Volunteer speech and debate judges needed

The speech and debate season is here and about 450 volunteer judges are needed for the Kalispell Kickoff.

The first tournament of the season will start at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Glacier High School. Rounds will be held every two hours through 4 p.m. Volunteers may select one or more rounds to judge in speech and debate events. The tournament concludes with an awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m. 

Register at www.kalispellspeechdebate.org. A training PowerPoint presentation is accessible at https://tinyurl.com/2maj7eb5. 

The next opportunity to judge will be at the Western Regional Tournament Dec. 8 and 9 at Glacier and Flathead high schools.

For more information, call speech and debate judge coordinator Kyla Niva at 751-3500 extension 3577 or email nivak@sd5.k12.mt.us.