Thank you for your interest in The Edge. We are excited to have your family join us for the 2026-2027 Club year. Below are the Information of the club that your family will need to thoroughly read and complete to Join our Speech and Debate Club.
Club Information
Eligibility
Junior Competitor must be between 8 and 11 of competition season.
Competitors must be between 12 and 18 years old on September 1st of the competition season.
Homeschoolers and private-schooled students are eligible to join and compete.
(Contact our club if you have any question there are some exceptions)
We compete with the NCFCA and STOA. Families need to affiliate with the league at
Families must read and agree with the Statement of Faith and position statements NCFCA and STOA.
Meeting
Junior Speech (ages 8-11) meets every other Monday 1:00-3:00 pm.
Varsity Speech (12-18) meets every
Mondays 1:00-3:00 pm
Debate research (ages 12-18) meets every Friday 1:00-3:00 pm.
When we gather, we meet at:
Commitment
Parents Responsibility
Register as a family affiliate with NCFCA or STOA.
If a junior-only family, affiliate first, then ask for a scholarship and list “Junior only family” as a reason.
Please email theedgespeechanddebate@gmail.com your family or junior affiliation receipt from NCFCA or STOA.
Obtain required or recommended resources
Complete The Edge Registration Form
Read:
Information Letter, Rules of Governance, Goals, Code of Conduct, Parental, Responsibilities, Junior-Only Parent Agreement, Peacemaker Pledge, Statement of Faith, Meeting Dates, Sign Family Agreement.
Return all signed documents or submit registration only with
The Edge registration fees ($100 per family, $100 for junior-only families) The preferred method of electronic payment can be sent to:
Zelle:
Students:
Read Rules of Governance, Goals, Code of Conduct, Student Responsibilities, Peacemaker
Pledge, and Statement of Faith
Initial and Sign Family Agreement
Acquire appropriate assignments from the coaches
The Edge Returning families priority placement registration and dues deadline: Oct. 23, 2026. Registration for new families may be limited, particularly for Junior Speech. All registration documents and dues for new and returning families must be collected by Oct. 31, 2026.
Empower
Training students in communication and critical thinking.
Connect
theedgespeechanddebate@gmail.com
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About The Edge
Since 2008, our non-profit Speech and Debate Club has been helping homeschooled children develop their critical thinking and effective communication skills. Our coaches and parents work together at The Edge to instruct students, manage the club, and get them ready for competitions.