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- About NCFCA
  Discover the heart of NCFCA and our commitment to student success
- Our History
  Discover NCFCA's rich heritage and milestones
- Mission & Values
  Learn about our purpose and the guiding principles of our league
- Meet The Team
  Get to know the dedicated individuals behind NCFCA
- Tournament Volunteer Staff Info
  See how teams of parent volunteers contribute to running smooth tournaments
- Meet Our Sponsors
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- League Policies
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  Host a NCFCA tournament, inspiring future Christian leaders and community.
- NCFCA Regions
  Each region offers unique events and opportunities to grow and compete.
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  Learn about how to affiliate with our league for the season.
- Make a Donation
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Get Started
- Get Started
  New to speech and debate? Discover how to begin your NCFCA journey
- Speech & Debate Curriculum
  Explore our comprehensive options for families, clubs, and classes
- Resources Link Library
  Access tools and materials to support your speech and debate skills
- Upcoming Events
  See what's on our calendar in the months ahead.
- Speech & Debate Clubs
  Connect with independent clubs in person or online to build your skills
- Competition
  Learn about our competitive events and tournaments
- Join The League
  Learn about how to affiliate with our league for the season.
- Visit a Tournament
  Come experience the excitement of a live speech and debate compeition!
Compete
- Get Started
  Learn the basics of how to get started, benefits, and next steps
- Tournament Prep
  Learn all you need to know to be ready for your first tournament
- Speech
  Learn about our speech event categories and rules
- Juniors
  Find information about junior activities and tournaments
- Debate
  Learn about our debate events and rules
- Resource Link Library
  Find what you need for competition, education, and support
- Rules and Guidelines
  Find event rules for speech and debate and guidelines for parents and juniors.
- League Policies
  Guidelines and regulations governing NCFCA participation
- Upcoming Events
  See what's on the calendar for tournaments, education, and more
- Tournament Schedule
  Upcoming events with location, dates, and registration information
- Family Dashboard
  Login or create an account to access tournament registrations, check in, and compeition
- Join The League
  Learn about how to affiliate with our league for the season.
- NCFCA Alumni
  Stay connected with fellow NCFCA alumni, share your journey, and keep growing as ambassadors for Christ..
Judge
- Get Started
  Learn how you can volunteer to judge at one of our tournaments
- Upcoming Tournaments
  Upcoming events with location, dates, and registration information
- Judge Speech
  Learn about events and find resources to support your speech judging experience
- Judge Debate
  Learn about debate and find helpful resources for judging
- NCFCA Alumni
  Give back and make connections by judging at a tournament.
- NCFCA Judge Dashboard
  Login or create an account to register, check in, and find your ballots for each round
- Judge Intro & Philosophy
  Learn about why we value community judges and what to expect
- Login or Create Account
  Access the NCFCA tournament registration and competition platform.
- Make a Donation
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Blog Archives

Video | Judging Team Policy Debate
Learn the basics of this debate style and points to consider as you judge.
Lisa Schumacher
October 3, 2025
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Video | Judging Lincoln-Douglas Value Debate
Learn the basics of this debate style and points to consider as you judge.
Lisa Schumacher
October 3, 2025
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Video | Debate Event Descriptions
Learn more about our two styles of debate and what makes them distinct.
Lisa Schumacher
October 3, 2025
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Judge Resources | Policy Debate (TP)
Find the tools and resources you need to prepare for volunteering to judge Team Policy…
Lisa Schumacher
October 1, 2025
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Blog Articles about Debate
Find in-depth analysis of key challenges in debate, including why citations matter, rebuttal abuse, and…
Lisa Schumacher
September 2, 2025
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Videos | Debating with Integrity Series
Spend 20 minutes on these 4 videos and you will have an excellent understanding of…
Lisa Schumacher
August 29, 2025
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Value Debate (LD) | Resolution Research Bundle & Recordings
Prepare competitors for this year's resolution with video instruction sessions, presenter notes from the live…
Lisa Schumacher
July 31, 2025
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Policy Debate (TP) | Resolution Research Bundle & Recordings
Prepare competitors for this year's resolution with video instruction sessions, presenter notes from the live…
Lisa Schumacher
July 31, 2025
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Policy Debate (TP) | Intro Kit
Prepare new competitors with video instruction sessions, a step-by-step Facilitator Guide, Student Activity Book and…
Lisa Schumacher
July 31, 2025
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