2010 Conference-Competitions

COMPETITIONS

The competitive events program for the 32nd  National TSA Conference is governed by the 2009 & 2010 High School Technology Activities, National TSA Conference Competitive Events Guide (on CD) and the 2010 & 2011 Middle School Technology Activities, National TSA Conference Competitive Events Guide (on CD). These Events Guides are part of the TOTAL TSA CD set and are available from National TSA and include specifications for every event scheduled for the conference in Baltimore, Maryland. Entries for all national competitive events must follow the rules and regulations found in the current middle school and high school Competitive Events Guides in the TOTAL TSA CD.
 
 
 
Display Event Entries
Table top space for display events is limited at the National TSA Conference.  Do not register for a display event unless you are certain you will have an entry.

Advisors should store their student’s display events in their hotel sleeping room until they are received at the check-in location. Storage is not available at the hotel for student projects. 

Levels of Competition
Entries for competitive events are categorized according to grade levels as follows:
Middle School: Grades 6, 7, 8, 9*
High School: Grades 9*, 10, 11, 12
*Ninth graders must compete at the level in which the chapter affiliates.  For example, if the ninth grade is housed in a high school building (grades 9-12), then the student must compete at the high school level.  If the ninth grade is housed in a grade 6-9 or 7-9 school building, then the student must compete at the middle school level.  If the school has grades 1-12 grouped together, or any other configuration not listed above, the CRC chairperson or National TSA can provide clarification about the appropriate level.
 
 
Semifinalists
 
Finalists
 
Judges
• Please wear business casual attire

• Please arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to your scheduled event and report to the Marshall Boardroom on the third floor of the Hilton Baltimore Hotel to obtain your complimentary registration and “Judge” name badge and to meet the event coordinator before going to the event.
• Please park in the Hilton deck, if applicable, and we can validate your parking.

 

2009-2010 Competitive Event Themes and Problems