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Join us as a volunteer judge!

Community volunteers are a crucial part of our mission to challenge and equip young people to communicate truth with integrity and grace.

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Empowering Tomorrow's Communicators

Your perspective
makes a difference!

Help students foster speaking and thinking skills by providing your valuable feedback on thier presentations and debates.

Feel equipped with our judge resources.

We offer a wide range of resources to help you understand our events and feel prepared to judge. See our Judge Quick Start Page to begin.

Flexible options and schedules.

Each round of judging takes 2-3 hours. Choose between online and in-person tournaments for maximum flexibility.

NCFCA Tournaments

Choose a tournament on the map or use the filter below to narrow down options by region, state, or type (online or national).

Online Fall Debate Only National Mixer

December 12, 2023 - December 15, 2023

National Online

Online
Judge Tournament

Due West, SC Qualifier

January 3, 2024 - January 5, 2024

Erskine College

2 Washington St
Due West, SC, 29639

REGION 8
Judge Tournament

Milwaukee, WI All Region Qualifier

January 3, 2024 - January 5, 2024

Elmbrook Church

777 S. Barker Rd
Brookfield, WI, 53045

REGION 6
Judge Tournament

Brenham, TX Qualifier

January 4, 2024 - January 6, 2024

Blinn College - Brenham Campus

902 College Ave
Brenham , TX, 77833

REGION 12
Judge Tournament

Dallas, TX Qualifier

January 4, 2024 - January 6, 2024

Dallas Baptist University

3000 Mountain Creek Pkwy
Dallas, TX, 75211

REGION 11
Judge Tournament

Phoenix, AZ National Mixer

January 4, 2024 - January 6, 2024

NW Christian School

16401 N. 43rd Ave.
Phoenix, AZ, 85053

Phoenix, AZ
Judge Tournament

St. Paul, MN National Mixer

January 9, 2024 - January 11, 2024

University of Northwestern

3003 Snelling Ave.N.
Roseville, MN, 55113

Roseville, MN
Judge Tournament

Purcellville, VA Qualifier

January 11, 2024 - January 13, 2024

Patrick Henry College

10 Patrick Henry Circle
Purcellville, VA, 20132

REGION 9
Judge Tournament

Gonzales, LA Qualifier

January 11, 2024 - January 13, 2024

First Baptist Church Gonzales

1217 South Burnside Avenue
Gonzales, LA, 70737

REGION 7
Judge Tournament

Augusta, GA Qualifier

January 18, 2024 - January 20, 2024

First Presbyterian Augusta

642 Telfair St
Augusta, GA, 30901

REGION 8
Judge Tournament

Honolulu, HI Qualifier

January 18, 2024 - January 20, 2024

International Church of Oahu

20 Dowsett Avenue
Honolulu, HI, 96817

REGION 1
Judge Tournament

Moot Court National Open 1

January 22, 2024 - January 23, 2024

National Online

Online
Judge Tournament

Salem, NH Qualifier

January 25, 2024 - January 27, 2024

Centerpoint Community Church

101 School St
Salem, NH, 3079

REGION 10
Judge Tournament

Willow Park, TX Qualifier

January 25, 2024 - January 27, 2024

Willow Park Baptist Church

777 Crown Pointe Blvd
Willow Park, TX, 76087

REGION 11
Judge Tournament

Online Winter National Mixer

January 30, 2024 - February 2, 2024

National Online

Online
Judge Tournament

Black Mountain, NC Open

February 5, 2024 - February 8, 2024

Ridgecrest Conference Center

1 Ridgecrest Drive
Black Mountain, NC, 28770

Black Mountain, NC
Judge Tournament

Moot Court National Open 2

February 12, 2024 - February 13, 2024

National Online

Online
Judge Tournament

Moorhead, MN Qualifier

February 15, 2024 - February 17, 2024

Salem Evangelical Free Church: East Campus

1111 30th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN, 56560

REGION 5
Judge Tournament

Pine Bush, NY Qualifier

February 22, 2024 - February 24, 2024

Chapel Field Christian Schools

211 Fleury Road
Pine Bush, NY, 12566

REGION 10
Judge Tournament

Wilson, NC Qualifier

February 22, 2024 - February 24, 2024

Raleigh Road Baptist Church

4150 Raleigh Rd Pkwy W.
Wilson, NC, 27896

REGION 9
Judge Tournament

Ewa Beach, HI Qualifier

February 22, 2024 - February 24, 2024

Calvary Chapel West Oahu

91-928 Fort Weaver Rd.
Ewa Beach, HI, 96706

REGION 1
Judge Tournament

Tucson, AZ Qualifier

February 22, 2024 - February 24, 2024

Desert Christian School

7525 E. Speedway Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85710
Tucson, AZ, 85710

REGION 4
Judge Tournament

San Antonio, TX Qualfier

February 29, 2024 - March 2, 2024

University Baptist Church of San Antonio

6465 Babcock Rd.
San Antonio, TX, 78249

REGION 12
Judge Tournament

Collierville, TN Qualifier

February 29, 2024 - March 2, 2024

The Orchard Church

3690 S Houston Levee Rd
Collierville, TN, 38017

REGION 7
Judge Tournament

Tulsa, OK Qualifier

February 29, 2024 - March 2, 2024

Eastwood Baptist Church

948 S. 91st E Avenue
Tulsa, OK, 74112

REGION 11
Judge Tournament

Moot Court National Open 3

March 4, 2024 - March 5, 2024

National Online

Online
Judge Tournament

Lincoln, NE Qualifier

March 4, 2024 - March 6, 2024

Union College

3800 S 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68506
Lincoln, NE, 68506

REGION 5
Judge Tournament

Cary, NC Qualifier

March 7, 2024 - March 9, 2024

The Shepherd's Church

6051 Tryon Road
Cary, NC, 27518

REGION 9
Judge Tournament

Grand Rapids, MI District 2 Qualifier

March 7, 2024 - March 9, 2024

Grace Christian University

1011 Aldon St SW
Grand Rapids, MI, 49509

REGION 6
Judge Tournament

Fort Worth National Mixer

March 13, 2024 - March 16, 2024

Texas Baptist College

2001 W. SEMINARY DRIVE
FORT WORTH, TX, 76115

FORT WORTH, TX
Judge Tournament

Sarasota, FL Region 8 Qualifier

March 14, 2024 - March 16, 2024

The Tabernacle Church

4141 DeSoto Road
Sarasota, FL, 34235

REGION 8
Judge Tournament

Pittsburgh, PA Qualifier

March 14, 2024 - March 16, 2024

Trinity Christian School

299 Ridge Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA, 15221

REGION 10
Judge Tournament

Gilbert, AZ Qualifier

March 14, 2024 - March 16, 2024

Park University

92 W Vaughn Ave #101
Gilbert, AZ, 85233

REGION 4
Judge Tournament

Post Falls, ID National Mixer

March 18, 2024 - March 21, 2024

Ross Point Camp & Conference Center

820 South Ross Point Road
Post Falls, ID, 83854

Post Falls, ID
Judge Tournament

Greendale, WI District 1 Qualifier

March 20, 2024 - March 22, 2024

Martin Luther High School

5201 S 76th St, Greendale, WI 53129
Greendale, WI, 53129

REGION 6
Judge Tournament

Kaneohe, HI Qualifier

March 21, 2024 - March 23, 2024

Ko'olau Baptist Church

45-633 Keneke St.
Kaneohe, HI, 96744

REGION 1
Judge Tournament

Louisville, KY All Region Qualifier

April 3, 2024 - April 5, 2024

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

2825 Lexington Road
Louisville, KY, 40280

REGION 6
Judge Tournament

Prairie Village, KS Qualifier

April 4, 2024 - April 6, 2024

Nall Avenue Baptist Church

6701 Nall Avenue
Prairie Village, KS, 66208

REGION 5
Judge Tournament

Moot Court National Open 4

April 8, 2024 - April 9, 2024

National Online

Online
Judge Tournament

Online Spring National Open

April 10, 2024 - April 13, 2024

National Online

Online
Judge Tournament

Augusta, GA Region 8 Championship

April 25, 2024 - April 27, 2024

First Presbyterian Augusta

642 Telfair St
Augusta, GA, 30901

REGION 8
Judge Tournament

Omaha, NE Region Championship

April 25, 2024 - April 27, 2024

West Hills Church

3015 S. 82nd Avenue
Omaha, NE, 68124

REGION 5
Judge Tournament

Honolulu, HI Region 1 Championship

April 25, 2024 - April 27, 2024

International Church of Oahu

20 Dowsett Avenue
Honolulu, HI, 96817

REGION 1
Judge Tournament

Mesa, AZ Region 4 Championship

April 25, 2024 - April 27, 2024

Red Mountain Community Church

6101 East Virginia Street
Mesa, AZ, 85215

REGION 4
Judge Tournament

Farmers Branch, TX Regional Championship

May 2, 2024 - May 4, 2024

First Baptist Farmers Branch

13017 William Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, TX, 75234

REGION 11
Judge Tournament

Oak Ridge, TN Regional Championship

May 2, 2024 - May 4, 2024

Central Baptist Church

130 Providence Rd.
Oak Ridge, TN, 37830

REGION 7
Judge Tournament

Cedarville, OH Region 6 Championship

May 6, 2024 - May 9, 2024

Cedarville University

251 N Main St.
Cedarville, OH, 45314

REGION 6
Judge Tournament

Moot Court National Championship

May 31, 2024 - June 7, 2024

Anderson University

316 Boulevard
Anderson, SC, 29621

Anderson, SC
Judge Tournament

National Championship 2024

June 2, 2024 - June 7, 2024

Anderson University

316 Boulevard
Anderson, SC, 29621

Anderson, SC
Judge Tournament
  • "The students participating in the NCFCA competitions on our campus are a breath of fresh air; bringing encouragement and hope as future leaders. Equally encouraging are the parents and staff of NCFCA; modeling a high level of engagement and professionalism to the students they serve as well as our campus community. We are blessed each time we join together to create unique opportunities for these students."
    Bryon D. Krueger
    VP for Finance and Operations at the University of Northwestern
  • "It was inspiring to be part of this event. It gives me hope to see so many thoughtful and articulate young men and women exploring deep ideas and societal issues with a Biblical and Theistic foundation. God was glorified by this competition."
    Volunteer Community Judge
  • "Keep on keeping on! This is one of the most productive youth programs with which I've ever been associated."
    Volunteer Community Judge
  • "I volunteer with several nationally-known organizations and have never encountered a volunteer event this organized and this impactful."
    Volunteer Community Judge
  • "I love being a community judge and look forward to every competition."
    Volunteer Community Judge

Frequently Asked Questions

AM I QUALIFIED TO JUDGE?
In order to offer competitors varied feedback and encourage them to be universal in their impact, NCFCA values a diverse judge pool. In addition to our parent judges, we actively recruit people from all walks of life who may or may not have judging experience. We intentionally extend judging invitations to judges with worldviews which are both similar to and different from those of NCFCA competitors. See our Judge Quick Start Page to begin.
WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO JUDGE?
A judge must be at least 18 years old, must not be currently enrolled in high school, and must not have been eligible to compete in any NCFCA event during the current season. Please direct any questions regarding a judge’s eligibility based on age, graduation, or competition eligibility status to the National Judge Coordinator at NationalJudgeCoordinator@NCFCA.org.

Relationship
Judges must be unrelated to the competitors they are assigned to judge.

Re-Judging
A judge should not judge a specific speaker more than one time in the same prepared speech or on the same side of a debate round in any given tournament. The same judge may judge a speaker in a different event or more than one time in limited preparation speeches.
WHERE CAN I PREVIEW PREVIOUS SPEECH AND DEBATE ROUNDS?
Select a video
WHO CAN I CONTACT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
Please contact us at office@ncfca.org
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