Hello there!

Here is what we are highlighting for you this week.

• Affiliate for the season!
• Review changes for 2026-27.
• Suggest a Debate Resolution through August 31st.
  
• Explore Christian Halls and how to turn NCFCA prep into college credit.
• The Safety tab in your profile needs attention for 2026-27.
• Explore new resources, including a summary of rule updates and a Biblical Thematic workshop!

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Exciting Changes for the 2026-27 Season

Find a summary of the changes for the season, including details about 2-day tournaments, additions to the staff, and event rule updates.

Submit a Debate Resolution

Each year the Debate Committee takes your submissions for potential resolutions. Please submit your resolution ideas to the Debate Committee between now and August 31st for the 2027-28 season! 

Christian Halls: Turn preparation into three college credits

Through Christian Halls, students enrolled in Southeastern University's COMM 1443 can use the NCFCA curriculum, Foundations of Speech, as the learning foundation, then adapt existing work – or plan future NCFCA work – to satisfy three specific college assessment prompts and earn three college credits.

Note: Registration remains open through August 26, 2026; study and assessment preparation begin that day. The confirmed section completes its graded work during Fall B, October 21-December 15. The additional books listed in the syllabus are supplemental, not required. 

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Have you Reviewed Your Safety Tab for 2026-27?

The Safety toggles have been reset for 2026-27. Please update by going to MyPlace.org and selecting Family in the left column. From there, [choose your name from the drop-down menu], select Safety tab, review the affirmation and Safety Policy, and complete the toggles. 

New & Featured Resources!

You can find NCFCA resources by going to ncfca.org/resources and using the filters in the left column to narrow your search or visit the NCFCA Shop. 

• NEW on the website! Summary of rules changes for the season 
• NEW on the website! Biblical Thematic Workshop for families, clubs, and classes
• Policy Resolution Kickoff Guest Expert Recording 
• After Dinner Speaking Workshop to help competitors get started on a speech idea
• In the Shop: Policy Resolution Kickoff Resources and Value Resolution Kickoff Resources
• In the Shop: Find fresh recordings and activities in our updated intro speech workshops for new competitors or experienced competitors wanting to try a new event: Apologetics, Platform, Digital Presentation, and Interpretation.

Prayer Focus Areas 

• Our newest alums heading off to college for the first time
  
• God's provision and comfort for our NCFCA families throughout the country who are experiencing fires, floods, power outages, and other difficult circumstances

If you know of members of the NCFCA family who are in need or crisis, please let us know by writing to prayerrequests@NCFCA.org. We would like to pray for them and find practical ways we can help.

Keep Track of League Updates

Our News page will help you catch anything you missed in prior messages, and you may be the first to find new announcements!