General Guidelines

Parents and community members can support our team and our league by being a judge at our competitions. Judges should be one year removed from high school, have an open mind and a willingness to give of their time for the team. EDHS Speech and Debate requests that each of our competitors provide a judge (parent or otherwise) for at least six competitions (change from last season). 

League Events and Invitationals

Our team participates in both league events and invitationals. 
​League events usually only last one day, and competitions are usually within a few hours driving distance. Invitationals are optional events that are usually outside our league, and therefore require more travel and overnight accommodations.
​Our Calendar is updated regularly with event locations, dates, and times.
​If you are a parent or are interested in judging, please consider signing up to judge or simply come and observe a competition to learn how you can support your student and stay connected.   

How to Judge

Thank your for your interest in judging! Our program is made possible by the support of people like you. Below is a general resource from the national and state websites to get you started.
We also highly recommend you visit the Conscious Style Guide to gain a better understanding of how your language can become constructive instead of destructive:
As with any sport, things are done differently depending on the league in charge. Our experienced judges have developed methods of judging that work well at the local league events. Here are some handouts with tips and advice: 
For more specific training, fill out the Contact Form to request it.