Erica McMurray Fredericksburg 210-716-8694 ericamc@fisd.org
Jenna Poole Llano 979-324-9830 jpool@llanoisd.org
Registration: Deadline is Wednesday, May 10, 2023 on judgingcard.com. Manuscripts (cover page, abstract and references) and Statement of Originality must be submitted at Registration.
Contest Date: May 13, 2023
Check-in: 7:30 am
Judges arrive: 7:30 am
Contests start: 8:00 am
Awards: Hand out during Area 7 Convention on May 13, 2023
Late document uploads incur a $25 late fee, (this includes correct statement of originality & abstract), with the exception of substitute entries manuscripts for Prepared Public Speaking (Jr. Prepared, Sr. Prepared and Soil and Water Stewardship only).
Follow APA style manual (6th edition) for manuscript composition and format and for developing and citing references and bibliography (see checklist)
Awards: 1st place (Plaque); 2nd-8th place (Pennant)
All contests will follow state rules as listed on the Texas FFA Website
JR PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING
Two contestants from each district are eligible to participate in the area contest
SR PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING
One from each district, in each division, for Sr. Prepared Speaking is eligible to compete at the area level. (Animals Science, Plant Science, Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Ag Policy, and Ag Science)
SOIL STEWARDSHIP PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING
Two contestants per district are eligible to compete at the area level.
EXTEMPORANEOUS PUBLIC SPEAKING
Two contestants from each district are eligible to participate in the area contest