34; Casebook Question 3 Change to:
Q. May students read from electronic sources other than note cards or manuscript? Ie – Kindle, iPad, Laptop, ect…
A. Yes, electronic notes / sources maybe used.
Article XX, Reviewing
Page 44: Section 4 Clause 2 Drop 2nd sentence “ These notes or manuscript will be given to the judging chair at the conclusion of the speech.”
Page 34; Casebook Question 12 Change to:
Q. May students read from electronic sources other than note cards or manuscript? Ie – Kindle, iPad, Laptop, ect…
A. Yes, electronic notes / sources maybe used.
Article XXI, After Dinner Speaking
Page 45; New Casebook Question
Q. What makes an After Dinner Speech different from an Acting selection?
A. An Acting selection is a memorized piece, whereas an After-Dinner Speech follows an organizational structure of a speech, including effective use of transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
