Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) Events offer individual skill development and application of learning through cooperative, individualized, and competitive activities.
At the 2024 State Leadership Conference, the following STAR Events will be offered:
At the 2024 State Leadership Conference, the following STAR Events will be offered:
NC FCCLA will adopt the National FCCLA event guidelines and scoring rubrics. Specific event guidelines and event information can be found under the ‘Resources’ tab in the FCCLA Portal. Except for the Online Orientation and Online Summary Form Submission processes. See “Online Orientation and Online Summary Submission Form” section of the 2024 State Leadership Conference Guidebook for state-specific requirements.
EVENT POLICIES
EVENT ENTRY DESCRIPTIONS AND LEVELS
Individual events evaluate one member's performance. Team events evaluate several participants' or a chapter's performance as one entry. Team events may have one (1), two (2), or three (3) participants from the same chapter, except for Parliamentary Procedure, which may have four (4) to eight (8) participants from the same chapter.
The participant's grade in school determines entry into a particular level during the year of their current membership and, in some cases, enrollment in a specific course or program, as outlined in the event eligibility section for each event.
EVENT ENTRY DESCRIPTIONS AND LEVELS
Individual events evaluate one member's performance. Team events evaluate several participants' or a chapter's performance as one entry. Team events may have one (1), two (2), or three (3) participants from the same chapter, except for Parliamentary Procedure, which may have four (4) to eight (8) participants from the same chapter.
The participant's grade in school determines entry into a particular level during the year of their current membership and, in some cases, enrollment in a specific course or program, as outlined in the event eligibility section for each event.
- A team composed of members of mixed grade levels (through grade 12) must enter the level of the highest participant member's grade level.
- Team events that are only for Level 2 or Level 3 may not include members in Level 1.
- Team events that are only for Level 3 may not include members in Level 1 or Level 2.
CHAPTER ENTRY ALLOWANCES
Chapters must adhere to the chapter entry allowances as indicated in the charts below. Click here for a PDF version of the Chapter Entry Allowances for the State Leadership Conference.
Chapters must adhere to the chapter entry allowances as indicated in the charts below. Click here for a PDF version of the Chapter Entry Allowances for the State Leadership Conference.
CHAPTER SUBSTITUTION POLICY
When the chapter has registered a student as a state Competitive Event participant, a substitution from that chapter is permitted in the case of a team event, but only if the substitute meets the eligibility requirement of that event. It is the same event level as the participant they are substituting for. All substitutions must be requested in the FCCLA Portal and follow the substitution policy for the conference. Substitutions will not be accepted after February 29.
ONLINE ORIENTATION AND ONLINE PROJECT SUMMARY FORM
All entries will receive points for submitting the NC FCCLA STAR Event Orientation Form, to be completed after viewing the orientation video.
The online orientation video is now available in the FCCLA Portal under Resources>State Resources>Competitive Events.
Click here for a step-by-step guide for accessing the video.
During this orientation video, participants will learn more about the Competitive Events schedule at the conference, their responsibilities as participants, the evaluation process, and how to obtain their Online Summary Submission Form and the Online Orientation form.
Participants will submit their Online Orientation form and Online Summary Submission Form to the event room consultant at the time of their competition unless another location on an event display or portfolio is specified. Only one of each form per entry is required.
DRESS POLICY
Unless otherwise specified in event guidelines, participants must adhere to the posted dress code for the conference. Point deductions will be made for participants who are out of the dress code for the event.
All participants must adhere to the posted dress code to receive on-stage recognition.
STAR EVENT CONFIRMATIONS
New for State Leadership Conference! Advisers will have a chance to review and confirm Competitive Event registrations before the conference. Click here to learn more about this process.
Advisers will receive an email when confirmations are available.
FINAL PARTICIPATION SCHEDULES
Chapter advisers will receive a copy of the final Competitive Event schedules for registered participants during the conference registration check-in. Changing schedules with other participants is not permitted. Participants are required to be available during the time their event takes place. Do not schedule other activities during these periods. Once competition schedules are distributed, changes will not be made for any scheduling conflicts.
Chapter advisers will pick up all Competitive Event registration materials and distribute them to their Competitive Event participants. At the registration check-in, the chapter adviser will
When the chapter has registered a student as a state Competitive Event participant, a substitution from that chapter is permitted in the case of a team event, but only if the substitute meets the eligibility requirement of that event. It is the same event level as the participant they are substituting for. All substitutions must be requested in the FCCLA Portal and follow the substitution policy for the conference. Substitutions will not be accepted after February 29.
ONLINE ORIENTATION AND ONLINE PROJECT SUMMARY FORM
All entries will receive points for submitting the NC FCCLA STAR Event Orientation Form, to be completed after viewing the orientation video.
The online orientation video is now available in the FCCLA Portal under Resources>State Resources>Competitive Events.
Click here for a step-by-step guide for accessing the video.
During this orientation video, participants will learn more about the Competitive Events schedule at the conference, their responsibilities as participants, the evaluation process, and how to obtain their Online Summary Submission Form and the Online Orientation form.
Participants will submit their Online Orientation form and Online Summary Submission Form to the event room consultant at the time of their competition unless another location on an event display or portfolio is specified. Only one of each form per entry is required.
DRESS POLICY
Unless otherwise specified in event guidelines, participants must adhere to the posted dress code for the conference. Point deductions will be made for participants who are out of the dress code for the event.
All participants must adhere to the posted dress code to receive on-stage recognition.
STAR EVENT CONFIRMATIONS
New for State Leadership Conference! Advisers will have a chance to review and confirm Competitive Event registrations before the conference. Click here to learn more about this process.
Advisers will receive an email when confirmations are available.
FINAL PARTICIPATION SCHEDULES
Chapter advisers will receive a copy of the final Competitive Event schedules for registered participants during the conference registration check-in. Changing schedules with other participants is not permitted. Participants are required to be available during the time their event takes place. Do not schedule other activities during these periods. Once competition schedules are distributed, changes will not be made for any scheduling conflicts.
Chapter advisers will pick up all Competitive Event registration materials and distribute them to their Competitive Event participants. At the registration check-in, the chapter adviser will
- confirm participant attendance and no-shows.
- receive participant information, including participation times, specific event materials, recognition session information, and name badge ribbons.
- acknowledge receipt of materials.
TESTING, CASE STUDIES, AND EVENT SCENARIOS
State-Level Challenge Tests
Participants competing in one of the State-Level Challenge Test events will complete their event test on-site on Monday, March 18, from 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Participants must be checked in by 4:00 pm. After the registration deadline, more information with specific testing instructions will be emailed to registered participants and advisers.
Parliamentary Procedure STAR Event Test
Participants competing in the Parliamentary Procedure STAR Event will complete the event test on-site on Monday, March 31, from 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Participants must be checked in by 4:00 pm. After the registration deadline, more information with specific testing instructions will be emailed to registered participants and advisers.
Participants will be given time to complete the event planning portion as part of their presentation on the day of the competition.
STAR Event Case Studies
Participants competing in the events listed below will complete the coordinating case study on Monday, March 31, from 4:00 - 4:30 pm. Participants must be present during this time to complete the case study, or they will receive zero points on the Point Summary Form. More information will be emailed to registered participants and their advisers with specific instructions after the registration deadline.
SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, AND ELECTRICAL ACCESS
Participants must bring all needed supplies for the competition. This includes presentation materials, easels, etc.
Access to an electrical outlet will not be provided unless required for a participant classified under the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This request must be made during the registration process. Participants are encouraged to bring fully charged devices for presentations, as allowed per event guidelines.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABILITIES
FCCLA members with disabilities who are appropriately identified by a valued team of professionals (such as an IEP team, Section 504 coordinator, certified psychologist, physician, etc.) will be reasonably accommodated in state events. Participants who require accommodation during the conference and in their event should indicate a special needs request during registration. A state staff member will contact the adviser to determine the best accommodations for the participant.
COMPETITION DISCLAIMERS
Each participant is responsible for reading the event guidelines. NC FCCLA is not responsible for late, lost, misdirected, or not received entry. All technical issues should be directed to [email protected] as soon as possible for resolution. The participants are responsible for reading the state association's information for competition.
DISQUALIFICATION
Disqualification is unfortunate for participants, advisers, and event managers. To avoid unnecessary disappointment, keep in mind the four causes of disqualification.
State-Level Challenge Tests
Participants competing in one of the State-Level Challenge Test events will complete their event test on-site on Monday, March 18, from 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Participants must be checked in by 4:00 pm. After the registration deadline, more information with specific testing instructions will be emailed to registered participants and advisers.
Parliamentary Procedure STAR Event Test
Participants competing in the Parliamentary Procedure STAR Event will complete the event test on-site on Monday, March 31, from 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Participants must be checked in by 4:00 pm. After the registration deadline, more information with specific testing instructions will be emailed to registered participants and advisers.
Participants will be given time to complete the event planning portion as part of their presentation on the day of the competition.
STAR Event Case Studies
Participants competing in the events listed below will complete the coordinating case study on Monday, March 31, from 4:00 - 4:30 pm. Participants must be present during this time to complete the case study, or they will receive zero points on the Point Summary Form. More information will be emailed to registered participants and their advisers with specific instructions after the registration deadline.
- Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
- Interpersonal Communications
- Promote and Publicize FCCLA
- Early Childhood Education
SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, AND ELECTRICAL ACCESS
Participants must bring all needed supplies for the competition. This includes presentation materials, easels, etc.
Access to an electrical outlet will not be provided unless required for a participant classified under the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This request must be made during the registration process. Participants are encouraged to bring fully charged devices for presentations, as allowed per event guidelines.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABILITIES
FCCLA members with disabilities who are appropriately identified by a valued team of professionals (such as an IEP team, Section 504 coordinator, certified psychologist, physician, etc.) will be reasonably accommodated in state events. Participants who require accommodation during the conference and in their event should indicate a special needs request during registration. A state staff member will contact the adviser to determine the best accommodations for the participant.
COMPETITION DISCLAIMERS
Each participant is responsible for reading the event guidelines. NC FCCLA is not responsible for late, lost, misdirected, or not received entry. All technical issues should be directed to [email protected] as soon as possible for resolution. The participants are responsible for reading the state association's information for competition.
DISQUALIFICATION
Disqualification is unfortunate for participants, advisers, and event managers. To avoid unnecessary disappointment, keep in mind the four causes of disqualification.
- Failure to affiliate with national headquarters by the registration deadline. Only affiliated members may register for the conference and Competitive Events.
- Failure to arrive promptly for event presentation. Participants are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled event presentation and may be disqualified if they are more than 15 minutes late.
- Participation of students or adults in behavior that negatively affects the management of Competitive Events or failure to display a positive image of FCCLA before, during, or after participation in Competitive Events. This may disqualify students or adults and their eligibility to participate the following year.