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Judges Training. District 26 Toastmasters. Part One. Contest Roles. Contest Chair. Responsible for the entire contest Make room arrangements Make sure you have all materials needed to run a contest Know the contest rules. Contestants. Prepare and deliver a speech - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Judges Training
District 26 Toastmasters
Part One
Contest Roles
Contest Chair
Responsible for the entire contest Make room arrangements Make sure you have all materials needed to
run a contest Know the contest rules
Contestants
Prepare and deliver a speechParticipate in Evaluation and Humorist
(Fall) or Table Topics and International (Spring) Contests.
Chief Judge
Appoint and brief timers, counters and tie breaking judge
Brief the judgesProvide the names of the winners to the
contest chairKnows the contest rules
Chief Judge
Brief judges by reviewing the judges guide ballot
Remind judges that their decision is confidential
Brief timersBrief counters
Chief Judge
Explains to the audience that… The contestants have been briefed The judges have been briefed The timers and counters have been briefed
Chief Judge
Explains to the audience… Contestants know where the timing lights are No photography during the speeches Turn all cell phones off Announces the speaking order
Toastmaster
Briefs contestants Verify their presence and name pronunciation Review rules Review timing protocol Review speaking area Draw for speaking order
Toastmaster
No opening remarks about any contestantAnnounce each contestant by name,
speech title, speech title, nameObserve one minute of silence between
speakers
Toastmaster
After the contest… Conduct brief interview Have each contestant give club name and
area Present certificate of participation Announce any disqualifications without
naming any contestants names
ToastmasterAnnouncements from Area, Division and
District OfficersAnnounce winners
Contest with five or more contestants announce 1st, 2nd and 3rd place (in reverse order)
Contest with four or fewer contestants announce 1st and 2nd place (in reverse order)
Toastmaster
The announcement of contest winners is final unless the list of contest winners is announced incorrectly
If the list of winners is announced incorrectly…
The chief judge or counters may immediately interrupt to correct the error
Judges
Use the judges ballot to select a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner
All information is confidential
Tiebreaking Judge
Rank all the speakers numerically on the tiebreaking judges ballot
Ballot is given only to the chief judgeBallot is only opened in case of a tie
Timers
To record the duration of each speechSubmit the information to the chief judgeAll times are confidential
Counters
Collect and count all ballotsAll information is confidential
Sargent at Arms
Opens meetingIntroduce the ToastmasterEnsures that no one enters or leaves
during a speech
Part Two
Judging
What is the purpose of a Judge?
To Pick A Winner!!
To Select the person who has given the best speech
What is the difference between judging and evaluating?
Evaluating:Is a speech appraisalMeasures presentation against purposeOffers improvement advice
What is the difference between judging and evaluating?
As a Judge:You do not EvaluateYour decision is confidential
Don’t explain your decision Don’t offer contestants suggestions for
improvement
What makes a good judge?
Fair Completely impartial Set aside - friendship, age, race, gender, etc.. Don’t let anything including disapproval of
speech topic get in the way of your decision
What makes a good judge?
Accurate Dedicated to making the correct decision Filling out the judges form correctly Adding points carefully
What makes a good judge?
Trustworthy Understand that the contestants, contest
officials and Toastmasters International is counting on you to select the best speaker
What makes a good judge?
Knowledgeable Know the current contest rules Be familiar with the judging form
What makes a good judge?
Good Listener Listen carefully to each speaker Don’t become distracted Don’t daydream
Barriers to Objectivity
Speaker position People tend to remember the first and last
contestant May hold a slight advantage
Barriers to Objectivity
Champion for the underdog Normal to want to give a break to someone
with a handicap or has overcome a hardship As a judge you do not
Barriers to Objectivity
Halo effect Attributing a favorable trait because of
another favorable traitExample: “Joe’s delivery is dynamic so his
content is really good”
Barriers to Objectivity
Reverse halo effect Attributing a non-favorable trait to another
non-favorable trait Example: “Jane has questionable grammar,
therefor her speech is weak”
Barriers to Objectivity
Second time around Longer you are in Toastmasters the more
likely you are to see a speaker more than once
Imagine you are hearing the speaker for the first time
Barriers to Objectivity
Give someone else a chance Betty won last year, let’s give Bob a chance
this year Never let past performance effect your
decision
Barriers to Objectivity
Not the norm Social behaviors that are not common to you Behaviors differ from club to club
Common Misconceptions
Speeches must to be serous Contestants can use humor
Speeches must be motivational or inspirational Contestants can give any kind of speech they
wish
Common Misconceptions
Contestants CAN use props, visual aids or music As long as they are in good taste Must place them on the stage and clean up
right after the speech
Disqualifications
Contestants can only be disqualified for Eligibility Timing Originality
Disqualifications
Eligibility Member of good standing in a club of good
standing Maintain eligibility at ALL levels Check eligibility with Word Headquarters prior
to the contest
Disqualifications
Timing 30 second grace period Clock starts with the first definite verbal or
non-verbal communication with the audience
Disqualifications
Originality No large amounts of quoted material Properly cited sources No plagiarizing
Disqualifications
Protest For originality only Must protest in writing to the chief judge
before the winners are announced Only contestants or judges can protest
Part Three
Judges Guide and Ballot
Judges Guide and Ballot
Is laid out in two parts Top portion to help you pick a winner Is not given to the counters
Judges Guide and Ballot
The bottom portion is the official ballot Will be given to the counters and must be
complete Three different names for 1st, 2nd and 3rd
Must signed by the judge Chief Judge will throw out if not filled out
correctly
Judges Guide and Ballot
Not only one way to fill out the ballotUse a notebook to take notes then fill in
ballotThis way you are focused on the speech
not the ballotYou must break your own tie
Judges Guide and Ballot
Three main categories Content Delivery Language
Judges Guide and Ballot
Content Worth 50% of the speech points Determines the quality of the speakers
message
Judges Guide and Ballot
Content Speech development
• Structure – defined opening, body and conclusion• Organization – purpose clear and defined• Support material
Judges Guide and Ballot
Content Effectiveness
• Achievement of purpose – Subject matter clear to audience
• Audience interest – Subject relevant to the audience
• Reception – How does the audience react
Judges Guide and Ballot
Content Speech Value
• Ideas – Does the speaker have something to say• Logic – Have a clearly defined message• Original Thought – Stimulate listeners thinking
Judges Guide and Ballot
Delivery Worth 30% of speakers points The way the content of the speech
represented Delivery is both verbal and physical
Judges Guide and Ballot
Delivery Physical
• Appearance – Does the speaker look neat and appropriate
• Body Language – Gestures have purpose, facial expression match the message
• Speaking Area – How well the area is used
Judges Guide and Ballot
Delivery Voice
• Flexibility – Good quality, modulate to show feeling and emotion
• Volume – adequate for the room, words clear, easy to understand
Judges Guide and Ballot
Delivery Manner
• Directness – Does the speaker believe in their message
• Assurance – Clear and confident in sharing the message
• Enthusiasm – Speak with enthusiasm conveying the message
Judges Guide and Ballot
Language Counts for 20% of the speech points Is about the speakers word choice and
grammar
Judges Guide and Ballot
Language Appropriateness
• To speech propose – Does the language fit the speech
• To audience – Promote understanding of the speakers message
Judges Guide and Ballot
Language Correctness
• Grammar – Is the speakers grammar good • Pronunciation – Enunciation good• Word Selection – diction and word choice effect,
show study and preparation
Judges Training
You are now ready to confidently judge the contest!
Have fun and enjoy