AREADayDateTimeLocationFlyerAgendaChief JudgeLeadership Rep
AREA CONTESTS
Saturday, February 22, 2025DayDateTimeLocationFlyerAgendaChief JudgeLeadership Rep
A62SaturdaySaturday, February 22, 202510:00 AMUniversity of Texas at Dallas - JSOMFlyer
A64SaturdaySaturday, February 22, 202510:00 AMUniversity of Texas at Dallas - JSOMFlyer
A11SaturdaySaturday, February 22, 202510:00 AMTexarkana, TexasFlyer
A12SaturdaySaturday, February 22, 202512:30 PMTexarkana, TexasFlyer
A61/63SaturdaySaturday, February 22, 20251:00 PMUniversity of Texas at Dallas - JSOMFlyer
A65SaturdaySaturday, February 22, 20251:00 PMUniversity of Texas at Dallas - JSOMFlyer
A54SaturdaySaturday, February 22, 20254:00 PMIrving, TexasFlyer
Saturday, March 1, 2025DayDateTimeLocationFlyerAgendaChief JudgeLeadership Rep
A31/33SaturdaySaturday, March 1, 202510:00 AMDallasFlyer
A51SaturdaySaturday, March 1, 202510:00 AMTBD
A53/A55SaturdaySaturday, March 1, 202510:00 AMDallas, TexasFlyer
A32SaturdaySaturday, March 1, 20251:00 PMDallasFlyer
A41/42SaturdaySaturday, March 1, 20251:00 PMGarlandFlyer
A23
SaturdaySaturday, March 1, 20254:00 PMTBD
Saturday, March 8, 2025DayDateTimeLocationFlyerAgendaChief JudgeLeadership Rep
A52SaturdaySaturday, March 8, 202510:00 AMTBD
A43/44SaturdaySaturday, March 8, 202510:00 AMGarlandFlyer
A34SaturdaySaturday, March 8, 20251:00 PMTBD
A21SaturdaySaturday, March 8, 20251:00 PMTBD
A22SaturdaySaturday, March 8, 20251:00 PMTBD
A24SaturdaySaturday, March 8, 20254:00 PMTBD
A25SaturdaySaturday, March 8, 20254:00 PMTBD
A15SaturdaySaturday, March 8, 202510:00 AMTBDFlyer
Saturday March 15, 2025
A13/14SaturdaySaturday March 15, 2025
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DIVISION CONTESTSDayDateTimeLocationFlyerAgendaChief JudgeLeadership Rep
Saturday, March 29, 2025
METROSaturdaySaturday, March 2910:00 AMTBDFlyer
SOUTHERNSaturdaySaturday, March 291:00 PMTBD
Saturday, April 5, 2025Location
PLAINSSaturdaySaturday, April 5, 202510:00 AMTBD
FRONTIERSaturdaySaturday, April 5, 20251:00 PMTBD
TBDLocation
EASTERNTBD
TOWN NORTHTBD
DISTRICT CONTESTSDayDateTimeLocationFlyerAgendaChief JudgeLeadership Rep
DistrictDayDateTimeLocationFlyerAgendaChief JudgeLeadership Rep
Tall TalesMay 9, 2025Richardson, Texas
InternationalMay 10, 2025Richardson, Texas
*Will need a conference badge to get through the door of the contests on May 9 thru 10.Contestants will be automatically registered for a "Contestants Badge"

District 50 has been a cornerstone of communication and leadership development. As an organization who values the democratic decision-making process and continuous improvement, the District Executive Committee has recently voted to make a change to our contest schedule. With the majority vote, we are transitioning to hosting contests exclusively in the Spring for the 2024-2025 Toastmasters year. This shift is a willingness to adapt, innovate, and ensure the best possible experience for you, our members.

Transitioning to Spring exclusive contests, brings a range of exclusive benefits to both participants and the entire District. Contestants can prepare and allocate their time leading to higher quality speeches and participation in helping host these contests. Below are 2 areas on which the District Executive Committee voted.

1) Fall and Spring contests or Spring only.

      1. The District Executive Committee voted for Spring only.
      2. This will allow several focuses:
        1. Area Directors can focus more on our clubs, members, and getting to know you and each other.
        2. Clubs can learn from the Program Quality Contest Team on how to hold hybrid contests in the Spring.

iii.     It also allows time for clubs to practice hybrid or in- person contests, in the Fall, Winter, or Spring to prepare for the Spring contests.

The District Executive Committee has decided to hold contests exclusively in the Spring. This decision allows us to focus on several key priorities:

    1. Area Directors’ Engagement. Area Directors can dedicate more time to supporting clubs, connecting with members, and building relationships within the community.
    2. Learning Opportunities for Clubs. The Program Quality Contest Team will provide guidance to clubs on organizing contests in preparation for the Spring.
    3. Practice and Preparation. Clubs will have the opportunity to practice in-person contests during the Winter, allowing them to refine their approach for the Spring contests.

Please note that per Toastmasters International guidelines, all area, division and district contests, this year, will be held in-person only.

  1. If you have any questions, you may contact your Area Director as your first line of support. The Program Quality Contest Team including your District Chief Judges will be promoting and training for the District to get reacquainted with the details and elements of a hybrid contest. Please continue to work through your Area and Division leadership and look for more communication soon on where you can learn more about judging, helping with important contest roles as well as competing.

 

Email: Quality Contest Chair