League Policies
NCFCA’s dress code is intended to honor our foundational beliefs, promote professionalism, and maximize focus on the development of ideas and communication skills.
NCFCA Tournament Dress Code Standards Required Tournament Attire for Male Competitors Option 1: Suit with dress shirt, tie, and dress shoes Option 2: Sport coat with dress shirt, tie, dress slacks, and dress shoes Required Tournament Attire for Female Competitors Option 1: Pant or skirt suit (hemline to middle of knee) with dress blouse (or top) and dress shoes Option 2: Suit-type jacket with dress pants or skirt (hemline to middle of knee), dress blouse (or top), and dress shoes Option 3: Dress (hemline to middle of knee). Sleeveless dresses require a suit-type jacket. Unacceptable Attire for All NCFCA Events Short shorts/skirts/dresses Shirts that are low-cut, fail to cover the midriff, or have spaghetti straps
Inappropriate content, see-through fabric, or tight-fitting clothing
Online Tournaments: Adaptations are acceptable for online tournaments, provided that all attire visible on camera is compliant with the standards above.
A student who is out of dress code will not be permitted to compete. Failure to adhere to the dress code will result in a warning and requirement to change into compliant attire. No accommodations will be made if the student misses a round due to the need to change clothes. If a second violation occurs during the season, disciplinary action such as loss of round or rank will be determined by the National Adjudication Team. In the unfortunate event of a third violation within the season, the student will be disqualified from the tournament. A further violation will result in disqualification from NCFCA competition for the remainder of the season.