Detailed CHS Speech and Debate Judging Guide
Julian RemediosJudging is a Joyous Opportunity and Sacred Responsibility!
Don't fault us for trying...the reality is, that without PARENT commitment, this great program just can't function. There exists no group of people, excited and willing to give up their weekends to adjudicate speech and debate competitions; thus, the burden falls to the parents who's children are engaged and benefiting from the activity. Training is available and the link for Judging sign-ups is provided below.
As a minimum requirement of membership, each student must provide parent judging.
- Four full days of judging from CHS team members (at least one day at a Home event).
- Two full days of judging from El Roble team members (at least one day at a Home event).
Judge Training Opportunities
We have links to self-guided judging resources further down in the article, but some may be inclined to seek judge training in a more structured setting. All of the opportunities below are conducted in Mr. Chamberlain's classroom in room 601, or on Zoom, where noted.
- Tuesday, 10/1 (6-7:30pm)
- Thursday, 10/10 (6:30-8pm)
- Thursday, 10/17 (6:30-8pm)
SignUpGenuis
This is the link to Judge Commitment Sign-Up Genius Links to an external site. This is where parents/guardians sign up to judges for specific tournaments.
Resources and Guides for Judging Speech and Debate Events
- CBSR Judging Guides (Public Forum Debate, Parliamentary Debate, Lincoln Douglas Debate & Congressional Debate)
- NSDA Judge Training (Videos and other resources for judging and guarding against implicit bias during adjudication.)
- CHS Team Judging Powerpoint (Start here)
More information is also available on our website: ClaremontSpeechAndDebate.com/judging
Understanding Tabroom
The PowerPoint linked here is a Tabroom "How To" tutorial Links to an external site. with a step-by-step guide for setting up a Tabroom account and using tabroom to sign up for an upcoming tournament.
The following points are critical in this process:
- Use a legitimate email address that you check regularly
- Enter your correct time-zone and cell provider
- Remember your password or use a password manager
Lost passwords are the most frequent problem we encounter at every tournament. Parent judges show up and they cannot remember their own password.
Using NSDA's "Campus" for competitions (Integrated with Tabroom)
NSDA's "Campus" provides the virtual space for competitions. Below is a short tutorial on how to use the Campus features while conducting your round of competition.
Buyout Option
We would rather have your time than your money, but, if you would prefer, you can pay a fee to avoid judging.
- CHS buyout is $400
- El Roble buyout is $200
If you buyout, these funds will be used for hired judges. Please note: this is only available after making your Team Donation.