Advisors' Update -- SkillsUSA--Arizona Championships

Advisors' Update for the SkillsUSA--Arizona Championships

Greetings from Arizona SkillsUSA! We have been diligently working to prepare an exciting, educational and fun conference for you and your student-contestants. Please review this material with your student-contestants. Please note advisors will not be allowed to be in competition areas with the students competing in leadership events. Any advisor found in competition area will warrant the competitors disqualification.

THIS PUBLICATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE READ WEEKLY PRIOR TO THE CONFERENCE. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ANY CONTEST WILL RESULT IN SPECIFIC EMAILS TO THOSE TEACHERS (IN ADDITION TO BEING LISTED HERE).

Conference Hotel

The official conference hotel is the Wyndham--Phoenix Hotel.

HOTEL RULES	(PDF)

Hotel Information:	Visit here.

	All hotel rooms are required to be reserved at the Wyndham Hotel.

Parking:	Valet parking is available at check-in. Self parking is available in various nearby garages. Limited street parking is available. SkillsUSA will NOT be renting the surface lot for large van parking.

Bus Parking UPDATED 03.16.07 F	We have arranged for daytime and overnight bus parking in the Phoenix Convention Center East Garage. See the conference Map for more information.

	The Garage is 3 blocks from the Wyndham Hotel and about 1 block from the Phoenix Convention Center.

T-Shirts, Polos, Conference Pins and Welding Raffle Tickets NEW

Order here. Pick-up at the conference.

Shuttles Bus Service (to/from contest sites) NEW

Day/Date	Time	Departure Location	Arrival Time	Arrival Location
Tues/April 24	7:15 AM	Phx Conv. Center, South Lobby Short Term Parking Area	7:55 AM	Scottsdale CC
Tues/April 24	8:15 AM	Phx Conv. Center, South Lobby Short Term Parking Area	8:45 AM	ITT Technical Institute
Tues/April 24	4:45 PM	Scottsdale CC	5:00 PM	Phx Conv. Center, South Lobby Short Term Parking Area
Tues/April 24	3:30 PM	ITT Technical Institute	4:15 PM	Phx Conv. Center, South Lobby Short Term Parking Area

Conference Maps (click on images to enlarge) NEW

Downtown Phoenix

Halls 1 & 2
West Building

Halls D & E
South Building

Contest Locations
by Day

Download the PDF.

Advisors NOT Attending

If you are not accompanying your students to this conference, YOU MUST have another teacher assigned to pick-up your registration packet. Registration materials will NOT be given to students. Students must have their name-tags on to compete. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE CHAPERONED BY A DISTRICT EMPLOYEE OR FAMILY MEMBER.

Leadership Attendance or Withdrawal Requirement NEW

In order to decrease the number of "no show" students in leadership contests the following new policy will apply: If a student is registered for both a leadership contest and a skill contest, failure to attend the leadership contest will result in a 10% point of the contestants skill contest score. In order to avoid the 10% point deduction, please do one of the following:
OPTION #1:	Withdraw the student by Friday, April 20 from the contest by submitting the form here.

OPTION #2:	Notifying the SkillsUSA office by Friday, April 20 of a substitute is acceptable and can be submitted here.

This policy is a result of a large number of "no show" students in several leadership contests. We are happy to provide judges for contests, but a high "no show" amount simply wastes the valuable time of our judges.

Contestant Clothing Requirements

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY -- CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS HAVE CHANGED.

Contestants in skill contests do not have to purchase the uniform as stated in the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards. However, they must follow all safety guidelines for their specific competition. Contestants wearing unsafe clothing (including shoes) will be disqualified.

▪ No jeans/pants or shirts with holes.
▪ All shirts and jeans/pants must cover the student. No bare midriffs.
▪ No school name on the shirts. (If your school or name is on the shirt you will be
expected to cover it with tape or turn it inside out.)

See contests below for more information regarding proper dress.

Conference Attire Policy

There are 3 clothing options listed here: Conference Attire Policy. Please be sure your students are dressed appropriate for opening/closing sessions, contests and while representing SkillsUSA in the Phoenix area.

Awards Session Clothing Requirements

"WINNERS AT THE AWARDS SESSION WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON TO THE STAGE FOR THEIR MEDALS IF THEY ARE NOT APPROPRIATELY DRESSED according to the Conference Attire Policy. This will be enforced backstage prior to any contestant being allowed onstage.

The Arizona SkillsUSA Board of Directors and Executive Council endorse the above policy. Advisors can check with their Board Member or call the SkillsUSA--Arizona office for additional clarification.

Resume

A resume will be required of every LEVEL 2, LEVEL 3 & COLLEGE contestant. (Except Action Skills and Team Problem Solving.)

Resume Lesson Plan (PDF)

EVERY CONTEST COMMITTEE WILL COLLECT RESUMES and points will be deducted for no resume.

(The resume will be used as part of the Professional Development Program section of the contest. The SkillsUSA Knowledge Test will still be given as a tie-breaker. Many of the contests will have a station for an interview of contestants, others will merely collect the resume this year. A maximum of 5 points will be awarded for the PDP section of the contest. If your students’ contest does not have an interview station, but only collects the resume, there will be 5 points available for a go/no go station.)

Knowledge Test

All Level 3 & College contestants are required to take a 25 question SkillsUSA knowledge test. It is used as a tie-breaker.

2006-07 Knowledge Test Study Guide (PDF)

Contestants in the Technology Division--Level 1 & Level 2 Contests will NOT take the Knowledge Test.

SkillsUSA Championships, Technical Standards

The national SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards (2005-07) for the Skills USA Championships* are the official rules and regulations for all national-level Contests. This publication is updated every three years. This year's National contests are based on the new edition. (You can order your copy by calling National SkillsUSA at 1-800-321-VICA or visit www.skillsusa.org/store/singles.html )

State-only contests' rules and regulations are published on our website www.azskillsusa.org/contests.htm These rules and regulations are reviewed and published each year.

Contest Updates & Changes

Contest Updates & Changes to the Technical Standards (Specifications) for each contest are listed below. ALL national contests are based on the Technical Standards. Arizona ONLY contests are available below.

If you do not see the update for a specific contest, please check back in 1-2 days. Updates will be posted soon.

Volunteer for the Championships

We need a few groups of students (supervised by teachers) to help with the move-in and move-out of the contests. More information is available here.

Level 3 & 4 Contests

► 3D Visualization/Animation | Monday, April 23 | Phoenix Convention Center, Lobby II | 8AM

Each team will be required to bring their own computers.

Computer Setup: Monday, April 23 from 1PM to 5PM
Competition: Tuesday, April 24 from 8AM - 4PM

Contestants are reminded that the contest begins at 8AM and all setup must be complete. The contest is expected to be finished by 4PM and computers must be removed by 5PM.

REQUIRED DRESS: Conference Attire Policy

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► Action Skills | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8:00 AM

Orientation meeting held immediately prior to the contest for students and teachers. NO WRITTEN TEST OR SkillsUSA KNOWLEDGE TEST.

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► Advertising Design | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM

SETUP TIME: Monday, April 23 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Each contestant must bring paper, markers and/or colored pencils. Contestants can bring triangles and other drawing tools (but are not required). Marker or tracing paper is preferred.

Each student is expected to bring a computer with the appropriate software, such as Quark or InDesign, illustrator and Photoshop software.

New rating sheet for contest (PDF)

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► Architectural Drafting | Tuesday, April 24 | ITT Technical Institute | 9AM - 3PM

Contest will be held at ITT on Tuesday, April 24th. Orientation meeting will be held at 9AM (immediately prior to the contest). Please see the Shuttle Bus section for transportation information.

NO HEADPHONES, iPODS, CELL PHONES OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF MUSIC DEVICE.

Launch Pad device as approved for use with the Architectural Contest. There will also be a short interview process as part of the competition.

NO BOARD DRAFTING. THE ENTIRE CONTEST WILL BE IN AUTOCAD.

NOTE: ITT is located in Tempe. SEE MAP

Lunch will be provided to contestants and teachers by ITT on day of contest. The software to be used is Auto Cad Release 2006. Advisors are required to contact the Technical Committee Chair to be approved for any other software and or blocks, peripherals, short cuts, soft plans, etc. by Friday, April 6, 2007. Please contact Alex Devereux at ITT if you need to install alternate software. Email adevereux@itt-tech.edu or call (602) 437-7500. (If installing software, you will need to bring software and plotter drivers.)

CONTESTANTS MUST BRING: 1 pen and 1 pencil.

REQUIRED DRESS:

Conference Attire Policy

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► Automated Manufacturing | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM

Contestants will need to know how to use and/or develop a flow chart.

REQUIRED DRESS:

Conference Attire Policy

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► Automotive Service Technology | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM
Written test to be given based on ASE manual. SEE ATTACHMENT (TBD). (Level 2 contestants see Basic Automotive Technology)

2007 List of Stations (Word, PDF)

REQUIRED DRESS:

Conference Attire Policy

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► Block Masonry

This contest has been combined with Masonry. Please see Masonry.

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► Board Drafting Architectural | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM

Tabletop boards will be supplied by Arizona SkillsUSA. They are 18"x24". No headphones or portable music players. Reference books are acceptable. Each school is responsible for bringing the device necessary to prop the board.

Contestants MUST bring: 24" T-squares, triangles and other basic drafting supplies.

Contestants are NOT to bring the following: Tabletop boards from their schools, Drafting Machines, Parallel Rule Devices, Erasing Machines or Lettering Templates

REQUIRED DRESS:

Conference Attire Policy

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► Board Drafting Mechanical | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM

Contestants are NOT to bring the following: Tabletop boards from their schools, Drafting Machines, Parallel Rule Devices, Erasing Machines or Lettering Templates.

REQUIRED DRESS:

Conference Attire Policy

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► Brick Masonry

This contest has been combined with Masonry. Please see Masonry.

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► Bulletin Board

See Promotional Bulletin Board

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► Cabinetmaking | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM

The contest will run from 8:00 AM through at least 2:00 PM. Contestants are advised to remain in the area of the contest to pick up their projects at the conclusion to the judging.

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► Carpentry | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM

Carpentry contestants will be expected to arrive with the following tools:

1.   Complete pair of saw horses -- NOT SAW HORSE BRACKETS.
2.   Tool belt with pouches for tools and fasteners
3.   Claw hammer sufficient to drive 16d nails
4.   Tape measure 16' or longer
5.   Framing square
6.   Speed square and/or Combination Square
7.   Chaulk box (blue chaulk only)
8.   Carpenters pencils
9.   Hand level 24" or larger
10. Hand saw 8, 10 or 12 point
11. Wood chisel set 1/4" to 1"
12. Utility knife and blades
13. Phillips screwdriver
14. Slotted screwdriver
15. Nail sets
16. Aviation snips (Sheet metal shears)
17. Wood and metal files
18. Stair gauges
19. Cats paw nail puller
20. Wrecking bar, nail bar or crow bar
21. 12 inch adjustable wrench
22. Side cut pliers
23. Slip joint pliers (channel locks)

(NOTE: These items are to be supplied by the contestant and will NOT be supplied by the Technical Committee.)

Skill saws will be provided by the technical committee.

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► Chapter Display | Monday, April 23 | Phoenix Convention Center, South Lobby | 8AM

All displays must be set up on Monday, April 23th between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the room provided at the Phoenix Phoenix Convention Center. Only contestants may participate in the set-up. Interviews will be conducted onsite at 12:00 PM. Displays must be taken down and removed after interview and judging is complete (before 8PM). Advisors and other students may remove the display if the contestants are still competing in a skill competition. DISPLAYS NOT REMOVED BY 9:00 PM WILL BE THROWN AWAY.

REQUIRED DRESS:

Conference Attire Policy

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► Collision Repair Technology | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM

Contestants must wear long-sleeved shirts and leather shoes.

Contestants must bring air tools only:
1. 5” air grinder
2. 6" DA
3. Air sander or Hand boards

NO ELECTRIC TOOLS. NO LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED. Students are encouraged to bring a bag lunch, fruit or granola bar and water.

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► Commercial Baking--High School | Friday, April 20 | EVIT | 8AM

The Commercial Baking Contest for secondary will be held on Friday, April 20, 2007 at EVIT.

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► Commercial Baking--Post-Secondary | Saturday, April 21 | EVIT | 9AM

The Commercial Baking Contest for secondary will be held on Friday, April 20, 2007 at EVIT.

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► Commercial Photography (2 days)

Contest will be held on April 28-29, 2008 at the Phoenix Convention Center.

Start Time: 10AM on April 28

More information available soon.

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► Community Service | Monday, April 23 | Phoenix Convention Center

Appointment Times (TBD)

► Computer Maintenance Technology | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM

Contestants must have ESD wrist strap, basic PC book. Do not bring any A+ course materials. The contest will follow the SkillsUSA Championships, Technical Standards and the Comp TIA A+ guidelines.

REQUIRED DRESS:

Conference Attire Policy

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► Cosmetology | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM

Contestants need to bring 1 mannequin (pre-thermal set) with hair that is at least 6" in length.

The students will come to the competition with a manikin that they provide pre-thermal set. Once at the competition they will perform an updo style.

Competition packet (PDF)

ALL INFORMATION WILL BE SENT DIRECTLY TO ADVISORS.

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► CPR/First Aid | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM

Contestants do not need to have Red Cross or American Heart Association certifications for the state event. However, the gold medal winner must have all necessary certifications in order to compete at the Skills USA Championships. Contact the Technical Chair for all additional questions or concerns.

All students must be trained with the new 2005 International Standards at the Medical level. Which includes -- CPR - Adult, Child and Infant -- 2 person Adult/Child & Infant, Bag/mask - AED and a written test.

There are also NEW changes in the First Aid program which will be questions on the test.

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► Criminal Justice | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM

Each program must supply contestants with their own leather gear to include: gun belt, holster and handcuff case. Contestants should be in school/program uniforms.

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► Culinary Arts | Tuesday, April 24 | Scottsdale CC | 8AM

Will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at Scottsdale Community College. Handout sent directly to teachers in separate mailing.

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► Customer Service | Monday, April 23 | Phoenix Convention Center, South Lobby | 12PM

REQUIRED DRESS:

Conference Attire Policy

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► Electronics Technology | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM

Contestants must bring safety glasses, soldering equipment and an ohmmeter. See attachment (Available soon) Questions should be directed to Mr. Ron Caron at (602) 279-9700.

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► Extemporaneous Speaking | Mon, April 23 | Phoenix Convention Center, Lobby II | 12:30PM

REQUIRED DRESS:

Conference Attire Policy

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► Fire Fighting | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM

New contest information is located here.

► Food & Beverage Service | EVIT |

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► Graphic Communications | Tuesday, April 24 | Maricopa Skill Center | 9AM

Contest to be held at Maricopa Skill Center beginning at 9AM. Orientation to be held immediately prior to contest. All tools & equipment will be furnished. Full foot coverage is required. Dress appropriately.
SEE MAP

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► Health Knowledge Bowl | Thurs., April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM

Each team must bring the following items: 1) 6 markers, 6 pens/pencils 2) 120 sheets of WHITE (8.5" X 11") blank paper, 3) 60 sheets of COLORED (8.5" X 11") blank paper

Overhead projects will not be used this year. Contestants may substitute wearing their clinical uniforms for official dress or business attire for the state contest.

Each team should bring an adult, not their teacher, to act as the score keeper for the team. The score keeper should have a calculator to use when performing assigned duties. Teams are also reminded to be familiar with the current rules, regulations and sample questions supplied to all teachers by the state office.

Contestants in Health Knowledge Bowl will take the SkillsUSA Knowledge Test and the scores of all members of the team will be added to the final totals from the competition. NO INSTRUCTORS ALLOWED IN THE CONTEST ROOM.

REQUIRED DRESS:

Conference Attire Policy

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► Health Occupations Portfolio | Monday, April 23 | Phoenix Convention Center | 12:30 PM

Interview information will be posted soon.

REQUIRED DRESS:

Conference Attire Policy

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► Heating, Ventilation, A/C & Refrig.

CANCELLED

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► Internetworking | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM

Routers will be provided by the Technical Committee.

DO NOT BRING Laptops, PDAs, Notes, Learning aides related to Cisco.

The Internetworking contest will be offered at three levels this year:
▪ Junior (Level 2)
▪ Senior (Level 3)
▪ College/Post-Secondary.

Junior (Level 2) competitors are NOT eligible to go to the National Contest. Only Senior (Level 3) and College/Post-Secondary contestants may compete for the privilege to go on to Nationals.

Junior (Level 2) competitors usually are in their first year (in a two year program) of a network curriculum such as CNAP’s CCNA 1 and CCNA 2.

Senior and College/Post-Secondary competitors are near the completion of a two year program such as CNAP’s CCNA 3 and CCNA 4.

Both Level 2 and Level 3+ competitors will be exposed to the same types of evaluations (for the most part) but at different intensities and complexities. Both Level 2 and Level 3+ groups will compete within their own level for First, Second, and Third place.

REQUIRED DRESS:

Conference Attire Policy

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► Job Interview | Monday, April 23 | Phoenix Convention Center | 12:30PM

Appointment Times are here.

REQUIRED DRESS:

Conference Attire Policy

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► Job Skill Demonstration A | Monday, April 23 | Phoenix Convention Center | 12:30 PM

Appointment times will be posted soon.

NO DEMONSTRATIONS THAT PRODUCE FUMES OR REQUIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR THE JUDGES WILL BE ALLOWED. The contest is held in a Hyatt Hotel meeting room and MUST adhere to the Fire Marshall's requirements. If you have a question, contact Arizona SkillsUSA or the Technical Chair. Contestants who attempt to violate the Fire Code will be stopped and disqualified.

Appointment Times are here.

REQUIRED DRESS:

Conference Attire Policy

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► Job Skill Demonstration B | Monday, April 23

	► Conference Hotel			Frequently Asked Questions
	► T-shirts, Polos, pins and welding raffle tickets
	► Shuttle Busses
	► Maps
	► Advisors NOT Attending
	► Leadership Contest Attendance Requirement
	► Clothing Requirements: Contest, Awards Session
	► Resume Requirement
	► Knowledge Test Study Guide
	► Technical Standards
	► Volunteer for the Championships
	► Contest Updates & Changes Level 3 & College ▪ Level 2 ▪ Level 1