1. View the speech orientation video.

This video will help you learn about our speech events and protocols.

2. Select a ballot

• Log in 45 minutes prior to the round.
• When ballots are released, you will be able to select your event and see a list of competitors.
• Click HERE for a list of event descriptions.
• Click HERE for a demonstration of ballot selection.
• Contact Tournament Administration if you have questions.

 3. Find information for the event you selected.

• Return to  the event descriptions to review your selected event.
• Click HERE (coming soon) to find sample ballots and the judging criteria for your selected event. (Judging criteria will also be visible on your ballot during the round.)

 4. Watch, comment, and rank during the round.

• Be ready at your room before the first scheduled speaker.
• The Head Judge will keep the round moving.
• Make notes for each competitor in the electronic ballot between speeches.
• Enter the time announced for each student and mark the Timer Issue box if instructed to do so by the Head Judge.
• Some events have a checkbox to indicate that a student used a script. 
• Rank and re-rank the speakers as the round progresses. Click HERE for a demonstration of ranking students.
• Students love your feedback! We have created some example comments to help you get started. Click HERE (coming soon) sample comments.

5. Finalize your ballot at the end of the round.

• Enter star rankings for each category on the ballot for each competitor.
• Add overall comments at the bottom of the ballot.
• Confirm your ranking before submission, submitted rankings are final.
• Click HERE for a list of required fields and FAQs (coming soon).

 6.   Submit your ballot. Thank you!

• Watch for your ballot due time to help us keep things on time. 

Thank you for judging!

If you would like a Volunteer Certification for your time, please contact our Judge Support Team.

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