The Jungle Debate Tournament
2024
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Idaho Falls,
ID/US
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Wed January 10, 2024 at 4:08 PM MDT
Looking for students who speak clearly and distinctively.
Tara Burk D4 C
Twin Falls High School
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Tue January 2, 2024 at 10:38 AM MDT
I’m a new coach and judge and consider myself a “communications” judge. Please speak at a pace that allows me to flow your argument. Polite and respectful debate appreciated!
Mahalo!
Carson Cranor
Century HS
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Lori Frandsen
Madison HS
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Clara Hoadley
Bonneville High School
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McKaelin Hoskins
Idaho Falls High School
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Eve McInnes
Twin Falls High School
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Thu October 10, 2024 at 4:50 AM MDT
I really enjoy a good respectful spar. I don’t like pointless cruelty that has nothing to do with the debate. I did debate in high school and I work at a law firm now so I have a lot of experience with this sport. The biggest thing is to have fun.
Gabe Perez
Highland High School
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Tue January 30, 2024 at 3:46 AM MST
I am a communications judge. I want to hear clear speech mostly! I am mostly fine with most speeds, just try not to speed so much that you are out of breath and stumble. Tell me why you should win and why your opponent(s) should lose. Use voters as the cherry on top to get me to sway to your side. Be confident with your speeches and crossfires. Get information out of questions. Dont be rude as well. You can get points across while being calm, cool and collected!
Congress- I want to hear good speech structures, preparedness, barely reading off of computer or paper. Project to the chamber and provide emphasis on the important parts. Provide evidence!! Key thing in congress is to back up your points with evidence. If theres no evidence, its gonna bump you down. Refute points! I cannot stress this enough, it theres just repeat speeches over and over again then its boring and no one likes it.
Charlotte Reid D5 C
Snake River High School
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Wed January 3, 2024 at 12:55 AM MDT
Charlotte Reid has been teaching for 17 years, but coaching debate for only 7 of them. While she has no specific preferences towards style, she is conservative and a traditionalist. She keeps a detailed flow, weighs arguments and their impacts, she doesn't like dropped arguments, she likes medium-high speed, clash, appreciates courtesy, and prioritizes clear and concise communication skills. Thank you for engaging in a fun and moving debate round!