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A: A number of contacts are available and eager to talk to new NFL coaches. First, you can use the , to contact your district chair, who can answer questions and set you up with an area mentor. Additionally, you can use our for useful documentation on how to start your team successfully. Finally, feel free to contact our member services staff, , for ways to begin your program.
A: By joining the NFL, you will gain access to membership reports which list schools in your district that compete in speech and debate. These can be found online under the dropdown menu of Membership Reports. Also, you may refer back to Appendix B and call your District Chair for a list of nearby schools that compete in speech and debate. Finally, your state organization most likely has a website that will give you a schedule of upcoming tournaments and a list of schools that participate throughout your state, and your District Chair will be able to direct you to this Web site.
A: Yes! However, we do suggest that you join just as soon as possible so that you can maximize every opportunity to compete and participate.
A: Yes! Some institutions offer credit or simply award credit by examination to NFL alumni. Call the National Office for official proof of membership.
A: If you competed since 1996, your record can be found online. However, if your competition days occurred before 1996, call the NFL Office at or . We will be happy to provide your record for you.
A: Lincoln Financial Group is a proud sponsor of the NFL and offers grants to speech and/or debate programs with financial needs. The grant consists of free school membership and 5 free student memberships. Call our Director of Finance to see if your school qualifies for a grant.
A: New schools in the NFL are granted affiliate status. Affiliate schools can still record points, attend the District Qualifier, and compete in the National Tournament. In order to attain Chapter status, affiliates must earn 1,000 NFL points in a two-year period. Remember, both coach and student points count toward the 1,000 point total! Acquiring Chapter status is a milestone for any schools forensic program and qualifies your school for additional opportunities in the League.
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A: E-mail or call our member services staff, , or by phone at .
A: You will receive information from your District Chair, however it is our suggestion that you contact your District Chair and notify them of your interest. If you are having problems, please contact contact . All schools are encouraged to participate in the District Tournament!
A: Pursuant to the District Tournament Manual, p. TD-25 and National Tournament Manual, TN-15, any cutting of literature used in an Interpretation event must be published in print and documented with the name and complete address of the publisher, and ISBN number only if it is available. If an ISBN number is not available, its a good idea to have a photocopy of the receipt documenting your purchase of the script from a commercial source. The rationale behind this rule is to document the source of the literature such that any student in competition would have equal access to the same material, and to make sure its published in print form. Entry to the National Tournament requires sending in a copy of the script, and that you physically have a copy of the printed, published version when you attend.
A: Purchase our from the National Tournament. You can also visit our .
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