Participation in a regional competition is required for high schools to compete at the state level. Schools may elect to compete in any regional competition, in-person or virtual, held in December. The top 8 scoring high schools in the regional finals are invited to compete in the state competition.
There are no regional competitions for middle schools. Those wishing to compete at the state competition simply need to register in advance.
Schools are encouraged to hold in-school competitions as practice for regional and state competitions.