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NCFCA News and Updates

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Tournament Registration & Meal Deadlines
Check here for upcoming tournament deadlines.
By Office
December 18, 2024
Citation Guidance Videos for Speech & Debate
Make sure you understand what it takes to use information and ideas from others with integrity and grace!
By Melinda Speece
December 11, 2024
Moot Court Program Update
We have made the difficult decision to place a pause on our Moot Court program AFTER the 2024-2025 season. Families who would like permission for…
By Kim Cromer
November 18, 2024
Education Clips: What’s New for Speech
Explore the difference between rules and guidelines, changes in speech events, and updated ballots.
By Melinda Speece
October 30, 2024
Education Clips: Debating with Integrity
Enjoy these short videos with your club or on your own!
By Melinda Speece
October 24, 2024
Moot Court Webinar – Recording Now Available
Rescheduled and Ready for Registration
By Lisa Schumacher
October 21, 2024
Debate Competition Updates
We're making data-informed changes to balance competing priorities in the way we schedule and match debate competition rounds for the 2025 season.
By Lisa Schumacher
October 21, 2024
Debate Rules & Competition Material Policy
We published the debate rules for this season on September 4, and we are adding FAQs.
By Lisa Schumacher
October 1, 2024

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