Design. Build. Compete.
Welcome to Downingtown East TSA. Use this website as a resource to prepare and be successful in your event this year!
- Engineering
- Coding
- Robotics
- Video Production
- Architecture
- Data Science
- Public Speaking
- Game Design
- Manufacturing
- Biotechnology
About Downingtown East TSA
Downingtown East TSA is a club for students interested in engineering and other STEM and business fields. We compete in events that range from software to mechanical, building real projects along the way. TSA is a national organization that develops skills in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and business education.
- 0
- Competitive events
- 0
- Event categories
- 0
- Competition levels
- 0
- Student officers
Find your lane
Five categories, one for every kind of builder. Pick a lane and jump straight to its events.
Loading countdown...
Road to Nationals
Three levels of competition. Every event you prep this year is a step on this road.
- 01
Regional Conference
Compete close to home and qualify for the state conference.
- Date
- January 16, 2027
- Location
- Downingtown STEM Academy, Downingtown, PA
- 02
State Conference
Pennsylvania's best chapters go head to head over three days.
- Date
- April 14–17, 2027
- Location
- Seven Springs Resort, Seven Springs, PA
- 03
National Conference
Top state finishers advance to the national stage.
- Date
- June 23–27, 2027
- Location
- Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL
Chapter achievements
Downingtown East teams bring home hardware every season, from Seven Springs all the way to the national stage.
National TSA Conference
Audio Podcasting
2nd Place · TSA Nationals
Software Development
3rd Place · TSA Nationals
PA State Leadership Conference
Geospatial Technology
1st Place · PA States
Transportation Modeling
1st Place · PA States
Software Development
2nd Place · PA States
Promotional Design
3rd Place · PA States
Medical Technology
3rd Place · PA States
Everything you need
Three quick links to prepare and succeed this year.
Where do I begin?
Three ways in, depending on where you are right now.
Chapter access code
You need this once, when you affiliate with national TSA through iServices. Enter it as the group access code and you will be added to our chapter.
WKQK-SKV7-VMCNRStuck on registration? Grab an officer at a meeting and we will walk you through it.
The season, step by step
The Road to Nationals shows the three conferences. These are the deadlines in between, including the ones that end your season if you miss them.
- September
Join the chapter
Come to a meeting, get on the roster, and start looking at events. You do not need to know your event yet.
September 11, 2026
- SeptemberDo not miss
Register and pick your events
Chapter registration goes in through iServices. Choose your events and find your team.
September 18, 2026
- October - December
Build and prepare
Event lists are final by now. Read your rules, start your portfolio, and get build work underway.
Exact dates announced soon
- JanuaryDo not miss
Early submissions open and close
Events with work submitted ahead of the conference open a portal for about a week. Miss it and the entry does not score.
Exact dates announced soon
- January
Regional Conference
Every qualifying event runs here. Place well enough and you advance to States.
January 16, 2027
Downingtown STEM Academy, Downingtown, PA
- February - MarchDo not miss
State registration and rooming
If you advanced, registration, hotel rooming lists, medical forms, and fees are all due in this window.
Exact dates announced soon
- April
State Conference
Four days at Seven Springs. Top finishers here qualify for the National Conference.
April 14–17, 2027
Seven Springs Resort, Seven Springs, PA
- June
National Conference
The end of the road for the season, and the reason for all of the above.
June 23–27, 2027
Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL
PA-TSA publishes exact regional dates and deadlines soon. Check with an officer before relying on any date here.
Common questions
New to TSA? Start here, then come find us at a meeting.
What is TSA?
The Technology Student Association is a national organization of over 300,000 middle and high school students focused on STEM and business education. Our chapter represents Downingtown East at the regional, state, and national levels.
Do I need experience to join?
No. Events range from beginner-friendly to advanced, and older members and officers help newcomers get started. If you are curious about engineering, coding, design, science, or public speaking, there is an event for you.
How do competitions work?
You pick your events in the fall and prepare during the year. You first compete at the Regional Conference in January; if you earn enough points (see our point system document), you advance to the Pennsylvania State Conference in the spring. Top state finishers qualify for the National Conference in the summer.
Can I compete in more than one event?
Yes. Most members compete in several events each season, mixing team projects with individual ones. Check the event rules for any limits on entries.
How do I pick my events?
Browse the Events page to see every option, or take our personality quiz to get matched with events that fit your interests. Officers can also help you choose at meetings.
Ready to design, build, and compete?
Pick an event, grab the prep guide, and join us this season. We would love to have you.