How FBLA role plays are scored.
In 12 FBLA events you take a test first, and the best scores go on to a role play in front of judges. Here is how the rounds run, how long you get, and every row the judges score.
How it runsPrep and timeThe rating sheets
How it runs
Everyone first takes a 100-question multiple-choice test in 50 minutes. On a team, every member takes it alone and the team's scores are averaged.
At the National Leadership Conference, the top 15 go on to the role play.
Only the role play decides the winners. The test score breaks ties, so it still matters.
At regional and state levels some states run only the test, so check your state's rules.
Prep and time
11 events
20 minutes to prepare, then a 7-minute role play in front of the judges. You prepare on two notecards. The judges can ask questions during it.
Events: Banking & Financial Systems, Business Management, Customer Service, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality & Event Management, International Business, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Network Design, Sports & Entertainment Management, Technology Support & Services
Parliamentary Procedure
20 minutes to prepare, then up to 10 minutes to run the meeting in front of the judges. Teams of 4 or 5. Reference materials are allowed during prep only, and no scripts.
The rating sheets
The judges score the role play on a rating sheet. Most of the points are for the solution; the rest are for how you deliver it.
9 events share this sheet
| Row | Points |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates understanding of the role play and defines the problems to be solved | 10 |
| Identifies alternatives and the pros and cons of each | 20 |
| Identifies a logical solution and aspects of implementation | 20 |
| Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the event knowledge areasEach event's page lists its own areas. | 20 |
| Delivery | |
| Statements are well organized and clearly stated | 10 |
| Displays confidence, poised body language, engaging eye contact and effective voice projection | 10 |
| Demonstrates the ability to effectively answer questions | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Events: Banking & Financial Systems, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality & Event Management, International Business, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Network Design, Sports & Entertainment Management
Customer Service
| Row | Points |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates understanding of the role play and defines the problems to be solved | 10 |
| Communicates a position on the role play scenario | 10 |
| Identifies a logical solution and aspects of implementation | 10 |
| Displays empathy and diplomacy when responding to the role play scenario | 20 |
| Demonstrates conflict resolution and closure to the role play | 20 |
| Role Play Delivery | |
| Statements are well organized and clearly stated | 10 |
| Displays poised body language, engaging eye contact and effective voice projection | 10 |
| Demonstrates the ability to effectively answer questions | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Parliamentary Procedure
| Row | Points |
|---|---|
| Motions Classification as Listed in Role Play | |
| Main motion | 10 |
| Subsidiary motion | 10 |
| Privileged motion | 10 |
| Incidental motion | 10 |
| Bring again motion | 10 |
| Business of Meeting | |
| Call to order | 5 |
| Problem addressed | 25 |
| Proper use of parliamentary terms | 10 |
| Voices projected and expressions clear | 5 |
| Presiding official remained impartial | 5 |
| Members took initiative in the meeting | 5 |
| Meeting adjournment | 5 |
| Presentation Protocols | |
| Adherence to Competitive Events Guidelines | 10 |
| Total | 120 |
Technology Support & Services
| Row | Points |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates understanding of the role play and defines the problems to be solved | 10 |
| Communicates a position on the role play scenario | 10 |
| Identifies a logical solution and aspects of implementation | 10 |
| Displays empathy and diplomacy when responding to the role play scenario | 10 |
| Shows knowledge of terminology and components related to the role play | 10 |
| Demonstrates conflict resolution and closure to the role play | 20 |
| Presentation Delivery | |
| Statements are well organized and clearly stated | 10 |
| Displays confidence, poised body language, engaging eye contact and effective voice projection | 10 |
| Demonstrates the ability to effectively answer questions | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
From FBLA's 2026-27 competitive events guidelines and their finals rating sheets, as Pennsylvania FBLA posts them. Row names are shortened where a sheet spells out a prompt. Each event's own page has its test areas, its rating sheet and free practice.
Next: How DECA role plays are scored. Or see every FBLA event.