News & Updates
6/19/25
- The 2025-2026 NCFL Diocesan Director Information Form & School Membership Form are now available on our NCFL Forms page.
1/21/25
- NCFL 2025 hotel reservations are now available. Visit www.ncflnationals.org/hotels to book your rooms today!
- The slides & minutes from our 2025 NCFL Fall Meeting are now available. Click here to view.
9/28/24
Highlights from 2024 Fall Meeting:
Highlights from 2024 Fall Meeting:
- The Diocesan Director Information Form (linked here) should be completed online by the Diocesan Director.
- All member schools must complete the NCFL School Membership Form (linked here) and pay $60 dues by December 20, 2024. Please note, we do require "wet" signatures, but we encourage you to complete the other form fields electronically. Diocesan Directors should submit their league's forms and dues to: NCFL (c/o Mike Colletti) PO Box 31785, Chicago, IL 60631. Forms can also be emailed to Mike at [email protected].
- Richard Gaudette Service Award Nominations (form linked here) will be due by January 10, 2025.
- Extemp topic area suggestions should be emailed to Katy Cecil at [email protected] by January 10, 2025.
- Topic areas will be announced on or about January 31, 2025.
- Extemp questions should be emailed to Katy Cecil at [email protected] between February 15 - April 15, 2025.
- LD & PF topic area suggestions should be emailed to Marc Rischitelli at [email protected] by January 10, 2025.
- The NCFL Spring Meeting will be held online on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
- Future National Hosts: 2025 Chicago, 2026 Washington DC, 2027 Minneapolis, 2028 Lafayette
5/18/24
The slides from our 2024 NCFL Spring Meeting are now available. Click below to view.
The slides from our 2024 NCFL Spring Meeting are now available. Click below to view.
5/16/24
Our updated NCFL Bylaws & NCFL Constitution were updated after our 2023 Fall Meeting for use at NCFL 2024 and in the future.
Our updated NCFL Bylaws & NCFL Constitution were updated after our 2023 Fall Meeting for use at NCFL 2024 and in the future.
3/19/24
It is with great sadness that we share that Mrs. Bernadette Colletti of Chicago passed away on March 16, 2024 (memorials.cumberlandchapels.com/bernadette-colletti/5397630/). Bern was a tireless supporter of forensic activities, contributing greatly to the NCFL as hostess to eight Grand National Tournaments. Please keep her family and friends across the country in your thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.
It is with great sadness that we share that Mrs. Bernadette Colletti of Chicago passed away on March 16, 2024 (memorials.cumberlandchapels.com/bernadette-colletti/5397630/). Bern was a tireless supporter of forensic activities, contributing greatly to the NCFL as hostess to eight Grand National Tournaments. Please keep her family and friends across the country in your thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.
1/16/24
NCFL 2024 hotel reservations are now available. Visit www.ncflnationals.org/hotels to book your rooms today!
NCFL 2024 hotel reservations are now available. Visit www.ncflnationals.org/hotels to book your rooms today!
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1/2/24
The NCFL is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Richard Gaudette of Natick High School. A former French teacher and Vice Principal from the mid 1960's until his retirement from Natick High in 1992, Richard's dedication to speech & debate continued, serving as the NCFL Executive Secretary and Treasurer for 24 years. His service to the NCFL was so extraordinary, when he retired from his role in 2008, a service award was created in his honor. His dedication to speech & debate was truly remarkable, as was he. Richard Gaudette is a legendary part of our history, a great mentor to so many of us, and a great friend. He will be sorely missed. Please keep his family and friends across the country in your thoughts. |
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10/10/23
Thank you to Beth Young of Pittsburgh for hosting our Diocesan Directors Fall Meeting, and to all of our Directors who were able to join us in-person or virtually. Here is a quick list of our newly revised documents:
Thank you to Beth Young of Pittsburgh for hosting our Diocesan Directors Fall Meeting, and to all of our Directors who were able to join us in-person or virtually. Here is a quick list of our newly revised documents:
- The slides/minutes from the 2023 NCFL Diocesan League Directors Fall Meeting are now posted. Click here to view.
- Updated Congress Manual (Student Congress) - Current Version: Fall 2023 (for use at NCFL2024)
- Interested in hosting NCFL Nationals? Read our updated bid packet here.
- The Diocesan Director Information Form, School Membership Form, Richard Gaudette Service Award Nomination Form, and NCFL Executive Council Nomination Form have all been updated and can be found on our NCFL Forms page under the About Us section.
- Additional updates to our NCFL Constitution and By-Laws will be posted here soon.
9/5/23
The 2023-2024 NCFL School Data Cards are now available on our NCFL Forms page under the About Us section!
The 2023-2024 NCFL School Data Cards are now available on our NCFL Forms page under the About Us section!
5/20/23
The slides from the 2023 NCFL Diocesan League Directors Spring Meeting are now posted. Click here to view.
The slides from the 2023 NCFL Diocesan League Directors Spring Meeting are now posted. Click here to view.
3/28/23
NCFL will not restrict the use of ChatGPT, Bard, or other similar AI-based research tools in Extemp Prep, Student Congress, or Debate events. These can be legitimate research tools. However, given that some of these systems lack current data and often do not cite exact sources or evidence, using them directly for speech preparation will be challenging. Click here to read the NCFL Statement on the Use of ChatGPT and Similar AI Tools.
NCFL will not restrict the use of ChatGPT, Bard, or other similar AI-based research tools in Extemp Prep, Student Congress, or Debate events. These can be legitimate research tools. However, given that some of these systems lack current data and often do not cite exact sources or evidence, using them directly for speech preparation will be challenging. Click here to read the NCFL Statement on the Use of ChatGPT and Similar AI Tools.
10/13/22
The Slides/Minutes from the 2022 NCFL Diocesan League Directors Fall Meeting are now posted. Click here to view.
The Slides/Minutes from the 2022 NCFL Diocesan League Directors Fall Meeting are now posted. Click here to view.
9/27/22
The 2023 NCFL Quotas & Local League Directory is now posted at the bottom of our "Local Leagues" page. Click here to view! More updates from the 2022 NCFL Fall Director's Meeting coming soon!
The 2023 NCFL Quotas & Local League Directory is now posted at the bottom of our "Local Leagues" page. Click here to view! More updates from the 2022 NCFL Fall Director's Meeting coming soon!