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- 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
- Careers at NCFCA
  Learn about career opportunities with NCFCA
- 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
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- Upcoming Events
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- Make a Donation
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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
- Training Resources
  Access tools and materials to support your speech and debate skills
- Junior Programs
  Learn about programs for students younger than 12 years old
- 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
  Be part of the NCFCA community and stay updated on the latest competitions and events
- Upcoming Events
  Don't miss out on exciting events happening near you. Check out our event calendar
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
- Moot Court
  Learn about our Moot Court program
- Competition Rules
  Jump straight to the rules and guidelines for each area of competition
- 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
  Be part of the NCFCA community and stay updated on the latest competitions and events.
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
- Judge Moot Court
  Learn about judging Moot Court and find helpful resources
- 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
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Competition, Speech
Choosing Sources for Your Speech
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Melinda Speece
September 30, 2024
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Debate, League News
2024-2025 Moot Court Packet Announcement
Dear Affiliate Families, As many of you know, Moot Court simulates an appellate court proceeding…
Kim Cromer
September 16, 2024
2 minutes read
League News
NCFCA Season Theme: Grace & Reason
Each season, as we invite new people to participate in NCFCA, we all have the…
Lisa Schumacher
September 4, 2024
3 minutes read
Competition, Speech
First Steps to a Great Speech
What do Golden Corral, Amazon, and YouTube have in common? If you visit one of…
Melinda Speece
August 26, 2024
5 minutes read
League News
Celebrating 2024 and Looking Ahead to 2025
Reflect with us on the transition of seasons!
Kim Cromer
August 15, 2024
8 minutes read
Debate, Competition
New Arguments in Rebuttals
What is "rebuttal abuse" and how should it be handled?
Lisa Schumacher
August 14, 2024
6 minutes read
League News
Keep Your Faith in College
How can you prepare your son or daughter to thrive in college?
Brenda Bass
August 8, 2024
5 minutes read
Debate, Competition
Why Debate Citations Matter
Unfounded claims undermine the integrity of debate.
Christy Shipe
July 30, 2024
5 minutes read
Debate
Scripture in Debate
We share a common foundation of faith.
Christy Shipe
January 11, 2024
5 minutes read

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