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2006-2007 Judges Training

2006-2007 Judges Training. Rick Sharon, DTM District 25 Chief Judge 2006-2007. Overview. Contest Participants Judges’ Obligations Qualities of a Judge Barriers to Objectivity Judging the Contest Judge’s Code of Ethics Changes. Chairman Toastmaster Contestants Timers Ballot Counters.

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2006-2007 Judges Training

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  1. 2006-2007Judges Training Rick Sharon, DTM District 25 Chief Judge 2006-2007

  2. Overview • Contest Participants • Judges’ Obligations • Qualities of a Judge • Barriers to Objectivity • Judging the Contest • Judge’s Code of Ethics • Changes

  3. Chairman Toastmaster Contestants Timers Ballot Counters Sergeant at Arms Chief Judge Tiebreaking Judge Judges Contest Participants

  4. Contest Participants • Judges – Area, Division, District • Must be members in good standing since the previous July 1 • Must have completed at least 6 C/L Program manual speeches • For the Regional & International contests, Judges should be at least an Able TM, ATMB, or ACB and have judged at Area – Regional level. • Should not be from a Club/Area represented by a speech contestant

  5. As contest judges, we have an obligation to… • The contestants • Toastmasters International • The audience • Ourselves *Note: A judge’s duty is not to evaluate the speakers.

  6. The responsibility of a judge is to PICK A WINNER

  7. Qualities of a Judge • Accurate • Fair • Trustworthy • Knowledgeable • Good Listeners

  8. Barriers to Objectivity • First or Last Speaker is Best • Let’s Help the “Underdog” • Halo Effect • Reverse Halo Effect • Second Time Around • Give Someone Else a Chance • Not the Norm • Personal Preferences

  9. Barriers to Objectivity There is a widespread misconception… that entries for the International Speech Contest should be serious in tone. But humor can be just as appropriate as dramatic quotations or examples in making a point, providing the humor is tied to the speaker’s message. No contestant should be marked down by judges simply because humor is used. To the contrary, humor can be a very important part of any speech. Another is that entries must be motivational or inspirational. THIS IS NOT TRUE. Contestants may give any type of speech they wish.

  10. Barriers to Objectivity THE UNKNOWN JUDGING FORM ?

  11. Judging the Contest • The format of the ballot • The process of making a decision • Working through the Judge’s guide and ballot

  12. Judging Criteria • Content (50%) • Speech Development • Effectiveness • Speech Value • Delivery (30%) • Physical • Voice • Manner • Language (20%) • Appropriateness • Correctness

  13. Judging the Contest • Protests • Disqualifications • Violating eligibility rules • Speaking undertime or overtime • Originality NOTE: Contestants may not be disqualified for any other rule violations.

  14. Judge’s Code of Ethics • Arrive on time for briefing • Avoid Bias in Selecting Winners • Do not time speeches or consider the possibility of undertime or overtime when making selections • Support contest rules and do not reveal scores

  15. Changes

  16. Rule Changes • Educational Presenters Ineligible • Member of the competing club • Recording and photography not allowed during contest. • Table Topic subject

  17. Summary • Contest Participants • Judges’ Obligations • Qualities of a Judge • Barriers to Objectivity • Judging the Contest • Judge’s Ethics • Changes

  18. If you put into Toastmasters,What you get out of Toastmasters…You will NEVER get out of Toastmasters!

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