2021 Adjustments
COMPETITIVE EVENTS
***NEW 2021 Exception: Each student may register for (2) two individual events and (1) team event.***
In the event the student advances to ICDC in more than one event, he or she will ONLY be allowed to enter one event at ICDC. All ICDC and DECA Inc. policies regarding competitive events will apply at the state level, with the exception of the number of events a student may enter.
Chapters may have a maximum of 3 entries in each event.
The following adjustments have been made for the different competitive event elements:
| Element | Traditional Format | Adjustment for 2020–2021 |
| Testing |
Online exam with a proctor |
Online exam, “open–book” format, times and settings adjusted |
| Role–Plays |
Prep for the scenario and present on–site |
Cases will be released online. Students will then record their solution/presentation and upload |
| Prepared Presentations |
Present in person |
Record your presentation and upload |
| WrittenProjects |
Upload PDF for Judge to Review Prior to Conference |
No Change |
Timeline for competition and submission for the different competitive event elements:
| Element |
Competition Window |
Submission Dates |
| Testing |
January 18 – January 29, 2021 from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Students must complete the exams during the competition window |
| Role–Plays |
January 25 – February 2, 2021 from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM CT |
Video links/URL must be submitted by the chapter advisor who will upload them to the submission site. |
| Prepared Presentations |
Presentations may be recorded any time prior to the Submission Window |
Video links/URL must be submitted by the chapter advisor between January 25 – February 2, 2021 |
| Written Projects |
Written projects may be completed at any time prior to the Submission Window |
Written Entries must be submitted by the chapter advisor between January 25 – February 2, 2021 |