AJHD Happenings
October 2023
Coach Handbook - Download for Free!
Be sure to check out the 2023-24 AJHD Coach Handbook. This handy reference contains rules for the competition as well as other useful information about the event.
CLICK HERE to view the handbook.
A link to the handbook can also be found in the National Coach Basecamp in Docs & Files.
Registration - Register Now! (price increase on November 4th)
AJHD partnered with NCEA this year to provide a new online registration experience. The link to register your team or POD is available on our website!
REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
Option 1 is registering a team of up to 10 students that participate in the full day, including the team Logic Test, Individual Subject Tests and team Super Quiz.
Option 2 is registering 1-5 students to each take an Individual Subject Test only. Option 2 allows micro-schools or schools that want to see what the Academic Decathlon is about and participate without committing to a full team and all events. (No more than 1 student per subject)
Option 3 is registering TWO teams of up to 10 students participating in the full day.
REGISTRATION FEES FOR TEAMS/PODs:
Oct 7 - Nov 3 ------ Regular registration $300 Team / $200 POD
Nov 4 - Dec 1------ Late registration $350 Team / $250 POD
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
1. Credit/Debit card - up to a 2.95% processing fee will be added to the Registration
2. Online Bank Account (checking/savings) - no additional fees
3. Check - no additional fees
Questions? Contact AJHDCentral@gmail.com
ZOOM - Q&A Drop In - Thurs Nov 2nd - 2:30-3:30PM PACIFIC Time
AJHD Drop-in Q&A Zoom Session for New & Interested teams/PODs
Time: Thursday, Nov 2, 2023 02:30-03:30 PM Pacific Time (US and
Do you have questions about the Academic Junior High Decathlon?
Drop in to an open Q&A session and get your questions answered. Stay as long or as little as you need!
No formal presentation is provided.
Join Zoom Meeting - No registration required
https://sdcatholic.zoom.us/j/84475612112?pwd=CTRVaXa9b6OA9FJgAd3OVMPb8gWJuJ.1
Meeting ID: 844 7561 2112
Passcode: 938393
Resource List
The Resource list is available on our website at www.CatholicAJHD.org as well as the National Coach Basecamp. This is a list of the subjects (books) used for each of the tests. Get your books from Amazon, online bookstores, brick and mortar stores, your school library, or as an e-book (if available).
RECORDED Virtual Presentations
TITLE: What You Need to Know about the 2023-24 AJHD & Resource List
Recorded on : Oct 3, 2023
Use this Passcode: hGs2i^d.
TITLE: Virtual information meeting for NEW & INTERESTED schools
Recorded on September 13, 2023
Use this Passcode: mQsHx1^!
Links to these presentations can also be found on the website on the Vides & Webinars tab or in the National Coach Basecamp in Docs & Files
Regional Event locations (in-person)
The Regional Event is on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The following arch/dioceses are currently planning to host an in-person event.
Denver (CO)
El Paso (TX)
Fresno (CA)
Galveston-Houston (TX)
Los Angeles - Our Lady of Angels Region (CA)
Los Angeles - San Fernando Region/Santa Barbara (CA)
Los Angeles - San Gabriel Region (CA)
Los Angeles - San Pedro Region (CA)
Oakland (CA) *
Orange (CA)
Phoenix (AZ) *
Raleigh (NC)
Rockford (IL) *
Sacramento (CA)
San Bernardino (CA)
San Diego (CA)
San Francisco (CA)
Seattle (WA) *
* New arch/diocese in-person event this year - asking for 5 or more schools at each arch/diocese!
If your school is not in one of the arch/dioceses listed above (or not close enough to attend one of these arch/diocese events) then your school will be assigned to the Independent League and participate virtually with other schools on March 2nd.
Communications for Coaches & Principals
Important Dates
Saturday, November 4, 2023 - Late registration prices begin $350 Team / $250 POD
Friday, December 1, 2023 - Registration closes
December/January - Regional Coach Meetings will be scheduled
January - Submit names of your team members/subjects
Saturday, March 2, 2024 - Regional Events
Friday, March 15, 2024 - National Event (virtual)
Items in italics are tentative - a specific date has not been scheduled.
AJHD Website Link
VIDEO - What is the Catholic AJHD? (4 min)
VIDEO - Highlights from 2023 Sacramento Regionals (3 min)
About Us
Email: AJHDCentral@gmail.com
Website: CatholicAJHD.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicAJHD/
Twitter: @CatholicAJHD