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- About NCFCA
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- Speech & Debate Curriculum
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- Debate
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Competition Rules

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Speech

Apologetics
Speech
Presents a well-reasoned defense and thoughtful application of basic tenets of the…
Biblical Thematic
Speech
Presents three or more literature selections, including one from Scripture, and visual…
Digital Presentation
Speech
Informs or persuades the audience, accompanied by digital visual aids.
Duo
Speech
Explores a published literature selection and is presented by a team of…
Extemporaneous
Speech
Analyzes news and other sources to prepare an evidence-based speech on a…
Impromptu
Speech
Presents a unique and meaningful speech on a topic drawn from abstract…
Informative
Speech
Explains a significant topic.
Open
Speech
Explores a published literature selection and is presented by one competitor.
Original
Speech
Presents an original literary work or a derivative work.
Persuasive
Speech
Influences the audience to consider a particular point of view or course…

Debate & Moot Court

Lincoln-Douglas Value Debate
Debate
One debater affirms the resolution while another opposes or negates it. This…
Moot Court
Moot Court
Moot Court simulates oral arguments before an appellate court. Students present legal…
Team Policy Debate
Debate
A team of two debaters affirms the resolution while another team of…

Parents & Juniors

Junior Activities
Juniors
Supervised activities available during selected time periods at our qualifying tournaments for…
Junior Tournaments
Juniors
Age-appropriate competition opportunities for students under 12 years old. Advanced registration is…
Parents
NCFCA is not a drop-off activity! We need parents every step of…