May 13, 2026 | Affiliate News

Hello there!

Here is what we are highlighting for you this week.

Early-bird affiliation for 2026-27 opens Friday, May 15!
New! Have you ever wondered about the distribution of National slots?
Want to be on the National Championship Content Creation Team?
Important Deadline! Housing requests and pre-orders for Nationals products close 5/19.
Meal orders close 5/27.
What do you need to know about National Championship slots?
Enjoy your Regional Championship program via your region's page.
Learn about volunteering for the Speech & Debate Committees.

Scroll down for more!

Distributing Nationals Slots

At this time of year, many people ask about the distribution of debate slots for Nationals. Have you ever wondered how it works? Executive Director Kim Cromer walks us through the process in a new article on the website.

Read the Article

Content Creation Team for Nationals

If you are attending Nationals as a competitor or a guest, help us with social media content by joining the National Championship Content Creation Team.

Team members will be notified about 2 weeks before Nationals and invited to zoom meeting to discuss ideas and protocols.

Apply Today

Nationals Housing Form Deadline is May 19

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.

Pre-Order Nationals Products by May 19

Pre-sales for T-shirts and other products are available in NCFCA Shop until May 19 at 2pm CT. Check out some of the new items below!

Meals are available for purchase through your affiliate dashboard. The closing date for orders is Tuesday, May 27 at 2pm CT.

What Do You Need to Know About Nationals Slots?

With Regional Championships continuing this week, take time to learn all you need to know about Nationals slots.

Regional Championship Programs

The Regional Championship Programs are linked on each region's website page. Click on your region and scroll to the "History of Championships" section. There is also a link to a PDF version of the program on the tournament schedule page if you would like to save or print.

Volunteering for the Speech & Debate Committees

The Speech Committee and the Debate Committees are made up of volunteers interested in supporting NCFCA’s Programming. If you would like to learn more about the roles or volunteer for one of these committees, please review the survey.

Prayer Focus Areas

Thank the Lord for opportunities to speak with integrity and grace—in competition and in everyday life
Ask for the Lord's blessings on this week's Regional Championships, including excellent competition, safety, and good fellowship

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