Mass Production
Description
Participants manufacture a marketable product addressing the annual theme (see below). Teams document their design processes in a portfolio, including the duplication capability in the creation of three (3) prototypes. Semifinalists demonstrate the functionality of one (1) prototype.
2025-26 Challenge
Hobby Accessory
Kirkland MS, Team 2,
2025 1st Place
Event Resources
EVENT EXAMPLES
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Event Deadlines
January 22, 2026
Students will need their Participant ID number, and password, from their advisor. Only the team captain will be able to upload the file.
Students submit documentation portfolio, items a-d, and f-h
April 2026
Students will submit their final portfolio and item on Wednesday evening, and sign up for a presentation time.
All teams will present to judges.
NOTE
This is a low enrollment event, requiring students to receive at least 75% of the total points possible to be in the Top 5 on stage, or to progress to the National TSA Conference in this event.
Washington TSA Rules
To compete, students must:
Belong to a currently affiliated TSA chapter
Be registered (by their TSA advisor) for competition by December 19, 2025 ($35)
Compete in the January 22, 2026 virtual competition (see individual event pages for details)
Be selected as a top competitor in their event(s) and invited to participate at State
Number of competitors is dependent on specific event
Qualifying competitor lists will be published by February 8, 2026
State Conference registration week February 23-27, 2026 (see state conference page for details)
At the state level, 3 teams per chapter may compete.
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