Rules library

The official rules for every event, and the documents the office posts.

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Event	Type	Rules
INFInformative Speaking	Public Address	Rules →
OOOratory	Public Address	Rules →
SSSales Speaking	Public Address	Rules →
DECDeclamation	Public Address	Rules →
BCBroadcasting	Limited preparation	Rules →
DCDuo Commentary	Limited preparation	Rules →
EXTExtemporaneous Speaking	Limited preparation	Rules →
IMPImpromptu Speaking	Limited preparation	Rules →
DIDramatic Interpretation	Interpretation	Rules →
DUODuo Interpretation	Interpretation	Rules →
MUMultiple Interpretation	Interpretation	Rules →
POPoetry Interpretation	Interpretation	Rules →
POIProgram Oral Interpretation	Interpretation	Rules →
PRProse Interpretation	Interpretation	Rules →
STStorytelling	Interpretation	Rules →
OPOriginal Poetry	Interpretation	Rules →
OPROriginal Prose	Interpretation	Rules →
SLAMPoetry Slam	Mackinac	Rules →
PROGProgressive Debate	Mackinac	Rules →