What is the DECA competitive events guide used for?

The DECA competitive events guide serves as a comprehensive resource that provides structure and guidelines for all competitive events within the organization. It details the expectations for participants, including the format of events, judging criteria, and specific performance indicators that competitors are evaluated against. This framework ensures consistency and fairness across all competitions, enabling students to understand how to prepare effectively and compete successfully.

While financial requirements, marketing materials, and networking opportunities are important aspects of the DECA experience, they are not the primary focus of the competitive events guide. Instead, that guide's main purpose is to ensure that all participants know what is required and how they can succeed in various competitions.