PF: Pro should advocate for the resolution’s worthiness while the Con should show the disadvantages of the resolution and why it should not be adopted. In the 1st speech, both teams should have an introduction to frame the team’s case. The summary needs to be a line by line comparison between both worlds where the differences exist and are clear and the issues need to be prioritized. Final focus needs to be a big picture concept. I will evaluate your evidence and expect you to do the research accordingly but also understand how to analyze and synthesize it. Countering back with a card is not debating. I can't vote on what I don't hear or can't understand. So watch rate of delivery. PLEASE weigh your arguments and make it clear how I should evaluate this round and what really matters. Explain why those reasons are preferable to your opponent’s. I do not form part of the email chain.

IEs: I've judged all IEs for over 30 years for different circuits and at different levels (including state and nationals). On EXTEMPT/INF/OO, make sure to speak clearly avoiding excessive word crutches and cite your sources. Follow the standard speech outline for each event and approach topic creatively. Make sure to actually answer the question (topic chosen) clearly and that the points discussed in the body of the speech support the answer. Use time wisely/effectively to fully develop the speech. If you are using props (for speech events), make sure they go with the topic and are easily handled. They don't need to be complicated. The simpler the better. On INTERP, I look at who transported me into the story and kept me there. Make sure all movements (gestures, head, and other body movements) are done with purpose and should not distract from the selection being presented. Characterization is also very important to keep me in the story. Use the whole "stage" for your presentation if the event allows it. It's your performance. Entertain me! POI: You can incorporate the binder as a prop if you want making sure it isn't so distracting that it takes away from your program.

LD: I am a traditional LD judge. This means the debate should be a value debate. Framework of the debate is of the utmost importance because it will force me to evaluate your impacts before the other team’s impacts and nullifies most, if not all, of the other team’s offense. The contentions should be used to demonstrate a real-world example of the framework in action. For any claim made during the entire debate (constructive and rebuttal speeches), you should have evidential support. PLEASE weigh your arguments, make it clear how I should flow and evaluate what is said, and show me what really matters in the round. Explain clearly why those reasons are preferable to your opponent’s. There is no need for spreading. I can't vote on what I don't hear or can't understand. So watch rate of delivery. I do not form part of the email chain. If it's important, make sure to explain it clearly during your speeches.

Congress: When preparing a speech, make sure to follow standard speech outline and cite your sources. Approach legislation creatively. If you speak later in the session, do not rehash old arguments already brought up by previous representatives. Bring in new arguments to advance the debate. Also, you must clash with opponents. Don't just give your speech. It's a debate after all. Bring up points mentioned by opposing side, show your view point and not just say they are wrong or you don't agree. Give specific reasons why you don't agree and provide the evidence to prove your point. Have your speech so well prepared that you will be able to defend it during cross and not stumble during questioning. As Parliamentarian, I will make sure correct parliamentary procedure is followed.

WSD: Since arguments should be based in reality and each team is fighting on behalf of their respective worlds, the debate should show which world is more likely and/or better and how it will be actualized in the big picture rather than the individual arguments being made. Provide specific world (not just U.S.) examples to your claims. Burdens and mechanism/model should be clear. On the reply speeches, crystallize the round highlighting the main points of contention (2 or 3 key points) and tell me why your team won those points therefore winning the debate. Make sure there is clash on both sides and watch rate of delivery.

CX: As a stock issues judge, I expect the affirmative team’s plan to retain all stock issues and should label them clearly during the debate. The negative needs to prove that the affirmative fails to meet at least one issue in order to win. I require both sides to provide offense. Sufficient evidence is needed for any claim made during the entire debate. All debaters must speak clearly in order for me to hear all of their points and must watch rate of delivery. I can't vote on what I don't hear or can't understand. I do not intervene, so the debaters must tell me what is important, how I should flow and evaluate what is said, and why I should vote for them. I do not form part of an email chain since I don't want to read speeches. I want to hear them. If it's important, make sure to express it clearly. New on case arguments are ok in 2NC, but not off case.

I am a retired speech and debate coach and am comfortable with all debate, speech and interp events. In CX I am a stock issues/policy maker; in LD I am more traditional; in PF I look for evidence and analysis. Congressional Debate and Extemp need evidence and analysis as well.

General info for all debate—

1) no speed - this is a communication event

2) follow guidelines for each event that make that event unique.
3) I prefer a debate that is organized structurally so I may flow easier. I like internal structure like A, B, C and 1, 2, 3.

4) if an argument is not attacked it is a drop unless originator of argument fails to extend in which case it’s a wash.
5) CX is for asking questions not making speeches. Keep it professional.

Specifics

LD- I expect a value & criterion. When topics are policy oriented, I can vote on policy. Regardless, I find standards to be important, especially how debaters respond. Please be sure to respond to the FW. I do not view LD as one person policy so be aware of your argumentation style.

CX- this is a team event and both partners need to be actively involved in the debate. I expect the affirmative to offer a plan. I am fine with counter plans but if one is presented it must be competitive with the plan (either mutually exclusive with the affirmative or be undesirable in conjunction with the plan). I am fine with disads. I don’t care for Kritiks and would prefer you debate the topic rather than make theory arguments. I want a friendly debate free of rude or negative comments and a cross ex that is meaningful and helps strategically set up future arguments. If you are varsity and debate a inexperienced team help make it a teachable round so they remain interested in the activity and grow as a debater- no need to beat them up and discourage inexperienced teams. I do evaluate the stock issues first and then look to policy making. I do my best to come to the debate with an open mind. I also like the debater to be clear in extending arguments, I expect credible evidence (explain why it matters) and to provide analysis and voters.

I am a parent judge, and had a couple of years judging experience in various forms including IE, congress and PF. For PF, I appreciate evidence based arguments with supportive details.

please be respectful to each other and manage your time properly since PF is time sensitive.

Please feel free to add me to the email chain at ggan98@msn.com

Have fun and good luck!

Hi i'm Austin, I use to be a competitor in UIL. I did poetry, extemp, theater, and CX debate.

When im judging im looking for good clear speaking voice if I can't understand you I cant judge you.

The biggest thing to me in a debate is good clash, treat me as if I know nothing about what you are talking about, if you don't tell me I can't flow it. you can run just about anything with me as long as it makes sense within the debate. but try to hit the big 4 of a debate case solvency, harms, inherncy and topicality.

Who Am I?

All Saints Episcopal School (2017-2021)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2021-Present)

I did Congressional Debate for 4 years at All Saints and competed on the UIL, TFA, and national level throughout. Also, I competed in extemp for 4 years in both the domestic and international side while also dabbling a bit in the other forms of debate as well (PF, Worlds, LD).

Paradigm (I think I covered mostly everything in here but if you have any other questions feel free to ask before round)

General

- Be respectful

- Any sexist, homophobic, racist, etc. remarks and/or arguments = drop

- Respect preferred pronouns as well

- Be respectful to people who aren't on the same level as you

- I'll time you but i'll go with whatever time y'all agree with

Congress

- As an overall note, make the round compelling

- Also, take this paradigm into account but at the same time don't try to overadjust to it (in other words, debate to your strengths which will better reflect your ranks)

- CLASH please

- I value argumentation over presentation but make yourself somewhat presentable too

- Intros of any kind are always appreciated

- Also I'm a genuine believer in the fact that the first speech in the round, whether it's an author or just a sponsor, should to some degree explain the specifics of the bill instead of pure argumentation (obviously, the burden of this is heavier for authors but I still expect to see references to the bill for a sponsor)

- Crystallization speeches are always nice

- Rehash sucks i'd rather you move on and prep the next bill if you don't have anything unique to add to a debate

- I PO'd a ton in my career so I'll probably be willing to rank POs higher but at the same time notice mistakes by PO more frequently, but in general, I'll always encourage POing, just don't ruin the round.

- ONLINE ONLY: Biggest pet peeve I have is seeing debaters visibly read out a speech word for word. It's really obvious and please don't.

LD

- Traditional, but i'll vote on anything if you can justify your argument

- Also I've done 0 research for kritiks, t shells, theory in general, etc. so use those arguments at your own discretion

- I can handle decent speed, but don't spread; i'll yell clear once before i stop flowing

- Tech over truth, I don't care what you run as long as you back it up with literature, but i will call out sus cards and lying about evidence/making up evidence = 25 speaker points

- Anything not extended throughout the entire rd will not be considered

- Signpost pls cuz i'm not flowing if i don't know where to flow

PF

- Mostly same as LD

- Mostly in favor of the rise of progressive arguments within the event, but once again, consider me traditional, so run these args at your own discretion

Extemp

- 60/40 split in terms of the value of presentation vs. content

- ONLINE ONLY: Since presentation is easier on the online format, the split of value between presentation to content is probably closer to 40/60

- Having a good intro is probably the easiest way to put yourself ahead

- Quality>Quantity in terms of sources and the information they provide

- With that said, I do expect to hear at least 5 sources per speech

- Analysis of sources and the information provided (imo) are more important than the actual sources so make sure you really get that through

Hey, I am Reid (he/they).

You should def put me on the email chain: Reid.pinckard1@gmail.com

Personal Statement:

I love this space (even though there are a lot of issues that we all need to fix). Therefore I will do anything and everything to keep rounds that I judge safe and educational. If there is harmful language used, a lack of TW, a disregard for an individual’s identity, etc. I will dock your speaks. If these issues are persistent and continue to be harmful I will vote you down regardless of if the flow says you won. This is the only time I feel judge intervention is necessary, and I think this should ring true for all rounds. Other than these things, remember, this space is supposed to be fun and educational, so revel in the rounds you win or lose because there is always something to be learned. I want the best for you as a judge, so you do you. :)

Background:

I debated and did speech for four years at Mount Pleasant High School in Texas (2017-2021). I am currently at the University of Arkansas  (Class of ‘25, WOO PIG!!). I mainly did LD and extemp. I competed on the UIL, TFA, and Nats circuit and I would occasionally compete at TOC tournaments. I went to TFA State and Nationals several times and did well at district and regionals on the UIL circuit.

Arguments:

Traditional:

This is what I started with and I respect a good traditional debate. I vote first on FW and if that flow is too messy or there isn’t enough to vote on I defer to the contention debate/offense. Please crystallize your arguments and condense in the 1AR and in the 1NR. This makes it easier to flow for me, and makes it easier on you especially with a 4 minute 1AR.

DAs and CPs:

I ran these and I am comfortable with them. Again, don’t waste time going for every DA or CP you read please condense. Tell me what you are going for before you begin your speech.

Topicality:

I think T args are cool, that being said I didn’t run T very often. I do understand it, so feel free to read it.

Theory:

When it comes to theory, I also didn’t run this very much either. If I did, it was disclosure. Theory is not my favorite thing to judge but if you want run it, be my guest. I don’t know how comfortable I would be voting on blippy theory args, so make sure that it adds substance.

Tricks:

DO NOT HAVE A TRICKS DEBATE IN FRONT OF ME. These were my least favorite rounds to debate, and I rarely found myself having a good time. While I think tricks debaters are good at what they do, please do something else you are good at.

Kritiks:

I loved running kritikal args while in high school, so please run them if you feel comfortable doing so. I ran abolition, set col, anthro, and ableism. Beyond the K args I listed, I probably don’t know your authors so don’t expect me to immediately understand what you’re reading. If I don’t understand the K, I won’t vote on it.

Pet Peeves:

- If you say “for a brief off time road map” I will look at you as if you are crazy. Please, for the love of all that is holy, don’t say this.

- If you have a condescending tone or continuously cut people off in CX when unnecessary.

- If your CX questions are absurd or reference outside opinions regarding one’s personal life (this didn’t happen often to me, but when it did it was either embarrassing or just plain weird).

- Making egregious faces when your opponent is speaking.

Decorum:

- I think it’s cool if you can be a good debater, nice, and funny. If you are all 3 I’ll probably boost your speaks because that’s the type of person I can enjoy listening too.

- I love puns. So if you can be “punny” go for it. That may also boost your speaks.

- If you can put me on really good music, that may also boost your speaks (probs not but I am always looking for new stuff to listen to).

- If you can reference a Megan Thee Stallion or Nicki Minaj lyric I will most likely boost your speaks.

Extemp:

I did extemp on the UIL, TFA, and Nats circuit. Sometimes I would do TOC tournaments as well. The structure of your speech is totally up to you, but I do recommend using seven sources as that was how I was taught and I feel is a pretty standard and universal amount. Other than that, have fun and bring something new to the round.

Congress:

I rarely did Congress, but I think it’s a pretty cool event. I’ll try to evaluate your args combined with how you speak rather than just if you’re a pretty speaker. Please don’t be condescending or make weird faces curing CX. It just makes this event so much less enjoyable. Other than these things, have fun and learn something new!!

Speech:

You do you. It’s your speech and I am here to learn something new. Offer me a different way of viewing an issue, idea, philosophy, etc. Being able to show me that you have a good understanding of what you are talking about and that it offers some value to how others live their life makes your speech so much more valuable and interesting.