Hello there!

Here is what we are highlighting for you this week.

• Register for the Online Spring National Open by 4/13 in MyPlace.
• Place your Regional t-shirts order in the NCFCA Shop.
• Want to make changes to your speech for Regionals? Learn how much is appropriate in our news article.
• Ballots from previous years are in your "Family Ballot" tab in MyPlace.
• Apply to the Student Leadership Council.  
• Registration in MyPlace is open for all competitors who have qualified to their Regional Championship.

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One Last Opportunity to Qualify to your Regional Championship

at the Online Spring National Open

The Online Spring Open is next week, April 15 - 18th, and late registration has been extended until 2 pm CT on 4/13! Join with competitors and judges from across the country for this online tournament. You will get great feedback, meet NCFCA sponsors, and be the first to hear the debate resolutions for next season! 

Please be sure to check-in right away, as regular check-in will be closing that same day and time (4/13 at 2 CT). Late check-in is the following day and will require the late check-in fee to be paid.

Parents, please remember that this will require your full participation, so please be sure everyone is ready and available for the commitment!

While t-shirt sales have closed for some regions,

April 14 is the deadline for Regions 3, 9, 11, 14, 16.

Pre-orders through the NCFCA Shop are the ONLY SURE WAY to get a shirt. All orders must be picked up (by you or a friend) at the Regional Championship. 

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. 

Looking for Ballots from Previous Years?

Ballots from previous years can be accessed via the Family Ballot tab in MyPlace. First, use the toggle to select the year. Then, you can select the type of ballot, competitor, and year/tournament. 

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 1, 2026

Regional Championship Registration is Open

If you have qualified at any National Open or Regional Qualifier this season, registration for all Regional Championships is open! Go to MyPlace, enter your Regional Championship, and register for all the events for which you have qualified. If you qualify in additional events, you can register for those at that time.

Prayer Focus Areas for this Week

• Give thanks for our April host facilities and community judges who will support us this month.

• 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.
  

• Lift up those in your club or region who are facing unexpected challenges or difficult circumstances. 

We appreciate your support!

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