Contest Updates

The SkillsUSA Florida Championships is the premier career and technical competition in the state. Our Career Competitions are based on current industry trends and are designed, facilitated, and judged by industry professionals. The information on this page provides information on SkillsUSA Florida State Championships events, and is applicable to regional events only when expressly stated. For information on national contest updates, visit updates.skillsusa.org.

While competitions are facilitated by business and industry, our competitions are a cooperative effort between SkillsUSA, industry, and educators. A direct connection to the classroom is the best way we can ensure we are meeting current industry trends and demands, and SkillsUSA Florida is seeking educators in all trade areas to support our competitions through the State Education Team. Any instructor is interested in applying to join should download and read the requirements and fill out the application, along with a statement of support from the school administration.

For supply lists, contest outlines, uniform requirements, and general contest information, refer to the SkillsUSA Technical Standards (available with Professional Membership at absorb.skillsusa.org). Any additional contest information or changes to the Technical Standards for state-level competitions will be published here. Please check back regularly for updates and information. If no updates are posted below, refer to the official Technical Standards for contest information.

If you need to Add, Drop, or Change a contestant after the registration deadline, please fill out this form and return, or complete the form electronically using this link.

State Conference Resources + Guides

Join us for Advisor Meetings throughout the school year to prepare for programming and events. Find more information in the Chapter Success Guide (available August 1).

Advisor Back to School Meeting: August 26 at 6 PM ET and August 27 at 10 AM ET, Virtual
Advisor Meeting and Planning Session (AMPS): November 10, 10 AM to 3 PM, St. Augustine, FL
SLSC26 Orientation for Advisors: December 9 at 6 PM ET and December 10 at 10 AM ET, Virtual
Championships Orientation for Advisors: February 24 at 6 PM ET and February 25 at 10 AM ET, Virtual
NLSC Delegation Meeting: April 8, 6 PM ET, Virtual, Invitation Only

SLSC26 Conference Guide – Includes all the details related to SLSC26, including tentative agenda, registration information, hotel and venue details, visitor pass information, and more. Use the clickable Table of Contents to easily access the most essential sections!

Contest Guide – 2025-2026 – An overview of our competitive events program, including eligibility, team requirements, attire expectations, contest descriptions, and advancing between levels (regional, state, national)

Official State Competition List and Contest by Cluster – The official list of competitions available at the state level in 2026. Competitions not listed here will not be offered.

State General Regulations – 2025-2026 – Rules and regulations for competition and events, including the Inclusivity Statements and Expectations, and the COVID-19 Health and Safety Expectations.

State Clothing and Attire Exceptions – Standing exceptions for attire at state competitions. This document outlines the exceptions granted to all SkillsUSA competitors at the State Leadership and Skills Conference. Please note, official uniforms are required for all national competitions.

Courtesy Corps Program Guide and Application- 2025-2026 – Courtesy Corps works behind the scenes at state and national events to help ensure a smooth and enjoyable conference experience for all attendees. Read more here.

State Officer Program Guide and Application Information – 2026-2027 – State Officers are elected during the State Leadership and Skills Conference to serve our members for the following school year. Read more here.

Request for Scoring Review for State Competitions – must be submitted within two weeks of the release of state conference scores.

Grievance Form – filed for rule violations only. See links below for the new procedure.

Contest Feedback Form

State Education Team Application Information and Eligibility

State Education Team Application

State Education Team Administration Support Letter

SLSC Bookkeeper Helpful Info Sheet

State Contest Updates + Supply Lists

If no updated supply list is posted for a competition, refer to the Technical Standards for the official supply list and contest information.

Career and Technical Educator – Technical Standards – the official competition standards for the Career and Technical Educator competition. This is a new competition for the 2025-2026 school year that will advance to the national competition.

Leadership Competition Rubrics – (housed on Google Drive) rubrics are used by judges to help make judging consistent. They are subject to change and should ONLY be used as a planning and preparation tool. Details rubrics of individual competitors are NOT available to contestants or advisors.

Middle School Competitions – Updated List – list of updated competitions available to middle school competitors. Published 10.3.25