Tournament Time3:09 PM Central
Welcome, Community Judges!
Click here when you're ready to register.
We Need You!
We are looking for people from the community to volunteer as judges. Serving as a judge is truly both enjoyable and rewarding, and is investing in the future leaders of our local and national community.
Am I Qualified?
Yes! No experience necessary! Any adult (age 18 and over) willing to be a judge is qualified. A training session is provided prior to each event to guide you in your role as a judge.
Judge Orientation
You will receive a short Judge Orientation when you arrive 45 minutes before your rounds. If you would like to learn more now, click here: Event Descriptions
Dates and Times
March 13-15, 2024
Judges would need to commit to about a 2.5-hour time commitment.
Tournament Hours:
Thursday, March 13, 8:00 am-8:30 pm
Friday, March 14, 7:45 am-8:45 pm
Saturday, March 15, 8:00 am-7:30 pm
See the full schedule here.
Plan to arrive 45 minutes before your round starts.
How to Register
You can sign up today by using the Judge's Registration button at the top or bottom of this page, or by texting or calling Kristin McKinnon at 206-369-3114.
Tournament Location
Concordia University
800 N Columbia Ave
Seward, NE 68434
Parking Information will be posted closer to the tournament date.
There will be signs directing you to "Community Judge Check-In."
Thank You
As our gift to you, our Judges' Hospitality room is open all day, offering complimentary coffee, snack, and meal options for you to enjoy.
Thank you for considering serving as a judge at our tournament. We appreciate your time and contribution to investing in the lives of the next generation. Volunteers from the community are a valuable asset in improving our students' public speaking skills!
Help us get the word out! Tell your friends and family!
Questions? Please email us at ForgeSpeechAndDebate@gmail.com.