About
- About NCFCA
  Discover the heart of NCFCA and our commitment to student success
- Our History
  Discover NCFCA's rich heritage and milestones
- Mission & Values
  Learn about our purpose and the guiding principles of our league
- Meet The Team
  Get to know the dedicated individuals behind NCFCA
- Tournament Staff Roles
  See how teams of parent volunteers run smooth tournaments
- Meet Our Sponsors
  Thank the organizations supporting our mission and partnering with us
- NCFCA Reviews
  See what people are saying about us and their experience in our league
- League Policies
  Guidelines and regulations governing NCFCA participation
- Host Us
  Open your facility for a tournament full of future Christian leaders
- Our 14 Regions
  Each region offers unique events and opportunities to grow and compete.
- Upcoming Events
  Don't miss out on exciting events happening near you. Check out our event calendar
- Join The League
  Learn about how to affiliate with our league for the season.
- Make a Donation
  Make a difference by financially supporting our mission. Learn how you can make a donation online.
Get Started
- Get Started
  New to speech and debate? Discover how to begin your NCFCA journey
- Speech & Debate Curriculum
  Explore our comprehensive options for families, clubs, and classes
- Resources Link Library
  Access tools and materials to support your speech and debate skills
- Upcoming Events
  See what's on our calendar in the months ahead.
- Speech & Debate Clubs
  Connect with independent clubs in person or online to build your skills
- Competition
  Learn about our competitive events and tournaments
- Join The League
  Learn about how to affiliate with our league for the season.
- Visit a Tournament
  Come experience the excitement of a live speech and debate compeition!
Compete
- Get Started
  Learn the basics of how to get started, benefits, and next steps
- Tournament Prep
  Learn all you need to know to be ready for your first tournament
- Speech
  Learn about our speech event categories and rules
- Juniors
  Find information about junior activities and tournaments
- Debate
  Learn about our debate events and rules
- Resource Link Library
  Find what you need for competition, education, and support
- Rules and Guidelines
  Find event rules for speech and debate and guidelines for parents and juniors.
- League Policies
  Guidelines and regulations governing NCFCA participation
- Upcoming Events
  See what's on the calendar for tournaments, education, and more
- Tournament Schedule
  Upcoming events with location, dates, and registration information
- Family Dashboard
  Login or create an account to access tournament registrations, check in, and compeition
- Join The League
  Learn about how to affiliate with our league for the season.
- NCFCA Alumni
  Stay connected with fellow NCFCA alumni, share your journey, and keep growing as ambassadors for Christ..
Judge
- Get Started
  Learn how you can volunteer to judge at one of our tournaments
- Upcoming Tournaments
  Upcoming events with location, dates, and registration information
- Judge Speech
  Learn about events and find resources to support your speech judging experience
- Judge Debate
  Learn about debate and find helpful resources for judging
- NCFCA Alumni
  Give back and make connections by judging at a tournament.
- NCFCA Judge Dashboard
  Login or create an account to register, check in, and find your ballots for each round
- Judge Intro & Philosophy
  Learn about why we value community judges and what to expect
- Login or Create Account
  Access the NCFCA tournament registration and competition platform.
- Make a Donation
  Make a difference by financially supporting our mission. Learn how you can make a donation online.
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Learn our brand guides for general use and for independent clubs to learn how you can share information about our league and use our name, logo, and brand.

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Learn What's Happening Now in our League

Latest News

Speech Change Boundaries for Championships
You may have ideas about improving your speech for the next level, but how much…
Anne Marie Gray
April 6, 2026
2 minutes read
Apply to the Student Leadership Council
The Student Leadership Council (SLC) consists of two to four representatives from each region.
Melinda Speece
March 6, 2026
2 minutes read
Upcoming Alumni Events!
Alumni events help you to reconnect and reestablish relationships with NCFCA friends!
Melinda Speece
February 19, 2026
2 minutes read

Get to Know Us

Interested in writing about us? Explore our history, foundational beliefs, and brand assets, or download the press bundle below.

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Media, Press, and Outreach Resources

The resources below are provided for affiliates and friends of the league.

NCFCA Logo
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Club Logo Guide
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Community Judge Invitation Resources
The resources below may be downloaded and printed for help with inviting judges to volunteer at our tournaments. Affiliates can also access additional tournament-specific resources through the Judge Recruitment Coordinator for each tournament.
- Judge Invitation Flyer
- Judge Invitation Business Card
- Judge Invitation Post Card
- Contact our Director of Outreach
Invite Others to Join NCFCA
The flyer below may be downloaded and printed to help share information about our league. If you need additional resources, please contact your Regional Outreach Coordinator of our Director of Outreach, Julie Johnson.
- NCFCA All-Purpose Brochure
- Contact our Director of Outreach

Our Leadership

Kim Cromer

Executive Director

Kristine Aldrich

Director of Human Resources

Krista Lopez

Director of Competition

Paula Pinckard

Director of Finance

Lisa Schumacher

Digital Communications Manager

A Few Notes About Us

Please write our name as NCFCA Christian Speech & Debate, Christian Speech & Debate, or NCFCA.
Learn about our Mission, History, Values, and Foundational Beliefs on the About Us Page.

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