Difference between revisions of "Chief Judge"
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Although audience members at a [[contest]] will normally not interrupt the proceedings, the Chief Judge will interrupt the [[contest]] as necessary to ensure the proper conduct of the [[contest]]. See also [[protest]] and [[disqualification]]. | Although audience members at a [[contest]] will normally not interrupt the proceedings, the Chief Judge will interrupt the [[contest]] as necessary to ensure the proper conduct of the [[contest]]. See also [[protest]] and [[disqualification]]. | ||
| − | A Chief Judge must have done Chief Judge training in order to serve. Chief Judge training is typically done at [[LACE]]. | + | A Chief Judge must have done Chief Judge training in order to serve. Chief Judge training is typically done at [[LACE]]. A list of trained [[judge]]s and Chief Judges is available from the [[District]]'s Chief Judge. |
In order to be a Chief Judge at a [[contest]], the Rulebook lays out several requirements, including the completion of a minimum number of [[speech]]es. | In order to be a Chief Judge at a [[contest]], the Rulebook lays out several requirements, including the completion of a minimum number of [[speech]]es. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:03, 18 May 2019
The Chief Judge makes sure that a contest is run according to the Speech Contest Rulebook. The Chief Judge's role is described in that document.
Although audience members at a contest will normally not interrupt the proceedings, the Chief Judge will interrupt the contest as necessary to ensure the proper conduct of the contest. See also protest and disqualification.
A Chief Judge must have done Chief Judge training in order to serve. Chief Judge training is typically done at LACE. A list of trained judges and Chief Judges is available from the District's Chief Judge.
In order to be a Chief Judge at a contest, the Rulebook lays out several requirements, including the completion of a minimum number of speeches.
The Chief Judge will normally be chosen by the contest organizer except in cases where the district or division already has a designated Chief Judge.
A Chief Judge will typically choose the voting judges and will choose a Tiebreaking Judge.
