Club Competition
Onsite Competition
The Apparel Design competition allows each club to submit one club-designed piece of apparel depicting the 2026 - 2027 Theme - Legends in the Making. This competition is designed to encourage creativity, innovation, interpretation of theme, and artistic design. A club may only have one entry.
Beginning 2026-2027 convention season there will be no viewing for this competition. This change was made to improve safety and protect projects.
Elementary Betas are eligible to compete in Elementary competitions only.
Junior Betas are eligible to compete in Junior competitions only.
Senior Betas are eligible to compete in Senior competitions only.
A club/school may not submit the same entry for competition in different divisions (EL, JR, SR).
Photo books, posters, albums, displays, etc. detailing the creation of the entry are prohibited.
Competition Guidelines
- The apparel must adhere to the 2026-2027 Convention Theme - Legends in the Making.
- Each club must submit one finished piece for the Apparel Design competition.
- The project will remain on display until the designated pick-up time.
- Entries may be any form of apparel but may not be an accessory (i.e., shoes, handbags, ties, hats, belts, headbands, etc.)
- The apparel must be student designed.
- The apparel design should be highly appealing to the intended audience and desirable for members to wear while demonstrating strong branding potential. The design can include the school name, logo and/or mascot.
- A completed Entry Design Form should be attached to the project.
- No display stands or mannequins.
- Although reasonable precautions to protect entries will be taken, National Beta will not be responsible for loss or damage.
- It is the responsibility of clubs entering the competition to collect entered items at the designated time listed in the schedule.
VIEW THE LOGO USE GUIDELINES HERE
Educational Connections
- Creativity and Innovation
- Communication and Collaboration
- Information and Media Literacy
- Design Elements and Visual Arts Standards
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Students will investigate, find solutions, strategies, and designs from an infinite number of possibilities using inquiry, collaboration, and process based learning.
How to Enter
- Visit www.betaclub.org/events/conventions and follow directions.
- Register students and then select competitions to enter.
National Eligibility
All Plaques Awarded at State Convention
Apparel Design Form
View all competition forms and download here.
Judging Criteria
| Apparel Design | 16-20 | 11-15 | 6-10 | 1-5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interpretation and Integration of the Theme | Design powerfully captures and integrates the theme with creativity and inspiration. The message is immediately clear and memorable. | Design clearly reflects and integrates the theme with a strong connection and recognizable message. | Theme is somewhat evident but lacks depth or a strong connection. | Theme is unclear or missing from the design. |
| Creativity and Originality | Design is exceptionally original, imaginative, and distinctive. Demonstrates innovative thinking and a unique concept. | Design is creative with several original elements. | Design shows limited originality and relies on familiar ideas. | Design lacks creativity or appears copied or overly simplistic. |
| Visual Appeal and Design Quality | Layout is balanced and visually appealing. Excellent use of color, graphics, spacing, etc. | Design is attractive and well organized with effective visual elements. | Design is somewhat organized but has inconsistencies in layout or visual balance with elements. | Design appears cluttered, unfinished, or lacks visual appeal. |
| Marketability and Wearability | Apparel design is highly appealing to the intended audience and would be desirable for members to wear. It demonstrates strong branding potential. | Design is appealing and wearable with good audience appeal. | Design has limited appeal or practicality for wear. | Design is unlikely to appeal to the intended audience or be worn. |
Craftsmanship and Presentation | Design is polished, professional, and free of errors. Artwork is neat, complete, and market ready. | Design is neat and mostly complete with only minor flaws. | Design has noticeable errors or unfinished areas but remains somewhat appealing. | Design in its craftmanship is incomplete, careless, or difficult to interpret. |
| Deductions | This will be taken one time by the coordinator. | Did not follow competition/logo guidelines-10 |