CAJCL — CARCER (Regional Certamen Qualifiers)

Best for: California teams that want a clear path into state-level semifinals and finals. Day to day: CARCER functions as the qualifier round for certamen at the CAJCL State Convention, with simultaneous north and south events and preparation anchored in official sources and past rounds. Common pitfalls: CARCER happens before state convention and teams generally need to attend to advance, so a team should plan travel and roster well in advance rather than treating it as optional. Verify details on the official page.