Whether you're a veteran parent or a newcomer, the resources below will help you understand the basics of judging high school speech and debate competitions.
Most incoming parents are usually very nervous about their first time judging--by reviewing the resources below, you will be well prepared for your first tournament.
Watch our debate president discuss the different events and how to judge them!
Click on the link below to check out our compiled judge resources.
Follow the link to view the official CHSSA judging guidelines.
Direct link to CHSSA Judging Handbook
In this guide, Adam Jacobi walks parents through each of the debate events, explains what to expect, and shares some best practices. Parents have found this very helpful in the past.
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