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2021-22
Individual Events
Manual for
Schools and Managers2021-22 Speech: Individual Events
Revision History
Manual for Schools and Managers Table of Contents
School Information
Important Dates..........................................................................................1
Terms and Conditions Changes..................................................................1
Terms and Conditions ...........................................................................2-19
Competition Information .....................................................................20-21
List of Participants Instructions................................................................21
Laptop Use in Extemporaneous Speaking ................................................22
Speech: Individual Events Judges Top 15 List.........................................23
Request for Additional Awards............................................................24-25
General Information
Do What’s Right Sportsmanship .............................................................27
Future Dates .............................................................................................28
Manager Information
Manager Information...........................................................................30-32
Important Dates........................................................................................33
Manager Checklist...............................................................................34-35
Regional Committee Members Report......................................................36
Regional Meeting Check-in Sheet .............................................................37
Agenda for Regional Entry Meeting.....................................................38-39
Sectional Judges’ Preference Form ..........................................................40
State Judges’ Preference Form.................................................................41
Winner Report Instructions ......................................................................42
Award Delivery Information ......................................................................43
Regional/Sectional Duplicate Awards Form ..............................................44
Royalty Policy...........................................................................................45
Judges Confirmation Letter ......................................................................46
Effective Judging ......................................................................................47
Room Chairman/Timer Instructions .........................................................48
Time Sheets..............................................................................................49
IE/PIR Ballot .............................................................................................50
IE Critique Form........................................................................................51
Protest Form.............................................................................................52
Tentative Budget Information ...................................................................53
Tentative Budget.......................................................................................54
Financial Report ..................................................................................55-56Meet the Speech Advisory Committee
Maddie Morris Naz Ahmed Marie Wojdelski James Bryan Brian Rohman Ken Carter John Rickert
Coach Coach Activities Director Principal Coach Coach Coach
Chicago Hoffman Estates (H.S.) Harvey (Thornton) Kewanee (H.S.) Normal (University) Chatham (Glenwood) Waterloo (H.S.)
(DePaul College Prep) Term Expires 2024 Term Expires 2023 Term Expires 2022 Term Expires 2022 Term Expires 2023 Term Expires 2024
Term Expires 2024 Division 2 Division 3 Division 4 Division 5 Division 6 Division 7
Division 1
2021-22 Speech: Individual Events State Final
Important Dates:
Monday, November 1......................................Entry Deadline
After December 1 ............................................Regional Assignments Posted
Monday, January 31........................................List of Participants Online Deadline
Monday, January 31........................................Regional Entry Meeting – Entry Fees Due
Saturday, February 5 .......................................Regionals
Saturday, February 12 .....................................Sectionals
Friday-Saturday, February 18-19.....................State Final @ Peoria Civic Center (Time Schedule Posted on IHSA.org)
Wednesday, April 6 .........................................Speech Advisory Committee Meeting
Future State Series Dates:
Regionals Sectionals State
February 4, 2023 February 11, 2023 February 17-18, 2023
February 3, 2024 February 10, 2024 February 16-17, 2024
February 8, 2025 February 15, 2025 February 21-22, 2025
Terms and Conditions: The Terms and Conditions are the rules under which your school agreed to compete in the state series. The
Terms and Conditions can be found online at IHSA.org on the “Individual Events” page under “Resources”.
2021-2022 Rule Changes: Refer to the gray shaded areas of the Speech Individual Events State Series Terms and Conditions for any
rule changes.
1 Recommendation: IV. Financial Arrangements D. E. F. Regional, Sectional, State Event Fees: For each event in which a
school has entered participants in the regional contest, an event fee of $15.00 dollars (per event) shall be paid to the
regional host school at the regional entry meeting. The $15.00 per event shall also be paid to the sectional host school and
the state final venue. No contestant from a school will be permitted to participate in the regional, sectional or state final
contest if event fees are not paid.
Rationale: This modest increase of fees will assist with the host school/venue expenses that continue to increase. The
Speech: Individual Event fees have not increased for over 16 years, since the 2003-04 school year where the entry fees
increased from $7 to $10. (Note: PIR still remains $20.00)
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Terms and Conditions
In accordance with Section 1.450 of the C. Late Entries: Any attempt to enter a Correspondence with the IHSA office must be
IHSA Constitution, the IHSA Board of sport or activity online after the established conducted through the principal/IHSA official
Directors has approved the Terms and deadlines will be denied. Schools that wish to representative.
Conditions governing the 2021-2022 IHSA enter after the deadline will be considered late. 2. In each contest in which a
Speech State Series. To be considered for late entry, the school is represented, the principal shall have
principal/IHSA official representative must on site an adult, preferably a member of the
I. SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION contact the IHSA office to request late entry faculty, who shall supervise and be
into the state series. This request shall be in responsible for the conduct of the participants
A. Classification: Competition in the writing and can be directed to ccarr@ihsa.org. and other persons from the school. A school’s
IHSA Speech State Series will be held for all The penalty for late entry shall be $100.00. failure to comply with this provision shall
member schools without classification. result in disqualification of its contestants.
D. Breach of Contract By-law 6.041
II. DATES AND SITES (Withdrawal Procedure): To withdraw F. Online List of Participants:
without penalty, the principal/IHSA official Registration for the state series will be
A. Dates: The dates for the IHSA representative must e-mail or fax notice to the completed online using SpeechWire -
Speech State Series are: IHSA office (ccarr@ihsa.org or 309-663-7479) www.speechwire.com. Each school must
1. Regionals: Saturday, February 5, notifying the IHSA of the school’s withdrawal complete the online list of participants by
2022. from the speech state series prior to the noon on Monday, January 31, 2022. If a
2. Sectionals: Saturday, February online list of participants deadline of January school does not complete registration on
12, 2022. 31, 2022. SpeechWire by the deadline, coaches and/or
3. State Final: Friday and Saturday, 1. If a school withdraws after the participants from the school are subject to
February 18-19, 2022. deadline of January 31, 2022, the school will penalties which could include, but not be
be charged for all event fees and a $100 limited to being ruled ineligible to compete in
B. Sites: The state shall be divided into penalty. the state series and/or charged $100.00.
eighteen (18) Regionals and six (6) 2. If a school withdraws one or 1. To register for tournaments on
Sectionals. The number of competing schools, more entire(s) after the deadline of January SpeechWire, you need to create a free
travel distance, geographical location and the 31, 2022, the school will be charged for all SpeechWire account for yourself/your team by
number of entries shall be primary factors in event fees withdrawn and assessed additional clicking ‘Create account’. If you already have
the determination of number and boundary penalties in the amount of $25.00 per event an account, log in and follow the prompts.
lines for schools assigned to these Regionals withdrawn. 2. A paper copy of the registration
and Sectionals. Regional and Sectional host 3. If a school does not show up for materials from SpeechWire and all required
sites and school assignments will be competition, the school will be charged a publication materials should be brought to the
announced in November/December and $100 penalty and, if applicable, the school regional entry meeting.
posted at www.ihsa.org on the Speech may be charged for any additional financial
“Individual Events” menu page under “State loss sustained by the offended school(s) or G. Entries: Schools are permitted one
Series Information and Results”. The Peoria the association because of such breach. entry in each event.
Civic Center in Peoria will be the venue for the 4. If a school does not officially 1. Individual students may not
State Final. Tournament Central will be withdraw and/or does not show up for participate in more than two (2) events.
located at the second level of the PCC competition at any level of the state series, the 2. Individuals entered in
Ballroom area. school will be assessed the penalties in “2” performance in the round (PIR) may not be
and “3” above and if applicable, the school entered in any other event.
III. ONLINE ENTRIES, WITHDRAWAL may be charged for any additional financial 3. No individual student may perform
PROCEDURES, ELIGIBILITY, AND loss sustained by the offended school(s) or any part of a given piece of literature in any
ONLINE LIST OF PARTICIPANTS the association because of such breach. The event, in more than one calendar year during
school shall also be considered in breach of his/her high school career.
A. Policies and Procedures: The contract under the terms of the IHSA By-law 4. No student may perform any part of
policy for entry deadlines, late entries, and 6.040, and the matter shall be reported to any given piece of literature in more than one
withdrawals shall be the policies and the IHSA Board of Directors for disposition. event during any given calendar year.
procedures regarding entry for all IHSA
sponsored activities included in the 2021- E. Eligibility: All member schools in IV. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS
2022 entry policies and procedures which can good standing may enter an individual(s) or a
be found in the IHSA Schools Center on the team under the provisions of the IHSA by- A. Sectional Host Expenses: Regional
IHSA website. laws. and sectional host sites shall be reimbursed
1. Per IHSA By-law 4.000 – Activity all allowable and approved expenses using the
B. Online Entries: All member schools Eligibility: The principal/IHSA official current financial arrangements as set forth in
must enter their school into the state series representative is responsible for seeing that all the budget located in the manager section.
competition through the IHSA School Center students from his/her school entered in
on the IHSA Website at www.ihsa.org. The speech contests are eligible under the rules. B. Sites Other Than Member Schools:
deadline for entry is November 1, 2021.
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When a regional or sectional is held at a site managers will conduct entry meetings on responsibility for the competition. The official
other than an IHSA member school, the IHSA Monday, January 31, 2022. The regional entry representative may delegate the authority to
will determine the financial arrangements meeting shall not be held during the regular manage the competition to another staff
with the host using current financial school day. The purpose of this meeting is to member. If the site is not located in a member
arrangements as guidelines. confirm names/entries, check proof of school, then the IHSA Board of Directors shall
publication, determine speaking order, review appoint a local manager with like
C. Participant Expenses: Neither the schedules and logistics, confirm judging responsibilities.
IHSA or the local tournament management assignments and make any necessary 1. Regional and Sectional
will assume responsibility for any contestant tournament announcements. A copy of the Managers Meeting: A meeting in December
expenses of any kind. online SpeechWire entries, publication shall be held at the IHSA office for all regional
information, and event fees must be delivered and sectional managers. The purpose of this
D. Regional Event Fees: For each to the regional manager at the regional entry meeting is to provide information and training,
event in which a school has entered meeting. Checks for event fees should be review current rules and interpretations and
participants in the regional contest, an event made payable to the host school. If the coach develop a listing of judges. Managers will
fee of $15.00 dollars (per event) shall be paid or other school representative fail to comply receive information from the IHSA confirming
to the regional host school at the regional with these provisions, the individuals entered the specific date, time and agenda of the
entry meeting. No contestant from a school from that school may not be permitted to meeting.
will be permitted to participate in the regional participate in the regional. 2. Regional and Sectional Contest
contest if event fees are not paid. 1. Competition shall be held at the Committees: Regional and sectional sites will
regional level in all events in which there are have contest committees to assist the
E. Sectional Event Fees: For each at least two entries. manager in planning, organizing and
event in which a school advances from 2. Proof of Publication: At the administering the contest. Participating
regional to sectional competition, an event fee regional entry meeting, the following schools shall be notified of the names of
of $15.00 (per event) shall be paid to the interpretive events require the original source committee members by the host site at least
sectional host school. books or the original printed web five (5) days prior to the date of the contest.
manuscripts: Dramatic Duet Acting, Dramatic
F. State Final Event Fees: For each Interpretation, Humorous Duet Acting, B. Regional and Sectional Managers:
event in which a school advances an entry Humorous Interpretation, Prose and Poetry Contest committees will be formed to aid in
from sectional to state competition, an event Reading. contest management, interpret rules and serve
fee of $15.00 (per event) shall be paid to the a. Photocopies are not as a panel to select contest judges.
Peoria Civic Center. acceptable. 1. Regionals: Regional managers
b. Cuttings from publication will appoint a contest committee consisting of
G. Performance in the Round Event sites must be accompanied by the original three (3) coaches from three (3) different
Fees: At all levels of competition, each source material. schools assigned to the regional contest site.
school entered in performance in the round c. Coaches will be given until 2. Sectionals: The sectional
shall pay an event fee of $20.00 to the host registration on the day of the tournament to contest committee will be comprised of the
school for regional and sectional competition procure any materials that they do not have at managers of the three (3) subsidiary regional
and to the Peoria Civic Center for the state the meeting. contests and the sectional manager.
final competition. 3. Contestants will not be allowed 3. Judge Selection: All committee
to compete unless they are in compliance with members must be consulted about potential
H. Admission: There is no admission all requirement at the regional entry meeting judges prior to the selection/hiring of any
charged at any level for this state series. and all required materials have been person(s). Written consensus of the
approved. committee shall be required for each judge
V. TOURNAMENT ASSIGNMENTS 4. Substitutions and changes in employed and shall be obtained by the contest
AND REGIONAL ENTRY MEETING regional entries and materials may be made at manger prior to contracting a judge for hire.
the regional entry meeting. Following the
A. Regional and Sectional regional meeting, substitutions for entries and C. Authority of Regional, Sectional
Assignments: Regional and sectional materials may be made provided: and State Final Committee and Managers:
assignments can be found online at a. The manager is notified The contest manager shall be authorized to
www.ihsa.org on the “Individual Events” page prior to the start of the contest; conduct the contest under the provisions of
under “State Series Information & Results”. b. If applicable, proof of these terms and conditions. The manager
All IHSA member schools entered in the publication must be verified by the contest shall have authority to take proper and
speech state series will be assigned by the committee; appropriate action in any case of unusual
IHSA to one of the eighteen (18) proportional c. The principal/IHSA official situations arising during the competitions.
divisions for regional level competition which representative confirms in writing that the However, no part of the terms and conditions
feed into six (6) sectionals. These substitute and/or materials are approved and may be set aside.
assignments will appear online after the eligible. 1. If a situation develops in which
November entry deadline. Assignments are there is an apparent unfairness to a
made according to the IHSA Grouping Policy VI. TOURNAMENT STRUCTURES AND contestant, and which is determined to be the
#18. The number of competing schools, TIME SCHEDULES result of an administrative or judge’s error, the
travel distance, geographical location and the manager shall consult with his contest
number of entries shall be primary factors in A. Regional and Sectional committee and determine the manner in which
the determination of number and boundary Management: In all cases in which a member the situation shall be resolved.
lines for these sectionals. school is selected as a contest site, the 2. Managers shall not have the
principal/IHSA official representative of the
B. Regional Entry Meeting: Regional high school shall automatically assume entire
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authority to advance students affected by any Sec. B Saturday
unfairness to the succeeding contest. 9:45 Preliminary Round I, 7:45 a.m. Radio Prep. for Round II,
Resolution of such matters must be within the Section B (All Events) Sec. A
framework of each individual contest. 10:30 Radio Prep. for Round II, 8:00 Extemp Prep. for Round II,
3. The manager shall be Sec. A Sec. A
responsible to resolve questions of rules 10:45 Extemp Prep. for Round II, 8:30 Preliminary Round II,
interpretation, to arbitrate disputes and to Sec. A Section A (All Events)
apply penalties for violations of contest rules. 11:15 Preliminary Round II, 8:30 Performance in the Round
In all cases involving an interpretation not Section A (All Events) Prelim. - Section B
specifically covered by the rules, the 11:45 Radio Prep. for Round II, 9:00 Radio Prep. for Round II,
competition manager shall consult with the Sec. B Sec. B
contest committee before the announcement 12:00 Extemp Prep. for Round II, 9:15 Extemp Prep. for Round II,
of results or the presentation of awards. The Sec. B Sec. B
manager shall consult with the contest 12:30 Preliminary Round II, 9:45 Preliminary Round II,
committee prior to making a decision in any Section B (All Events) Section B (All Events)
such matter. Lunch 10:15 Radio Prep. for Round II,
2:00 Posting of Finals Sec. C
D. State Final Contest Committee: A 2:30 Final Round: Dramatic Duet 10:30 Extemp Prep. for Round II,
state final contest committee composed of the Acting, Humorous Sec. C
six sectional managers, six at-large Interpretation, Impromptu 11:00 Preliminary Round II,
representatives (one from each sectional), and Speaking, Oratorical Section C (All Events)
a representative from the IHSA Speech Declamation, Oratory, 2:00 Final Round: Dramatic Duet
Advisory Committee will be appointed by the Original Comedy, Prose Acting, Humorous
IHSA office to assist the state final manager. Reading. Interpretation, Impromptu
The state final committee shall be authorized 3:15 Radio Prep. for Finals Speaking, Oratorical
to conduct the contest under the provisions of 3:30 Extemp Prep. for Finals Declamation, Oratory,
these terms and conditions. If a situation 4:00 Final Round: Dramatic Original Comedy, Prose
develops in which there is an apparent Interpretation, Reading.
unfairness to a contestant, and which is Extemporaneous Speaking, 2:00 Performance in the Round
determined to be the result of an Humorous Duet Acting, – Final Round
administrative or judge’s error, the committee Informative Speaking, 2:45 Radio Prep. for Finals
shall determine the manner in which the Poetry Reading, Radio 3:00 Extemp Prep. for Finals
situation shall be resolved. In addition, the Speaking, Special 3:30 Final Round: Dramatic
committee shall be responsible to resolve Occasion Speaking. Interpretation,
questions of rules interpretation, to arbitrate 5:30 p.m. Awards Extemporaneous Speaking,
disputes and to recommend applied penalties Humorous Duet Acting,
for violations of contest rules. Decisions of the *PIR will only perform once at regionals and Informative Speaking,
state final manager (contest committee sectionals and the performance order and Poetry Reading, Radio
chairperson) in all cases herein described times can be set by local contest Speaking, Special
shall be final. management. Occasion Speaking.
6:00 p.m. AWARDS ASSEMBLY
E. Time Schedules: Following is the 2. State Final Time Schedule
time schedule for regional, sectional and state Friday F. Regional Performance Order: The
contests. Local managers, with the approval 12:00-1:00 p.m. Registration order of appearance of competitors shall be
of their contest committees, may adjust this 12:45 Radio Prep. for Round I, established by the IHSA in conjunction with
schedule in the event the number of Sec. A the SpeechWire, local contest manager in
contestants entered does not require 1:00 Extemp Prep. for Round I, consultation with the contest committee, and
preliminary rounds in an event, or to meet Sec. A under the following stipulations:
judging needs. Prep packets must be used at 1:30 Preliminary Round I, 1. Students shall participate in two
their designated times. All scheduled Section A (All Events) preliminary rounds of competition if there are
revisions should be submitted to the IHSA. 1:30 Performance in the Round eight (8) or more contestants entered in an
1. Regional & Sectional Time Prelim. - Section A event.
Schedule* 2:15 Radio Prep. for Round I, a. In such cases, the
Sec. B competitors shall be divided into two groups
Saturday 2:30 Extemp Prep. for Round I, randomly by the contest manager/committee
7:30-8:00 a.m. Registration Sec. B into SpeechWire.
7:45 Radio Prep. for Round I, 3:00 Preliminary Round I. b. Groups may be revised
Sec. A Section B (All Events) randomly by the contest manager/committee
8:00 Extemp Prep. for Round I, 3:45 Radio Prep. for Round I, for each preliminary round.
Sec. A Sec. C c. The top six (6) contestants,
8:00 Judges Meeting/Coaches 4:00 Extemp Prep. for Round I, plus ties, after two preliminary rounds, will
Meeting Sec. C advance to the final round.
8:30 Preliminary Round I, 4:30 p.m. Preliminary Round I, 2. In the event there are seven (7)
Section A (All Events) Section C (All Events) or fewer contestants competing in an event,
9:00 Radio Prep. for Round I, only a final round will be conducted. In such
Sec. B cases, team points will be awarded only to the
9:15 Extemp Prep. for Round I, top six (6) ranked performers.
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3. Regionals Prelim I: The 2. The contest manager with a. The manager is notified
assignment of competitors to preliminary consultation with the contest committee may prior to the start of the contest;
round I and their order of performance shall adjust schedules for those students who have b. If applicable, proof of
be established randomly except; identical selections by one performance. publication must be verified by the contest
a. When adjustments are committee;
necessary to permit students to participate in I. Programs: Programs and schedules c. The principal/IHSA official
two events and; can be generated by the regional and sectional representative confirms in writing that the
b. To separate identical managers using SpeechWire, the web-based substitute and/or materials are approved and
selections by one performance. competition management service program. eligible.
4. Regionals Prelim II: Assignment Every school will be identified in the regional, d. In the case of duets, the
of contestants and speaking order for sectional and state final program under the duet team is considered one entry and if one
preliminary round II shall be random with the competitor roster. Each performer will be duet member cannot advance the entire duet
following limitation; identified in the program under their event by team needs to withdraw and the alternate
a. When adjustments are their first and last name and material title if qualifier provisions shall be followed.
necessary to permit students to participate in applicable. Programs for spectators may be 3. A student who competed in the
two events and; sold during the state series. regional or sectional contest for a school and
b. To separate identical does not advance in an individual event at any
selections by one performance and; J. Posting Results: At all levels of the level cannot be substituted/added by that
c. No more than one-half the state series, contest managers shall post all same school to any individual event or PIR
contestants may be drawn to compete against preliminary round results in a designated area cast.
the same contestants they competed against so that coaches may check cumulative judging
in preliminary round I. tallies prior to the public posting of the D. Determination of Winners: The
5. Final Rounds: Speaking order contestants advancing to the final round. process and procedures for determining
for the final round of competition at each winners are as follows:
regional shall be established randomly at the VII. ADVANCEMENT OF WINNERS 1. Judges: After approval by the
contest following the completion of the designated committee the following number
preliminary rounds. With the advice of the A. Regional and Sectionals: The first, of judges shall be assigned to events.
contest committee, the contest manager may second, third and fourth place finishers in a. Regional: Each regional
adjust final round performance order; each individual event and performance in the shall have one (1) judge for each speech
a. Alter the drawn schedule for round shall be advanced from regional to individual event round who judges prelims for
those students who have conflicting double sectional. The first, second and third place both sections. Regional final rounds shall
entries and, if necessary; finishers in each individual event and have three (3) judges. Performance in the
b. To separate identical performance in the round shall be advanced round competes only once and shall have
selections by one performance. from sectional to the state final. three (3) judges at the regional level.
b. Sectional: Each sectional
G. Sectional Performance Order: At B. Advancing Ties: In the event there is shall have two (2) judges for each speech
sectional there shall be competition in all a tie for a place which qualifies for individual event round who judges prelims for
events for which entries have been made. advancement, all tied contestants shall be both sections. Sectional final rounds shall
Sectional performance order in each event will advanced. When two contestants are tied for have three (3) judges. Performance in the
be made by the IHSA office and posted online 2nd place, the tie involves the 2nd and 3rd round competes only once and shall have five
via SpeechWire. Speaking order for the final places. The next place awarded shall be 4th (5) judges at the sectional level where the high
round of competition at each sectional shall place and all four (4) contestants would and low score shall be dropped.
be established randomly at the contest advance. If there is a two-way tie for 4 th c. State: The state final
following the completion of all preliminary place, then five (5) contestants 1st, 2nd, 3rd, preliminary rounds shall have three (3) judges
rounds. and the two tied for 4th would advance. for each speech individual event round who
1. The contest manager with judges all three section. The final rounds at
consultation with the contest committee may C. Substitution state shall have five (5) judges. Performance
adjust schedules for those students who have 1. Substitution of Material: in the round shall have three (3) judges in
conflicting double entries; Substitution of selections by an advancing preliminary rounds and five (5) judges in the
2. The contest manager with event may be made prior to any contest, final round at state. In all final rounds, the
consultation with the contest committee may provided: high and low scores shall be dropped.
adjust schedules for those students who have a. The manager is notified 2. Tabulation Procedure: Following
identical selections. prior to the start of the contest; the completion of each preliminary and final
b. If applicable, proof of round, ballots and critique forms from each
H. State Final Performance Order: At publication must be verified by the contest judge shall be returned to contest
state final contests there shall be competition committee; headquarters/tournament central-tab room.
in all events for which entries have been c. The principal/IHSA official Contest managers/contest designees shall
made. Performance order in each event shall representative confirms in writing that the cross check ranking ballots with critique
be made by the IHSA office and posted online materials are approved and eligible. forms to insure the accuracy of rankings and
via SpeechWire. Speaking order for the final 2. Substitution of Qualifiers: identify to whom rankings are assigned. In the
round of competition at the state final shall be Substitution for qualifiers for sectional and/or event of any error or other questions, the
established randomly at the contest following the state final contests shall not be permitted. judge(s) involved shall be contacted
the completion of all preliminary rounds. If a qualifier(s) cannot advance, the alternate immediately to resolve the matter.
1. The contest manager with qualifier advancement provisions shall be 3. Ranking to Balance Rounds: To
consultation with the contest committee may followed provided: insure equality in ranking between different
adjust schedules for those students who have sections of an event, in no case, except for
conflicting double entries;
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overtime penalties, shall a contestant rank contestant shall be reviewed. The highest and be dropped and not considered in determining
lower than the smallest number in any section lowest rankings for each contestant shall be final standing. The contestant/performance
of the event for the round. In other words, if dropped and the intermediate four rankings with the lowest total of intermediate rankings
round 1 section A has 5 contestants and added. For each event category, the six (6) is the winner; the contestant with the second
round 1 section B has 6 contestants, contestants with the lowest cumulative totals lowest total is second, etc…
personnel in the tab room should record any of the intermediate rankings shall advance to 6. Resolution of Ties:
rank of 6 given by any judge as a rank of 5, the final round. In the event of a tie for the a. Ties Affecting Advancement
since that is the smallest number of last qualifying position, all tied contestants from Preliminaries to Finals: At all contests
contestants in any section of the event for the shall also advance to the finals. (regional, sectional and state) contestants tied
round. Judges are to rank all contestants In performance in the round, the eighteen (18) for the last position which qualifies for
accordingly and any adjustment of ranks qualifiers from the six (6) Sectionals will be advancement from preliminaries to finals shall
under this provision are to be done exclusively divided into two sections of nine advance without the tie being broken.
in the tab room by the tab room personnel. performances each. Entries in each section b. Ties Affecting Awards
4. Advancement from Preliminaries will perform once and be ranked by a panel of and/or Team Scoring:
to Finals: Following completion of both three judges. The three performances in each (1). At regional and
preliminary rounds of competition at the section with the lowest cumulative rankings sectional contests, ties for places for which
regional and sectional contests judges’ will advance to the finals along with any awards are presented shall be broken by
rankings shall be tallied. Performance in the performance whose total of rankings is lower separating the tied competitors from all other
round has only one round of competition at than the total of rankings for the third-place contestants and assigning them relative
regionals and sectionals. performance in the opposite preliminary rankings on the basis of judges’ decisions, as
a. Regional: In all events, group. The finals will be judged by a panel of though they were the only competitors. The
excluding performance in the round, the ranks five (5) judges; each judge will rank the contestant whose total of relative rankings is
received from two (2) judges – one (1) judge performances 1st through 6th (no ties). The lowest is the winner.
from preliminary round 1 section A or B and high and low rankings will be discarded, and (2). At the state final
one (1) judge from preliminary round 2 the remaining ranks will be added. The contest, the tied competitors shall be
section A or B judge shall be added. The six performance in the round with the lowest separated from all other competitors and
(6) contestants with the lowest cumulative cumulative rankings is first; second lowest is assigned relative rankings. If there is still a
totals of preliminary round rankings shall second, and so on. If a tie occurs, the tied tie, then the ranks assigned by all five (5)
advance to the finals. In the event of a tie for competitors shall be separated from all other judges will be considered, and the contestant
the last qualifying position, all tied contestants competitors and assigned relative rankings. If with the lowest total of five rankings will be
shall also advance to the finals. In there is still a tie, then the ranks assigned by declared the winner.
Performance in the Round, the three (3) all five (5) judges will be considered, and the (3). If there is still a tie,
judges’ rankings shall be tabulated. The entry contestant with the lowest total of five duplicate awards will be provided and the
whose total of rankings is lowest is the rankings will be declared the winner. team points for the tied places will be added
winner; the entry with the second lowest total 5. Winners: and equally divided among the teams of the
is second, etc. The top four (4) finishers in a. Regional: After the final tied contestants. For example, three (3)
PIR at each regional and all ties shall advance round for each event, the three (3) judges’ contestants are tied for fourth place at the
to the sectional. rankings shall be added and a summation regional. The tie is unbreakable, so the points
b. Sectional: In all events, made of the rankings received by each finalist. for fourth, fifth and sixth places (3 pts., 2 pts.,
excluding performance in the round, the ranks The contestant whose total of rankings is and 1 pt. respectively) are added and divided
received from four (4) judges – two (2) judges lowest is the winner; the contestant with the by three. Each school is then awarded two (2)
from preliminary round 1 section A or B and second lowest total is second, etc. After each points for its contestant’s finish.
two (2) judges from preliminary round 2 performance in the round has competed once, 7. Team Winners: Team points
section A or B shall be added. The six (6) the three (3) judges rankings shall be added. shall be awarded on the basis of the following
contestants with the lowest cumulative totals The performance whose total added ranking is point scale for each individual event: 1st place
of preliminary round rankings shall advance to lowest is the winner; the performance with the = 6 points; 2nd place = 5 points, 3rd place = 4
the finals. In the event of a tie for the last second lowest total is second, etc. The top points; 4th place = 3 points; 5th place = 2
qualifying position, all tied contestants shall four (4) finishers advance to sectionals. points; 6th place and all other finalists = 1
also advance to the finals. In Performance in b. Sectional: After the final point.
the Round, the five (5) judges’ rankings shall round for each event, the three (3) judges’ 8. Performance in the Round (PIR)
be tabulated. The entry whose total of rankings shall be added, and a summation team points will not be tabulated for this event
rankings is lowest is the winner; the entry with made of the rankings received by each finalist. and is not eligible for team sweepstake points
the second lowest total is second, etc. The The contestant whose total of rankings is in Speech: Individual Events.
highest ranking and lowest ranking shall be lowest is the winner; the contestant with the
discarded for each entry, and only the three second lowest total is second, etc. After each VIII. TOURNAMENT RULES
(3) intermediate rankings for each entry shall performance in the round has competed once,
be considered in determining its final the five (5) judges rankings shall be added. A. Events and Material: Schools may
standing. The entry with the lowest total of The high and low scores are dropped. The compete in the following events: Dramatic
intermediate rankings is the winner of the performance whose total added ranking is Duet Acting (DDA) Humorous Duet Acting
event; the next lowest is second, etc. through lowest is the winner; the performance with the (HDA), Dramatic Interpretation (DI),
the listings. second lowest total is second, etc. The top Humorous Interpretation (HI), Prose Reading
c. State: In all events, three (3) finishers advance to sectionals. (PR), Poetry Reading (PT), Oratorical
excluding performance in the round, following c. State: After the final round, Declamation (DEC), Informative Speaking
completion of the state preliminary rounds, with five (5) judges being used, the highest (INFO), Original Oratory (OO), Original
the six (6) rankings received by each and lowest rankings for each contestant shall Comedy (OC), Special Occasion Speaking
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(SOS), Extemporaneous Speaking (EXTEMP), 5. Internet for Extemp: In payment of royalties or other fees connected
Impromptu Speaking (IMPT), Radio Speaking Extemporaneous Speaking, during competition: with the performance of any material in the
(RADIO) and Performance in the Round (PIR). prep and performing, the internet may not be Speech: Individual Events contest series.
The competing school’s principal is required used.
to see and approve both the selection and 6. Visual Aids: Any visual aids E. Timekeeping: Time will be kept at
performance of all material including presented while performing, to the audience or all contests for all events. DDA, HDA, DI, HI,
substitute material, to be used by contestants to judges are not permitted at any time, PR, PT, DEC, OO, OC, and SOS have an eight
from the member school in the contest series. including handouts or materials before, during, (8) minute time limit. EXTEMP has a seven (7)
1. Appropriateness: Material which or after the round. Notecards and manuscripts minute time limit. IMPT. has a two (2) minute
is inappropriate for public performance by are not considered visual aids. prep with a six (6) minute time limit. RADIO
high school students will not be tolerated. A has a time limit of 4:50 to 5:05 with
performance (language or action) which is a B. Properties: Excluding Performance contestants expected to finish at five (5)
literal, symbolic or colloquial expression in the Round (PIR), props are prohibited. A minutes.
describing or naming anything which is prop shall be defined as any item that is 1. Timers: Contest managers will
profane and/or vulgar, whether suited to a manipulated during a performance. This arrange to have two (2) timers in every round
specific character being portrayed, is always includes but is not limited to, shoes, apparel for all events in all contests. To accommodate
considered inappropriate. If, in the opinion of (i.e.: buttons, collars, ties), accessories, hair, this requirement, if necessary, managers are
any contest judge, material which is etc. which is used for effect during the authorized to give timekeeping assignments
performed for their adjudication is presentation. Manuscript, notecards and as needed to participating schools. In all
inappropriate for public performance by a high prose/verse books are not considered props. events, excluding Radio speaking, timers will
school student, the judge may rank the Humorous and Dramatic Duet Acting events be seated out of the judges’ sight but in full
performance down. If, in the opinion of a are allowed to use one (1) solid table view of the performers. Timers shall use
majority of the judges, a performance is approximately 30” x 48” with four legs and two stopwatches which will be the only official
persistently inappropriate or is flagrantly (2) chairs as provided by the host site. In timing devices. Timing devices other than
profane or vulgar, the judges may stop the Performance in the Round, students are those used by the appointed timekeepers are
performance and disqualify the contestant(s) allowed to use up to two (2) solid tables with unofficial. The timers must deliver their
from the contest. In either case, judges shall four legs approximately 30” x 40” in length and official IHSA time sheets to the contest
explain their opinions and actions in written ten (10) chairs as provided by the host site. headquarters at the conclusion of each
critiques, and the judge/contest manager shall Folding chairs should not be used. In all duets section.
forward a copy of the critiques to the IHSA and PIR, the performers are not allowed to 2. Overtime: In all events except
office. Contest officials shall submit a special stand on the tables and chairs. Impromptu Speaking, Extemporaneous
report to the IHSA. In addition, any report of Speaking, Radio Speaking and Performance in
the use of inappropriate material shall be C. Material at Contests: At every state the Round, when a stopwatch is read to
investigated by the IHSA Executive Director, series contest, the coach must have all determine time, a reading of 8:30.00 or less,
who shall investigate the allegation and take performance material with them on site. will not be considered a time violation. If a
action if warranted under the provision of 1. For interpretive events, Dramatic stopwatch reads 8:30.01 or greater, the time
IHSA By-law 6.010 and the procedures stated Duet Acting, Dramatic Interpretation, will be considered to be 8:31. Both
in these Terms and Conditions. Humorous Duet Acting, Humorous timers/time sheets must show/confirm the
2. Published Work: In Dramatic Interpretation, Prose and Poetry Reading, the overtime for penalties to be assessed. In
and Humorous Duet Acting, Dramatic and coach must have the original published source Impromptu Speaking, Extemporaneous
Humorous Interpretation, Prose and Poetry of any selection used along with a complete Speaking, Radio Speaking and Performance in
Reading and Oratorical Declamation, printed script of the cutting performed. the Round the same time concept applies per
published source must be used. 2. For all events, excluding limited their specific time limitations.
3. Original Work: In Original prep events: Radio Speaking, Extemporaneous 3. Overtime Procedures: In all
Oratory, Informative Speaking, Original Speaking, and Impromptu Speaking, the coach events except Radio Speaking, both contest
Comedy and Special Occasion Speaking, the must be able to produce a typed timers designated by the manager shall raise
content, style and thought of the selection script/manuscript or copy of selections their hands above their heads upon expiration
must be solely the product of the contestant performed. Manuscripts must contain of the allotted time, to let the performer know
and only 150 word can be direct quotations. identification of sources of quotes. The actual the time limit has been reached. Both timers
4. Internet for Publications: The source of non-original cuttings should also be shall keep the hands raised above their heads
internet may be used as a source for printed identified on the script/manuscript. until the performer concludes. When the
published material provided the following 3. If requested, materials must be speaker concludes their presentation, both
provisions are met: presented within a reasonable amount of time timers shall record the total elapsed time
a. It must be copyrighted and as determined by the contest manager. Failure shown on their individual stopwatch on an
available to all (equal access). to produce such requested materials shall official IHSA time sheet. Times shall not be
b. It must not have been result in the disqualification of the contestant announced to competitors, judges or
posted solely for a student’s use in from the contest in that event. If the audiences, except in Radio Speaking. Judges
competitive speech activities. contestant has been ranked in the round where shall be instructed not to take time into
c. It may not be transcribed the violation is discovered, the ranking will be consideration in their rankings. All penalties
from an audio or video source; it must be changed to DQ and the ranks of the other for time violations shall be assessed by the
available in its original written form. contestants in that round will be adjusted up as contest management/tab room.
d. In addition, it is necessary. 4. Penalties for Violation: For
recommended that all internet sites be regional, sectional and state final preliminary
evaluated for authenticity. D. Royalties: The Illinois High School rounds, the contestant’s ranking from each
Association assumes no responsibilities for the judge shall be lowered by one (1) place for
each full thirty (30) seconds of overtime.
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a. Regional, Sectional and last fifteen (15) seconds has expired, the timer 3. Failure to Present Original
State Final Preliminary Rounds: This will notify the speaker by means of upraised Selections:
reduction in ranking shall be mandatory and fingers, when ten (10) seconds are left, and a. Quoted Material: If it is
shall be administered by the contest when only five (5) seconds remain in the five discovered that a contestant has included
management/tab room. Thus, a contestants (5) minutes of total allowable performing time. more than 150 words of direct quotation in
ranking may exceed the least number of After each presentation (in Radio Speaking his/her selection, they shall be disqualified.
contestants in a round of that event. For only), the timers shall inform the judges of the b. Originality of Material: In all
example, contestant A is ranked 2, 3, 1 by exact time of the performance. cases where originality of material is
three judges, but is overtime by forty-five (45) 7. Managers shall post all questioned, the local contest committee shall
seconds. Contestant B is ranked 3,1, 2 and performers’ times in the coaches’ area for be responsible for examining the material and
contestant C is ranked 1, 4, 3. The manager coaches to review immediately following each ruling on its eligibility. If a judge suspects that
shall then adjust the rankings for the overtime round of competition. a speech is not original, they should inform
contestant A to 3, 4, 2 before the tabulation of the contest committee and the committee will
rankings is made. No change is made in the F. Rule Violations: Rule violations are investigate.
rankings of contestant B or contestant C. subject to penalty by the IHSA Board of
In this example, final results become: Directors under the provisions of IHSA by- H. Late Discovery of Violations: If a
A - 2, 3, 1 overtime becomes 3, 4, 2 = 9 laws and any special provisions contained violation is discovered after the close of the
B - 3, 1, 2 = 6 herein. contest in which the violation occurred, the
C - 1, 4, 3 = 8 1. General Penalty for Violations by following procedure shall be followed:
In Radio Speaking, due to overtime violations, Contestants: Unless otherwise specified in the 1. The contestant(s) or school shall
the term “ranked last” shall mean given a rank rules, the penalty for rules violations in any be disqualified and advancement to the next
on each individual judge’s ballot equal to the round of competition throughout the entire succeeding contest shall be denied if the
number representing the number of contest series shall be that the contestant’s violation is reported to the IHSA office prior to
contestants in the round. In other words, if ranking in the round where the violation the next contest. If the violation is not reported
there are six (6) contestants in the round, occurs be changed to last and the ranks of until after the next contest, no action shall be
‘ranked last’ means being given the rank of six other contestants will be adjusted as taken, and the matter shall be considered
(6) on each judge’s ballot. Other contestants in necessary. For example, in preliminary round closed.
the round who do not violate the time limits II section A of Humorous Duet Acting, a 2. If the violation is reported to the
will have their ranks from each judge adjusted student from Duet A stands on the table IHSA office prior to the next succeeding
upward as appropriate. during the duet’s performance. The penalty is contest, and the contestants(s) are
b. State Final Rounds: In the that the duet is to be ranked last in the round. disqualified, the rankings of the other
final rounds of the state final contest only, no Thus, the results for preliminary round II contestants in the event shall be revised
penalty for time violations will be assessed in section A will be adjusted as follows: upwards. The revised contestants(s) shall be
any event, excluding Radio Speaking, until one Duet A was 2nd becomes 6th advanced on the basis of the revised rankings.
(1) minute beyond the specified time limit. For Duet B was 1st remains 1st 3. If the disqualified contestant(s)
example, if the time limit is eight (8) minutes, Duet C was 3rd becomes 2nd or school has won any awards, such awards
no penalty will be assessed until the speaker Duet D was 5th becomes 4th shall be returned to the IHSA office. Awards
has exceeded nine (9) minutes as verified by Duet E was 6th becomes 5th shall be redistributed on the basis of the
two (2) stopwatches. Duet F was 4th becomes 3rd revised rankings.
5. Time Cards: In Extemporaneous
Speaking and Impromptu Speaking, time G. Disqualification: Any team that does I. Advancement of Next Qualifier: In
cards shall be used to inform the speakers of not adhere to these terms and conditions may the event a qualified student is unable to
the amount of time remaining. These cards be subject to disqualification from the advance to the succeeding contest the next
should be visible to the speaker at all times. tournament and will automatically forfeit any qualifier shall advance. The highest-placing
6. Limited Prep Events: right to awards received at the tournament. contestant from the qualifier’s last qualifying
a. Extemporaneous Speaking: 1. Internet Access in contest in the same event that has not yet
The prep room monitor will inform speakers of Extemporaneous Speaking: The penalty for been offered the opportunity to advance shall
the allowable prep time and dismiss the accessing the internet or using a contraband be designated as the next qualifier to advance.
speakers accordingly. device for Extemporaneous Speaking will be It is the responsibility of the principal/IHSA
b. Impromptu Speaking: disqualification from the competition. official representative or coach to notify the
During prep, the timer will give the speaker 2. Tardiness, Absences and IHSA office at the earliest possible time that
oral prep time signals in thirty (30) second Performance Out of Order: Contestants must another advancing contestant may be
intervals in the competition room. At two (2) be present when called upon in accordance necessary. The IHSA office will officially
minutes the prep time ends and the timer will with the scheduled program prepared/printed inform the school’s administration/coach that
direct the competing student to begin their by the contest manager. In the event a they will replace a qualifier.
Impromptu speech. contestant cannot, for any reason, comply 1. In the event a qualified
c. Radio Speaking: The prep with the schedule, they must contact the student(s) is unable to advance to the
room monitor will inform speakers of the contest manager. Only if the manager or a succeeding contest their school’s
allowable prep time and dismiss the speakers member of the contest committee gives the principal/IHSA official representative must
accordingly. In the competition room, the student written permission may any contestant notify the IHSA of the student(s) withdrawal.
timers shall be seated in such a way that they perform out of the order printed in the If their coach contacts the contest manager of
are visible to the speaker. Contestants may program. Contestants failing to comply with the withdrawal the contest manager shall
use their own timing devices. One of the the schedule without a written excuse shall be direct them to have their principal/IHSA official
timekeepers shall use time cards to notify the disqualified. representative notify the IHSA, and the IHSA
speaker when the following time remains: two will begin the process of contacting the next
(2) minutes, one (1) minute, thirty (30) qualifier eligible to advance.
seconds and fifteen (15) seconds. After the
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2. Any advancing qualifier(s) due to coverage of all levels of the tournament. F. Automated External Defibrillators
a withdrawal shall be treated from that point Space shall be set aside to provide for news (AED): Host schools must have an AED
forward as qualified contestants, and if they media representatives covering the state series available and on site at all IHSA post season
are, for any reason, unable to advance to the whether they are from newspapers, radio contests.
succeeding contest, the process shall be stations, commercial television stations,
repeated with the next highest-placing and/or cable television stations. Managers can G. Alcoholic Beverages and IHSA State
contestant(s) until an alternate qualifier who is arrange an area for media/photographers and Series Events: The possession, distribution,
able to advance is found. students to gather for photo opportunities. sale and/or consumption of alcoholic
3. If a contestant is originally tied Managers should post information for all beverages are prohibited at the site and on any
for placement and one of the tied advancing participating students regarding any affiliated property of any IHSA state series
students withdraws, no advancing qualifier is opportunities to meet with area media. contest. State series hosts are required to
moved up to fill the withdrawing tied spot. 2. Media Personnel Requirements: make all state series contest sites and any
4. Adjustments for placements shall Any media person wishing to take affiliated property, including parking lots, fan
be done in Speechwire per the IHSA terms and photographs will contact the site manager to accommodation areas, and other school or
conditions. verify arrangements to take photos. event venue property, alcohol free zones on
Photographers are welcome to take photos in the date or dates of any IHSA event being held
J. Protests: Any coach or judge may the common areas. Photographers or at the site. Violation of this policy by an event
challenge a performance’s compliance with the television personnel with cameras may take host will subject the host to a penalty for
rules by filing a protest in writing by using the pictures provided that: violation of IHSA By-law 2.020. Such penalty
“IHSA Protest Form” and submitting the a. The individual is wearing the may include but not necessarily be limited to
written protest to the contest manager. Other IHSA media/photographers pass; prohibition against subsequent event hosting
persons wishing to file such a protest or b. The individual contact and assignments. Violation of this policy by a non-
challenge, shall do so through a coach or reports to the site manager with credentials; hosting member school will subject the school
judge at the contest. Any question relative to c. The individual does not to penalty for violation of IHSA By-law 2.020.
contest rules or any aspect of the contest photograph while the student is performing in Patrons of any IHSA state series contest
which arises following the announcement of competition rooms while competition rounds determined to be in violation of this policy will
results shall be referred directly by the are taking place; be removed from the premises, and law
principal/IHSA official representative of the d. The individual only enters enforcement officials will be called as
school(s) involved to the IHSA office. The and exits competition rooms between warranted.
IHSA office will give consideration to performances;
questions relative to administrative and/or e. The individual refrains from H. Special Report Forms and SAWA
clerical matters only and will do so only speaking to competitors during competition; Reports: Special report forms have been
through the end of the first Monday following f. During awards, news media developed to facilitate schools reporting any
the completion of the contest involved. In may take photographs. If the manager and matter concerning high school programs that
compliance with IHSA By-law 6.033, protests contest officials agree that the flashes are merit the attention of the high school principal.
or challenges relative to the decision of any causing interference with the conduct of the These forms can be used for reporting any
judge will not be considered. Protest Form event, then they can require the photographer incidents or problems with a competitor,
The Report of Winners will be completed to cease use of the flash. coach, director or spectator. The forms may
by the Regional and Sectional Managers and also be used to report errors in applying rules
shall be the official entry form for these C. Videotaping: Spectators are or any phase of judging in which a judge
contests. Entry fees for qualifiers shall be paid prohibited to videotape performances. The should immediately attempt to improve. The
upon arrival at the Sectional and State Final local manager may provide videotaping of the SAWA Report form should be used for
sites. Qualifiers for whom fees are not paid as awards ceremony for purchase. The IHSA reporting any instances where a coach,
prescribed shall not be permitted to prohibits any taping for the purpose of video director, participant, judge or spectator has
participate. reviewing during the tournament. done an exemplary job of Sporting A Winning
Attitude (SAWA). These forms can be found
IX. TOURNAMENT POLICIES D. Tobacco/Liquid Nicotine Products: on the IHSA website at www.ihsa.org.
The use of tobacco or liquid nicotine products
A. Damage to Property or Equipment: in any competition area, either during a I. Prayer at IHSA State Series Contest:
If representatives from any school entered in a practice or while a contest is in progress, or Prayer at an IHSA state series contest that
state series are found guilty of carelessly or affiliated property of any IHSA state series takes place over the public address system is
maliciously breaking, damaging or destroying contest by any coach, player, any other person prohibited.
property or equipment belonging to the host connected with a team, or fan shall be
school or host venue, such school shall be prohibited. State series hosts are required to J. Responsibility for Theft or Other
held responsible for costs incurred in make all state series contest sites and any Losses: The IHSA will not be responsible for
replacing or repairing such property or affiliated property, including parking lots, fan loss or theft of any personal or school
equipment. accommodation areas, and other school or property during the course of a contest.
event venue property, tobacco/liquid nicotine
B. Media Policies: Policy regarding free zones on the date or dates of any IHSA X. AWARDS
media requirements for each local manager is event being held at the site.
contained in the current IHSA Handbook. A. Awards Fulfillment: All awards will
Reporting information to the news media shall E. Use of Inhalers: A student with be furnished by the IHSA and are not an
be the responsibility of each local manager. asthma may possess and use his/her expense charged upon the individual host.
Media questions can be directed to Matt Troha medication during an IHSA competition, while Regional and sectional level awards will be
at the IHSA office at 309-663-6377. under the supervision of school personnel, mailed to the host sites.
1. Media Provisions: Site managers provided the school meets the outlined 1. Duplicate awards will be
will cooperate fully with media personnel to procedures of self- administration in the presented in the case of ties.
arrange photo opportunities and ensure Illinois school code.
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