Important Dates
Johnston TSA Challenge
Johnston TSA Contest @Johnston Middle School
February 28, 2025
Check in 5:30 -6:00
Event Entry Limit Start Time
RC racing 4 teams of 3 Per chapter 5:55 driver meeting
6:00 racing starts
*3 heat races with a top 4 final if time permits. 8:30 cut-off.
Tech Bowl 2 teams of 3 Per chapter 6:00 HS 6:30 MS
Problem Solving 3 teams of 2 Per Chapter 6:00 MS 6:30 HS
*Bring the approved kit described in the national rules.
*MS teams must be in line to test at 8:00, HS at 8:30
Structure unlimited 6:30 testing
MS & HS: 2 column towers
Bring Pre-Built for testing to determine efficiency no drawing required
Dragster unlimited 6:00 Measuring and Weigh 6:30 Race
MS weight: 60-70 grams, length 205-215 mm HS weight: 35 grams minimum, Length 280-290 mm
*No drawing required, however illegal cars will not be run
Robotics unlimited Open course *Sign up for a run time
Forensics 3 teams of 2 6:00 by appointment
Photography unlimited 6:00 drop off
HS Photographic Technology-2025 Theme: Using five photographs, tell a story about your journey in TSA.
MS Digital Photography – Theme: Through the Eye of an Animal- Four (4) digital photographs are required for the portfolio.
Graphic unlimited 6:00 drop off
Promotional Design HS: Branding materials for a fictitious restaurant
Promotional Marketing– “Students Helping Grandparents” promotion
Flight- unlimited
Bring built, timed flights only
Chapter Team- 2 teams per chapter
Scheduled time, pick up details at check in.
Prepared Presentation High School- Theme: Digital Music Production
Prepared Speech Middle School- Theme: Tune Into Technology
Debating Technical Issues-
Coding
State Conference Planning Advisor Meeting and Board Meeting
State Conference Planning Advisor Meeting and Board Meeting
Johnston TSA Contest
Check in is 5:30 with contest starting at 6.
Contest is at the Johnston Middle School, 6501 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston. Use the east doors by the gym to enter.
Concessions will be drinks only.
Masks are required.
Event info:
We are adding MS Prepared Speech and HS Prepared Presentation.
Spring Conference Planning Meeting
Email Rhys South at rhys.south@johnston.k12.ia.us for the meeting link.
Iowa TSA Spring Conference 2020 - Cancelled
The 2020 Iowa TSA State Conference is cancelled and will not be rescheduled at this time.