National Tournament

Nationals is coming! Visit the "National Tournament" menu above for more details.

Points

Students can track points online, and point recording is easier than ever for coaches.

Why Speech and Debate?

Education of young adolescents through speech and debate activities provides an opportunity to apply their developing thinking and social awareness through communication. Fostering these skills at a younger age solidifies stronger roots by which students can flourish in high school and beyond.

Recognition

Students earn recognition points for speaking in interscholastic contests, classroom presentations, and community engagements.

NJFL Membership Benefits

The NJFL provides students recognition for presenting both in interscholastic contests as well as in classroom contexts. Our tools empower educators to provide the best experiences possible.

Competition Events

Competition event patterns for the 2012 National Tournament have been determined. We have balanced events based on previous years' participation.

About the National Junior Forensic League (NJFL)

We support debate and speech activities for young adolescents in grades 6-8. The NJFL is a program of the National Forensic League, and is modeled after the NFL high school honorary society, recognizing student participation in public speaking. Learn more about membership benefits >>

May 15 2012

Reserve Hotel Rooms ASAP!

Several properties are at or near capacity. However, the following hotels still have space available!

The Westin Indianapolis
Hilton Indianapolis Hotel and Suites
Omni Severin Hotel

All hotel properties on the list are easily accessible and are within 15-20 minutes by interstate or surface streets of every competition venue. For prompt and accurate service, mention the "NFL / National Forensic League block" when booking your rooms to receive the posted rate. Please do not stay outside the block. Hotels that are not on the NFL list have no contractual obligation to the NFL and therefore, we cannot provide any level of reservation protection at those properties.

May 11 2012

National Legislation Posted

icon 2012 NJFL National Legislation Docket (1.3 MB)

Mar 26 2012

NJFL Point Value Changes

NJFL participants work just as hard as their NFL counterparts. At both levels, students dote over careful lines of their oratories, drill duo blocking to perfection, and brave their own stage fright in limited preparation events. In light of the hard work and spirit of forensic competition exemplified in NJFL students, many coaches have asked us the same question: why are NJFL students rewarded only for participation while NFL students benefit from a commitment to excellence? Read more: NJFL Point Value Changes

Current Debate Topics

2011-2012 Policy Debate
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its exploration and/or development of space beyond the Earth’s mesosphere.

Nationals Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Resolved: A government has the obligation to lessen the economic gap between its rich and poor citizens.

Nationals Public Forum Debate
Resolved: Stand Your Ground laws are a legitimate expansion of the doctrine of self defense.

 

Nationals: Storytelling Topic
Heroism