Christian Communicators of Pennsylvania seeks to meet the academic
needs of its member families; therefore, the ages listed for
each student track for club purposes are recommendations only;
they are based on the mandatory tournament competition age requirements
established by the NCFCA league. CCofPA strives to provide skill
and ability appropriate instruction for the individual student
as listed below. |
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Competitive
Track (Ages 12-18 by January 1st) |
 Competitive
Track students are eligible to participate in either Debate
Club or IE Club, or both. In order to be eligible to compete
in NCFCA sanctioned qualifying tournaments, a competitor must
be 12-18 years of age on or before January 1st of the school
year in which they compete. In addition, the student must be
taught at home by their parent(s) or legal guardian a minimum
of 51 percent of the time. Competitors who have graduated from
twelfth grade or have enrolled in a college-level degree program
are not eligible; no more than 49 percent of a competitor’s
education may consist of college level courses. All students
in this track will compete together at tournaments, as there
are no age or skill level distinctions. |
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| Debate
Club |
| These
students will learn intermediate and advanced argumentation
and debate theory, develop public speaking skills, apply elementary
logic, utilize research skills, and study topical information
related to the current NCFCA resolution.
This track will be involved in roundtable discussions, in-house
debates, and critiquing sessions, and students will be separated
into breakout groups according to academic understanding at
various points throughout the course of the season for the purpose
of allowing students to advance at their own pace. |
| All
students must pass the debate assessment test as a prerequisite
to participating in CCofPA’s Debate Club. |
Participation
in CCofPA debate scrimmages and workshops is mandatory for
students in this track; participation in all other tournaments
is at the discretion of the parent(s).
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| IE
Club (Public Speaking - Individual Events) |
| These
students will learn the various types of speeches offered in
NCFCA sanctioned competitions. This track will be required (but
not limited) to develop and present at least one speech during
the season. Students will be separated into breakout groups
according to the event in which they are participating for the
purpose of coaching and critiquing in the areas of basic presentation
style, content, and organization. |
| There
is no prerequisite for participation in CCofPA’s IE Club. |
Participation
in CCofPA IE workshops is mandatory for students in this track;
participation in all other tournaments is at the discretion
of the parent(s).
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Junior
Track (Age 12 & Under) |
| Introducing
basic public speaking principles and developing the related
skills is the primary focus for this age category. In addition,
limited elementary debate theory will be presented to these
students, as well as instruction on timing debate rounds. Juniors
may participate in individual public speaking events (IEs) at
practice tournaments where the Junior Track competition is available.
The ability to read and write is a prerequisite for children
in this track.
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Little
Stars (Ages 0-7) |
| Childcare
and age appropriate public speaking activities are provided
for children in this age category. Every effort is made to make
club time productive for the youngest siblings. |
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Student
Instructor |
| Students
Instructors are required to have advanced debate and/or IE training
or to have consistently proven their academic understanding
and proficiency in tournament competition. In addition, they
must have a proven record of adhering to the CCofPA Code of
Conduct by modeling Christlike behavior, as well as possessing
leadership skills. All Student Instructors will be selected
at the discretion of the debate and/or IE coach and are subject
to the approval of the Club Coordinator. |
