Competition getting closer

To those who are terrified of public speaking, the mere suggestion of speaking competitions might horrify them. However, once the fear has been overcome, competitions are a good source of fun, practice and in some cases acknowledgement of your skill. I was fortunate in 2004 to win Club, Area, District and National Championships for impromptu speaking. 2005 saw me get to the District Finals having won Club and Area. I am nervously looking forward to 2006 competitions. So far I have got past Club and Area and the District competition looms ever closer on the 13th March. Success there takes me back to the National Finals and into a very small club of people who get to National more than once. This year it is prepared speeches where my focus is.