Level III Rules - Senior High
Important Note: Following is the ODACS rule governing when a second place entry at regionals may advance to the State Competition.
Senior High Rules for 2026-2030
The new ODACS manual is complete. New links are being posted with the updated rules governing Level III ODACS Competition for 2026-2030. ODACS member schools may contact the ODACS office for information about purchasing either digital or print editions of the complete competition manual.
Summary of Rules Changes for 2026-2030
Debate Topic for 2025-2026 - Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly increase its exploration and/or development of the Arctic.
| AREA ONE: BIBLE | ||
| 1 | Bible Quizzing | Bible Quizzing Score Sheet |
| 2 | Bible Memory | Level III Bible Memory Outlines |
| 2025-2026 | God's Promises | |
| 2026-2027 | The Wisdom of God | |
| 2027-2028 | Soul Winning | |
| 2028-2029 | The Triune God | |
| 2029-2030 | Sin and Salvation | |
| 2030-2031 | Prayer | |
| 3 | Bible Teaching | |
| 4 | Expository Preaching | |
| 5 | Evangelistic Preaching | |
| 6 | Topical Preaching | |
| AREA TWO: MUSIC | |
| 1 | Female Vocal Solo |
| 2 | Male Vocal Solo |
| 3 | Brass Solo |
| 4 | Woodwind Solo |
| 5 | String Solo |
| 6 | Classical Guitar Solo |
| 7 | Percussion Solo |
| 8 | Sacred Piano Solo |
| 9 | Classical Piano Solo |
| 10 | Hymn Playing |
| 11 | Small Vocal Ensemble |
| 12 | Large Vocal Ensemble |
| 13 | Choral Group |
| 14 | Small Instrumental Ensemble |
| 15 | Large Instrumental Ensemble |
| 16 | Orchestra/Band |
| 17 | Handbell/Handchime Ensemble |
| 18 | Handbell/Handchime Choir |
| 19 | Sacred Piano Duet |
| 20 | Classical Piano Duet |
| 21 | Youth Choir |
| AREA THREE: SPEECH | |
| Putting Speeches in Correct Categories | |
| 1 | Dramatic Interpretation |
| 2 | Oral Interpretation of Poetry |
| 3 | Religious Reading |
| 4 | Declamation |
| 5 | Humorous Interpretation |
| 6 | Original Persuasive Oratory |
| 7 | Extemporaneous Speaking |
| 8 | Oral Interpretation of Scripture |
| 9 | Acting |
| 10 | Readers' Theatre |
| 11 | Choric Speaking |
| Distinctions Between Readers' Theatre and Choric Speaking | |
| 12 | Debate |
| AREA FOUR: ART | |
| Art Exhibit Tags | |
| 1 | Calligraphy |
| 2 | Monochromatic Drawing |
| 3 | Polychromatic Drawing |
| 4 | Watercolor |
| 5 | Oil Painting |
| 6 | Acrylic Painting |
| 7 | Sculpture |
| 8 | Garment Construction |
| 9 | Textiles |
| 10 | Crafts |
| 11 | Printmaking |
| 12 | Digital Media |
| 13 | Wood Furniture and Cabinetmaking |
| 14 | Mixed Media |
| 15 | Still Life and Macro Photography |
| 16 | Landscapes and Architecture Photography |
| 17 | People and Animal Photography |
| 18 | Live Action Videography |
| 19 | Animation Videography |
| Videography Annual Update - 2026 | |
| Videography URL Form | |
| AREA FIVE: ACADEMICS | |
| 1 | Old Testament Bible Knowledge |
| 2 | New Testament Bible Knowledge |
| 3 | English |
| 4 | Algebra |
| 5 | Geometry |
| 6 | Advanced Mathematics |
| 7 | Biology |
| 8 | Chemistry |
| 9 | Physics |
| 10 | World History/Geography |
| 11 | U. S. History/Geography |
| 12 | Accounting |
| 13 | Home Economics |
| 14 | Political Science/Economics |
| 15 | Music Theory |
| 16 | Spanish |
| 17 | Spelling |
| 18 | Creative Writing: Poetry |
| 19 | Expository Writing: Essay |
| 20 | Science Fair: Biological Sciences |
| 21 | Science Fair: Physical Sciences |