CONTEMPORARY SPORTS ISSUES

This event provides recognition for PBL members who understand and demonstrate knowledge about the current principles and issues of the dynamic sports industry both in this country and internationally.

The one-hour objective test may include questions on sports management, intercollegiate athletics, professional sports, sports management and marketing agencies, sport tourism, international sports, sports consumer behavior, public relations, finance and economics in sports industry, sports facility and event management, legal considerations, and sociological aspects of sports.

ELIGIBILITY

Participants must have paid state and national dues postmarked by February 15 of the current school year.

Participants must not be or have been enrolled in any graduate program prior to December 1 of the current school year.

State:            Each charter may enter six participants.

National:     See publication:  Chapter Management Handbook—current edition.

REGULATIONS

State:           When it has been determined that a student will represent the charter at state competition, the appropriate entry form must be sent to the state adviser postmarked first-class mail by the date specified in the SLC registration packet.

National:     See publication:  Chapter Management Handbook—current edition.

• Participants must be selected in accordance with the regulations of the state chapter and the national association.

• Participants must not have entered this event at a previous National Leadership Conference or placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in this event at a previous State Leadership Conference.

• Participants failing to report on time may be either disqualified or permitted to begin late with no extension of the time as scheduled. 
 
 

• Participants must furnish their own No. 2 pencils and erasers.  Nongraphing calculators will be provided.  No electronic devices may be brought to the event.    No reference materials or other items are to be brought to the event.
 

• Participants must adhere to the dress code established by the Board of Directors or they will not be permitted to participate in the competitive event.

JUDGING

Tests will be machine graded.  In the event of a tie, the students’ performance on the final ten questions of the exam will be evaluated.  After that, if necessary, the order in which the tests were received will be used.

AWARDS

State:          State awards for the top five places are presented at the State Leadership Conference.

National:    The number of awards presented at the National Leadership Conference is determined by judges and/or number of entries.  The maximum number will be ten.