Contests - Step Up!

We had a fabulous joint Area Contest on Tuesday night! Food, full house, and a night of learning and growth.

Congratulations to our contestants who stepped out of their comfort zone and gave their all in competing. You inspire us!

 A huge thank you to all the contest officials and volunteers for running a fun, well organized meeting. I’m so grateful for all your support!

The winners of Area E6 International Speech Contest are:

   * First place: Igniters Trevor with      E13 Director Lina

   * Second place: Igniters   Darlene     * Third place: Westhills     Rick      

The winners of Area E6 Table Topics Contest are:

   * First place: Igniters   Jeff  with        TT TM Nandini   

   * Second place: U Calgary TMs           Shahryar

   * Third place:  Westhills   Keith   

Elaine stepped up and shared her passion and ideas in Table Topics.  

The first place winners of these Area Contests will go on to the Division D and E Contest .

Div E Circle of Gold - practice and receive feedback from experienced Toastmasters.

Tues March 31 - 6pm - 8:45 pm

Nifty Fifties  - 3512 5 Ave NW

 

Division D & E Contests

April 11, 2026

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Summit View United Church 

3303 Capitol Hill Cres. NW Calgary, AB

If you’d like to volunteer at the contest, contact Chair Steve O'Brien.

 Look forward to supporting our contestants at the Division Contest! E6 Area Director Diane

Photos: Ali

Igniters Contest Night – What an Incredible Evening!

What a night at Igniters! This past Tuesday Feb 24, our club was filled with energy, laughter, powerful stories, and quick-thinking brilliance. From heartfelt International Speeches to creative and entertaining Table Topics responses, the audience was inspired from start to finish.

Every contestant brought courage, preparation, and passion to the stage — and that’s what truly made the evening special.

A huge thank you to all of our volunteers who made the contest run smoothly. From judges to timers to organizers, your leadership behind the scenes made this event a success!

 International Speech Contest Results

 Darlene Davies - first

 Trevor Dreher - second

 Jeff Knight - third

 Table Topics Contest Results

 Jeff Knight - first

 Elaine Moses - second

 Emma Glover - third

Congratulations to our top two winners in each contest who will be advancing to the Area Contest. We are proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on!

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 E6 Area Contest Details

 Tuesday, March 17

  Briefing: 5:45 PM

 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

 Parkdale Community Association – Nifty Fifties

3512 5th Ave NW, Calgary, AB

Area Director: Diane Fox and Frank Fraser

Let’s come out and support our representatives as they take the next step in their Toastmasters journey!

Igniters continues to grow, inspire, and shine — and this contest was proof of that.

Ali Haider - VP Education

Nandini: Photos