The TSA State Qualifiers are competitive events held in both the East and West regions of Oklahoma and serve as a required step for students wishing to advance to the State Leadership Conference in select competitions. These qualifiers provide a focused testing environment for events that include written exams and speech or debate components.

Students must compete at a State Qualifier to be eligible for the following events at the State Leadership Conference:

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Middle School Events

• Prepared Speech

• Leadership Strategies

• Challenging Technology Issues

• Chapter Team

• Cybersecurity

• Coding

• Electrical Applications

• Forensic Technology

• Tech Bowl

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​For the speech and debate events listed below, the top ten individuals or teams from each region will advance to the state level:

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• MS Prepared Speech

• MS Leadership Strategies

• MS Challenging Technology Issues

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For all other tested events, advancement to state is determined according to the official TSA guidelines for each event.

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Participation in a State Qualifier is critical for students seeking to compete at the highest level and showcase their knowledge, communication, and technical skills.

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Eastern Region

March 4, 2026

Indian Capital Technology Center, Sallisaw​

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Western Region

March 4, 2026

Meridian Technology Center, Guthrie​​