Adjudicators

Welcome to the adjudicators' section of the Concern Debates website. Below you can download an adjudicator availabilty form, the Concern Debates Handbook and other debates resources.

What skills should an adjudicator have?

No expertise is required but an open mind is essential!
Good listening skills and the ability to evaluate
An ability to give constructive criticism

Adjudicator training

We offer regular training sessions for adjudicators. Please contact us if you are interested in finding out more. Just email debates@concern.net.

What kind of commitment is involved?

Generally adjudicators will adjudicate at one debate per month (during the school year) but they are free to adjudicate at as few or as many debates as they wish.

Some people are free only at certain times of the year or on certain nights - just let us know when you are available on the Adjudicator's availability form.

How does it work?

If you are interested in being an adjudicator, simply fill in the adjudicator availability form and fax, post or email it to Concern Worldwide
When a Debate is happening in your area, you will be contacted by us to check if you are free to adjudicate
If you are available to adjudicate, Concern will send you the details of the debate: venue, motion etc
Debates generally begin at 8pm and are over by 9.30pm

Support

Concern organises training for adjudicators and provides a very helpful guide for all adjudicators
The Concern Debates staff is always at the end of the phone to answer any queries you may have