Frequently Asked Questions:​

• What schools have Grand Traverse hotel priority this year? See Priority List Above. 

• Can we make reservations right now? Are there any offsite hotel accommodations? Yes, see SLC Information Packet for details.

• My event partner(s) cannot attend the conference. Can I still compete? You can compete with 25% of your original team. Therefore, if you need to replace/add some members that is acceptable. This person cannot be competing in another event.  The replacement person did not have to qualify for SLC or participate in regionals. Any affiliated member can be the replacement. 

• Can I compete in multiple events at SLC? You can compete in the competitive event you qualified for AND a any Recognition event offered in Michigan. 

• Does my advisor need to attend the conference? Yes, your advisor needs to attend SLC. Students are NOT allowed to attend on their own. There must be one event personnel for every 20 students in a chapter. For example, if you have 100 students attending, there must be 4 adults who can help with competitive events.  

• Who needs to register for the conference and what is the cost? The registration for all competitors, advisors, family and guests is $80/person. Included in the registration fee is a name badge, conference program, a seat at the two grand ceremonies (including awards), conference T-shirt for students and apparel options for advisors. If a guest/family member/chaperone plan to attend but do NOT want any of those things (including a seat at ceremonies), then they do not need to register for the conference. This means the unregistered person CANNOT attend the awards ceremonies. 

• Do I need a Photo ID to compete in my event? Yes, you need to show proof of identity to event managers when checking into your event. A photo of an ID is acceptable. 

• Will the HOSA Digital Upload System be used for SLC? If so, when is the deadline? Yes. Please see digital upload information above. 

• Can I change my presentations, materials, etc. for SLC, or does is need to be the exact same from regionals? You can make whatever changes you want, or none at all. There is no limit as to what you can/cannot change. 

• What skills will be evaluated at SLC? Unlike the regional leadership conference, Michigan HOSA will not disclose what skills will be evaluated at SLC until THE NIGHT BEFORE. Michigan HOSA will post what skills are going to be evaluated through the BAND APP at 10:00 PM the night before the competition date.