Judging Information
Please read this VERY important document.
We have two amazing parents that are helping with judge training! They have created some reference guides for you to help make judging simpler, these are in addition to the resources below as well.
Chauntelle Casanova: Parent of Muse Casanova OPHS Junior. See here for more about Chauntelle.
Amy McCarron: Parent of Addie VandenHengel OPHS Junior. See here for more about Amy.
This page provides instructional videos, rules and instructions for judging Speech and Debate.
Speech refers to speaking in a structured manner to a group or audience whereby the speaker intends to inform, entertain or influence the listeners. Debate is a controversial argument between two individuals or teams that stand as opponents with one in favor of the topic and one against the topic.
Click on the links below AND check out all the resources on this page.
You got this!
Judging Debate
These videos are a great way to start your journey into Debate judging. If we are in person the ballots may be paper instead of this online system described in these videos. Don't worry. We are here for you every step of the way. Remember, you have exactly what it takes to judge. I promise you.
Judging Speech
This video and instructional links listed below are enormously helpful as you start your Speech judging journey. The ballots may be on paper and not online if we go live. Don't worry about it. Just familiarize yourself with Speech and the various events. We are here for you every step of the way. Remember, you have what it takes to judge. I promise you.
How to Judge Speech
This is a great tutorial on judging Lincoln Douglas Debate
Great example of Public Forum Debate (PoFo)
A terrific example of Parli
Check it out! Awesome example.
Quick overviews of events