Official CISL Event Rules & Judge Forms
The Christian Interscholastic Speech League publishes official rules and judge event forms for each speech category. Contestants can download these files and refer to them during rehearsals to learn how every event is organized and what judges look for.
Every PDF below combines the event rules with its matching judge form, letting you rehearse against the very same standards used in competition.
Rules & Forms to Download by Event
- Duet Acting — event rules and judge form for two-person acting performances.
- Humorous / Serious — interpretation rules plus the matching judge form.
- Extemp — extemporaneous speaking rules and judge form.
- Original Oratory — rules and judge form for persuasive speeches you write yourself.
- Poetry — interpretation rules and judge form for poetry.
- Prose — interpretation rules and judge form for prose.
- Radio Speaking — rules and judge form for the radio speaking event.
- Storytelling — rules and judge form for the storytelling event.
Meet Calendar & League School Shows
This page includes the CISL Speech Meet Calendar along with the League School Shows calendar. Click any event on the calendar to see more details about that meet or show.
Getting Ready for a Meet
- Grab the rules and judge form for your event.
- Go over them with your coach.
- Practice against the same criteria the judges use.
- Look at past results and other resources, such as author's lists.
Contestant FAQ
Whether you are new to league competition or returning for another season, these contestant resources are here to help you prepare with confidence. Start with the rules and judge form for your event, review them with your coach, and check the calendar so you know what is coming next.