Horace Greeley Debate Team


The Logistics of Being a Judge

What to Bring

  • A timer.  Any old kitchen egg timer will do.  You can also buy a new standard timer like this one at the Radioshack near Blockbuster in Bedford, or funkier timers online.

  • Blank computer or legal paper to flow on (or print out several sample flowcharts)

  • Different-colored pens (black, blue, red, etc. I say pens because pencils smudge).  It can be helpful to flow the two different debaters in different colors, as in, "Aff-black, Neg-red," whatever your preference.

  • A full water bottle. 

What to Expect

Before you go to your assigned room to judge, don't forget:
-To get ballots from Tab
-To have all your materials ready (see above)
-To eat and/or use the restrooms (as there are not many breaks for judges)