In Michigan, there are two types of categories in which we compete in Forensics. There are 6 Public Address categories, and 6 Interpretation categories. In addition to these 12 categories, there are two categories designated every year as introductory 9/10 categories. This means that there are 2 divisions in these 2 specific categories. One that is open to all students, and one that is only open to freshman and sophomore grade students.

Public Address Categories	Interpretation Categories
Oratory	Prose Interpretation
Extemporaneous	Dramatic Interpretation
Informative	Duo Interpretation
Impromptu	Multiple Interpretation
Sales	Poetry Interpretation
Media Broadcasting	Children's Storytelling

Also, at limited tournaments, and not supported at the District/Regional/State (MIFA sanctioned) levels:

 

Special Event Categories
Original Poetry
Original Storytelling
Original Prose
After Dinner Speaking
Audition