High School
Case Competition
To help you prepare for the 2025 Fall UTSRI High School Case Competition, we’ve put together answers to some of the most common questions about registration, deadlines, rules, and logistics. Additional details will be released on a rolling basis, and once you’ve registered, we’ll remain in constant contact to ensure you receive all necessary updates. Please also check this website and your email inbox regularly for the latest information.
Common Questions
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Q: Do I need to register individually or as a team?
All participants must register individually.
Q: How many people can be on a team?
Teams can have 2 to 4 members from the same division and grade. (Unlike last year, teams of 3 are no longer mandatory.)
Q: Can I choose my own teammates?
Yes, participants may select their own team members: but each member must register individually before registration closes on Nov 12th.
Q: What if I don’t have teammates?
Don’t worry – just fill out this form [🔗 https://forms.gle/Si5wfSWU6aPJkBGA8], and we’ll add you to a Discord server where you can connect with other unpaired participants. From there, you can form a team, tackle the case together, and make new friends not only across the GTA, but also from Ontario and even across Canada.
Q: I’m a teacher or faculty advisor – can we request a group invoice for our students?
Yes! Teachers and faculty advisors are more than welcome to request a group invoice, which helps make the registration process easier for their students.
To do so, please email treasury@utsri.ca and cc casecomp@utsri.ca. Our team will follow up with the next steps and payment instructions.
Q: What is the registration fee per person?
- Normal: $40 per person (Sept 7–Oct 15, 11:59 PM)
- Extended: $45 per person (Oct 15–Oct 22, 11:59 PM)
Q: Is there a registration grace period?
Yes. We encourage everyone to register before Oct 15 (normal registration deadline). However, a 7-day extended period (Oct 15–Oct 22) is available for participants with extenuating circumstances.
Q: What are the divisions?
Teams compete in one of four divisions based on grade level and subject focus:
- Junior Integrated Science (Grades 9–10)
- Senior Physics (Grades 11–12)
- Senior Biology (Grades 11–12)
- Senior Chemistry (Grades 11–12)
Our cases are tailored to align with the Ontario (and Canadian) curriculum, and senior students can choose their division according to their interests.
Q: What is required for the case solution submission?
Each team must submit a 10-minute presentation (slides required). Additional materials (including models, prototypes, or trifold panels) are welcome but must be approved in advance by the organizing team at casecomp@utsri.ca. Further details on submission requirements will be released prior to the case release date.
Q: What are the case release and submission dates?
The case will be released at 11:59 PM on Oct 31, 2025, and all submissions are due by 11:59 PM on Nov 3, 2025.
Q: Do we need to be in-person for the competition?
Yes, there is an in-person portion to the competition. However, all cases will be released online, and teams will submit their solutions online during the 72-hour preparation period. This means you can work from anywhere, at any time you choose. The only in-person component is the team presentation, which will take place on November 8th, 2025 at the University of Toronto St. George (Downtown) campus.
Q: When is the case competition taking place?
On Saturday, Nov 8, 2025, from 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM (time tentative).
Q: What are the prizes?
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 cases in each division (not just overall between juniors and seniors, unlike last year):
• 1st place: $300
• 2nd place: $200
• 3rd place: $100
Q: What is the dress code?
Business Casual or Business Formal.
Q: Are participants allowed to leave during the day?
Yes. You may sign out for lunch and breaks between 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Q: Who do I contact if I have questions?
Please email us at casecomp@utsri.ca. Your message will be directed to the appropriate department, and responses may take up to 5 business days.