Hired Judges

Interested in being a hired judge for TFA State 2026? Complete this form: https://forms.gle/7PifPJjGb9ZLf8ZJ9.

--Full contracts are $400 for Thursday morning through finals on Saturday evening.

--Judges who are willing to put themselves into two or more debate pools that occur on different days at UNT Frisco will be reviewed, and paid additional if selected.

--Judges who are selected for late elims and have been judging frequently will be reviewed by the EC for potential pay raises.

--Judges who cannot judge the full tournament can be paid $100 per full day they can commit. If you cannot do that we can discuss a per-round payment.

--Hotel Rooms will be provided for judges who are from out-of-town.

--Priority in judge hiring will go to those available for a full commitment first.

--All hired judges will be expected to have a detailed paradigm on Tabroom.com and complete relevant NSDA Certifications for their events.

Email judges@texasforensicassociation.com if you have any questions.