The National Virtual Events are comprised of 15 different competitions that consist of two to three rounds of competition (virtually). The entire process is outlined below:
- Virtual Event Registration Deadline: December 1, 2024, 5:00 PM ET
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Technical Project Round Submission Deadline: January 15, 2025, 5:00 PM ET
* All registered competitors will complete this round. -
Presentation Round
* Dates/Times will vary by each virtual competition, but all presentations will be scheduled and delivered virtually within the month of February.
* The Top Twenty (20), based on the Round One technical score, in each division in each competition will be invited (via email to the chapter advisors) to schedule a virtual presentation to a panel of judges. -
Gameplay Round (ONLY APPLIES TO V13 ESPORTS TEAM)
* The V13 Esports Team competition will have a live gameplay tournament (virtually) the first two weeks of February (before the presentation round occurs).
* Additional information will be sent to all advisors (with registered competitions) in early December explaining the unique process for this competition. -
Competition Rankings
* All competitors who rank in the Top Ten (10), technical and presentation combined score, will still receive national recognition regardless of attendance at the National Leadership Conference.
* All scores and rankings are final and there are absolutely no points awarded for National Leadership Conference attendance. -
National Leadership Conference Invitations
* The Top Ten (10) in each division in each competitive event will be invited (via email to the chapter advisors) to participate in the National Showcase.
a. The National Showcase is a special event highlighting the projects for each competition.
b. Each competitor (or team) will have the opportunity to compete for the Best In Show award in each of the competitions.
c. The National Showcase does not affect the overall competition rankings and is optional to attend.
If you have any questions, please contact National BPA Director of Membership & Technology Patrick Schultz at pschultz@bpa.org.