In order to be an AMAZING judge for the NJSDL. We ask all of our judges the following:

1. Review the NJSDL Judging Manual

2. Know how to setup and access ballots?

  • Visit speechwire.live/judging for a tutorial on how to judge with Speechwire.com. (most NJ events & others) featuring Ben Stewart, founder of Speechwire.com. 
  • Visit tabroom.live/setup for a tutorial on how to setup a Tabroom.com account (regional & national events).  Thanks to Jeff Kahn of Strath Haven High School.
  • Visit tabroom.live/judging for a tutorial on how to fill out ballots in Tabroom.com. Thanks to Bro. John McGrory of Chaminade High School.
  • Is your tournament using classrooms.cloud

3 – Review this video by PA coach and friend, Cory Shay, on the importance of ballot writing. 

4. Complete the NSDA Judge Accreditation Videos

DEBATE JUDGING

Level 1: Intro to Multicultural Competence
Level 1: Intro to Judging Debate
Level 2: Judging Lincoln Douglas Debate
Level 2: Judging Public Forum Debate
Level 2: Judging World Schools Debate (aka Parliamentary Debate)

Level 2: Judging Congressional Debate

SPEECH JUDGING

Level 1: Intro to Multicultural Competence
Level 1: Intro to Judging Speech
Level 2: Judging Dramatic, Humorous and Duo Interpretation
Level 2: Judging Original Oratory and Informative Speaking
Level 2: Judging Extemporaneous Speaking
Level 2: Judging Congressional Debate

More Resources

NJSDL Judge Training Workshop Slideshow

NSDA High School Event Competition Guide