Prepared speeches, Table Topics, and evaluations are timed. The timer will sit in front of the speakers and turn on/off a green, amber, and red light bulb as the speaker hits each time limit.
Prepared Speeches (usually 5-7 minutes but always check with the speaker)
- Green light – 5 minutes (Ice Breaker – 4 minutes)
- Amber light – 6 minutes (Ice Breaker – 5 minutes)
- Red light – 7 minutes (Ice Breaker – 6 minutes)
Table Topics
- Green light – 1 minute
- Amber light – 1 1/2 minutes
- Red light – 2 minutes
Evaluations/ General Evaluation
- Green light – 2 minutes
- Amber light – 2 1/2 minutes
- Red light – 3 minutes
When asked for a report by the Toastmaster, summarize the speakers’ time. For example “All speakers were within time”.