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Hello there!

 

Here is what we are highlighting for you this week.

  • NCFCA has a new mailing address.
  • The 2026-27 resolutions were announced for Policy and Value Debate, and the background papers are on the website. 
  • Heading off to college soon? Read our new blog post from NCFCA Gold Sponsor Mississippi Christian University!
  • Want to make changes to your speech for Regionals? Learn how much is appropriate in our news article.
  • Learn about Housing, Meals, and Products for Nationals
  • What do you need to know about slots for the National Championship?
  • Extended! You have until May 15 to apply to the Student Leadership Council.  

Scroll down for more!

NCFCA Has a New Mailing Address

 

NCFCA Christian Speech & Debate

1321 Upland Drive, PMB 4568

Houston, TX 77043 

 

It can also be found on the home page of the website. 

2026-27 Debate Resolution Announcements

 The 2026-27 debate resolutions were announced at the Online Spring National Open. Watch the Policy Resolution announcement and the Value Resolution announcement. You can also review the Resolution Background Papers by scrolling down on the Resolution Resources | Policy Debate (TP) and Resolution Resources | Value Debate (LD) cards in the Resource section of the website.

 

Thanks to the Debate Committee for their dedication to the process of gathering ideas, researching, discussing, selecting, and preparing resources for each resolution! 

Heading Off to College?

In her post "Lessons for Life Beyond High School," Dr. Mignon Kucia, professor in the Department of Communication at Mississippi Christian University, shares five things she hopes students learn in high school before heading off to college.


Mississippi Christian University is a NCFCA Gold Sponsor.

Read the Post

Speech Change Boundaries for Championships

In the weeks before your Regional Championship, you may have ideas on how to improve your speech. But how much is too much?

 

Read the news article from Anne Marie Gray, Director of Programming, to review the permissible changes for a championship tournament. 

Read the Article

Looking Ahead: Nationals Housing, Meals, and Products

The form for Nationals Housing requests is live! Housing is limited; all forms submitted by May 19 at 2pm CT will be randomized to determine room assignments. After submitting your form, do not submit a new one if you need changes; instead, email updates to: ticketoffice@unwsp.edu.

 

Room assignments will be made by Thursday, May 21at 9am CT. If selected, you’ll receive an email with payment instructions. You can check your assigned room via your unwtickets.com account at that time. The payment deadline is Friday, May 22 at 2pm CT. Unpaid rooms will be released to the waitlist.

 

Meals & Products

Meal will be available for purchase through your affiliate dashboard. The closing date for those orders is Tuesday, May 27 at 2pm CT.

 

Pre-sales for T-shirts and other products will be available in the NCFCA Shop from May 4 to May 19 at 2pm CT.

What Do You Need to Know About Nationals Slots? 

With Regional Championships on the horizon, take time to learn all you need to know about Nationals slots.

Apply to the Student Leadership Council 

The Student Leadership Council (SLC) offers an in-depth exploration of Christ’s model of servant leadership, coupled with discussions on how to practically apply these principles in everyday settings. Additionally, the council regularly engages with adult leaders to offer student perspectives on life within the league. 

Learn more about who is eligible and how to apply in our recent news article.

Accepting applications until Friday, May 15, 2026

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Prayer Focus Areas 

  • Thank the Lord for all his kindness, grace, and mercy during the regular tournament season.
  • Ask for blessings on the preparation for the 14 Regional Championships starting at the end of the month and all the members of the NCFCA community who are working to make these a success.

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