CLASSROOM & TOURNAMENT FLOOR CONTROL
Universal Debate Speech Timer
High-precision electronic tournament timekeeper with audible bell signals, Points of Information (POI) windows, and official presets for British Parliamentary, Oxford, Lincoln-Douglas, and Public Forum rounds.
Active Floor Speaker
Prime Minister Constructive
7:00
Protected Time (No POIs)
Rules & Timekeeper Protocol for BP
- Opening & Closing Protected Minutes: The first minute and last minute are protected time. No Points of Information may be offered.
- Single Chime at 1:00: Signals to debaters that the floor is open for verbal or standing POIs.
- Single Chime at 6:00: Signals the conclusion of the POI window; speakers must conclude remaining clash.
- Double Chime at 7:00: Indicates allotted speech duration has elapsed. 15-second grace period begins.