I am a tab judge. I let the debaters frame the round. I will default stocks if the debaters do not frame the round another way.

I do not like Ks, but I will flow them. They must be run to perfection for me to vote on them.

I have no problem with new in the 2.

I can flow pretty fast, but if you are talking so fast you can't breathe then I can't flow it.

HEY! First, I want to say, take this with a grain of salt. You never know what's going to happen until you are in the round. You can't predict anything. The fact you guys show up to do this is enough. I went to UIL state 6A for congress and would have gone for policy (second in the region) if it weren't for covid. But hey things happen! I went to NSDA nationals for original oratory, and I compete currently in collegiate parliamentary. The debate game has taught me a lot, if you take the chance to learn from it, it can change your protection as it changed mine.

Policy: I consider myself a basic STOCKS judge, it is the job of the neg to tell me why the aff doesn't meet these, if the neg can't do this, then the round goes to the aff and vice versa. When it comes to spreading- If you can do it properly feel free to as long as you slow down on your taglines. If you cannot spread well, and you do not slow your taglines, your speaker points automatically will go down. I'm down for whatever arguments, but when it comes to K's it's the same as spreading- if you know how to adequately run a K then feel free to, but if you don't know how to, don't run one. Other than that, remember this is a high school debate, have a good time! Do not beat yourself up over anything. I like to call it short-term memory; understand what you did wrong, forget about it and do better.

• being rude to anyone in a round is intolerable and this includes faces, snickering, remarks, etc. We are here to learn more than anything. Winning is nice but you don't do it by being rude.

congress: congress is a debate, I expect good speaking (more so acting like you know what you're talking about even if you don't) and I expect clashes, name-dropping, arguments refutations- the round evolves and so should your speech! As for POs (I POed a lot during =congress) the better you are, the better your ranks, if you are a Mid PO, you're going to get mid rankings. If you are a great PO, you're getting ranked higher. You run the room!

• But remember, we are all humans outside of the room. If you are rude or unkind to any of the people in the chamber including judges, facial expressions, being rude in a speech, or anything like that, you will go to the bottom.

if you have any questions feel free to email me @angiedebate2022

I believe in a debate that relies more on content than it does flashy tactics. Being able to think and respond appropriately, while picking up on the little details of the opposition's case so that those errors/flaws/vagueness can be countered is the sign of a proficient debater.

Spreading is impressive, but only if it is understandable, precise and has the markers that make the case easy to follow. Trying to confuse your opponent doesn't help if it makes the judge unclear about your stance.

Please present your case with confidence. Please present your case with confidence. Please present your case with confidence.

Also, don't apologize. Present your case with confidence.

Part of debate is acting. Know your role and don't break it. I tend to lean towards cases that are presented with individuality and some sort of distinction from the rest of the debaters I see with their noses in their cases. Have a personality. Be confident. And for the love of Bob, DO NOT treat your opponent as if they are subhuman in comparison with you. A haughty attitude doesn't prove you're superior in a debate any more than playing with a slug makes you the owner of a flea circus. Please know the difference in confidence and cockiness.

Policy -

I would consider myself a traditional stock issues judge. I understand that debate is evolving and changing and I try to consider myself open to new ideas and approaches. Kritiques and new approaches to framework are not my favorite arguments, but I will listen to them and try to evaluate the round based on what I am hearing and not just my own preferences. I value that debaters are professional and courteous to each other. It is acceptable to have command of the CX period, but another to be rude. If you ask a question, allow it to be answered. I will listen to K and CP's but I prefer traditional arguments such as T's, D/A's, solvency, inherency, harms, etc. . I do not mind new arguments in the 2NC. (This is not required but it makes the round more interesting so speeches do not become repetitive.) I do not mind speed as long as I can flow it. Please provide a roadmap before speaking but be aware that I will time them. I will be the official timekeeper, but it is helpful, especially in the virtual platform where I am muted, that debaters also time themselves.

I consider speech and debate to be one of the hardest and most rewarding things that a student can challenge themselves to be part of. Congratulations on choosing it and good luck!