2023-2024 Membership Forms
Updated August 28, 2023.
- MFA Membership Form (Google Doc)
- 2023-2024 NCFL membership forms
- NSDA new and renewal membership application (online processing)
The Maine Forensic Association is a statewide organization that oversees speech and debate competition throughout Maine. The group is recognized by the National Speech and Debate Association, National Catholic Forensic League, and Maine Principals’ Association. MFA membership is open to all Maine high schools for participation in the regular MFA season. It is not required for participation in the State Tournament.
What’s the difference? Here’s a quick comparison of the three forms of membership.
Team Dues
| Maine Forensic Association | $100 ($75 before Dec 1) |
| National Speech and Debate Association* | Starting at $149 |
| National Catholic Forensic League | $75 (late charge applied weekly starting Dec 5, 2022) |
*Upon earning 25 competition points, coaches and students may also pay a one-time $20 membership fee into the National Speech and Debate Association honor society.
National Speech and Debate Association District Committee 2023-2025
| District Chair | D’Arcy Robinson, Poland Regional HS | [email protected] |
| Committee Member | Lyndsy Denk, Falmouth HS | [email protected] |
| Committee Member | Ellen Parent, Falmouth HS | [email protected] |
| Committee Member | Matt Leland, Bangor HS | [email protected] |
| Committee Member | Nyssa Gatcombe, Yarmouth HS | [email protected] |
National Catholic Forensic League
To join the Portland (Maine) Diocese of the National Catholic Forensic League, contact the local director.
| Director | D’Arcy Robinson, Poland Regional HS | [email protected] |