Unlike many other speech competitions, the SGI is done 100% asynchronously and as a result there can be more flexibility with judging obligations.

For every entry, you owe 1 round of judging. This only counts towards preliminary round commitments (Rounds 1-5).

Since every round will be flighted and only two competitors - a round will consist of 2 or 3 flights - so think a normal speech round of 4 or 6 competitors.

Each judge should be out of high school and can cover up to 6 preliminary rounds of judging.

This does not include elimination round judging. Each school will be asked to provide qualified individuals for elimination rounds. It is important to understand that each round of judging will require about one hour fifteen minutes of watching students and providing feedback.

We recommend that each adult judge can comfortably fulfill a 3 round obligation, but do not want to limit it in case you have folks who can judge more.

If you would like to hire judging, you can hire for $25/round.