1. UBC DEBATE SPRING HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENT 2018
Juniors Judges’ Room BUCH A102

2. Lunch is outside Judges need to be back in this room by 12:40pm
(if you know a judge that is not here by 12:40, please find them and bring them back to this room)
12:40 PM: Round 2
2:15 PM: Round 3
3:30 PM: Light refreshments
4 PM: Round 4
Feel free to take a picture
Still need ballots from:
Isabelle Soares (judged NormaRos Tong&Zhao, Portmoo Yu&Byrove)

3. Please be back in this room for 4pm :)
Woohoo!`

4. BEFORE WE GET STARTED Housekeeping Locations
If you haven’t done so already, make sure to sign in at the registration table outside, in Buchanan building.
Debate Briefings begin at 9:30
Please throw away your trash
wifi-UBC visitor
Locations
If you are a debater, you are in the wrong room
Seniors should go to Henry Angus 243 (the Sauder school of business building)
Debaters should go to Buchanan A101
Breakfast is in the GA
(dietary restriction options available)
This is the Juniors room.

5. EMERGENCY CONTACTS Junior TD — Akash Uppal 403-437-8227
Junior CA – Fraser McGee
Junior DCA — Noam Harris
Junior DCA — Frank Yan
If possible, be sure to ask in person first!

6. EMERGENCY CONTACTS Safewalk — 604-822-5355
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EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Safewalk —
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UBC Campus Security —
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UBC RCMP — or 911 (emergency)
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Campus Blue Phones
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7. Schedule + Locations

8. SATURDAY
8:30 AM Registration Opens (Breakfast is served) 9:15 AM Registration Closes (9:30AM HARD DROP DEADLINE) 9:30 AM Briefings (Debaters and Judges)
10:15 AM Round One
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Round 2
3:00 PM Round 3
5:00 PM Light Refreshments
5:30 PM Round 4
Proceed the final round on Saturday, debaters and parents are welcome to leave

9. SUNDAY
9:00 AM Registration Opens (Breakfast is served) 9:30 AM Registration Closes (9:30AM HARD DROP DEADLINE) 9:45 AM Briefings (Debaters and Judges)
10:00 AM Round Five
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Junior Final
3:30 PM Senior Final
5:30 PM Awards Ceremony

10. BEFORE WE GET STARTED Working out some kinks The Return Of
All debaters will debate each side per topic once.
If your name is not on the draw we release at 9:30, also alert us immediately.
If you have any questions, please feel free to come down and ask us.

11. LET’S GET STARTED

12. HOW TO JUDGE CNDF STYLE DEBATE
High quality judging =
high quality tournament

13. HOW TO JUDGE CNDF STYLE DEBATE: Basic Structure
One team per side, two debaters per team.
Topic is called ‘motion’ or ‘resolution’
prefixed with the words ‘This House’ (TH)
Judges are usually as “Mr./Madam Speaker” or “Mr/Madam Chair”.

14. HOW TO JUDGE CNDF STYLE DEBATE: Basic Structure

15. HOW TO JUDGE CNDF STYLE DEBATE: 1st Proposition speech
Introduction
short words/greeting to start the speech off. (e.g. ‘Mr. Speaker’ or ‘Mr. Chair, honourable judges, ladies and gentlemen’
Definition and Model
Define terms within the spirit of the motion
Model: Who, What, When, Where
Reasonable interpretation of how the motion would be implemented in the real world.

16. HOW TO JUDGE CNDF STYLE DEBATE: 1st Proposition speech
Theme/Caseline
Big picture - what is the problem? in what way does your case address the problem?
Arguments in favour of motion
Noticeably distinct from intro, model, and caseline
Independent of each other (1st argument, 2nd…)
Logical, internally consistent
Take up bulk of time in speech

17. HOW TO JUDGE CNDF STYLE DEBATE: 1st Opposition speech
Introduction
Countermodel (if necessary)
If definitions are unfair or model is unbalanced, judge should be told why it’s unfair.
Debate within the terms and conditions set out by the 1st proposition speaker, no matter how unfair.
Nobody likes a definitions debate.

18. HOW TO JUDGE CNDF STYLE DEBATE: 1st Opposition speech
Refutation/Clash ~2 minutes
Directly address the proposition arguments and disprove them or their relevance.
Arguments against of motion ~ bulk of speech
Noticeably distinct from intro, refutation
Independent of each other (1st argument, 2nd…)
Logical, and consistent

19. HOW TO JUDGE CNDF STYLE DEBATE: 2nd Proposition speech
Refutation/Rebuilding
Directly refute the 1st opposition arguments.
Rebuild: refute Opp’s refutation.
~2 minutes
Additional Proposition Argument
Distinct from 1st Prop’s arguments, new idea
Logical, internally consistent
~3 minutes

20. HOW TO JUDGE CNDF STYLE DEBATE: 2nd Opposition speech
Refutation/Rebuilding
Directly refute the (2nd) propositions constructive.
Rebuild: refute Prop’s refutation.
~3 minutes
Additional Proposition Argument
Distinct from 1st Prop’s arguments, new idea
Logical, internally consistent
~2 minutes

21. HOW TO JUDGE CNDF STYLE DEBATE: Reply Speeches
NO NEW CONSTRUCTIVE MATERIAL
Opposition replies first
Summarize Their Case
consolidate ideas
review debate in positive light for their side
point out the remaining flaws of the other side
Explain Why Opp Won
not merely to win the argument, but to win the round

22. HOW TO JUDGE CNDF STYLE DEBATE: Points of Information (POIs)- PART 1
Question or statement given during speech
offered by standing up during one of the other side’s speeches
Should offer and accept POIs (max 2)
debaters should offer at least 2 per speech
debaters should accept at least 2 per speech

23. HOW TO JUDGE CNDF STYLE DEBATE: Points of Information (POIs)- PART 1
Protected time - first and last minute
Speaker may accept or decline the POI
Should not interrupt flow of speech

24. HOW TO JUDGE CNDF STYLE DEBATE: What Am I Looking For?
In the end, award the debate to the most persuasive team with the best engagement
No such thing as an automatic drop
Proposition should set up a clear and fair debate.
All teams should have engagement.
relevant constructive and direct clash
refuting examples ≠ refuting arguments!

25. HOW TO JUDGE CNDF STYLE DEBATE: What Am I Looking For?
THINGS TO NOT JUDGE DEBATERS ON:
Their physical appearance (clothes, hair etc)
Their institution
Their personal identity (gender, race, etc)
Any other personal biases

26. HOW TO JUDGE CNDF STYLE DEBATE: What Am I Looking For?
What does a good argument look like?
Logical: does it make sense?
Intact: how well was it refuted by the end?
Important: ‘who cares?’
A point of refutation should meet the above criteria as well.

27. HOW TO JUDGE CNDF STYLE DEBATE: What Am I Looking For?
Does the case have good presentation?
Was the speaker effective in communicating?
Did the speakers have good delivery/confidence?
This should not hurt quiet or ESL speakers
Logical arguments > Presentation style
Presentation important insofar as it makes speeches logical arguments more clear and persuasive

28. HOW TO JUDGE CNDF STYLE DEBATE: All the speeches are over. Now what?
DELIBERATION
Every chair (head judge) must have a ballot
ballots are available at the front of this room
The chair must decide which team won, discussing with panelists (wing judges) when present.
Give each speaker a score, write comments
Must be done in ten minutes!!

29. HOW TO JUDGE CNDF STYLE DEBATE: Tournament scale
Between 75-95
85 is average
75: offensive or nothing was said
95: precocious, high level of polish
Don’t be afraid to have high gaps between debaters in a room if it are warranted

30. HOW TO JUDGE CNDF STYLE DEBATE: All the speeches are over. Now what?
DELIBERATION
Every chair (head judge) must submit a ballot either online or on paper
Paper ballots are available at the front of this room (Chairs should grab a paper ballot in case they have trouble with the online system)
The chair must decide which team won, discussing with panelists (wing judges) when present.
Give each speaker a score, write comments
Must be done in ten minutes!!
Judging incomplete- not all judges have submitted
Problem with giving pairs to teams
Do not tell students who won

31. HOW TO JUDGE CNDF STYLE DEBATE: All the speeches are over. Now what?
FEEDBACK
If you are using a paper ballot, hand that and the ballot to a runner
If you have a panelist, have them do this
Call the teams back in
Do not disclose the winner.
Offer each team a ‘compliment sandwich’
time permitting, offer each speaker feedback
Max. 10 minutes! Walk them back to GA.

32. HOW TO JUDGE CNDF STYLE DEBATE: Ballots and Score Sheets
Filled ballots must make their way to the tabs room as fast as possible
Runners, panelists, you, if necessary

33. Things to be aware of
Judging incomplete- not all judges have submitted
Problem with giving the same score to different speakers
Do not tell students who won
Set your timer for your deliberation- max 10 minutes!!

34. Why is equity important?
Ensures that EVERYONE can compete, learn, and have fun in a safe environment.
Avoids the tangible threats that equity violations can create.
Makes debate a less exclusionary space and allows for more diversity.
Allows for us to all be good people.
Guarantees that your equity officers will be happy!

35. How can you be a good person in debate?
Step 5: Talking to an equity officer if you become aware of any equity violations during the tournament.
You can text me (Corina) at , or Devon at
You can approach an equity officer
You can leave a note in the equity box
You can send an anonymous google form at bit.ly/ubchst2018

36. HOW TO JUDGE CNDF STYLE DEBATE: All the speeches are over. Now what?
FEEDBACK
Hand the ballot to a runner
If you have a panelist, have them do this
Call the teams back in
Do not disclose the winner.
Offer each team a ‘compliment sandwich’
time permitting, offer each speaker feedback
Max. 10 minutes! Walk them back to GA.

37. Why is equity important?
Ensures that EVERYONE can compete, learn, and have fun in a safe environment.
Avoids the tangible threats that equity violations can create.
Makes debate a less exclusionary space and allows for more diversity.
Allows for us to all be good people.
Guarantees that your equity officers will be happy!

38. How can you be a good person in debate?
Step 5: Talking to an equity officer if you become aware of any equity violations during the tournament.
You can text me (Corina) at , or Devon at
You can approach an equity officer
You can leave a note in the equity box
You can send an anonymous google form at bit.ly/ubchst2018

39. The End!

40. Corina (female) and Devon (non-female)
EQUITY
Corina (female) and Devon (non-female)

41. What is equity?
In debate, equity means ensuring that debaters, judges, and spectators are all comfortable with what is being discussed. While debate is about challenging controversial topics, the UBCDS wants to make clear the distinction between pushing boundaries and inflicting harm or offense.

42. Why is equity important?
Ensures that EVERYONE can compete, learn, and have fun in a safe environment.
Avoids the tangible threats that equity violations can create.
Makes debate a less exclusionary space and allows for more diversity.
Allows for us to all be good people.
Guarantees that your equity officers will be happy!

43. How can you be a good person in debate?
Step 1: Use everyone’s preferred gender pronouns.
Before rounds, judges will ask everyone if they have a preferred gender pronoun. At this time, please state if you have a preferred pronoun.
Note: you are not required to state your preferred pronoun. In the case where you say nothing, everyone will refer to you as your speaker position.
Please ensure that you are referring to debaters and judges by their preferred pronouns or by their position.

44. How can you be a good person in debate?
Step 2: Ensuring that your speeches aren’t offensive. Also keep in mind that if your speech is offensive, it probably isn’t a good speech.
Groups are diverse, so don’t treat them as a monolith.
Stereotypes are harmful and factually false. As such, they (a) won’t help you win a debate round, but (b) can be hurtful. Please refrain from using them.
Don’t use triggering language.
Ensure that you approach topics with sensitivity// don’t treat them lightly (i.e. don’t make jokes about sexual assault).

45. How can you be a good person in debate?
Step 3: Debate against people’s arguments (not their accents, clothing, backgrounds, or any other factors).
Never mock people in a round!
If you can’t understand someone because of their accent, listen closely.
Don’t use someone’s identity against them in a debate.
Don’t delegitimize people’s lived experiences (though they would preferably not bring them up to begin with).

46. How can you be a good person in debate?
Step 4: Asking everyone in the room for permission to record debates.
If you wish to video tape or voice record your round/speech, please ensure that you have everyone’s consent.
This looks like asking everyone in the room if you have permission to record them BEFORE you record anything!

47. How can you be a good person in debate?
Step 5: Talking to an equity officer if you become aware of any equity violations during the tournament.
You can text me (Corina) at , or Devon at
You can approach an equity officer
You can leave a note in the equity box
You can send an anonymous google form at bit.ly/ubchst2018

48. The End!