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THE NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE
The National Forensic League, NFL, is the leading honor society and educational resource for teachers, students, administrators, and parents in the exciting field of speech and debate education. With over 2,700 member schools and 90,000 active student members, we are continuously striving towards our goal of promoting the art of speech and debate. In doing so, we provide educational opportunities, honors, scholarships, and awards that recognize students at local, regional, and national levels. The NFL is proud of its 80 year tradition of "Training Youth for Leadership."
Ms. Wendy Shellman, Pocatello HS Idaho Mountain Rivers Chair
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Committee Members: Wendy Shelman, Mike Harvey, Melissa Cortes, Bruce Benson, and Clif Davis.
Idaho Novice Case List
Idaho Novice Case List 2010-2011
Novice may not run counterplans or kritiks in novice division. The following are plan texts.
1. The USFG will create/improve the system for spotting and/ or deflecting near-Earth objects.
2. The USFG will install a satellite development to monitor/solve climate change.
3. The USFG will send a manned Mission to the Moon.
4. The USFG will send a manned mission to Mars.
The panel topics 2011-2012....
1.) What can Idaho’s youth do to play a more active role in the political process?
2.) What can Idaho’s youth do to become more involved in community service?
3.) What can Idaho’s youth do to promote tolerance of minority populations within their schools?
4.) What can Idaho’s youth do to raise awareness about environmental destruction?
5.) How can Idaho’s youth combat the growing obesity rate and promote healthy lifestyles?
Tentative Tournament Schedule Tentative Tournament Schedule: Coaches - if you are hosting, please send your dates and events offered.
January
6-7 Black Snake
13-14 Shelley
20-21 Tiger/Grizz
27-28 Madison
February
2-4 Nat Quals Congress 3-4, Speech & Debate 4-5 @ Madison
10-11 Rigby
17 - 18 Blackfoot
March
9-10 State Debate Rocky Mountain High School in Meridian
April
13-14 State Speech Madison High School in Rexburg
June
11-21 Nationals in Indianapolis, Indiana
The Idaho Mountain River District is now accepting applications for student of the month for our District. Simply type up a paragraph (100 words or less) and send it to Mike Harvey. Each month our district will honor a student of the month.
Attention Drama Coaches: If you are interested in posting production dates and information on the NFL Web Site, just email information to Amy Walker.
Speech Arts Rules and Regulations
Idaho Activities Web Site
NFL Teaching/Coaching Resources
Basic Debate by Baylor University
Disadvantage Lecture by Baylor University
Counterplan Lecture by Baylor University
Debate Lesson Web Page
More Debate Lessons Web Page
