Hello there!

Here is what we are highlighting for you this week.

• National Championship Livestream: Friday, June 12
• Early-bird affiliation for 2026-27 is open! Save $25 through 7/31!
• Review five details for National Championship Participants.
  
• Learn about summer events and curriculum updates.
  
• Read a thoughtful blog on persuasion from our sponsor, Reformation Bible College.

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Join the Excitement from Home & Invite Friends

Friday, June 12

• 11:00 AM Central Time: TP Debate Finals

• 12:30 PM Central Time: LD Debate Finals

• 3:30 PM Central Time: Awards Ceremony

• 7:00 PM Central Time: Showcase of Excellence (Speech Winners)

5 Details for Nationals Participants

#1 Wear your favorite Nationals or Regionals t-shirt to the Opening Ceremony!

#2 Regular check-in closes Thursday, June 4 at 2 pm CT.

#3 Do you have a guest coming to Nationals who does not have an account?

If so, please have them complete this Guest Form in advance to save a little time when they arrive. If your guest has an NCFCA account, they can register as a community judge as well. 

#4 Additional Housing Options for Nationals

If you are still making housing plans for Nationals, information about hotel blocks has been added to the National Championship details page.

#5 And, Take home an NCFCA lion plushie. Isn't he cute?

Limited quantities of this 6'' plushie, will be available in the Shop. only at Nationals! Get one for yourself and one to en"courage" a friend!

Register for Summer Events

Join us for our live, online summer events: Policy Resolution Kickoff (7/25) and Value Resolution Kickoff (7/31). Take a deep dive with the Debate Committee and guest experts on the resolutions for 2026-27!

And, Coming Soon! This summer, we will release NEW professionally produced speech intro workshop recordings and activities in the NCFCA Shop. These will be great for families, competitors trying something new, or jump starting your club season. Watch for updates on our new Apologetics, Digital Presentation, Interpretation, and Platform Workshops!

NCFCA Curriculum Updates!

As you turn your mind to summer planning and preparation for next year, consider NCFCA's collection of curriculum in the Shop, including:

• Foundations of Policy Debate (with updated 26-27 resolution-specific Teacher Manual and Student Workbook)
  
  

• Comprehensive Guide to Value Debate (reformatted with updated 26-27 resolution-specific Teacher Manual and Student Workbook)
  
  

• Understanding the Times: Current Events & Extemporaneous Speaking (New! A semester-long course for families, clubs, and classes)

   

• And, check out our Foundations of Speech, Building Up: Speech for Juniors, and the Apologetics Journal!

The Art of Persuasion

What hath Aristotle to do with Jesus? You might be surprised to find out that both Aristotle and Jesus shared fundamental principles about the art of persuasion. Understanding them is vital to speech and debate today.

Reading this thoughtful blog post from our gold sponsor, Reformation Bible College.

Prayer Focus Areas 

• Safe travels, smooth competition, and great fellowship at the National Championship

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor &

National Championship Host!

Thank you to our Legacy Sponsor

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!