Hello! I've been in public forum debate for seven years, so I have a solid grasp of what a good PF debate is. If you haven't observed already, I'm a flow judge.

Case: I can handle fast-talking in case, but keep in mind that the faster you talk, the less I write on my flow. Make sure that everyone in the room can understand what you're saying, but feel no need to slow down so I can understand.

Rebuttal: Please try to signpost if you can, it makes following/flowing your speech so much easier. other than that, the same things about talking. Please only use an off-time road map if it is absolutely necessary for me to understand the speech (ie. you have an unconventional order other than "their case, my case, frontline").

Summary/Final Focus: This is your chance to explain to me why you won the debate. Again signposting, and please tell me what I should weigh the round off of.

Cross X: I never judge off of or flow cross (that should be expected with a flow judge). If anything important is said in cross, you must bring it up in a speech for the point to make it onto my flow. Also, during grand cross please try to keep the peace, there is no reason why you need to yell at your opponents, and I will probably dock your speaker points if you do so.

Prep: It is your responsibility as the debater to keep track of how much prep your team has taken and how much you have left. Also please do not ask me to take a specific amount of prep time (ex. "can I take 30 seconds of prep?"). Just tell me that you're going to run prep time, stop it yourself, and then let me know how much you took.

Have fun, and good luck!