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 finance and economics in sports industry, sports consumer behavior, international sports, legal considerations, professional sports, sociological aspects of sports, public relations, sports facility and event management, intercollegiate athletics, sports management and marketing, and sport tourism.

ELIGIBILITY

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

State      Each charter may enter six participants.

National      See national guidelines: www.fbla-pbl.org.

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 received by the date specified in the SLC registration packet.

National      See national guidelines: www.fbla-pbl.org.

• 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.