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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
- Volunteer Roles
  See how teams of parents support programming and 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 - NCFCA 101
  Learn whether NCFCA is right for your family and begin the journey
- Curriculum
  Explore our comprehensive options for families, clubs, and classes
- Resource Library
  Access tools and materials to support skill building and participation
- Education & Outreach Events
  See where you can connect with us in the months ahead.
- Independent Clubs
  Connect with independent clubs in person or online to build your skills
- Competition Info
  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
- Basics of Speech & Debate
  Learn what competition is all about and get an overview of the big picture
- Tournament Prep
  Learn all you need to know to be ready for your first tournament
- Speech
  Find all the info for our 3 speech categories and 10 different events.
- Juniors
  Find information about junior activities and tournaments
- Debate
  Learn about how debate works and explore our 2 different styles
- Resource Library
  Find every document, video and link you need! (PRO TIP: Use the filters!)
- Rules
  Find rules for every event plus the guidelines for parents and juniors.
- League Policies
  Learn the overarching policies for participation in our league
- Education & Outreach Events
  See what's on our calendar for the next few months
- 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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Blog Archives

Apologetics Resources
Learn more about this event and find related resources. If you have questions about the…
Lisa Schumacher
July 29, 2025
1 minutes read
Speech General Rules
A. General Rules for All Speeches Updated August 4, 2026. See a summary of rule…
Lisa Schumacher
July 29, 2025
2 minutes read
Apologetics Event Rules
A. General Rules for All Speeches (see above or ncfca.org/rules/speech-general-rules/) B. Academic Integrity CITATIONS. All…
Lisa Schumacher
July 29, 2025
2 minutes read
Online General Rules
E. Online General Rules Camera. A single, stationary camera must be used (i.e., no zooming…
Lisa Schumacher
July 29, 2025
1 minutes read
Sample Ballots for Juniors
See sample ballots for Juniors. Interpretation Ballot Limited Preparation Ballot Platform Ballot
Melinda Speece
October 29, 2024
1 minutes read
Junior Name Tags for the Main Tournament
All parents bringing Juniors to the main tournament must add their junior to the main…
Melinda Speece
October 29, 2024
1 minutes read
Biblical Thematic
Presents a combination of Scripture and literary work selection(s) to develop a biblical theme. Visual…
Robert Galofre
August 15, 2024
0 minutes read
Junior Tournament Apologetics Topics
What is the word of God? Does God reveal Himself through the Bible? Is the…
Brenda Bass
August 13, 2024
1 minutes read
Junior Tournament Registration and Fees
Affiliates and Non-Qualifying Affiliates alike are welcome to participate in Junior Tournaments. A family who…
Brenda Bass
August 13, 2024
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