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Contest Updates & Changes Level 3 & College ▪ Level 2 ▪ Level 1 |
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| Advisors' Update for the SkillsUSA--Arizona Championships | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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). |
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| Conference Maps (click on images to enlarge) NEW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Downtown Phoenix |
Halls 1 & 2 West Building |
Halls D & E South Building |
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| 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Contestant Clothing Requirements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
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| 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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"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. |
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| Resume | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.) |
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| Knowledge Test | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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All Level 3 & College contestants are
required to take a 25 question SkillsUSA knowledge test. It is used as a
tie-breaker. |
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2006-07 Knowledge Test Study Guide (PDF) |
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| Contestants in the Technology Division--Level 1 & Level 2 Contests will NOT take the Knowledge Test. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SkillsUSA Championships, Technical Standards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
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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. |
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| Contest Updates & Changes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
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| 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.
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.
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| ► Action Skills | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8:00 AM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Orientation meeting
held immediately prior to the contest for students and teachers.
NO WRITTEN TEST OR SkillsUSA KNOWLEDGE TEST. Technical Chairs' Contact Information | Back to top |
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| ► Advertising Design | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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) Technical Chairs' Contact Information | Back to top |
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| ► Architectural Drafting | Tuesday, April 24 | ITT Technical Institute | 9AM - 3PM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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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.
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Automotive Service Technology
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Tuesday, April 24
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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)
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This contest has been combined with Masonry. Please see Masonry. Technical Chairs' Contact Information | Back to top |
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| ► Board Drafting Architectural | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
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| ► Board Drafting Mechanical | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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This contest has been combined with Masonry. Please see Masonry. Technical Chairs' Contact Information | Back to top |
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See Promotional Bulletin Board Technical Chairs' Contact Information | Back to top |
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| ► Cabinetmaking | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. Technical Chairs' Contact Information | Back to top |
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| ► Carpentry | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. Technical Chairs' Contact Information | Back to top |
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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.
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| ► Collision Repair Technology | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. Technical Chairs' Contact Information | Back to top |
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| ► Commercial Baking--High School | Friday, April 20 | EVIT | 8AM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Commercial Baking Contest for secondary will be held on Friday, April
20, 2007 at EVIT. Technical Chairs' Contact Information | Back to top |
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| ► Commercial Baking--Post-Secondary | Saturday, April 21 | EVIT | 9AM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Commercial Baking Contest for secondary will be held on Friday, April
20, 2007 at EVIT. Technical Chairs' Contact Information | Back to top |
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Contest will be held on April
28-29,
2008 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Start Time: 10AM on April 28 More information available soon. Technical Chairs' Contact Information | Back to top |
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| ► Community Service | Monday, April 23 | Phoenix Convention Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ► 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.
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| ► Cosmetology | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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) |
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| ► CPR/First Aid | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. Technical Chairs' Contact Information | Back to top |
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| ► Criminal Justice | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at Scottsdale Community College. Handout sent directly to teachers in separate mailing. Technical Chairs' Contact Information | Back to top |
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| ► Customer Service | Monday, April 23 | Phoenix Convention Center, South Lobby | 12PM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ► Electronics Technology | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. Technical Chairs' Contact Information | Back to top |
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| ► Extemporaneous Speaking | Mon, April 23 | Phoenix Convention Center, Lobby II | 12:30PM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ► Fire Fighting | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ► Graphic Communications | Tuesday, April 24 | Maricopa Skill Center | 9AM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Technical Chairs' Contact Information | Back to top |
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| ► Health Knowledge Bowl | Thurs., April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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| ► Health Occupations Portfolio | Monday, April 23 | Phoenix Convention Center | 12:30 PM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interview information will be posted soon.
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| ► Internetworking | Tuesday, April 24 | Phoenix Convention Center | 8AM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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| ► Job Interview | Monday, April 23 | Phoenix Convention Center | 12:30PM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Appointment Times are here.
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| ► Job Skill Demonstration A | Monday, April 23 | Phoenix Convention Center | 12:30 PM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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| ► Job Skill Demonstration B | Monday, April 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||