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DRESS CODE FOR CORNERSTONE MEETINGS
(This does NOT apply to Junior Speech Students)

Because modesty is the standard of dress for any speech and debate activity, parents, siblings, participants, and coaches are expected to dress appropriately. If clothing is objectionable, you will be asked to change. Debate attire is allowed, but not required.

For all: No jeans. No t-shirts. No shorts.

For ladies: No tight shirts. No shirts that are low-cut, sleeveless, sheer, or don’t cover the midriff when arms are raised. No pants that are excessively tight or low-cut. Acceptable choices include slacks, dressy capris, skirts, or dresses.

For gentlemen: Acceptable choices include collared or polo shirts, khaki pants, or nice cargo pants.

DRESS CODE FOR NCFCA TOURNAMENTS
(Taken from the NCFCA website)

SPIRIT OF THE DRESS CODE

The spirit of the dress code is modesty and professionalism with the intent to glorify Christ. The goal is to minimize the focus on the body or outward appearance and maximize the focus on the development of ideas and communication skills.

LETTER OF THE DRESS CODE

Competitors must be professional, clean and well-groomed.

DRESS CODE (IE)

Gentlemen - Gentlemen shall wear suits; slacks with sweater or vest; or shirt and tie.

Ladies - Modesty is the key and may include suits, dresses, and skirts to the bottom of the knee; skirts or slacks with shirt-type tops or jackets. Tight-fitting/low-cut sweaters or slacks are inappropriate. Midriff must remain covered when gesturing in speeches.

DRESS CODE (DEBATE)

Gentlemen - Gentlemen shall wear suits or sport coats and ties.

Ladies - Ladies shall wear either dresses or suits. Hemlines shall fall to at least the bottom of the knee.

VIOLATIONS

Penalty - If a judge finds that a debater has violated the dress code, that debater's team shall be given a loss for the round and a chance to change into appropriate dress.

Appeal - Debaters may appeal to the Tournament Director for a final decision in such cases.