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What policies and rules do I need to know before a tournament?
Parents, designated adults, and competitors should read the NCFCA League Policies as well as the…
Why do we have to check in for tournaments?
Checking in for a tournament is similar to checking in for an airline flight even…
When do we need to arrive?
Families should arrive with enough time to pick up name tags and debate tents and…
Where do we get our name tags, etc.?
There will be a Packet Pickup area designated by signs.
What are the chaperone requirements at a tournament?
Each competitor and at least one parent or legal guardian must be available to actively…
How many rounds do parents need to judge?
Parents or a designated adult should expect to judge throughout all days of the tournament.
What do younger children do while their parents are judging?
Children under competition age must be supervised by a parent, or another adult whom the…
How will competitors know where to go for their rounds?
At in-person tournaments, before each round, posting sheets will be placed on walls and bulletin…
What are “breaks” and elimination rounds?
“Breaking” is the NCFCA slang term for advancing to elimination rounds. The number of students…