COMPETITIONS
If you only do one thing in FBLA-PBL, competitions should be that thing! We have over 50 events to choose from that can fit for any major wanting to practice their skills on a state and national level.
Fall Semester
August - December

During the Fall semester is when FBLA-PBL is gearing up for the Spring. During Fall, most of our time is spent helping students discover competitions they are interested and hold competitions if there are two UF students wanting to do the same event. However, there are a few conferences during the Fall that FBLA-PBL students can attend.
State Fall Leadership Conference - Mid October - Mid November
National Fall Leadership Conference - November
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Spring Semester
January - May

Spring is where all the fun is! During Spring, we are practicing our competitions in prep for the SLC. Competitions are solidified by early Spring. Towards the end of Spring, UF visits Orlando and competes against other schools to qualify for nationals (which is located in a different city each year). For list of Competitions and Regualtions, please scroll down to our "Competition Discovery" section.
If you qualify, you will attend a Pre-NLC in April or May to better prepare for yourself for competitors on the national level. These will be later in the semester.
State Leadership Conference - Mid March
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Summer Semester
May - July

The summer semester is when FBLA-PBL is the least active. However, we still encourage national competitors to still practice! Nationals is usually held in between our break between Summer A and B.
National Leadership Conference - Late June - Early July
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COMPETITION DISCOVERY
COMPETITION DISCOVERY
Step by Step Guide to Finding the Perfect Competition
STEP ONE:
Read all regulations and rules for competitive events.
Most Common Rules & Regulations for PBL
For more rules and regulations, please see the Florida PBL or National PBL website
1. Make sure you have paid your Competition Fees/ Dues before the deadline
2. You can compete as an Undergraduate or a Master's Student!
3. Have pre-conference materials, registration, and hotel fees turned in before the deadline
4. When signing up for competitions, please follow under this criteria:
Competitive Events are Broken Down into 3 Categories: Objective, Performance, and Skill/Production
When Signing up for States PBL, you may only pursue 3 competitions under any of the following criteria:
•Three Objective Tests OR
•Two Objective Tests & One Performance OR
•Two Objective Test & One Skill/Production OR
•One Objective & Two Skill OR
•One Objective Test, One Performance, & One Skill
Note: You do NOT need to pursue 3 competitions.
Please be aware that you are only allowed to compete in two competitions on the National level if you qualify at the State Leadership Conference
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PLEASE NOTE: If you sign up for competitions, you must pay the state and national PBL dues to ensure your competition selection (20 dollars).
STEP TWO:
Explore your Competitions - Make a "Possible Competitions" list
Competitions Avaiable at the Florida State Level
For complete info about each competition please visit the Florida PBL or National PBL website
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Competitions Available 2018-2019 Academic Year
Finance and Accounting Career Cluster Info Technology
Business Management & Administration/ Economics
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Safety Human Services & Hospitality Management
Marketing Education & Training
Accounting Analysis & Decision Making*
Accounting for Professionals
Accounting Principles
Cost Accounting
Financial Analysis & Decision Making*
Financial Concepts
Financial Services*
Personal Finance
Computer Applications
Computer Concepts
Cyber Security
Desktop Publishing*
Help Desk
Mobile Applications Development*
Network Design**
Networking Concepts
Web Design*
Business Decision Making**
Business Ethics**
Economic Analysis & Decision Making*
Entrepreneurship Concepts
Future Business Executive
Human Resource Management*
Information Management
International Business
Job Interview Parliamentary Procedure**
Business Communication
Local Chapter Annual Business Report*
Macroeconomics
Management Analysis & Decision Making*
Management Concepts
Microeconomics
Organizational Behavior & Leadership
Project Management
Retail Management
Parliamentary Procedure**
Small Business Management Plan*
Statistical Analysis
Strategic Analysis & Decision Making*
Contemporary Sports Issues
Business Law
Justice Administration
Community Service Project
Hospitality Managemen*
Business Presentation*
Client Services
Impromptu Speaking
Integrated Marketing Campaign*
Marketing Analysis & Decision Making*
Marketing Concepts
Public Speaking
Sales Presentation
Sports Management & Marketing
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PLEASE NOTE: Some competitions require
students to turn in materials before February 10th. If you do not send in materials for your competition before this deadline, you will not get a refund. These deadlines are to be managed by you for your own competition. Please see the Florida PBL website to see if you competition requires pre-judged materials
Future Business Educator
* Team or Individual Event
** Team ONLY Event
STEP THREE:
Narrow down your list to 3 Competitions based on Competition Rules
and Sign Up!
Competition Regulation Breakdown
Please Note: Event can include additional requirements as part of the event - please see the National website for more details
Performance Events Objective Test Events
Skill/Production Events
Accounting Analysis & Decision Making
Financial Analysis & Decision Making
Financial Services
Help Desk
Mobile Applications Development
Website Design
Business Decision Making
Economic Analysis & Decision Making
Future Business Executive
Human Resource Management
Job Interview
Parliamentary Procedure
Local Chapter Annual Business Report
Management Analysis & Decision Making
Small Business Management Plan
Strategic Analysis & Decision Making
Business Law
Business Presentation
Client Services
Impromptu Speaking
Integrated Marketing Campaign
Marketing Analysis & Decision Making
Public Speaking
Sales Presentation
Community Service Project
Future Business Educator
Hospitality Management
Accounting Principles
Financial Concepts
Personal Finance
Computer Concepts
Networking Concepts
Entrepreneurship Concepts
Information Management
International Business
Macroeconomics
Management Concepts
Microeconomics
Organizational Behavior & Leadership
Project Management
Retail Management
Statistical Analysis
Justice Administration
Marketing Concepts
Sports Management & Marketing
Hospitality Management
Contemporary Sports Issues
Accounting for Professionals
Cost Accounting
Computer Applications
Desktop Publishing
Business Communication
Ready to Sign Up?
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STEP FOUR:
Start Planning!
Estimate Costs and
Funding Tips
Estimated Costs for the State Leadership Conference
Costs could decrease due to fundraising and grants
Competition Sign Up Fee/ Dues: $20.00
Registration: $100.00
Hotel: $159/night - 3 nights (will decrease with more people attending)
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More information here:
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Transportation is split among students. This is usually around 10 dollars round trip.
How to Lessen Costs:
1. Attend Fundraisers and Participate in Concessions with PBL
2. Save up Early
3. Set up Fundraising Website at YouCaring.com and share with Friends and Family
4. Talk to Business Owners Back Home for Sponsorships
Other Things to Consider:
1. Some events at SLC are Sponsored. This means there are monetary prizes for students who place in the Top 3.
These events include: Accounting Analysis, Accounting Principles, Accounting for Professionals, Business Communication, Future Business Executive, International Business, Job Interview, Marketing Concepts, Public Speaking, Sports Management