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How are NCFCA rules and policies enforced?
Every type of competition has rules, and NCFCA is no exception. Our tournament Compliance teams…
How can I anticipate Extemp topics I will draw in a tournament?
The two topics to choose from on the topic card will come from newsworthy events…
What materials can I bring into the competition room for my Extemp prep time?
In addition to the materials listed in the rules, competitors may bring writing utensils, blank…
Can I access the internet during prep time in Extemp?
No, but competitors may download articles before the round.
Do I have to state the topic verbatim in my Limited Preparation speech?
The judges will have a list of all the topics assigned to each competitor, so…
What does academic integrity look like in this event? What do the rules mean by using “verifiable support for analysis”?
Rule B.1 requires you to verbally state the source for any supporting material. Rule C.11…
Which rules changed in Extemporaneous for 2024-2025?
Domestic or International topic rule removed. For 2025, preliminary rounds will focus on domestic topics;…
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…
Do we still have a grace period for speeches exceeding the time limit?
The automatic 2-rank penalty will only be applied after 15 seconds of the speech time…