The first ever pilot competition from MIST Florida
Please see the Rulebook Addendum which contains all the competition documents you’ll need to compete in all Florida-specific MIST competitions for the 2017 Regional Tournament. These pilot competitions will not be available during the Nationals Tournament. Therefore, students who register for these competitions should be aware that winners will NOT advance to MIST Nationals for these competitions.
Students should also be aware of the fact that category limits still apply to these competitions. The rule is that each student may only choose ONE event within any given competition category. For example, if you’re registering to compete in American Sign Language, you cannot compete in any other Writing & Oratory competitions.
Students should also be aware of the fact that category limits still apply to these competitions. The rule is that each student may only choose ONE event within any given competition category. For example, if you’re registering to compete in American Sign Language, you cannot compete in any other Writing & Oratory competitions.
Competition Guidelines
American Sign Language is the predominant language used to communicate by the Deaf American community. This is the first time MIST Florida has ever offered a pilot competition!
The following is a list of rules and procedures for this category. Failure to fulfill these obligations and/or any violation of them may result in point loss or disqualification from the tournament.
The following is a list of rules and procedures for this category. Failure to fulfill these obligations and/or any violation of them may result in point loss or disqualification from the tournament.
- This competition is open to anyone who knows American Sign Language.
- A limit of two (2) students from each team may register for this competition. Each student competes individually; collaboration is not permitted.
- MIST ID and order of competition will be pre-assigned on a random selection basis.
- The topic must be relevant to the theme.
- All competitors are to report to the competition room on time, which will be designated in the competition schedule.
- The signer must provide 3 COPIES of his/her script to be turned in at the beginning of their speech. MIST will not photocopy any scripts. Contestants must come prepared with their copies. The competitor must compete with the script that is submitted at that time. The contestant's name should not appear anywhere on the work.
- Orations must be labeled with the MIST ID ONLY. The contestant name must not appear anywhere on the work.
- The signer must be truthful. Any non-factual reference, especially a personal one, must be so identified.
- Plagiarism is prohibited. Any evidence of plagiarism will result in disqualification from the competition and potential further consequences.
- Visual aids are not permitted.
- The time limit is five (5) minutes maximum with a thirty-second grace period. Violation of this rule will result in point loss. A minimum length of one minute is strongly recommended.
- Electronic device usage is not permitted during the competition.
