► 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		      
   
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
 
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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  ► 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.
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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 | 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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  ► Masonry  | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM
   
  Contestants need to bring the following:

Trowel, 4' level (they can also use other size levels if they want), a brick set or hammer/chisel, tape measure, brush, line/line blocks, concave jointer, and safety glasses. A pencil or chalk for their first course layout is sometimes helpful. Most masonry tools are allowed if they'd like to bring items beyond that list except for carpet or oils to clean up their finished project.


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  ► Medical Terminology
 
CANCELLED.
 
REQUIRED DRESS: Conference Attire Policy

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  ► Metal Stud Framing | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM
  STUDENTS MUST BRING the following items: Tool pouches (or something similar), Tape Measure, and Metal Cutting Snips.

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  ► Model Building | Mon, Apr 23 at 12:0 PM or Tue, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM
 
Interviews will be Monday, April 23 at 12:30 PM AND Tuesday, April 24 at 8:00 AM. The contest will be located just inside Hall D.
 
REQUIRED DRESS: Conference Attire Policy

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  ► Nurse Assisting | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM
  CANCELLED


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  ► Power Equipment Technology | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM
 
Contestants should bring safety glasses, wear closed shoes and bring basic hand tools.

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  ► Precision Machining | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM 
 
We will provide all of the tooling required for the contest this year. The students can bring their calculators, Machinist Handbook and something to write with. The Dress Code is correct.
 

Written test material. The test will be open book (Machinist Handbook).

  • Pen & pencil

  • Machinist Handbook or Reference Handbook

  • Calculator – memory must be cleared prior to beginning test

 

Dress Code required for students.

  • Safety glasses must be worn at all times in the work area – glasses will NOT be provided at competition

  • No loose hair

  • No loose clothing

  • Long pants

  • No tank tops

  • Closed toe shoes

  • No jewelry

PLEASE REVIEW the Tool List. Contact Chair with questions.

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  ► Prepared Speech | Monday, April 23 | Phoenix Convention Center | 12:30PM
 
Appointment Times are here.

 
REQUIRED DRESS: Conference Attire Policy

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  ► Principles of Technology | Monday, April 23 | Phoenix Convention Center | 12:30PM
 
Presentations will begin at 12:30 PM on Monday.

12:30 PM Sunrise Mountain students
1:30 PM Coconino students

 
REQUIRED DRESS: Conference Attire Policy

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  ► Promotional Bulletin Board | Mon, April 23 | Phoenix Convention Center | 12:30 PM
  All displays must be set up on Monday, April 23nd between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM in the location provided at the Phoenix Phoenix Convention Center.  Only contestants may participate in the set-up.  Interviews will be conducted onsite at 12:30  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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  ► Quiz Bowl | Monday, April 23 | Phoenix Convention Center | 12:30PM
 
There will be no written test. The SkillsUSA Knowledge Test will still be administered.

 
REQUIRED DRESS: Conference Attire Policy

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  ► Related Technical Math | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM
 
Graphing or scientific calculators are acceptable for contest.

Sample Test (from 2003 national conference) (PDF)

 
REQUIRED DRESS: Conference Attire Policy

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  ► Residential Wiring | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM
 
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED BY TECHNICAL CHAIR.

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  ► Robotics & Automated Technology | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM
 
Contestants will need to know how to use and/or develop a flow chart. Robotics contestants will need to be prepared for inputs, outputs, sensors, or switches for the State Contest but will need to know all of them for Nationals.

 
REQUIRED DRESS: Conference Attire Policy

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  ► Team Problem Solving | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM

 In past years the contest project has been published ahead of time. However, this year the students will not know the project until the day of the competition.

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  ► TeamWorks | Monday, April 23-24 | Phoenix Convention Center | See times below
 
Contest will begin at 10AM, on Monday, April 23, 2007 at the Phoenix Phoenix Convention Center, South Building, in Hall E. Access Hall E from Lobby 2.

 The contest will run during both of the following times:
Monday, April 23: 10AM-4PM
Tuesday, April 24: 8AM-4PM.

Each team will be judged according to the following:

ALL CONTESTANTS MUST BRING:
1. Carpentry tools
2. Plumbing tools
3. Masonry tools
4. Electrical tools
5. Screw guns,
6. Extension cords,
7. Electrical tri taps (for multiple tool plug-ins).
8. Masonry chisel for brick
9. Spur bits for abs pipe
10. Wood bits for electrical wire
11. Sand water pipes
12. Four squares for doing stairs stringers
13. Max of two saw horses per team
14. Bring at least 3 foot levels
We apologize, but power tools will NOT be provided.

PROHIBITED ITEMS:
1. No head phones, earphones, cell phones, radios, tape or disk players of any kind.
2. Ladders (will be provided)

Team Written Paper
Each team will again be required to turn-in a hand-written paper answering specific questions that will be given on-site.
 


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  ► Technical Drafting | Tuesday, April 24 | ITT Technical Institute | 9AM
 
Contest will be held at ITT on Tuesday, April 24th at 9:00 AM.  Orientation meeting will be held immediately prior to the contest. Please see the Shuttle Bus section for transportation information.

 NOTE: ITT HAS A NEW LOCATION. SEE MAP

Lunch will be provided to contestants and teachers by ITT on day of contest.

Please note that there will NOT be a board drafting section this year. For the purpose of aligning us with a shift in industry, the scope of the contest will be in CAD only. Therefore, board-drafting tools are NOT required as in previous years’.

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. Advisors may be required to provide and load any alternate software. DO NOT CONTACT ITT.

 
REQUIRED DRESS: Conference Attire Policy

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  ► Telecommunications Cabling | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM
 
CANCELLED
 
REQUIRED DRESS: Conference Attire Policy

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  ► TV (Video) Production
Mon, April 23 - Tue, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center, Lobby 2 | 12:30 PM
  Contestants and teachers must attend orientation and equipment set-up meeting on Monday, April 23th at 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM at the Phoenix Phoenix Convention Center. Check your conference program or the registration desk for the meeting room. 

NOTE CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS CONTESTS! SkillsUSA--Arizona will NOT be providing any editing equipment.

1.   This is a team of two event.  Teams of three will be disqualified. Late teams will be disqualified. ALL TEAMS MUST HAVE AN ADVISOR PRESENT TO COMPETE!

2.  Orientation: During the orientation meeting two written exams will be given.  The first is the SkillsUSA--Arizona Knowledge Test and the second is a basic TV Production exam used to determine how well the students comprehends the vocabulary and general understanding of the television industry.  This second test will cover audio and video connectors, equipment, editing, videotape formats and lighting. 

Student teams will story board and script at the orientation in preparation for shooting the on-site portion of the contest. 

4.  Equipment: BRING YOUR OWN EDITING EQUIPMENT. SkillsUSA will NOT be providing any editing equipment. Each team is to supply a standard VHS camcorder (or digital camcorder) with battery power, tripod and external mics, cable, and a VCR and a monitor. Each team should also supply a power strip. A mini DV/SVHS deck will be provided for teams to choose which type of tape they would like to provide for the judging

5.  Shooting the On-site video: Teams will story board a one-minute promo of the state conference, SkillsUSA--Arizona Championships. 

The teams will NOT have access to Halls C,D &E on Wednesday due to the constraints of move-in.  They may however, shoot at the Leadership events with permission of each contest chair, the registration/lobby area and the Opening Session, which begins at 5:30 PM.  On Thursday teams will have access to the Skill contests following the start of competition at 8:00 AM.

 

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  ► Total Quality Mgt | Mon. April 23 | Phoenix Convention Center | 12:00PM
 
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED BY TECHNICAL CHAIR.

 
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► Web Design | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8:00 AM 
  This contest is a demonstration event. The first place team will be able to compete at the SkillsUSA Championships & National Leadership Conference.

Each team (of 2) is expected to bring computers. Refer to the Technical Standards. Internet access will not be available. You will receive artwork, etc. on a CD for the contest. No outside art will be allowed. Software is limited to licensed programs that have been purchased and installed by the school or school district. Advisors are responsible for enforcing software requirements.

Web Design Contest (TBD)

Contest Setup Day/Date/Times: Monday, April 23 from 12PM - 4PM
Competition: Tuesday, April 24 from 8AM - 4PM

Computers must be removed by 6PM.

 
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  ► Welding | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM
 
Visit www.azskillsusaweld.org for the welding contest information.  THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE READ WEEKLY PRIOR TO THE CONFERENCE.

 2007 Update

 

Below are a few important things to notify you about this year’s welding contest:

 

·         The welding contest committee has created a website for the Arizona SkillsUSA Welding Contest.  Be sure to visit www.AZSkillsUSAWeld.org to obtain specific contest information that is required reading for the advisors and each contestant.  This information is the only information the Welding committee will provide, and the website is the only format we will convey this information. 

 

·         WORK BOOTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPETE.  This rule change that was unanimously voted on by all welding advisors present at the 2005 contest debriefing.  For safety reasons, and to eliminate the use of flammable footwear, we will require work boots be worn by contestants at all times during the contest.

 

·         There is a WELDING MATH portion of the contest.  The math test replaces the break area from years past.  Since math is an important part of the AIMS test, the committee feels that this is an important addition to the contest.  The math portion of the contest was created to illustrate the importance of math in the welding world as well as meet the requirements of the Kellogg Foundation Grant that SkillsUSA has received nationally.  This is the second year for the math test and it will be scored. 

 

·         NO SNACKS OR LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.  We will have water available for students.  Should a student require something to snack on they must bring their own snack.  Keep in mind that there will be little opportunity to have a snack during the contest but a quick energy bar may be a good thing to have handy if hunger strikes.

 

·         We will use the contestant number assigned by AZ SkillsUSA.  In years past, we created new numbers for contestants; we will no longer create new numbers.  As is practiced at the National Welding contest, the student will become the number assigned to them from AZ SkillsUSA and that number will need to be placed on the back of their welding jacket or shirt and will need to remain visible for a judge at any time.

  

From the Entire Welding Technical Committee Good luck at this year’s welding contest!  We hope it is a beneficial part of your welding program and we look forward to seeing you there!  We strive to run a fair contest and everyone that is here to participate truly believes in the mission of SkillsUSA.

 

Good Luck and we look forward to seeing you on the 24th!


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  Level 2 Contests
   
  ► Basic Automotive Technology | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM
 
Contest update (Word, PDF)

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  ► Basic Electronics Technology | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM
 
Contestants are required to bring the following:

1. Soldering iron
2. Solder
3. Wire cutter

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  ► Basic 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.

Level 2 contestants will NOT do the Troubleshooting event at State.
Level 2 contestants will NOT do the Professional Interview at State.
Level 2 contestants will NOT be required to have a clothing penalty at the State competition.

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.

 
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  ► Construction Technology | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM 
 
Each team will need to bring the following:
  • Tape measure
  • 2-4 bar clamps
  • framing and combination square
  • finish hammer
  • drill bits
  • 1 drill

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  ► Home Design | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM
 
 
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  ► Model Building | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8:30AM
 
Setup will begin at 8:30AM on Tuesday, April 24. Interviews will be at 9:00 AM. Models will be located in the Agriculture Building.

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  ► T-Shirt Design (Screen Printing) | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM
 
The chair reminds contestants that they must bring the completed screen to the contest and the supplies listed in the contest description.

 
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  Level 1 Contests
 
Registration FOR ALL LEVEL 1 CONTESTS will be at 9AM in the Lobby II (south lobby) at the Phoenix Phoenix Convention Center. The Level 1 Awards Session will be at 2PM in the Ballroom.
 
  ► Bridge Building | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 9AM
 
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED BY TECHNICAL CHAIR.

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  ► CO2 Dragster | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 9AM
 
Contestants are required to bring the following:
1. CO2 capsules

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  ► Dome Construction | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 9AM
 
Contest will begin at 9AM. Location will be published in the conference program and directions at the registration desk located in the Agriculture Building. 

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  ► Model Building | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 9AM
  Setup will begin at 8:30AM. Interviews will be at 9:00 AM. Models will be located in the Agriculture Building.

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  ► Rocketry | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 9AM
 
Students, teachers and parents will meet at the Phoenix Phoenix Convention Center, Lobby II and walk together to the sports fields at Phoenix Preparatory Academy.

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  ► Safety Poster | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 9AM
  All displays must be set up on Tuesday, April 24th between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the space provided at the Phoenix Convention Center.  Only contestants may participate in the set-up.  Interviews will be conducted at the contest site at 9:00 AM. 

Level 1 Contestants will not be penalized if display is setup late do to arrival time (school bus transportation, etc.) Displays must be taken down and removed on Tuesday, April 24th between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM.  Advisors and other students may remove the display if the contestants are still competing in a skill competition. 

DISPLAYS NOT REMOVED BY 5:15 PM WILL BE THROWN AWAY.

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  ► SimCity  | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 9AM
 
Contest will use Sim City 4. If any school can bring a laptop, please email Scott Soldat at ssoldat@azskillsusa.org.

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  ► Solar Sprint | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 9AM
 
Contests will be held at the Phoenix Phoenix Convention Center. Contestants and teachers should meet with the Contest Chairs at the Conference Registration Booth in Lobby II.

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  ► Technology Poster | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 9AM
 
All displays must be set up on Tuesday, April 24th between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the space provided at the Fairgrounds.  Only contestants may participate in the set-up.  Interviews will be conducted at the contest site at 9:00 AM. 

Level 1 Contestants will not be penalized if display is setup late do to arrival time (school bus transportation, etc.) Displays must be taken down and removed on Tuesday, April 24th between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM.  Advisors and other students may remove the display if the contestants are still competing in a skill competition. 

DISPLAYS NOT REMOVED BY 5:15 PM WILL BE THROWN AWAY.
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