Primary Information Resource: https://hosa.org/ilc/

 

All HOSA ILC attendees are responsible to review the resources, policies, and procedures provided on the website above.  The State Association will share relevant updates and state specific updates but it is the responsibility of the attendee to review the National HOSA ILC policies. 

 

Qualifying as a competitor for the ILC is based on the results from the Kansas HOSA State Leadership Conference (SLC).  Those who earn a medal (1st - 3rd) automatically qualify for ILC.  After the SLC, there will be a window of time for chapter advisors to confirm medalist attendance at ILC.  If a medalist cannot attend, we will offer the 4th/5th place competitor the opportunity to compete at the ILC.  At times, we do review scores for other places (6th and lower) if an opening exists but the competitor would have to achieve a comparable score to the top three medalists to be offered that spot.

 

At the ILC, competitors can only compete in ONE event. If they qualify in more than one event, competitors will have to choose one. 

 

The NGL/Cengage Academic testing Center (ATC) tests are available to all competitors at the ILC.  One is included with registration and additional ATC tests cost $20 each.  These tests have one version at State level and another at the ILC. 

 

Teams at ILC when teams qualify for ILC it is possible that some members may be available to attend and others not.  If this occurs, the ILC policy is that at least 25% of the team must be from the original qualifying team.  For pairs, you can substitute one member.  

 

Digital Uploads must be submitted for applicable events for ILC.  Uploads from SLC do not carry over.  Materials can be edited/updated after SLC before submitting for ILC.  Per ILC policy, if a digital upload is not received, competitors will not be given a round two appointment time.  Please plan ahead to complete digital uploads and double check the time in the event guidelines as these are currently established as 11:59pm EST. 

 

Voting Delegates at ILC, Kansas HOSA currently has spots for three secondary and one post-secondary/collegiate voting delegate.  We currently ask that interested ILC Voting Delegates take the Organizational Leadership test during the SLC online testing window.  If we have more interested delegates than spaces, we use this test to select the delegates.  If we have open spots for delegates, we will fill those on a first come, first serve basis.  It is important to note that ILC Voting Delegates cannot compete due to their duties during ILC. 

 

International Executive Council (IEC) Candidates - Members interested in running for the International Executive Council must be a former or current State Officer or email the State Advisor regarding their interest in candidacy in January of the year they wish to run.  IEC candidates must be endorsed by the State Advisor. 

 

Volunteering Opportunities, the ILC has opportunities for Courtesy Corps volunteers, Workshop Ambassadors, and for adults to volunteer to chaperone evening activities. 

 

Conference Registration Policies:
Starting with ILC 2027, conference registration must be completed by a local Chapter Advisor.  Local Chapter Advisors will be required to be a part of the communication and registration process through the May 15 deadline.  Local Chapter Advisors will also be responsible for collecting and sending ILC registration fees to the State Office.  After the May 15 deadline, the State Advisor will provide communication and support to all registered ILC attendees. 

Every chapter/group of competitors need to have a local chapter advisor, parent/guardian, or chaperone with them. 

Post-secondary/collegiate students over the age of 18 can attend the ILC without a chaperone but the State Staff would request confirmation from their local advisor and/or parent/guardian to confirm their attendance at the ILC on their own.

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Hotel Booking Policy:

For liability reasons, all registered delegates MUST stay in an approved conference hotel block. Delegates who are NOT staying in an approved conference hotel block will be disqualified from all HOSA activities and events. Everyone is required to go through the HOSA approved booking link. Information posted yearly here: https://hosa.org/travel/ 

Anyone who stays in a hotel room in the HOSA room block MUST be a registered ILC delegate.

No refunds will be paid after the May 15 registration deadline.  Substitutions by State Advisors are allowable until ILC official registration closes.

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The State Advisor is not responsible for any aspect of travel arrangements or lodging for attendees at the ILC. 

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On Site Conference Registration (Check-In)
Conference Registration is typically on Wednesday of ILC from 8am - 1pm.  Conference attendees need to plan to arrive on site no later than 12pm on that date to complete their on-site check-in.  This is where attendees will get all their check-in materials including their name badge that is required to enter all ILC activities/sessions. 

If an attendee is not able to attend conference registration, they will have to arrange a time to meet State Staff to get their registration materials.  This will be dependent on the availability of State Staff.  It is possible that attendees may miss conference sessions/activities if they are not able to get their registration materials in a timely manner. 

General Sessions at the ILC are the Opening Ceremony, Friday awards, and both awards ceremonies on Saturday. These sessions require Official Dress or the alternative dress option described by National HOSA.   A poster is available here: HOSA Dress Code Poster.pdf  This dress code is strictly enforced and we have had members turned away from general sessions due to their dress. 

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Friday Awards are typically for ATC tests, recognition, and the announcement of the next IEC.  The first Saturday awards are typically for Health Science and Health Professions events and the second Saturday awards are typically for Leadership, Emergency Preparedness, and Teamwork events.  

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The Opening Ceremony will have assigned seating for chartered associations and awards ceremonies have open seating. 

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If a competitor is not able to attend the awards ceremonies, State Staff will be able to pick up awards from National Staff at the conclusion of the ceremonies.  However, Kansas HOSA will not ship any awards from National.  Awards will be given to chapter advisors at the following FLC.