National Catholic Forensic League
The National Catholic Forensic League (NCFL) is a speech and debate league that was formed in 1951. It is organized into regions which correspond to Roman Catholic dioceses. Member schools include both public and parochial high schools. The NCFL recruits member schools in both the United States and Canada. As of January, 2011, there were 65 active dioceses with NCFL leagues. The IRS recognizes the NCFL as an organization eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable donations. The NCFL sponsors the Grand National Speech and Debate Tournament held each year over Memorial Day weekend. It offers an  array of events similar, but not identical, to those of the National Speech and Debate Association. 2020's NCFL Tournament. Due to the Coronavirus Epidemic, the NCFL Tournament for 2020 has been cancelled. The organization still plans on holding their national event in 2021. National tournament sites. National tournament director. Past National Tournament Directors