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The Great Debate: National Civics & Debate Championship
General information This is a High School tournament in Florida. View manager contact information
Welcome to the FCDI's The Great Debate: National Civics and Debate Championship! We are excited for another year of rigorous triathlon speech and debate competition.
Below is key information about this year's championship. Please stay tuned as more information will be added to this page and provided to coaches as the tournament nears.
Important Note: Do not register students in SpeechWire. Register judges in SpeechWire by November 30. The obligation is 1 judge per 2 entries or portion thereof. Student judges are permitted, but may only cover middle school entries, and any student judges must be properly supervised at the middle school competition site on Saturday as well as the combined competition site on Sunday.
Events & Divisions
NCDC will offer two divisions - middle and high school. Each competitor will compete in Congressional Debate, Impromptu Speaking, and Extemporaneous Debate. Awards will be given in individual events and overall.
Tournament Venue & Competition Sites
On Friday, January 15th, all activities will occur at the Double Tree on Major Blvd in Orlando (5780 Major Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819). On Saturday, busses will transport registered attendees (judges, student competitors, and registered coaches) to their respective competition sites and back to the Double Tree at the end of the day. The high school competition site on Saturday is Lake Buena Vista High School (11305 Daryl Carter Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32836) and the middle school competition site on Saturday is Southwest Middle School (6450 Dr Phillips Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819). On Sunday, all registered attendees (including middle school) will be transported to Lake Beuna Vista High School in the morning, to the field trip site in the afternoon after competition, then back to the hotel in the evening. The tournament will conclude with breakfast for registered attendees and awards at the Double Tree on Monday, January 18th.
2026-2027 FCDI Team Registration is Required for NCDC
For out-of-state teams or teams who have otherwise not completed 2026-2027 FCDI team registration - the head coach MUST complete the 2026-2027 FCDI registration forms and enter NCDC competitors into the student roster by November 6, 2026. This is so that we can collect important information from participating teams and students.
All students must be fully entered into the student roster to be able to participate at NCDC. Any students/teams not entered by November 6, 2026 will be unable to attend. As with all FCDI tournaments, the head or assistant coach of record must be in attendance, or a proxy coach must be designated (please see the instructions below for declaring a proxy coach and contact FCDI@fldoe.org).
Attendance
Registered judges, registered coaches, and accepted student competitors will receive a badge at registration. A badge will be required to enter rooms reserved for registered attendees (registered attendees are judges, registered coaches, and accepted student competitors). These spaces/times will be indicated on the full schedule released to participants before the tournament. While parents/guardians, observers, and other guests will be permitted to observe and attend during rounds of competition, the judge and PO training, National Civics & Debate College, Career & Leadership Showcase, and awards, the Welcome Reception, field trip, and meals are reserved for registered attendees only. Please communicate these expectations to your team so they may prepare.
Drops/Withdrawals
Teams have between October 19 and November 30 to notify FCDI of any drops at FCDI@fldoe.org. Any drops made after November 30 will result in a $50 fine per student. Withdrawals or no-shows without notice prior to January 8 will result in a fine equivalent to the full cost of attendance and any non-refundable expenses incurred.
Tournament Information
Tournament Schedule Overview
Please note that the schedule is subject to change. The final schedule will be shared in the information packet provided closer to the tournament.
Due November 6, 2026. Florida and out of state schools may apply for financial assistance to attend NCDC. Assistance will be provided as a reimbursement for attendance-related travel and lodging expenses. Schools should be prepared to cover lodging and transportation costs prior to receiving reimbursement.
Declare a proxy coach (if necessary)
It is required for all FCDI tournaments that a coach of record (one of the coaches listed on FCDI registration and approved to supervise the team) must attend. If the head or assistant coach of record cannot attend, the head coach may designate a proxy coach on a per tournament basis. Submit a request for a proxy coach by providing a letter from the principal stating that the proxy coach is approved to supervise the students at a particular tournament to FCDI@fldoe.org. Letters requesting a proxy coach must include the name of the tournament, location, date and name of the proxy coach in official school letterhead due by the tournament registration deadline. Independent teams must notify the FCDI of any proxy coach and must provide parent/guardian permission for each student.
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