77th Bathurst Eisteddfod
Speech-Solos
20 Aug 2022 to 09 Sep 2022
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
No rules available
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 24/06/2022 11:59:00 PM (AEST)
222 Recitation Solo     7 years only

Time Limit: 02:00

Poem own choice. No props permitted except hand held.

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
225 Recitation Solo     10 years only

Session: 25/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

Poem own choice. No props permitted except hand held.

Sponsored by Creating Great Smiles

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
226 Recitation Solo     11 years only

Session: 26/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

Poem own choice. No props permitted except hand held.

Sponsored by CKM Law

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
230 Recitation Solo     15 and 16 years only

Session: 27/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 04:00

Poem own choice. No props permitted except hand held.

Sponsored by Rotary Club of Bathurst

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $40          2nd $30          3rd $20          HC Certificate          
233 Recitation Restricted Solo     9 years only

Session: 30/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 02:00

Poem own choice. Open to competitors who have not won first place in a Recitation section in any Eisteddfod or competition up until the closing date for entries of the Eisteddfod. Competitors may enter only Recitation 9 years OR Recitation Restricted 9 years NOT BOTH. No props permitted except hand held.

Sponsored by Paul Toole MP - Member for Bathurst

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
296 Public Speaking Solo     13 and 14 years only

Session: 28/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

Topic is own choice. The speech should be well organised, delivered with enthusiasm and given in such a manner as to create an effective measure of communication with the audience. There should be evidence of originality and enjoyment in speech making and speech delivery.

Sponsored by Richard and Marilla Plummer

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $20          2nd $15          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
297 Public Speaking Solo     15 and 16 years only

Session: 27/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 04:00

Topic is own choice. The speech should be well organised, delivered with enthusiasm and given in such a manner as to create an effective measure of communication with the audience. There should be evidence of originality and enjoyment in speech making and speech delivery.

Sponsored by Bathurst RSL Club

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $40          2nd $30          3rd $20          HC Certificate          
309 Special Needs Superstars - Speech Own Choice     Any age

Session: 26/08/2022 6:00 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

Own Choice for performers with Special Needs. Each competitor will receive a medal.

Sponsored by Aurora Regional Services

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
224 Recitation Solo     9 years only

Session: 30/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 02:30

Poem own choice. No props permitted except hand held.

Sponsored by George Sreet Medical Practice

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
227 Recitation Solo     12 years only

Session: 25/08/2022 6:00 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

Poem own choice. No props permitted except hand held.

Sponsored by George Sreet Medical Practice

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
228 Recitation Solo     13 years only

Session: 28/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 03:30

Poem own choice. No props permitted except hand held.

Sponsored by Barlow Property Services

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $20          2nd $15          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
231 Recitation Solo     Open

Session: 27/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 04:00

Poem own choice. No props permitted except hand held.

Trophies supplied by Scots All Saints College

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $60          2nd $40          3rd $30          HC Certificate          
239 Australian Verse Solo     10 years only

Session: 25/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

Poem is own choice. Australian verse chosen MUST have Australian content ie flora, fauna, icons etc. It should not just be a piece written by an Australian author.

Sponsored by Busby Medical Practice

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
240 Australian Verse Solo     11 years only

Session: 26/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

Poem is own choice. Australian verse chosen MUST have Australian content ie flora, fauna, icons etc. It should not just be a piece written by an Australian author.

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
247 Humorous Verse Solo     7 years only

Time Limit: 02:00

Poem is own choice. One poem.

Sponsored by Creating Great Smiles

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
303/304 Ask the Expert Solo     13 and 14 years only

Session: 27/08/2022 6:00 PM    Time Limit: 03:30

Competitors will present a talk about an area of personal interest or one in which they are personally involved. At the conclusion of their talk they will answer questions from the Adjudicator.The talk should engage the audience. This is not the reading of a script. Answers should be full, detailing further information for the audience. Marks are allocated on the presentation of the talk, audience engagement and quality of answers.

Sponsored by Paul Toole MP - Member for Bathurst

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $20          2nd $15          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
307 News Reading Solo     Year 7 and 8

Session: 28/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 01:00

Script will be provided and adjudication will be based on reading and voice presentation only. The script will present international, national, local and sports items. Competitors will use the microphone provided

Sponsored by Barlow Property Services

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $20          2nd $15          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
308 News Reading Solo     Year 9 and OVer

Session: 27/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 01:00

Script will be provided and adjudication will be based on reading and voice presentation only. The script will present international, national, local and sports items. Competitors will use the microphone provided

Sponsored by Pollet's Martial Arts

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $60          2nd $40          3rd $30          HC Certificate          
220 Recitation Solo     5 years and under

Session: 29/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 01:00

Poem own choice. No props permitted except hand held.

Sponsored by David Dunbar Homes

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          EA Each competitor will receive a medal          HC Certificate          
229 Recitation Solo     14 years only

Session: 28/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 03:30

Poem own choice. No props permitted except hand held.

Sponsored by Country Women's Association of NSW Bathurst Branch

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $20          2nd $15          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
236 Australian Verse Solo     7 years only

Session: 29/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Poem is own choice. Australian verse chosen MUST have Australian content ie flora, fauna, icons etc. It should not just be a piece written by an Australian author.

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
238 Australian Verse Solo     9 years only

Session: 30/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 02:30

Poem is own choice. Australian verse chosen MUST have Australian content ie flora, fauna, icons etc. It should not just be a piece written by an Australian author.

Sponsored by Rotary Club of Bathurst

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
241 Australian Verse Solo     12 years only

Session: 25/08/2022 6:00 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

Poem is own choice. Australian verse chosen MUST have Australian content ie flora, fauna, icons etc. It should not just be a piece written by an Australian author.

Sponsored by Stewart Street Veterinary Hospital

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
250 Humorous Verse Solo     10 years only

Session: 25/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

Poem is own choice. One poem.

Sponsored by Toby Gough

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
251 Humorous Verse Solo     11 years only

Session: 26/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

Poem is own choice. One poem.

Sponsored by Vivability Limited

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
256 Prose Solo     8 years and under

Time Limit: 02:00

Prose passage is own choice. Prose passage must be from memory. Time limit, not word count will be strictly adhered to.

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
259 Prose Solo     11 and 12 years only

Session: 26/08/2022 6:00 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

Prose passage is own choice. Prose passage must be from memory. Time limit, not word count will be strictly adhered to.

Sponsored by CKM Law

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
234 Restricted recitation Solo     10 years and under

Session: 25/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:30

Poem own choice. Open to competitors who have not won first place in a Recitation section in any Eisteddfod or competition up until the closing date for entries of the Eisteddfod. Competitors may enter only Recitation 9 years OR Recitation Restricted 9 years NOT BOTH. No props permitted except hand held.

Sponsored by S & E Tyburski Builders

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Medal          
242 Australian Verse Solo     13 years only

Session: 28/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 03:30

Poem is own choice. Australian verse chosen MUST have Australian content ie flora, fauna, icons etc. It should not just be a piece written by an Australian author.

Sponsored by Richard and Marilla Plummer

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $20          2nd $15          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
249 Humorous Verse Solo     9 years only

Session: 11/09/2013 10:30 AM    Time Limit: 02:00

Session: 08/09/2014 1:00 PM    

Session: 08/09/2014 1:00 PM    

Session: 07/09/2015 1:00 PM    

Session: 08/09/2014 1:00 PM    

Session: 07/09/2015 1:00 PM    

Session: 01/09/2016 1:00 PM    

Session: 08/09/2014 1:00 PM    

Session: 07/09/2015 1:00 PM    

Session: 01/09/2016 1:00 PM    

Session: 06/09/2017 9:00 AM    

Session: 08/09/2014 1:00 PM    

Session: 07/09/2015 1:00 PM    

Session: 01/09/2016 1:00 PM    

Session: 06/09/2017 9:00 AM    

Session: 28/08/2019 1:00 PM    

Session: 08/09/2014 1:00 PM    

Session: 07/09/2015 1:00 PM    

Session: 01/09/2016 1:00 PM    

Session: 06/09/2017 9:00 AM    

Session: 28/08/2019 1:00 PM    

Session: 30/08/2022 9:00 AM    

Poem is own choice. One poem.

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
252 Humorous Verse Solo     12 years only

Session: 25/08/2022 6:00 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

Poem is own choice. One poem.

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
266 Sacred Reading Solo     13 and 14 years only

Session: 28/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

Bible or Sacred Text must be used. Own choice.

Trophies supplied by Scots All Saints College

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $20          2nd $15          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
270 Sacred or Inspirational Verse Solo     9 and 10 years only

Session: 26/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 02:30

One poem own choice. Poem must have either a sacred or inspirational theme.

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
289 Prepared Reading Solo     11 years only

Session: 26/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:30

Prepared reading passage to be selected by the competitor. This is a reading section only, not a memory section.

Sponsored by Vivability Limited

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
306 News Reading Solo     Year 6 and under

Session: 26/08/2022 6:00 PM    Time Limit: 00:45

Script will be provided and adjudication will be based on reading and voice presentation only. The script will present international, national, local and sports items. Competitors will use the microphone provided.

Sponsored by Rotary Club of Bathurst

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
221 Recitation Solo     6 years only

Session: 29/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 01:30

Poem own choice. No props permitted except hand held.

Sponsored by Encore Speech & Drama Studio/ Ruby and Harry Thorne

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
243 Australian Verse Solo     14 years only

Session: 28/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 03:30

Poem is own choice. Australian verse chosen MUST have Australian content ie flora, fauna, icons etc. It should not just be a piece written by an Australian author.

Sponsored in honour of Mrs Nona Dart

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $20          2nd $15          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
244/245 Australian Verse Solo     15 and 16 years only

Session: 27/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 04:00

Poem is own choice. Australian verse chosen MUST have Australian content ie flora, fauna, icons etc. It should not just be a piece written by an Australian author.

Sponsored by Kelly Partners

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $40          2nd $30          3rd $20          HC Certificate          
261/262 Prose Solo     15 and 16 years only

Session: 27/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 04:00

Prose passage is own choice. Prose passage must be from memory. Time limit, not word count will be strictly adhered to.

Sponsored by Ray Morcom Auto Body Repairs

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $60          2nd $40          3rd $30          HC Certificate          
264 Sacred Reading Solo     9 and 10 years only

Session: 26/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 02:00

Bible or Sacred Text must be used. Own choice.

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
279 Sight Reading Solo     Year 5 Only

Session: 26/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit:

Sight Reading passage to be supplied by the Adjudicator. One minute preparation time.

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
281 Sight Reading Solo     Year 7 and 8

Session: 28/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit:

Sight Reading passage to be supplied by the Adjudicator. One minute preparation time.

Sponsored by Bathurst RSL Club

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $20          2nd $15          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
285 Prepared Reading Solo     7 Years Only

Session: 29/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 01:30

Prepared reading passage to be selected by the competitor. This is a reading section only, not a memory section.

Sponsored by Paul Toole MP - Member for Bathurst

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
288 Prepared Reading Solo     10 Years Only

Session: 25/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Prepared reading passage to be selected by the competitor. This is a reading section only, not a memory section.

Sponsored by Busby Medical Practice

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
290 Prepared Reading Solo     12 Years Only

Session: 25/08/2022 6:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:30

Prepared reading passage to be selected by the competitor. This is a reading section only, not a memory section.

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
301/302 Ask the Expert Solo     9 and 10 years only

Session: 26/08/2022 6:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Competitors will present a talk about an area of personal interest or one in which they are personally involved. At the conclusion of their talk they will answer questions from the Adjudicator. The talk should engage the audience. This is not the reading of a script. Answers should be full, detailing further information for the audience. Marks are allocated on the presentation of the talk, audience engagement and quality of answers.

Sponsored by Busby Medical Practice

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
235 Australian Verse Solo     6 years and under

Session: 29/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 01:30

Poem is own choice. Australian verse chosen MUST have Australian content ie flora, fauna, icons etc. It should not just be a piece written by an Australian author.

Sponsored by S & E Tyburski Builders

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
253 Humorous Verse Solo     13 and 14 years only

Session: 28/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 03:30

Poem is own choice. One poem.

Sponsored by Barlow Property Services

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $20          2nd $15          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
269 Sacred or Inspirational Verse Solo     8 years and under

Time Limit: 01:30

One poem own choice. Poem must have either a sacred or inspirational theme.

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
275 Sight Reading Solo     7 Years & Under

Session: 29/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit:

Sight Reading passage to be supplied by the Adjudicator. One minute preparation time.

Sponsored by Encore Speech & Drama Studio/ Ruby and Harry Thorne

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
278 Sight Reading Solo     Year 4 Only

Session: 25/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit:

Sight Reading passage to be supplied by the Adjudicator. One minute preparation time.

Sponsored by Creating Great Smiles

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
280 Sight Reading Solo     Year 6 Only

Session: 25/08/2022 6:00 PM    Time Limit:

Sight Reading passage to be supplied by the Adjudicator. One minute preparation time.

Sponsored by McDonald's Bathurst

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
283 Sight Reading Solo     Open

Session: 27/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit:

Sight Reading passage to be supplied by the Adjudicator. No Preparation time.

Sponsored by Barlow Property Services

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $60          2nd $40          3rd $20          HC Certificate          
300 Story from a Picture Solo     9 and 10 years only

Session: 26/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 01:30

The picture is chosen by the Adjudicator. Each competitor is allowed 1 minute to study the picture before telling the story on stage. A warning bell will be rung 30 seconds before finishing time.

Sponsored by CKM Law

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
215 Junior Scholarship     12 years and under

Session: 26/08/2022 6:00 PM    Time Limit: 08:00

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP • Scholarship competitors must enter and perform in their appropriate age Character Sketch and either age Recitation or Australian Verse. • The piece to be performed in the Scholarship section must be different to that performed in the age Character Sketch and age Recitation or Australian Verse sections. • The winner will not be eligible to enter in the Scholarship Section in 2026 unless advancing from Junior to Intermediate Section, • PLEASE NOTE: The Committee reserves the right, in their sole discretion, to make any amendments to the structure of the Scholarship sections, the age limits, the prize money or any other factor depending upon the number of entrants in each section. Each element of the Scholarship will be performed by all competitors before moving on to the next element. The elements will be performed in the following order: Poem - 4 minutes Sight Reading - one minute preparation time Character Sketch - 4 minutes Time Limit does not include Sight Reading

Sponsored by Bathurst Arts Council

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Perpetual Trophy, Replica Trophy, Certificate + $150          
217 Senior Scholarship     15 years - 20 years

Session: 27/08/2022 6:00 PM    Time Limit: 09:00

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP • Scholarship competitors must enter and perform in their appropriate age Character Sketch and either age Recitation or Australian Verse. • The piece to be performed in the Scholarship section must be different to that performed in the age Character Sketch and age Recitation or Australian Verse sections. • The winner will not be eligible to enter in the Senior Scholarship in 2026. • PLEASE NOTE: The Committee reserves the right, in their sole discretion, to make any amendments to the structure of the Scholarship sections, the age limits, the prize money or any other factor depending upon the number of entrants in each section. Each element of the scholarship will be performed by all competitors before moving onto the next element. The elements will be performed in the following order: Poem - 4 minutes Sight Reading - There will be no preparation time Character Sketch - 5 minutes Time Limit does not include Sight Reading.

Sponsored by Bathurst Real Estate

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Perpetual Trophy, Replica Trophy, Certificate + $550          
246 Humorous Verse Solo     6 years and under

Session: 29/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 02:00

Poem is own choice. One poem.

Sponsored by Encore Speech & Drama Studio/ Ruby and Harry Thorne

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
254/255 Humorous Verse Solo     15 and 16 years only

Session: 27/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 04:00

Poem is own choice. One poem.

Sponsored by Susan Morris

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $60          2nd $40          3rd $30          HC Certificate          
258 Prose Solo     10 years only

Session: 25/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:30

Prose passage is own choice. Prose passage must be from memory. Time limit, not word count will be strictly adhered to.

Sponsored by Creating Great Smiles

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
260 Prose Solo     13 and 14 years only

Session: 28/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 04:00

Prose passage is own choice. Prose passage must be from memory. Time limit, not word count will be strictly adhered to.

Sponsored by Susan Morris

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $20          2nd $15          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
298 Public Speaking Solo     Open

Session: 27/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 05:00

Topic is own choice. The speech should be well organised, delivered with enthusiasm and given in such a manner as to create an effective measure of communication with the audience. There should be evidence of originality and enjoyment in speech making and speech delivery.

Sponsored by Stewart Street Veterinary Hospital

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $60          2nd $40          3rd $30          HC Certificate          
263 Sacred Reading Solo     8 years and under

Session: 29/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 01:30

Bible or Sacred Text must be used. Own choice.

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
271 Sacred or Inspirational Verse Solo     11 and 12 years only

Session: 26/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

One poem own choice. Poem must have either a sacred or inspirational theme.

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
272 Sacred or Inspirational Verse Solo     13 and 14 years only

Session: 28/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 03:30

One poem own choice. Poem must have either a sacred or inspirational theme.

Sponsored by Bowman Dental

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $20          2nd $15          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
284 Prepared Reading Solo     6 years and under

Session: 29/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 01:30

Prepared reading passage to be selected by the competitor. This is a reading section only, not a memory section.

Sponsored by Susan Morris

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
294 Public Speaking Solo     10 years and under

Session: 25/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Topic is own choice. The speech should be well organised, delivered with enthusiasm and given in such a manner as to create an effective measure of communication with the audience. There should be evidence of originality and enjoyment in speech making and speech delivery.

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
265 Sacred Reading Solo     11 and 12 years only

Session: 26/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Bible or Sacred Text must be used. Own choice.

Sponsored by Ron & Stephanie Camplin

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
273/274 Sacred or Inspirational Verse Solo     15 and 16 years only

Session: 27/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 04:00

One poem own choice. Poem must have either a sacred or inspirational theme..

Sponsored by Bathurst RSL Club

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $60          2nd $40          3rd $30          HC Certificate          
277 Sight Reading Solo     Year 3 Only

Session: 30/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit:

Sight Reading passage to be supplied by the Adjudicator. One minute preparation time.

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
287 Prepared Reading Solo     9 Years Only

Time Limit: 02:00

Prepared reading passage to be selected by the competitor. This is a reading section only, not a memory section.

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
267 Sacred Reading Solo     15 and 16 years only

Session: 27/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 03:00

Bible or Sacred Text must be used. Own choice.

Sponsored by Barlow Property Services

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $40          2nd $30          3rd $20          HC Certificate          
295 Public Speaking Solo     11 and 12 years only

Time Limit: 02:00

Topic is own choice. The speech should be well organised, delivered with enthusiasm and given in such a manner as to create an effective measure of communication with the audience. There should be evidence of originality and enjoyment in speech making and speech delivery.

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
216 Intermediate Scholarship     13 and 14 years only

Session: 28/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 08:00

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERMEDIATE SCHOLARSHIP • Scholarship competitors must enter and perform in their appropriate age Character Sketch and either age Recitation or Australian Verse sections. • The piece to be performed in the Scholarship section must be different to that performed in the age Character Sketch and age Recitation or Australian Verse sections. • The winner will not be eligible to enter in the Scholarship Section in 2026 unless advancing from Intermediate to Senior Section. • PLEASE NOTE: The Committee reserves the right, in their sole discretion, to make any amendments to the structure of the Scholarship sections, the age limits, the prize money or any other factor depending upon the number of entrants in each section. Each element of the Scholarship will be performed by all competitors before moving on to the next element. The elements will be performed in the following order: Poem - 4 minutes Sight Reading - one minute preparation time Character Sketch - 4 minutes Time Limit does not include Sight Reading.

Sponsored by Lions Club of Mount Panorama Inc

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Perpetual Trophy, Replica Trophy, Certificate + $350          
223 Recitation Solo     8 years only

Session: 29/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Poem own choice. No props permitted except hand held.

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
257 Prose Solo     9 years only

Session: 30/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 02:00

Prose passage is own choice. Prose passage must be from memory. Time limit, not word count will be strictly adhered to.

Sponsored by Kelly Partners

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
268 Sacred Reading Solo     Open

Session: 27/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 03:00

Bible or sacred text must be used. Own choice.

Sponsored by Reliance Bank

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $60          2nd $40          3rd $30          HC Certificate          
232 Recitation Restricted Solo     8 years only

Session: 29/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Poem is own choice. Open to competitors who have not won first place in a Recitation section in any Eisteddfod or competition up until the closing date for entries of the Eisteddfod. Competitors may enter only Recitation 8 years OR Recitation Restricted 8 years NOT BOTH. No props permitted except hand held.

Sponsored by George Sreet Medical Practice

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
254 Humorous Verse Solo     15 and 16 years only

Session: 27/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 04:00

Poem is own choice. One poem.

Sponsored by Dileigh Consulting Engineers

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $40          2nd $30          3rd $20          HC Certificate          
237 Australian Verse Solo     8 years only

Session: 29/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Poem is own choice. Australian verse chosen MUST have Australian content ie flora, fauna, icons etc. It should not just be a piece written by an Australian author.

Sponsored by Encore Speech & Drama Studio/ Ruby and Harry Thorne

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
282 Sight Reading Solo     Year 9 and 10

Session: 27/08/2022 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 00:00

Sight Reading passage to be supplied by the Adjudicator. No Preparation time.

Sponsored by McDonald's Bathurst

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $40          2nd $30          3rd $20          HC Certificate          
248 Humorous Verse Solo     8 years only

Session: 29/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Poem is own choice. One poem.

Sponsored by CKM Law

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
286 Prepared Reading Solo     8 years only

Session: 29/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 01:30

Prepared reading passage to be selected by the competitor. This is a reading section only, not a memory section.

Sponsored by CKM Law

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
276 Sight Reading Solo     Year 2 and under

Session: 29/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit:

Sight Reading passage to be supplied by the Adjudicator. One minute preparation time.

Sponsored by George Sreet Medical Practice

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate          
299 Story from a Picture Solo     8 years and under

Session: 29/08/2022 1:00 PM    Time Limit: 01:00

The picture is chosen by the Adjudicator. Each competitor is allowed 1 minute to study the picture before telling the story on stage. A warning bell will be rung 30 seconds before finishing time.

Sponsored by Inez Funnell

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Certificate