Hi. I'm a novice lay judge and will be looking for solid fundamental performance. I want you to be comfortable and feel supported while you're competing. I understand you want to improve, so the best way I can help you is to give you as much info as I can to help you succeed in future tournaments. Thank you for the opportunity to see your work in action! I'm cheering for you!

I am a lay judge. I typically look for classic argument.

Some tips for success:

1) Speak clearly. If I do not understand your argument, I cannot vote positively.

2) Be sure to support your position with facts. I will be looking for facts.

3) Use credible sources.

3) Be attentive and respectful to your colleagues and judges.

4) Remember to keep track your own time.

I am not a lay judge. I participated in speech and debate when I was in high school. I qualified for nationals in both NSDA and CFL for Lincoln Douglas debate. Flow judge. I also participated in extemporaneous speech as a double entry at the national tournament. I have done congress (which were done on Friday nights before main tournaments on Saturday), impromptu, policy, and an abandoned category called Group Discussion.

In dramatic events I like to see a wide range of emotions and voices. I also like to see times close to perfect and great audience engagement. Your characters must be clear and unique and I need to see the scene you are conveying to the audience.

Hello there, I am a parent judge supporting my son's speech aspirations and leadership development.

1. I would appreciate if you can speak clearly, do not speed.
2. I read broadly about economics, geopolitics and technologies on a regularly basis, please make sure your points discussed and delivered clearly.
3. Please do not be rude. I can deal with assertive, but screaming, eye-rolling, head shaking is not acceptable. Please be respectful to all the judges, volunteers and other students you are competing with.

Over all, do your best, have fun, you will be a winner just by competing. Thank you and Good Luck!

Greetings,

I am a new judge. I am a Pediatric Dentist with a private office located in Riverview. I love dogs, in particular large breeds. Young people are the future. I believe love unites us as human beings.

I am a very organized person and I prefer clear concise communication. Unnecessary fluff words are ineffective and boring. With that being said, speeches should be concise, clear, organized, and delivered with confidence. Debates should prove the point and remain on topic at all times.

I am a fair person and I believe that you should treat others BETTER than you treat yourself!

GO BUCS!!!!