When first coming into the room, please write your last name, your code, the title of your piece, the author of your piece (VA for programs please), DE (if applicable).

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns when coming into the round. If any questions or concerns come up during the round, I will stay in the room for a few minutes after the round if there is anything you would like to discuss.

Please be respectful to me and your peers. If there are any sensitive subjects in your pieces (i.e., death, abusive relationships, mental illness, etc.), USE A CONTENT WARNING BEFORE STARTING THE TIME.

Also, please note that I am deaf in my left ear, so please speak loudly and clearly.

I strongly encourage you to use time signals. I can give you physical or verbal time signals. I will do the time signals that you want me to. Do not hesitate to ask for what you are comfortable with. You are also welcome to time yourself, however, my timer will be the final time on the ballot. Please remember that if you are consistently looking down at your timer, I will be taking notice of it.

Finally, I expect you to understand the rules of the event that you are competing in. If you have any questions about the set of rules being used at the tournament, do not hesitate to ask.

Good luck to all!

Please be respectful of your opponents and judges at all times. If I cannot understand you, I cannot judge you.

My debate paradigm is... that you as debaters set the direction for the debate, within both the rules and generally accepted norms of your event.

Show me why YOUR approach to debate is the right one.

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In addition, remember to:

- Always be respectful of your opponent(s) and audience.

- If you choose to spread, remember that your arguments are only as good as what your audience is able to hear.

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Mr. Nick Malinak

Head Forensics Coach - The Hill School

NSDA Diamond Coach

Hi, I am Anoosha Shukla. A PF debater from Wissahickon High School.

Please keep the environment comfortable for all. Speak clearly and confidently. Good luck!