Standards of Conduct

During competition in this event, participants must adhere to the material contained in this rule section to ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all.

• Personal Character

  NCFCA event participants are expected to behave and encourage others to behave in a manner that pleases God and upholds scriptural mandates to model Christ-like behavior. As a Christian organization, NCFCA takes this responsibility to heart and reserves the right to intervene if a participant’s behavior violates biblical principles.

  Participants must:

  • Respect the NCFCA Foundational Beliefs.
  • Practice courtesy and consideration in their association with competitors, parents, tournament personnel, staff, and community volunteers.
  • Respect the authority of parents, coaches, NCFCA leadership, and tournament staff, treating them courteously, respectfully, and obediently.
  • Respect NCFCA competition as a formal event undertaken for the glory of the Lord.
  • Exercise integrity by being truthful and honorable, never lying or stealing.
  • Present original work, giving credit where credit is due, and being careful never to plagiarize others’ work.
  • Accept personal responsibility for obeying all event rules and all applicable policies outlined in League Policies.

• Competitor Ethics Statement

  Competitors will be required to affirm the NCFCA Ethics Statement during the online check-in process for each tournament.

  “As an NCFCA competitor, I am committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical behavior in all areas of competitive forensics. I will comply with all tournament policies and rules. I understand that through my participation in NCFCA, I serve as a witness of Christ and will seek to reflect this in both word and deed at all times.”

• Social Media Policy

  We believe all our communication reflects who we are and what we think. Therefore, our online conduct should reflect the same standards of honesty, respect, and consideration that we use during face-to-face interaction. We encourage online conduct that honors the Lord and maintains a clear Christian witness. NCFCA students, leadership, parents, and coaches should avoid posting or sending material that is obscene, defamatory, profane, libelous, threatening, harassing, abusive, or hateful to any other person or entity. This type of communication is directly contrary to our mission.

  Individuals certainly have the right to express themselves, but Christians should remember that the method and content of their expression also reflects on the body of Christ. Further, if an affiliate’s actions or statements, whether in person or otherwise, are harmful or create a threatening environment to NCFCA, our affiliates, partners, etc., then that affiliate is subject to disciplinary action up to and including revocation of their status as an affiliate in good standing.