Competitive Season Calendar
Plan your school year. There are important dates for registration and NYFPS' competitive components submission which participants need to mark on their calendars. The competitive season also has exciting events such as the New York State Conference and International Conference for which participants need to plan ahead accordingly. During the early part of the school year, some items or dates may not be finalized yet, so participants should remember to check back for updates.
Season Key Dates
Mark your calendars to ensure you remember the submission deadlines and event dates. Dates are subject to change and any updates will be communicated directly to the team advisors or participants via their registered email address by our team. The latest dates communicated to participants will override anything listed below.
2026
DECEMBER
18
Community Projects: Project Proposal Due
2027
MARCH
1
Creative Writing Final Drafts Due
2026
DECEMBER
31
Registration Fees Payment Deadline
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2027
MARCH
1
Global Issues Affiliate Finals Problem Released
2026
OCTOBER
23
Global Issues Practice Problem #1 Due
2027
JANUARY
15
Global Issues Qualifying Problem Released
2027
DECEMBER
31
Registration Fees Payment Deadline For 2027-28 Competition Year
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2026
DECEMBER
11
Global Issues Problem #2 Due
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2027
FEBRUARY
5
Global Issues Qualifying Problem Due
2027
APRIL
10
State Bowl On-Site Awards Ceremony (LOCATION TBD) 10am-1pm (lunch included)
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