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NameDescription
School/Chapter Forms
Chapter ManualGuidelines and procedures for managing a school-level chapter, including points and degree regulations.
Updated 11/23/2009
Coaching GuidesIncludes the NFL's official New Coach Guide and other resources for new and experienced coaches.
Charter Chapter RenewalCurrent Charter Chapter schools renewing their membership should complete this and submit along with $99.
Updated 10/02/2009
Affiliate Chapter RenewalFor a school that has already been a member, fill out and return the form along with the $99.00 membership fee.
Updated 10/02/2009
Early InvoicingPre-paying your school's account allows the NFL to automatically deduct fees each time you enroll new students.
Updated 08/17/09
Manage Student Point InstructionsOnline point recording instructions
Award Applications
Student Scholarship EnrollmentSpreadsheet for coaches to enroll several members of their squad at once.
Academic All-American ApplicationFor students of at least a Superior Distinction degree, and whose academic record and standardized test score(s) fit the guidelines in the application.
Updated Updated 01/12/2010
District Student of the YearApplication for the District Graduating Senior of the Year.
Citation For Coach ServiceForm used for reporting service by coaches for the Distinguished Service Award
Forms ONLY for Schools Not Using the Online Points System
Individual Member EnrollmentRecord of enrolling new students.
Membership RecordRoster of members and degrees of each student.
Chapter RosterForm used to record the accumulated credit points per member
Order Forms
Final Round Audio TapesOrder final round audio tapes.
Updated 08/01/2009
Interp Video Licensing Agreement: 2009Allows member schools to obtain a free copy of the current year's final rounds of the Interpretive events.
Updated 01/15/2010
Interp Video Licensing Agreement (Previous Years)For previous years, the school must include a check to cover processing expenses.
Updated 01/15/2010
Instructional Video SeriesCatalog of instructional videos available for loan or purchase to member schools
Competition Events
Competition Events GuideIncludes rules, and judging guidelines for the various competition events, including Congressional Debate, and is recommended as standards for any tournament that claims to use NFL rules. District procedures are in the District Tournament Operations Manual and National procedures are in the National Tournament Operations Manual.
Posted 1/4/2010
Bill TemplateWord processing legislation template.
Resolution TemplateWord processing legislation template.
Amend Constitution Resolution TemplateWord processing legislation template.
Parliamentary Procedure InstructionIncludes a general script for presiding officers, as well as admonitions for chamber members/participants.
Generic (Non-District) Tournament Forms:
- Word Processing Doc
- Adobe PDF Version
Includes Congressional Debate speaking and presiding evaluation forms, master ballot, amendment form, motion table, and election/voting record. For NFL District Tournaments, please use the evaluation forms in that section, since district-level Congress has a different point scale.
Updated 1/14/2010
District Tournament Forms & Manuals
District Tournament Operations ManualRules, instructions, procedures and awards for the district tournament and congress.
Updated 1/20/2010
District Tournament RegistrationSchools are required to complete this to attend the district tournament.
District Congress: School ENTRY FormSchools are required to fill out this form to attend the district tournament.
Updated 10/24/2008
Single Entry Letter of IntentMust be completed if a student intends to double-enter in two events (or two events + Congress), since students may only enter the National Tournament in on event.
Policy Debate Judge Philosophy CardUsed to obtain preferences/paradigms for judges assigned to Policy debate.
LD Debate Judge Paradigm CardUsed to obtain preferences/paradigms for judges assigned to Lincoln-Douglas debate.
District Tournament BonusA school that has two entries (who actually compete) in each event may enter two additional entries in the tournament.
District Tournament Operations (for Chair/Committee)
District Tournament PackageIncludes all materials necessary to run a non-Joy of Tournaments contest. The zipped folder includes registration forms, ballots, event cards, and reporting forms. You will need an unzip utility to open this file (*.zip). If you are unable to open the packet, download each form below separately.
Congress Evaluation Forms/BallotIncludes copies of the Congressional Debate speaking and presiding evaluation forms, and a master ballot.
Updated 1/14/2010
Individual Events BallotsIncludes one copy of each individual event contest ballot, including official NFL rules. Debate ballots are not included
Postings FormUsed to post event schedules, including extemp contests.
Policy Debate Contestant CardsTo keep track of Policy Debate results during the district contest.
LD Debate Contestant CardsTo keep track of LD Debate results during the district contest.
Public Forum Debate Contestant CardsTo keep track of Public Forum Debate results during the district contest.
Dramatic Interpretation Contestant CardsTo keep track of Drama results during the district contest.
Humorous Interpretation Contestant CardsTo keep track of Humor results during the district contest.
Duo Interpretation Contestant CardsTo keep track of Duo results during the district contest.
International Extemp Contestant CardsTo keep track of International Extemp results during the district contest.
United States Extemp Contestant CardsTo keep track of US Extemp results during the district contest.
Post-District Tournament Results Reporting (for Chair)
District Qualifer/AlternatesMust be completed, signed and sent to the National Office within 48 hours of the district tournament.
Preliminary Round ScoresUse this form to record preliminary round results.
Final Round ScoresUse this form to record final round results.
Congress District Chair reporting formsUse these forms to record results in the Senate and each House chamber.
Nationals: Judge NominationsFor nominating coaches from the district to serve as judges in the semifinal and final rounds at the National Tournament; must be completed, signed and sent to the National Office within 48 hours of the district tournament.
National Tournament
National Tournament ManualContains information on the rules and regulations for all main, supplemental and consolation events.
Updated 4/13/2009
Lincoln-Douglas BallotSample ballot for Lincoln-Douglas Debate.
Public Forum BallotSample ballot for Public Forum Debate.
Online Registration GuideInstructions on how to register.
Model Release FormParticipant Release forms are generated at the end of the online registration process, but you can print these ahead of time to gather signatures.
Constitution
ConstitutionOrganizational structure and bylaws governing operation of the League, its board of directors, district committees and regulations for chapters and membership.
Updated 01/27/2010

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