Individual Events - Constitutional Rule Updates

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.   

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