UIL Speech Judges
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Charlie Castleman
Current high school:
None
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached:
Number of tournaments judged: 0
High school attended:
East Central
Graduated high school: 1995
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: Yes
Judging qualifications:
I have judged at events for UIL and TFA contests. I understand the objectives of each of the contests and know the importance of writing a good ballot. I am currently the Vice President of Account Service for a Advertising Firm in San Antonio.
In High School I participated in CX, LD, Poetry & Prose, Dramatic/Humorous Interpretation as well as Extemporaneous speaking.
Qualified for the State Debate Tournament in CX in 1995.
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Tabula Rasa
Policy priority: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Evidence philosophy: Quantity of evidence and quality of evidence are of equal importance
Paradigm: I am a Tabula Rasa style debate judge. I consider the organization, analysis, evidence, and refutation of the teams. Speed—I do not mind some speed, but I think the debaters should be understandable. Arguments—I expect to hear a direct clash by both teams. The rebuttals are extremely important to me as well as the refutation of each team. I will accept, of course, counter plans and disadvantages which are linked to the affirmative. Cross-Examination—I expect the debaters to know their cases well enough to answer questions in CX and refrain from “rereading” their cases when questioned. Finally, I look for the team that shows why I should vote for them. I will flow the debate and as a policymaker will vote for the best policy option. On a side note, I love this activity. When I judge, I get enthused with the intellect and analysis of the teams. I ask that they enjoy debating and demonstrate refrain from rudeness. I do believe that Nuclear War is a disadvantage to my family & I, so please don't drop that disadvantage. :)
LD
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
I believe that the debater who upholds his/her criteria/standards wins the debate. I expect the debaters to have a clash in the debate and to be responsible for answering their opponent's arguments. Relevant arguments must be answered by the first affirmative rebuttal and the negative rebuttal. Statements of fact should be supported by reliable sources. The rebuttals are the time for the debaters to present voters and to show why I should vote for their side. I expect to hear a debate that is full of analysis and well organized.
Contact Information
email: charlie@esdandassociates.com
cell: 908 5815887
office: 210 3488008
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Regional
CX State
State Meet
Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp
Travel
Region of residence:
1
I will travel to: 1 3 4
