submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, provides academic competitive debate program for middle and high school students in the Twin Cities Metro.
We’re seeking caring adults with speech & debate experience to serve as middle school debate judges! A tournament with no judges is just a scrimmage- and while practice is great, we know our students want the opportunity to compete with pride! That’s why we are paying judges with experience in forensics (speech or debate) $55 per tournament for the next 5 in-person, local meets:
• Tuesday 03/05 from 3:15-7:15 PM
• Wednesday 03/06 from 3:15-7:15 PM
• Thurs 03/07 from 3:15-7:15 PM
Location for all 3 days is Blegen Hall on the UMN Campus – that’s on West Bank, just across the street from Augsburg.
Want to just volunteer? No debate experience is needed. We will train you. Judges facilitate the debate round, listen to students speak, choose a winner, and provide feedback. By judging, you’ll help students grow in their confidence and academic skills!
Transportation is available for those who need it. Please reach out to fullard1@augsburg.edu if you need this accommodation.
We can’t wait to see you there! Sign up using our shift calendar: