Communications (Comms)

Training for Leads and Teams

 

Inventory Management

Comms Lead

  • Check inventory and coordinate with Logistics for supplies and printed materials (table tents, judge sheets, etc.).
  • Use the NCFCA Comms Inventory Checklist (downloadable PDF) to verify completeness.

Central Items to Manage and Distribute

  • First Aid Kit
  • Blue tape / sticky tack (confirm facility rules)
  • Push pins (optional, for bulletin boards)
  • Competitor tents (Digital and Limited Prep)
  • Printed signs/tents (“Do Not Enter,” “Reserved for Judges,” etc.)
  • Extra head judge sheets
  • Extra charging strips
  • Door stops (3–5) - distribute as needed
  • Backup supply sets (pens, tissues, sanitizer, paper, green Comms team badge inserts, etc.)

Comms Station (each team member workspace)

Each workstation should include:

  • Green Comms Team badge insert
  • Blue tape / sticky tack for postings
  • Debate flow sheets (LD and TP)
  • Blank paper for speech judges
  • Tissue pack
  • 4–5 pens
  • Hand sanitizer (travel size recommended)
  • Competitor table tents (Digital and Limited Prep) – one per room
  • Head judge sheets (one per room)
  • 1–2 charging strips
  • Optional: tote or grocery bag for carrying supplies