There are three contests in the Association of Speakers Clubs that speakers can compete in.

Contestants in a speech contest need to prepare a 6-8-minute speech on a topic of their choice and then deliver it on the day of the competition to the best of their ability. A team of judges decides the result by following the speech contest rules and guidance and using the speech contest mark sheet. Speech contests are a fantastic opportunity not only to develop you as a speaker by taking part but also by listening and learning from the other contestants.

An evaluation contest begins with a member who is not taking part in the contest delivering a speech (target speaker) while the contestants watch, listen, and make notes. The contestants are then given time to organise their notes and thoughts before delivering the best evaluations they can. A team of judges decides the result by following the evaluation contest rules and guidance and using the evaluation contest mark sheet. Providing high quality feedback in a way that the speaker can use to improve and develop is the most important part of what we do. Practising the what, how and why of analysis and advice and delivering that feedback as a good speech is a great way of learning about speaking.

Contestants in a topics contest are informed of the topic by the contest Chair as they enter the room and have the time it takes to reach the contest speaking area before delivering a 3-minute speech on that subject. A team of judges decides the result by following the topics contest rules and guidance and using the topics contest mark sheet. Impromptu speaking is a challenging discipline and superb training for real life situations. The topics contest is the highest level of this form of speaking.

The contests are held throughout the year at Club, Area, Regional & National levels.