Thank you for your interest in Legacy for Christ Speech and Debate Club!
Legacy For Christ encourages Christ-like character building as our students learn to effectively and confidently communicate with grace and integrity. Parents play an important role in our club as they provide helpful feedback to the students to assist them to become better communicators. We are a community of families supporting and encouraging one another.
Legacy For Christ, along with NCFCA, cultivates real-world communication skills in teens, preparing them for life. Our students become poised speakers, effective researchers, and passionate advocates for a Biblical worldview. Through constructive feedback, they build wisdom and character, developing the critical thinking skills needed to engage with our culture compassionately and with integrity.
Our Mission:
To become compelling communicators for Christ equipped with the competence and character needed to influence our culture, always ready to listen attentively, think critically, speak articulately, and persuade effectively - able and willing to speak with voices of truth.
Club Verses:
"Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have." - 1 Peter 3:15
"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity." - 1 Timothy 4:12
THIS IS NOT A DROP OFF PROGRAM.
* It is important to note that parents are required to attend club days, and be actively learning alongside their students, as they are a vital part of the Legacy for Christ Speech and Debate Club.
*Additionally, all new debaters and parents are required to attend the Legacy for Christ debate camp, which is usually scheduled towards the end of July.
Legacy trains students to improve their skills in communication through club activities such as apologetics and impromptu speaking as well as several other speech events, debate, competitions, and speaking in the community. This fall we will be offering Lincoln Douglas Value debate and Team Policy debate. In the fall, our club focus is training and blessing our community. The focus for the spring is on preparation to compete in tournaments.
Location: Winter Park, near I-4.
Club meetings are held roughly every other Thursday.
Below is a typical schedule for the day.
9:45am - 10:00 am: Opening Prayer & Announcements
10:00 am - 12:00pm: Debate
12:00pm - 12:45pm: Lunch (Bring a nut free sack lunch)
12:45pm - 1:00pm: Devotional Time & Announcements
1:00pm - 4:00pm: Speech
Optional :
4:00pm - 4:45 pm Extemporaneous Club (Current Events - usually older students)
4:00pm - 4:45 pm Apologetics Club
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Each student is required to compete in at least one in-person NCFCA tournament per season, and because these events are held throughout the state, travel outside of the Orlando area may be necessary. To support the tournament’s operation, parents are required to serve as judges and must remain on-site for the entire duration of the event, typically from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
ACTIVE PARENT involvement is required. At least one PARENT must be present and actively learning alongside their student(s) at all Legacy meetings. Parents are responsible for providing constructive critique and feedback on speeches and debate rounds during club time. This hands-on experience is essential, as it directly prepares parents for their required role as judges at NCFCA tournaments their student attends.
The oldest participating student in the family must be at least 12 years of age by January 1st.
A business casual dress code must be observed by EVERYONE (adults & students) on campus. Full dress code policy here.
Students ages 7 through 11 may attend Legacy and participate in our afternoon Juniors program if they have an older sibling actively competing in the club.
Children ages 0-7 are also welcome. They will accompany their parent as we do not have a program for younger children.
A family photo is required for the Legacy yearbook and security purposes. A photo release must be signed by the start of our year.
All families are required to stay late and help clean up starting at 4:00 pm, once or twice per semester. This takes approximately 30-45 minutes.
All Families are required to help support Legacy fundraising efforts, including the annual ball. This effort is crucial in maintaining affordable membership fees for all club members.
All Families are required to participate in a community outreach event in the fall.
All Families are required to participate in our church service/cleaning day in the spring.
1. Legacy Registration Fees - Registration fees are paid directly to the club and are non-refundable.
Per Family: $125
1st Student: $50
2nd & 3rd Student: $40 each
4th+ Students: Free $0
2. NCFCA Affiliation & Tournament Fees
All Legacy members are required to affiliate with NCFCA. These fees are separate from and in addition to Legacy club fees.
Visit ncfca.org to complete your annual affiliation. Receipt must be forwarded to Legacy.
3. Tournament Travel & Participation
Please plan for travel obligations and costs:
Time Commitment: : Tournaments typically span 3 to 4 full days; 7 am to 10 pm each day.
Variable Costs: While registration fees are fixed, total costs for food and hotels will vary based on the tournament location.
Self-Coordination: Families are responsible for booking their own lodging and managing their own meals. Legacy does not provide group reservations or catering.