Types of Tournaments
Round Robins/Practice Tournaments
1-2 day tournaments offered in the fall. Students speak/debate during every round, no eliminations. This is great practice for competition and the students receive valuable feedback to help sharpen and prepare them for the winter/spring competitions. These tournaments are not sanctioned by the NCFCA and may be organized by individuals, clubs, or groups of clubs.
Regional or District Qualifier
A regional (or district) qualifier is open to all Affiliates in good standing within the region (or district) and offers 10 speech events and 2 debate events. Competitors who advance to elimination rounds qualify to their Regional Championship.
National Mixer
A National Mixer is open to all Affiliates in good standing from all regions and offers 10 speech events and 3 debate events. Competitors who advance to elimination rounds qualify to their Regional Championship. Competitors who place 1st in any event qualify to the National Championship.
Regional Championship
A Regional Championship is open to all Affiliates in good standing who have qualified through a Regional Qualifier, National Mixer, or a National Open.
National Open
As a national-level tournament, a National Open is open to all Affiliates in good standing from all regions and offers 10 speech events and 3 debate events. Competitors who advance to elimination rounds qualify to their Regional Championship. Competitors who place 1st or 2nd in any event qualify to the National Championship.
National Championship Tournament
The National Championship is open to all Affiliates in good standing who have qualified through a Regional Championship or the At-Large Qualification System.
See the NCFCA Website for more details!
Tournament Schedule
(The below schedule is only a sample. An actual tournament schedule may be different.)
Wednesday
3:30pm – 5:30pm Script Submission & Check-in
7:30pm - 8:30pm Mandatory Parent/Student Orientation
Thursday
7:30 am Check-In & Devotions
8:00am Debate Round 1
10:00am Speech Round 1 Pattern A
12:00pm Speech Round 1 Pattern B
2:00pm Debate Round 2
4:00pm Speech Round 2 Pattern A
6:00pm Debate Round 3
8:00pm Speech Round 2 Pattern B
Friday
7:30 am Devotions & Announcements
8:00am Debate Round 4
10:00am Speech Round 3 Pattern A
12:00pm Debate Round 5
2:00pm Speech Round 3 Pattern B
4:00pm Debate Round 6
6:00pm Debate Octafinals
Saturday
7:30am Devotions & Announcements
8:00 am TP & LD Quaterfinals
10:00am Speech Semi-Finals
12:00pm TP & LD Semifinals
2:00pm Speech Finals
4:00pm TP Finals
6:00pm LD Finals
8:00pm Awards