Youth Speaks

and Youth Speaks : a Debate

Two public speaking competitions

There are 2 competitions - Youth Speaks and Youth Speaks: a Debate

The competitions are held in locations in Cumbria and Lancashire with the winners progressing to a North of England Final.

The concept is to challenge young people to develop public speaking abilities and perform, persuade, and entertain the audience with a display of knowledge of a topic. In teams of three, they will present structured arguments and rebuttals before taking a question from the audience.

Participants can select a topic that is important to them, allowing them to delve deep into research, formulate ideas, and expand their knowledge.

Taking part helps build self-confidence and develop public speaking skills, including how to keep an audience engaged.

Entrants can take part in the Intermediate (ages 11-13) or Senior (14-17) categories (ages as of 31st August 2024).

Competitions at District level will be in February 2025, the North of England final in March 2025.

Youth Speaks : a Debate - National final is 29 March 2025.

For further details contact your local Rotary Club or Rotary Youth Lead in Cumbria & Lancashire Anthony Chick using the Contact Form below.

Information Packs and posters can be downloaded from the list below.