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Debate and Speech

Docket: Maine State Championship and NCFL Qualifying Tournaments

Download the docket here. This docket will be used at the Maine State Championship Tournament, which will also serve to determine the Maine qualifiers to the NCFL Grand National Tournament.

Invitation: Maine State Championship @ Brunswick HS

The Maine Forensic Association cordially invites you to attend the State Championship Speech and Debate Tournament at Brunswick High School on Saturday, January 28, 2017. Read through the entire invitation carefully to facilitate a fair and efficient tournament. Preregister by 8 p.m., Friday January 20, 2017 on Tabroom.com (Tournament decisions made based on data available…
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Docket: State Tournament @ Lewiston HS

UPDATED: January 21, 2016 Click here to download the docket for the State Championship Tournament at Lewiston High School on January 30, 2016.

Call for nominations: Scholarships and Of the Year

Greetings! It is that time of year again-time to collect nominations for the Coach of the Year Judge of the Year Student Scholarships Remember that the scholarships are awarded in each major category—Speech, Debate and Congress—so that a school can nominate in all of the categories. Date for submissions is Jan. 13. Email nominations to [email protected]. Ballots…
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States Postponed…again

We had several great years of State tournaments with great weather; we were due. The MFA State Tournament has been postponed again and is now rescheduled for Saturday, February 7. The venue remains the same (Lewiston High School). Keep an eye out for extended registration deadlines here and on Tabroom.com. As a result of pushing States…
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“Hey, Mom! I’m online!”

For the second year, NFHS Network will be back at the MFA State Tournament to stream select events and the awards ceremony. Like last year, there is a fee to view the tournament day-of, but we expect recordings to be posted some time in February or March. All the links to live streaming and archives…
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Docket for MFA State Tournament and NCFL National Qualifying Tournament

Click here to download the docket for the MFA State Tournament on January 24 and NCFL National Qualifying Tournament on January 31.

Call for Nominations: Scholarship Awards

Another message from the secretary of the MFA, D’arcy Robinson: The MFA is soliciting nominations for student scholarship awards. There will be a scholarship in each of the three divisions: Speech, Debate, and Congressional Debate. We hope to announce the winners at the State Tournament. Coaches can nominate any worthy student. Write a short explanation…
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Call for Nominations: Coach and Judge of the Year

A message from the secretary of the MFA, D’arcy Robinson: It is that time of year again; we need to vote on a Coach of the Year and Judge of the Year. Coach of the Year For each candidate you choose to nominate, please write a short descriptor as to why the person deserves the…
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The Biggies: What’s the Diff?

Maine’s three biggest tournaments are fast approaching. Are you ready? If you don’t know the difference between the three tournaments and their events, then read below. State Finals CFL Qualifiers Maine District (NSDA Qualifiers) Double-entry? Allowed Single-entry only Allowed Entry limits Limit per entry per school: Speech: 4, Debate: 6, Congress: Senate 2, House unlimited Limit…
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