1. Volunteering in Speech and Debate Club

2. Expectations Driving to and from event
Make sure you have the driver list for each child in your car
Usually meet at South Davis Nugget
Must have turned in a driver form with attached copy of a driving license and proof of insurance
Judge once every four events your child enters
A parent may have a substitute that is an adult to judge in their place. They are responsible for finding this judge.
Meet in judges room by 8:00 and sign in
Accept any ballots (judging forms) that are handed to you
Stay entire event including awards
Food is provided, breakfast and lunch, (only for you)
Help out in any other capacity

3. How does one judge?
Different events have different criteria. Look on website: CAHSSA.org or nationalspeechanddebate.org
Be fair and use your own good judgment
Remember it is NOT a professional event
Write comments that are helpful in boxes provided.
Take notes and then write notes on ballot

4. What events are there? Speech: Debate Interpretation Spontaneous
Originals
Debate
Lincoln-Douglas
Policy (team) sometimes CX
Parliamentary
Public forum
Congress

5. Fundraising Why? Mostly fees for school CHSSA local………….100.00
CHSSA State dues……150.00
NFL dues……… (school pays this)
NCFL dues……….50.00
scholarships
Possible state or national events….$$$$
Invitationals…50.00 (estimated event cost)

6. Fund Raising Team Dues…………………20$/student Event fees…………………..6-10$
Tournament on Dec. 10 we are hosting and so need donations/or $ and time at event
Carousel might be a possibility
Showcase….our largest fundraiser
Ideas? Just talk to boosters

7. Commonly Asked Questions
What if everyone in my car is finished?
Will I be alone in the room judging?
What if I’ve never judged before?
How will my child eat lunch?
How will I know if I am fair?
How long is each round?

8. Websites to Access Team website: davishighspeechand@wix.com/debate
CAHSSA.org (for league news and judge handbook)
Speechanddebate.org (national source for info.
Boosters:
Groups.dcn.org/dshssdb