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The new rules don’t include allowing debaters to ask the judge his or her judging philosophy. Are debaters still allowed to do this?
Yes, debaters are allowed to ask the judge for his or her judging philosophy or…
When do I need to use a disclaimer in debate?
Disclaimers in debate should be incredibly rare. The Debate Committee works hard to ensure that…
How are NCFCA rules and policies enforced?
Every type of competition has rules, and NCFCA is no exception. Our tournament Compliance teams…
Does NCFCA provide a printable copy of the rules?
We have transitioned to using our NCFCA.org website as the official means of publishing all…
Why is evidence so important in debate?
For a comprehensive answer to this question, please read our blog article on why citations…
What is meant by “late arguments” in debate?
For a comprehensive answer to this question, please see our blog article on new arguments…
Is it okay to quote the Bible in debate rounds?
For a comprehensive answer to this question, please see our blog post on the use…
What is power matching in debate and Moot Court?
After the first round, teams are matched against another team with the same or similar…
How do debaters know if they will be affirmative or negative?
In preliminary rounds, debaters will have three rounds as the affirmative team and three as…