Toastmasters Contests
Contests are a Toastmasters tradition. Contests allow Toastmasters to use the skills they've learned in their clubs both in communication and leadership. They're also a learning experience themselves. Finally, they're always a lot of FUN! Whether you're a contestant, an official, a volunteer or visiting us for the first time, we know you'll have a good time. Find an event to compete in, volunteer or attend as an audience member in the calendar further down on this page or click here.
The District 55 2026 Contest Types Are:
International Speech and Evaluations
Deadlines:
Club Contests must complete by 2 weeks prior to Area Contests.
In 2026 Club Contests have to be complete by 14th of February.
Area Contests complete by 2-4 weeks prior to Division Contests.
In 2026 Area Contests have to be complete by 16th of April.
Division Contests complete by 2-4 weeks before District Contests. In 2026, Division Contests have to be complete by 30th of April.
The District Competitions will take place at the District Conference May 29-31.
Area, Division, & District Contests will be held IN-PERSON only. Club contest formats are determined by the club (can be virtual, hybrid, or in-person).
Upcoming Training and Contests
February 2026
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Feb 21 (Sat) - Area H41 - 9:00 AM-12:00 PM - Morningside at Menger Springs Independent Living, 1100 Grand Blvd., Boerne, TX 78006
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Feb 21 (Sat) - Area G35 - 12:00 PM-3:00 PM - College of Health Care Professions, 1917 W. Nolana Ave., Ste.100, McAllen, TX 78504
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Feb 28 (Sat) - Areas G31 & G32 Joint Contest - 9:00 AM-12:00 PM - Capital Group, 3500 Wiseman Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78251
March 2026
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Mar 7 (Sat) - Area I54 - 10:00 AM-12:00 PM - Pleasant Hill Library, 211 E. William Cannon Dr., Austin, TX 78745
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Mar 7 (Sat) - Area K73 - 11:00 AM-3:00 PM - Cedar Park Recreation Center - Community Rooms, 1435 Main St., Cedar Park, TX 78613
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Mar 7 (Sat) - Area G33 - 2:00 PM-5:00 PM - Location TBD (San Antonio)
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Mar 8 (Sun) - Area I52 - 1:00 PM-4:00 PM - Manchaca Baptist Church, 1215 FM 1626, Manchaca, TX 78652
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Mar 15 (Sun) - Area H44 - 2:00 PM-4:00 PM - Shriner Auditorium, 901 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio, TX 78232
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Mar 19 (Thu) - Areas H43 & H45 Joint Contest - 6:00 PM-8:00 PM - RBFCU Auditorium, 1 IKEA-RBFCU Pkwy, Live Oak, TX 78233
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Mar 20 (Fri) - Area G34 - 6:00 PM-8:00 PM - TBD (First Presbyterian Church anticipated)
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Mar 21 (Sat) - Areas J61 & J62 Joint Contest - 11:00 AM-2:00 PM - Austin Public Library - Menchaca Branch, 5500 Menchaca Rd., Austin, TX 78745
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Mar 21 (Sat) - Areas K72 & K74 Joint Contest - 12:00 PM-4:00 PM - Cedar Park Recreation Center, 1435 Main Street, Cedar Park, Texas 78613
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Mar 27 (Fri) - Area J65 - 6:00 PM-8:00 PM - Round Rock Public Library, 200 E. Liberty St., Round Rock, TX
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Mar 28 (Sat) - Areas J63 & J64 Joint Contest - 12:00 PM-4:00 PM - Austin Public Library - Menchaca Branch, 5500 Menchaca Rd., Austin, TX 78745
April 2026
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Apr 2 (Thur) - Division H Contest - 6:00 PM-8:00 PM - RBFCU Insurance Agency, 1 IKEA-RBFCU Pkwy, Live Oak, TX 78233
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Apr 11 (Sat) - Area I53 - 12:30PM-3:30 PM - Buda Public Library, 405 E. Loop St., Buda, TX 78610
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Apr 11 (Sat) - Division G Contest - 11:00 AM - Location TBD
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Apr 18 (Sat) - Division K Contest - 11:00 AM - Round Rock Library, Round Rock, TX
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Apr 25 (Sat) - Division I Contest - 11:00 AM - Austin Public Library - Menchaca Branch, 5500 Menchaca Rd., Austin, TX 78745
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Apr 25 (Sat) - Division J Contest - 11:00 AM - Carver Library, 1161 Angelina St., Austin, TX 78702
Champions Speak: Ignite Your Contest Spirit!
This is an unforgettable panel with 2024 World Champion of Public Speaking Luisa Montalvo, 2021 Semifinalist Lisa Traugott, & 2025 District Champion Amy Samet, moderated by Bart Loeser, DTM. Each Champion delivers a powerful message designed to ignite your confidence, refuel your purpose, and reconnect you with the thrill of competition.