FBLA Competitive Events Flashcards

Guidelines and Proposals

• FBLA guidelines contain overviews, eligibility criteria, and instructions for participation.
• To propose an event, visit go.fbla.org/CEmodifications.

Objective Tests

• Individual event consisting of a 60-minute test at the National Leadership Conference.
• Non-graphing calculators are provided for all objective tests.

Production Tests

• One- or two-hour computer-based tests proctored at a designated school site prior to the National Leadership Conference.

Role Play Events

• Competitors receive a role play scenario 10 to 20 minutes before their event.
• Judges have access to the role play and suggested questions for participants.

Prejudged Events

• Individual, team, and chapter reports or projects are evaluated in advance of the conference, while presentations occur during the conference.

Interview Events

• Competitors participate in job interviews conducted by judges asking standard questions.

Speech Events

• Participants create and deliver speeches on FBLA-PBL goals, current events, or relevant business topics.

Presentation Events

• Individual or team projects are presented based on specific topics outlined in the event guidelines, which change annually.

Open Events

• These are online testing opportunities available to any FBLA member without prerequisites; the top winners are recognized during the awards ceremony.

Pilot Events

• A competitor in a pilot event can also enter another individual or team event, with top five winners acknowledged during the awards ceremony.

Eligibility for National Leadership Conference (NLC)

• Dues must be paid by March 1, and registration for the MLC must occur by the second Friday in May.

State Submission Limits

• Each state can submit four entries for objective events and three entries for performance events.

Competitor Limitations

• Each competitor can compete in only one event.

9th/10th Grade Events

• Business Math
• FBLA Principles and Procedures
• Introduction to Business
• Introduction to Business Communications
• Introduction to Information Technology
• Introduction to Parliamentary Procedures
• Public Speaking I

Event Restrictions

• Events that cannot be repeated include modified, team, chapter, individual entries, parliamentary procedures, and pilot events.

Tie-Breaking Protocol for Objective Tests

• Tie-breaking is determined by evaluating the last ten questions answered.

Scoring Components

• Objective production tests are graded based on production test scores.
• Combination of report/project and performance contributes to overall scoring.

Submission Deadlines

• Prejudged components must be submitted by the second Friday in May.
• Production tests are due by the third Friday in May.

Modification Timeline

• Changes can be made by the first Friday in June.

National Awards Limitations

• A maximum of ten awards can be given per event.

Chapter Events Award

• Only one award is presented to schools competing in chapter events.

Resource Materials Policy

• Resource materials may not be used during competitions.

ADA Compliance

• FBLA meets ADA requirements; forms must be submitted as necessary.

Recording Performers

• The association has the right to record performances.

Advancement to Next Round

• A maximum of 15 competitors may advance to the next round.

Performance Competencies

• Competitors should demonstrate excellent verbal communication and effective decision-making.
• Self-confidence, teamwork, and logical presentation skills are evaluated.
• Ability to answer questions effectively is also vital.

Point Deductions

• Five points will be deducted for dress code violations, exceeding presentation time, and failure to follow guidelines.

Audience Policy

• Preliminary performances are closed to attendees.

Test your knowledge of FBLA competitive events with these flashcards. Each card covers essential terms, definitions, and procedures relevant to participating in the competitions. Perfect for students preparing for the National Leadership Conference.