I am a parent and have recently started judging(only since this year).

I want contestants to be courteous and respectable. Its ok to be aggressive but not rude.

I want both sides to present with clear arguments with valid supporting evidence. Keep it simple. If I don't understand the argument, it will become hard to me to vote for it. Explain everything thoroughly and focus more on content and evidence.

i dont usually disclose the results immediately
Have fun at your rounds!

I am a parent judge with no debate experience. Please be organized in your presentation and avoid spreading. My daughter has explained the basic rules to me such as POIs and POOs.

I look forward to hearing all of your presentations.

Don't be dumb. Terminalize your impacts. Remember net benefits.

I DO NOT judge tabula rasa if your arguments are dumb, I'm not buying them and you lose.

Humor is one of the most important things I look for. If you make me laugh it will help you.

The louder you talk the better. If you shout your entire speech it's a huge positive.

Plans to resist the oppression of the bourgeoisie will be appreciated.

Parent Judge.

I have judged at many middle school tournaments and high school tournaments including JV and Varsity but explain your contentions.

Do not spread. If you do, I will most likely stop writing on my paper and give you an auto-loss.

I like to evaluate on your method of weighing and your ability to provide reasonable arguments with support. Lots of debaters use net benefits, but if you want to use something different go ahead! Just make sure arguments actually tie to it.

Otherwise, have fun!

I judge equally and fairly. I know all debate technicalities as I debated in the pro circuit. Do not use complicated words such as climate change and feminism without proper explanation. Remember that personal experiences may not be indicative what actually happens most of the time.

I am a parent judge who has been judging in Parliamentary Debate for three years. During the round, make sure to clarify any terminologies or debate jargon that is utilized, and I generally enjoy arguments that are well supported with reasoning and logic alongside evidence to back it up. Make sure to also address all arguments made by your opponents during the round, and don't forget to weigh in the last speech. I am also not a fan of spreading as that often causes the debate to become messy and inaccessible.

Case debates are strongly preferred, but if technical arguments must be made, please explain them clearly. Only utilize Theory if it is against a problematic or abusive argument (I will not vote for frivolous theory), and I am also unfamiliar with kritiks.

Remember to respect one another and have fun!