AJHD Happenings

NEW THIS YEAR - Early-bird registration!

AJHD is partnering with NCEA to provide a new online registration experience. The link to register your team or POD will be available on our website beginning on September 8th.

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:

Sept 8 - Oct 6 ----- Early Bird $250 Team / $150 POD

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

Based upon Coach feedback from the Spring survey, the Resource list will be available one month earlier this year!

The Resource List release date is Monday, September 25, 2023.

The Resource list will be available on the date listed above on our website at www.CatholicAJHD.org as well as the National Coach Basecamp.

Information meeting for NEW & INTERESTED schools
DATE: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
TIME: 3:30 PM Pacific Standard Time.
This meeting is for principals, coaches, or teachers who are looking to learn more about the decathlon and why their schools should participate.
Register for the Zoom meeting HERE.

NOTE TO CURRENT TEAMS/PODS - A separate virtual meeting will be scheduled for October to communicate what to expect this year as well as an explanation of the Resource List. Stay tuned!

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)

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.

Want to receive communications regarding the Academic Decathlon and access information for Coaches and Decathletes? Fill out a FORM to register for the National Coach Basecamp. This is a centralized location for documents, dates and other important information regarding the Decathlon.

Friday, September 8, 2023 - Team/POD early-bird Registration Opens - $250 Team / $150 POD

Monday, September 25, 2023 - Resource List is published

Saturday, October 7, 2023 - Regular registration continues - $300 Team / $200 POD

Monday, October 16, 2023 - Optional Study Guides are available for purchase

Saturday, November 4, 2023 - Late registration $350 Team / $250 POD

Friday, December 1, 2023 - Registration closes

Saturday, March 2, 2024 - Regional Events

Friday, March 15, 2024 - National Event (virtual)

Email: AJHDCentral@gmail.com
Website: CatholicAJHD.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicAJHD/
Twitter: @CatholicAJHD