Judging

As a student-run, fully online tournament, we deeply appreciate our judges. By making this tournament possible, you enable our mission of making speech & debate more accessible across the country.

Judge registration opens March 1st. Judge registration and pairings remain subject to change throughout the competition.

Students and FYOs may judge, but we will prioritize coaches, former debaters, and other qualified adults. If we do not have enough judges by time of competition, competitors may be asked to judge.

We can certify judging as service hours. Time spent judging at the Spring Break Special is also qualified to be entered as NSDA service points.

If you are entering in the Spring Break Special, please bring a judge. We do not require it, but without judges, our tournament cannot function. Thank you!