Open House dates - Feb 12 & 26, 2026
Thank you for your interest in joining Legacy for Christ Speech and Debate Club!
Legacy For Christ, along with NCFCA, cultivates real-world communication skills in teens, preparing them for life. Our students become poised speakers, curious researchers, and resilient 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
It is important to note that PARENTS are REQUIRED to attend meetings, and be actively learning alongside their students, as they are a vital part of the Legacy for Christ Speech and Debate Club. THIS IS NOT A DROP OFF PROGRAM.
Additionally, all new debaters are REQUIRED to attend the Legacy for Christ summer debate training, 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 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 - 1:30pm: Devotional Time & Announcements
1:30pm - 4:00pm: Speech
Optional :
4:00pm - 5:00pm Extemporaneous Club (Current Events - usually older students)
4:00pm - 5:00pm Apologetics Club
Read all the information below:
Each student is REQUIRED to compete in at least one NCFCA tournament. It may be an online tournament or in person tournament. NCFCA account is required. NCFCA fees are separate from Legacy fees. Parents are also required to serve as judges at NCFCA tournaments that their student attends.
Active parent involvement is required for participation in our club. 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.
Students must have a parent or a pre-approved adult stand-in present at all club meetings to be eligible to participate. Legacy is NOT a drop off program. While attendance isn't mandatory, we expect students to attend all meetings, only missing due to illness, and all absences require prior approval. This rule ensures consistent support and supervision for everyone.
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.
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. We ask that all applicants agree to abide by this dress code as a condition of membership. Full dress code policy here.
Students, ages 7-11, may attend Legacy and participate in our Juniors program if they have an older sibling actively competing in the club.
Children ages 0-7 are also most welcome! They may accompany the parent as we do not have a program for younger children.
A family photo is required for the Legacy website and yearbook and security purposes. A photo release must be signed before participation at Legacy.
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 service/cleaning day in the spring.
If you are unable to fulfill these duties as an active parent, we strongly encourage you to explore other clubs that may better suit your schedule and needs.
The Legacy Registration Fee is $100 for each family, $50 for the first student, $40 for each additional student up to three students. The 4th student and additional students are free. All fees are NON-Refundable. *subject to change for 2026-2027 yr.
All members must affiliate with NCFCA. Please visit ncfca.org for the NCFCA Fee Structure. Legacy fees are separate from NCFCA fees.
Keep in mind you will also be responsible for registration and travel expenses (hotel and food costs) in connection with competing in NCFCA tournaments. Tournaments range from 3 to 4 days in length. Tournament costs can be found on the NCFCA tournament registration fees page. Hotel and food costs will vary depending on the location of each tournament. You will likely need 4 (or more) days of lodging per tournament. Legacy does not coordinate hotel reservations or food for your family.
To join Legacy for Christ Speech and Debate, please direct all questions to our New Members Coordinator, at contact@legacyforchrist.org.
All new families must come to an open house and contact our new member coordinator before applying to Legacy.
2026 Open House Dates
February 12 & 26, 2026
During open house days, we invite interested families to come and sit in for the day!
This is a great chance to see first hand what speech and debate is all about and to meet our families.
Advance registration for these days is required so we can welcome you and prepare for your visit.
email: contact@legacyforchrist.org