The NFA is an intercollegiate forensics association devoted to individual events and Lincoln-Douglas debate. We are affiliated with the American Forensics Association , an umbrella group of organizations interested in the promotion of intercollegiate speech and debate. No, although both do share some origins.
Membership provides three distinct benefits.
First, it allows a school to enter the national tournament in April. Also, for schools that participate in NFA-LD, membership provides the only way to vote for the topic areas and resolutions. Finally, it promotes the activities of the organization, which include intercollegiate tournaments, scholarly discussions at the National Communication Association, and more. You can join the NFA, as well as other forensics organizations, through the American Forensics Association. They have electronic and paper copies of the registration form on their website.