Question 1

What is the competition about?

Accepted Answer

Eclipse is the largest student-led case competition at UTSC to-date. The competition gives participants the opportunity to analyze real business-world cases and apply their knowledge about business strategy to form opinions and present solutions in front of top industry judges.

Question 2

When and where is the event?

Accepted Answer

Saturday, January 17th, 2026 @ Radisson Blu Toronto in Downtown Toronto.

Address: 249 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2N5

Question 3

When is the deadline to register?

Accepted Answer

Sunday, January 12th, 2025, but keep in mind that cases are provided on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Question 4

Who can join and how many people on a team?

Accepted Answer

You can sign up as a team of 4 undergraduate students attending any university in Ontario or sign-up as an individual.

Question 5

What happens if  I have no team members and sign up individually?

Accepted Answer

If students are unable to members to form a team, the ECLIPSE Team will pair up students, regardless of post secondary institution, to form a team.

Example: If John from the UTSC does not have any teammates, he will be paired with the following people;

Lucas (York University) / Michaela (Toronto Metropolitan University) / Amy (University of Waterloo)

Question 6

Do I have to buy my entire team's tickets?

Accepted Answer

No. You can purchase your own ticket, as long as you list your team members under the "Ticket Information" section.

One ticket ($45) admits one person, NOT one team.

Question 7

Can a team get 1st place on both cases?

Accepted Answer

Yes, teams are able to select two cases and have equal opportunity to win 1st place as any other team. Keep in mind that there are a limited number of cases and they are provided on a first-come-first-serve basis so make sure to register as soon as possible!

Question 8

Can I get a refund if my plans change?

Accepted Answer

Eclipse will offer refunds at the point of purchase until January 6th, 2024 at 11:59PM.

Question 9

How difficult is the case competition?

Accepted Answer

Not difficult. The case was carefully chosen to consider all those who are interested. To be inclusive to first-year and non-management students, the case itself is relatively simple and straightforward. You do not need specialized or expert knowledge on industries nor do you need to prepare anything or study-up in advance.
 
That being said, the competition winners will be the team that can best formulate their opinion based on careful analysis and communicate their suggestions professionally.

Question 10

How many cases am I allowed to work on?

Accepted Answer

As an ECLIPSE delegate, you have the opportunity to work on any two out of the four available cases. You must choose one case for the morning session and another for the afternoon session.

Question 11

Why does my ticket cost $45?

Accepted Answer

Your $45 ticket covers a full-day event at the Novotel Downtown Centre, where you will be provided drinks and a plated lunch.

Professional opportunities include networking with industry professionals, case presentations to experienced judges, and speaker and panelist sessions.

Finally, your swag bag includes many goodies, merch, and coupons - with a value of up to $100!

Question 12

I am not from the GTA / downtown Toronto. Where can I stay?

Accepted Answer

We do not provide free accommodations, but are happy to look into possible discounts at the Radisson Blu for you and your team/groups. Please reach out with the contact form, or email us at eclipsecasecompetition@gmail.com.

Question 13

Where can I stay up to date with ECLIPSE?

Accepted Answer

Please follow our social media pages on Instagram, and LinkedIn  as well as our Website to stay updated with our initiatives!

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