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- Get Started
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- Speech & Debate Curriculum
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- Training Resources
  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
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- Competition
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- Tournament Prep
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- Speech
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- Juniors
  Find information about junior activities and tournaments
- Debate
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- Moot Court
  Learn about our Moot Court program
- Rules & Guidelines
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- League Policies
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- Upcoming Events
  See what's on the calendar for tournaments, education, and more
- Tournament Schedule
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- Family Dashboard
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- Join The League
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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
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League News
The Joy of Serving Juniors
We need your help—even if you don't have any Juniors participating in a tournament! Serving…
Katie Hall
February 10, 2025
5 minutes read
Speech, Competition
The Difference between Informative and Persuasive
If you're struggling with whether a speech is informative or persuasive, you're not alone. Explore…
Eric Mishne, Cedarville University
January 14, 2025
7 minutes read
Competition
Where We Begin: Wisdom
How does godly wisdom apply to debating, speaking, and judging?
Christy Shipe
January 2, 2025
5 minutes read
Competition
There’s a Monster at the End!
Read at your own risk!
Lisa Schumacher
December 16, 2024
12 minutes read
Competition
Competition as a Toolbox
Think with reason and grace about how you approach the learning experience available through tournaments.
Anne Marie Gray
December 9, 2024
7 minutes read
Competition, Speech
Choosing Sources for Your Speech
Imagine going to the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and buying a…
Melinda Speece
September 30, 2024
6 minutes read
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

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