FAQs for speakers
FAQs for speakers for RUSA 2026
Your first port of call should be the Information for Participants document which will answer all or most of your questions.
But here are a few things which aren’t in the document that may answer your question.
If you have any questions that aren’t answered here, please send your question to speechawards@raceunity.nz and we will get it answered.
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Most speakers wear school uniform but you can consult with your teacher and may wear smart casual clothes or traditional costume / ethnic dress.
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Yes but try to keep them as unobtrusive as possible.
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Before your heat starts you will ‘draw lots’ to decide the order of speakers. The order will be announced by the MC at the start of the heat.