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COMPETITIVE EVENTS ELIGIBILITY - North Carolina TSA Regionals ConferenceFINALIZED ON OCTOBER 1 for the 2025-2026 School Year.
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OFFICIAL EASTERN REGION VIRTUAL SCHEDULE ADDED ON JANUARY 30, 2026 AT 12:15 pm
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OFFICIAL WESTERN REGION UPDATES ADDED ON JANUARY 30, 2026, AT 2:00 pm
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2026 HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITIONS
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Competitive Event Eligibility for EventPortfolioExamTimed Challenge/ DemonstrationDisplay /Model / EntryPresentation/InterviewAdditional NotesParts of the Rubric that will be evaluated at Regionals.Total Possible Point based on what is submissionBronze LevelSilver LevelGold Level
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AnimatronicsThree (3) teams per chapterOn-SiteOn-SiteOn-SiteThemes & Problems (tsaweb.org)Go/No Go / Entire Rubric13091104117
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Architectural DesignSix (6) teams per chapter; individual entries are permittedUpload a documentation portfolio by February 6, 2026.On-SiteNo interview or presentationThemes & Problems (tsaweb.org)Go/No Go / Tier 1 and Tier 2 / No Semifinal Round210147168189
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Audio PodcastingSix (6) teams per chapter; individual entries are permittedUpload the audio podcast & documentation portfolio by February 6, 2026.Upload the audio podcast & documentation portfolio by February 6, 2026.No interview or presentationThemes & Problems (tsaweb.org)x Tier 1 / Tier 21208496108
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Biotechnology DesignSix (6) teams per chapterOn-SiteOn-SiteNo interview or presentationThemes & Problems (tsaweb.org)x Tier 1 / Tier 213091104117
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Board Game DesignSix (6) teams per chapterOn-SiteOn-SiteNo interview or presentationx Tier 1 / Tier 213091104117
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Children’s StoriesFive (5) teams or five (5) individuals per chapterOn-Site On-SiteOn-SiteOn-Site (Top 6)Themes & Problems (tsaweb.org)x260182208234
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CodingThree (3) teams of two (2) individuals per chapterTake online. February 13, 2026, from 8 AM -8 PM.On-Site Top 24Themes & Problems (tsaweb.org)13091104117
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Computer-Aided Design (CAD), ArchitectureThree (3) individuals per chapterOn-SiteNo interview or presentation13091104117
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Computer-Aided Design (CAD), EngineeringThree (3) individuals per chapterOn-SiteNo interview or presentation13091104117
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Data Science and AnalyticsSix (6) teams of two (2) individuals per chapter; individual entries are permittedUpload the documentation portfolio by February 6, 2026.NoUpload the documentation portfolio by February 6, 2026.NoThemes & Problems (tsaweb.org)x Tier One Only240168192216
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Digital Video ProductionSix (6) teams or Six (6) individuals per chapterUpload the digital video & documentation portfolio by February 6, 2026.Upload the digital video & documentation portfolio by February 6, 2026.No interview or presentationThemes & Problems (tsaweb.org)x100708090
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Dragster Designfive (5) individuals per chapterOn-SiteOn-SiteOn-SiteThemes & Problems (tsaweb.org)000
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Drone Challenge (UAV) (updated 11/4/25 due to time constraints)Three (3) teams of two (2) to six (6) members; five (5) teams per chapter.On-Site PDF on TSA approved USB driveOn-SiteOn-SiteThemes & Problems (tsaweb.org)No Interview14098112126
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Engineering DesignSix (6) teams of three (3) or more individuals per chapterOn-Site PDF on TSA approved USB driveOn-SiteNo interview or presentationThemes & Problems (tsaweb.org)150105120135
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Fashion Design and TechnologySix (6) of two to four (2-4) individuals per chapterOn-SiteOn-SiteNo interview or presentationThemes & Problems (tsaweb.org)14098112126
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Flight EnduranceThree (3) individuals per chapterOn-SiteOn-SiteOn-SiteBring Pre Built Gliders13091104117
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Manufacturing PrototypeSix (6) teams per chapterUpload the documentation portfolio by February 6, 2026.WESTERN: On-Site / EASTERN: Upload a 30 sec mpg that shows fully functional prototype.No interview or presentationThemes & Problems (tsaweb.org)X documentation portfolio190133152171
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Music ProductionSix (6) teams per chapter; individual entries are permittedUpload the musical piece & documentation portfolio by February 6, 2026Upload the musical piece & documentation portfolio by February 6, 2026x The Musical Piece and Documentation100708090
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On Demand Videothree (3) teams per chapter
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Photographic TechnologyEight (8) individuals per chapterUpload the photographic portfolio by February 6, 2026.Themes & Problems (tsaweb.org)x portfolio80566472
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Prepared PresentationSix (6) individuals per chapterOn-SiteThemes & Problems (tsaweb.org) / Topic Released on XYZ at noonx video100708090
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Promotional DesignEight (8) individuals per chapterOn-SiteOn-Siteno onsite problem1208496108
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Robotics (updated 11/4/25 due to time constraints)
TWO teams of two to six (2-6) members per chapterOn-SiteNo interview or presentation60424854
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Senior Solar Sprintparticipate.0
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Software DevelopmentSix (6) teams per chapterOn-SiteOn-Sitex100708090
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STEM Mass MediaThree (3) teams of two-three (2-3) individuals per chapterUpload the preliminary round video news story & documentation portfolio by February 6, 2026.Upload the preliminary round video news story & documentation portfolio by February 6, 2026.No On-Site Interview (updated 2/19) JSTx110778899
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Structural Design and EngineeringSix (6) teams of (2) two individuals per chapterOn-SiteOn-SiteBring Pre-Built Structure000
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System Control Technologythree (3) teams of two (2) individuals per chapter
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Technology BowlThree (3) teams of three (3) individuals per chapterTake online: February 13, 2026, from 8 AM -8 PM.On-Sitex test only100708090
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Technology Problem SolvingTwo (2) teams of two (2) individuals per chapterOn-Site60424854
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Transportation ModelingSix (6) individuals per chapterOn-SiteOn-SiteNo Interview1208496108
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Video Game DesignSix (6) teams per chapterUpload the video game URL, video game demonstration video URL, and documentation PDF by February 6, 2026.
Upload the video game URL, video game demonstration video URL, and documentation PDF by February 6, 2026.
No interview or presentationThemes & Problems (tsaweb.org)x1208496108
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Virtual Reality Visualization (VR)Six (6) teams per chapter; individual entries are permittedOn-SiteOn-SiteOn-SiteThemes & Problems (tsaweb.org)x Tier 1 200140160180
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WebmasterSix (6) teams per chapterUpload the website address (URL). All materials must be completed and accessible online by February 6, 2026.No interview or presentationThemes & Problems (tsaweb.org)x180126144162
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TSA VRC Competitionthree (3) teams per chapter.
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State Pin Design (State Only)five (5) individuals per chapterDue 12/19/25
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State T-Shirt Design (State Only)five (5) individuals per chapterDue 12/19/25
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Themes & Problems (tsaweb.org)
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Competition Updates (tsaweb.org)
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High School Competitive Events Guide 2025-2026
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last updated 01/30/26
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Eastern Region Program - 2025
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