PCFL Training Videos
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How to Use and Navigate Tabroom
This video will walk you through how judges can use the various features on Tabroom while at a tournament.
Introduction Online Tournaments
This video explores what to expect during an online tournament.
Ballot Do's and Don'ts
This video explores the do's and don'ts to think about when writing a ballot.
Additional Judge Training Resources
I am not sure who made this google site but it is an AMAZING resource and has a lot of great information to use, whether you are new to judging or want a refresher: https://sites.google.com/view/judge-training/home
NFHS has a free online judge training class that you can take at your own pace: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/adjudicating-speech-and-debate
Intro to PF
This video gives a brief introduction of Public Forum debate.
Intro to LD
This video gives a brief introduction to Lincoln Douglas Debate.
Intro to CX
These video gives a brief introduction to Policy (or Cross Examination) Debate.
Intro to Congress and Extemp
These videos give a brief introduction to Student Congress and Extemporaneous Speaking.
Intro to Rhetoric
This video gives an introduction to the different types of rhetoric or "platform speaking" events.
Intro to Interp
This video gives an introduction to the different interpretation events.
Making the Jump to Varsity in Speech and Congress
These videos gives some tips to think about when making the jump between JV and Varsity in Speech and Student Congress.
Making the Jump to Varsity in Debate
This video gives several tips about how to become a successful varsity debater.
Helpful Youtube Channels
There are a number of places where you can watch high tier rounds for free. This is a great way to familiarize yourself with all of the events and to see different styles.
The University of Kentucky published many of the TOC out round performances here. There are also some helpful videos on flowing, various types of debate arguments and other aspects of online competing: https://www.youtube.com/c/KentuckyDebate/playlists
Demo PF Round
This PF round is from NSDA Finals in 2018.
Demo LD Round
This NSDA final round from 2019 is a gives a great example of an LD debate.
Demo CX Round
This video is a demo from the NSDA Policy Finals in 2020. There are separate videos for each speech that can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8POVB1oG9Q6PA1HnMdffVd6AolUbM89p
Demo OO Speech
This NSDA finalist from 2018 is an excellent example of an original oratory.
Demo Declamation
This video gives an example of a Declamation speech.
Demo DI
This video shows an example of a DI performance. Dramatic Interpretations are cut from a manuscript and typically have fewer characters with a bigger emphasis on character growth.
Demo HI
This video shows an example of an HI performance. Humorous interpretations are cut from a manuscript and typically have a wide array of characters.
Demo Duo Performance
The NSDA finalists in the video below give an example of a duo performance. Blocking can be incredibly tricky in duo because, while the performers should stay in sync with each other throughout the performance, they are not allowed to look at or touch each other while performing.
Demo Prose Performance
The IHSA video below gives an example of a prose piece. Prose is a binder event where competitors cut and perform a selection from a novel or short story.
Demo Poetry Performance
The IHSA demo below is an example of a poetry program. Poetry is a binder event and is generally made up of several interspliced poems that the performer uses to make a point about an overarching theme or topic.