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FCDI National Civics and Debate Championship
General information This is a High School tournament in Florida. View manager contact information FCDI National Civics and Debate Championship, "The Great Debate" To find all necessary information in one place, please click and save this link: https://linktr.ee/thegreatdebatefl On this link you can find the schedule, wifi information, FAQs, a photo submission link, Inspiring Coach Award submission, Freedom Cup submission, and judge and student resources. This is a Middle/High School tournament in Orlando Florida. You are cordially invited to the FCDI National Civics and Debate Championship, to be held January 16th,2026 - January 19th,2026. Lodging will be at the Caribe Royale Orlando, 8101 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL 32821. Competition will take place at two off-site locations: -Lake Buena Vista High School, 11305 Daryl Carter Pkwy, Orlando, FL, 32836 -Southwest Middle School, 6450 Dr Phillips Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32819 All competition on Saturday, 1/17 will take place at Lake Bunea Vista High School. On Sunday, 1/18, middle school competition will take place at Southwest Middle School, high school competition will take place at Lake Bunea Vista High School. Bus transportation will be provided from the Caribe Royal Orlando to the competition venues. This tournament will be live, in person. To view an event schedule and agenda, please click here: https://www.civicsanddebate.com/tgdschedule This Northeast FCDI Tournament offers Middle School (5th – 8th grade) and high school varsity (has competed for more than one year) competition. All schools are welcome to compete. This tournament will be a 4 day triathalon event. All students MUST compete in Legislative Debate, Impromptu Speaking, and Extemporaneous Debate.
The full schedule can be found in the Schedule tab on the Speechwire registration page for the tournament.
EVENTS and DIVISIONS: We offer middle school (M) and varsity (V) divisions. If numbers allow, we will offer separate middle school and novice divisions. We reserve the right to combine divisions. If we combine divisions, there will be a Middle and Novice winner also chosen. No Double Entry. If a coach submits the same student for two events, that student will be automatically disqualified for both events. EVENTS INCLUDE:
Observers are allowed. TOPICS: Topics for some events may be pre-announced (see below). Participants should familiarize themselves with potential topics/resolutions and prepare accordingly. Impromptu Topics: Topic Areas: Civil Rights Movements and Events, Civic Responsibilities, Dinner Conversations With... Extemporaneous Debate Topic Areas: Checks and Balances, Monroe Doctrine, Founding Documents Legislative Debate Topics: Legislation can be found in the "Files for Download" tab, or a full-resolution packet may be downloaded at https://www.civicsanddebate.com/tgdschedule.
JUDGES: FCDI JUDGING REQUIREMENTS The FCDI requires teams provide judges proportional to the number of students they have registered for a given tournament.
For every two entries (individuals or teams), one judge must be registered.
Additional speech, debate, and judging resources can be found here: https://5400622c-3214-4001-887b-8a6328c71885.filesusr.com/ugd/ab06c2_3136dad194a64b39abf6fedbc941d5a2.pdf Adults and coaches may judge any division. Judges must be trained. It is the affirmative duty of the coach to ensure that all judges must be approved as vetted volunteers through their district’s volunteer system. At every FCDI tournament, a team member will present a judge orientation, event overview, and answer any final questions judges may have. On-site judge training will be available the first day. If a judge misses a round, other than in the case of an emergency, the team they are representing will be charged a $100.00 missed round fee.
CONCESSIONS: All meals will be provided at the tournament and host schools may offer additional concessions. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES PERMITTED. Host schools use concessions as a fundraiser. Support your tournament host by purchasing food on site.
COACHES: All teams must have either a coach or assistant coach present at every event the team participates in for the duration of the tournament. If an FCDI registered coach cannot attend the tournament, coaches may designate a proxy coach on a per tournament basis. This change must be asked for in writing and approved by the FCDI. Proxy coach requests must be submitted with a letter from the principal stating that the proxy coach is approved to supervise the students. Any team found in violation of this rule will be disqualified from the tournament and asked to leave. A letter will also be sent to the school principal notifying them of this rule violation
TOURNAMENT CONTACTS:
John Duebel
Speechwire/Registration Contact:
John Duebel
FLORIDA CIVICS AND DEBATE INITIATIVE CONTACT INFORMATION:
John Duebel
Email address: John.Duebel1@fldoe.org
The Florida Civics and Debate Initiative is proud to partner with the Florida Debate Initiative, which manages the Regional Ambassadors who facilitate our tournaments and help bring our mission to life. Florida Civics and Debate Initiative Handbook Click here to view the FCDI handbook FCDI NCDC Mailing address 325 W.Gaines St., Suite 1524 SpeechWire Tournament Services - Copyright 2004-2026 Ben Stewart. All Rights Reserved. Terms of use - Privacy and Security Policy
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