March 13-16, 2024
Yes, you are qualified! No experience necessary!
Location
Dallas Baptist University
3000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75211
The Judge Area is located on the bottom floor in Pilgrim Chapel. Follow the signs downstairs to Sadler Hall.
Campus Map
How You Can Help
We are so pleased you are interested in judging our students at the Texas Escalade 2024 at Dallas Baptist University. Community and alumni judges are a vital part of our speech and debate tournaments. Thank you for volunteering!
The students benefit from your written evaluation of their performances. It is a significant part of their learning experience and growth, and your investment is greatly appreciated!
Help us get the word out! Tell your friends and family!
What We Need From You
You will need 2.5 to 3 hours for Judge Orientation, judging a round, and completing ballots. Please sign up for an event time which fits your schedule. The following is the maximum time you will be needed per round:
Parli Debate Round: 2.5 hours
TP/LD Debate Round: 3 hours
Speech Round: 3 hours
Coffee, tea, and meals will be available to thank you for your time.
Schedule
Please click on Schedule for the full tournament schedule. When you register, you will be able to select a time that works best for you.
For all Parliamentary Debate rounds, please arrive 30 minutes prior to the round start time to receive Judge Orientation. For all Team Policy/Lincoln Douglas Debate and Speech rounds, please arrive 45 minutes prior to the round start time.
When you are ready to register, click on Judge Registration. Please mark your calendar! We will also send you a confirmation email as well as a reminder email. If you don't see the emails, please check your spam folder.
If for some reason you are unable to fulfill your commitment, please email registrar@invictusfides.org to cancel your registration.
Judge Orientation
You will receive Judge Orientation when you arrive for your rounds. If you would like to learn more now, click on the links below.
Parliamentary Debate Orientation
Team Policy Debate Orientation
Lincoln Douglas Debate Orientation
Questions? Please contact Tammy Flood at registrar@invictusfides.org.