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     Judge Training

 

Anyone judging at our tournament is welcome to do our judge training.

 

First, Learn good judging skills including with example Ballots and tips for comments.

 

Then, finish it off with a test run—judge a short version of an actual debate or speech!

You’ll get specific feedback on your ballot via e-mail.

 

JUDGE TRAINING IS REQUIRED for judges who judged at 5 or less tournaments.

 

JUDGE TRAINING IS OPTIONAL for other judges.

 

Wondering which ones to do? Ask your coach which events you will be judging.

 

POLICY DEBATE: Click Here for Judge Training

Takes about 30 minutes.

 

 

LD DEBATE: Click Here for Judge Training

Takes about 30 minutes.

 

 

PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE: Click Here for Judge Training

Takes about 30 minutes.

 

 

PARLI DEBATE: Click Here for Judge Training

Takes about 30 minutes.

 

 

INDIVIDUAL EVENT SPEECHES: Click Here for Judge Training

Takes about 15 minutes.

 

 

STUDENT CONGRESS: Click Here for Judge Training

Takes about 30 minutes.

 

 

WHEN YOU ARE DONE--KEY INFO ABOUT THE WHITMAN TOURNAMENT