Extemp Prep

Training for Leads and Teams

Preparing for the tournament

  • Safety Requirements for Tournament Staff
    • Watch required safety videos
    • Read any required safety training materials
    • Read NCFCA Safety Policy and sign acknowledgement and agreement statement in the appendix
  • Review the “More than Two Rule
    • The “More than Two Rule” applies to the Prep Room.
    • In-Person tournaments: NCFCA parents and chaperones should not enter a competition room where there is only one student present. In the same manner, a student should not enter a competition room where there is only one non-family adult present.
    • Online Tournaments: Competitors should keep microphones muted and cameras off until there are more than two attendees present in a competition room.
  • Check Prep Room to ensure it has the number of chairs and tables you will need.
    • Chair count is equal to the number of active Extemp Competition Rooms x 2, plus any chairs required for the Extemp Prep Team
    • Competitors, Extemp Prep Team members, and personal devices all require table space
    • Coordinate with Facilities if needed
  • Review Extemporaneous Event Rules
    • Subsection C & D are specific to the rules regarding Prep Time