League Policies
A competitor eligible for qualifying competition during the current season must meet all of the applicable criteria listed below:
- Be an NCFCA affiliate
- Be no younger than 12 years old on January 1 of the current competition season
- Be no older than 18 years old on September 1 of the academic year
- Have not yet earned a high school diploma
We do not grant exceptions to the above eligibility policies for any reason.
Championship Tournaments
Eligibility for Regional and National Championship Tournament competition is determined in accordance with our Qualification System.
Students with Special Needs or Learning Disabilities
Students with special needs or learning disabilities are encouraged to compete; however, no exceptions to tournament rules may be made.
Students with Physical Limitations
We will make accommodations within facilities when practical, but our ability to make accommodations is dependent on facility limitations and may vary from tournament to tournament. Requests for accommodations must be made in advance by sending an explanation to our Director of Competition.