GUARDIAN CLUB - NCFCA KNOXVILLE
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 Guardian Club
 Applications for
2025 / 2026
​school year

Investment for Joining Guardian and  NCFCA
Competitive speech and debate teams like the Guardians is a significant commitment.  Families who join usually make this a significant part of their home-school education.
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Time Investment:
  • Speech and debate students must participate in an approved speech and/or debate camp.
  • Weekly meetings –  Fall ; Occasional meetings in spring
  • Preparing for weekly meetings depending on participating in debate – 3-10 hours
  • Commitment to attending at least one tournament. Here you would invest 4-5 days per tournament. 
Parent Investment:
  • Parents are required to attend club meeting with their students.
  • One parent must accompany their student(s) at each tournament.
  • Normal tournament days run from 7:30AM to 9PM.
Financial Investment (Approximate values and are subject to change)
  • Annual club dues (per student) - $40 for speech, $40 for debate, $25 juniors; $200 MAX per family
  • NCFCA affiliation - ~$160 per year; This is required for all Guardian families 
  • Speech and debate Camps - $TBA
  • Tournament competition
    • Registration - $20; Speech categories - $20; Debate $35
    • Gas, lodging, meals. (Often, lodging is shared with other families and many families bring their own meals vs. buying meal plans.
    • Tournament attire - suit or suit coat and pants for guys; dresses or pant suits for ladies. 
    • Basic school supplies including debate curriculum
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    Enrollment for the 25-26 year is OPEN.
    ​Guardian Club 
    ​Membership Application
    2025-2026
    Please find Guidelines Below

    ​While we desire to accept all applications made to Guardian Club, limited resources demand that we only accept those applications that fit the mandate of our club resources. 

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  • Home
  • About
    • Leadership
    • Photo Gallery
    • Hall of Fame 2023
    • Hall of Fame 2022
    • Hall of Fame- Past
  • Calendar & Events
  • Speech
  • Debate
  • Join Us!
  • Be a Judge!
  • Upcoming Tournaments
  • Contact Us
  • Online Store
  • Hall of Fame 2023
  • Hall of Fame 2024