The Timer
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Timer Display
Each speech has a fixed length. Once the speech begins, the timer shows the elapsed time in two forms: a progress bar and a numerical display. The bar gives an at-a-glance read of how much time is left; the number shows the exact time spent speaking.
The timer is colour-coded: it shows protected time in red during the first and last minute of the speech.
Time Control
Adjudicators can pause or resume the timer during a speech from the control panel — useful if an issue arises mid-speech, or to break for feedback in a practice session.