MASONRY SKILLS CHALLENGE
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) Region G Masonry Skills Challenge showcases the training of first, second and third-year masonry apprentices and high school construction education students. In this competition, contestants are given a project drawing appropriate to their skill level and must lay out and construct the project in three hours. The winners of the masonry apprentice’s competition are then entered to compete in the MCAA National Skills Challenge at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas, NV (January 2025).
CONTESTANTS - Must be currently enrolled in the AMC Apprenticeship Program, the BAC Local #3 Apprenticeship Program, or any local high school to compete.
APPRENTICES
Entry Fee: None
Check-in: 6:00 AM
Contestant Meeting: 6:30 AM
Duration: 7:00 AM-10:00 AM
HIGH SCHOOL
Entry Fee: None
Check-in: 6:30 AM
Contestant Meeting Time: 7:00 AM
Duration: 7:30 AM-10:30 AM
ALUMNI COMPETITION
In this competition, contestants are given a project drawing and must lay out and construct the project in two hours.
CONTESTANTS - Must be a graduate of the AMC Apprenticeship Program to compete.
ALUMNI
Entry Fee: None
Check-in: 7:00 AM
Contestant Meeting: 7:30 AM
Duration: 8:00 AM-10:00 AM
Machine Operators Competition
In this competition, contestants are given a project schematic appropriate to their skill level and produce material in line with schematic details in two hours.
CONTESTANTS - Must be currently enrolled in the AMC Apprenticeship Program.
APPRENTICES
Entry Fee: None
Check-in: 8:00 AM
Contestant Meeting: 8:30 AM
Duration: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
FASTEST TROWEL ON THE BLOCK COMPETITION
Fastest Trowel on the Block competition will showcase the best of Arizona’s journeymen masons alongside their favorite tender. Each contestant’s goal is to build the largest block wall, using 8” x 8” x 16” CMU with only the mortar provided – in 20 minutes! Contestants must excel in both speed and craftsmanship.
PRIZES
First Place: $2,000 – Trophy
Second Place: $1,000 - Trophy
Third Place: $500 - Trophy
CONTESTANTS
Each competitor must be employed by an AMC member.
Entry Requirement: Must register an adult volunteer from your sponsoring company to work the event.
SCHEDULE
Volunteer Check-in: 5:30 AM
Contestant Check-in: 8:00 AM
Contestant Meeting: 9:30 AM
First Course: 10:00 AM- 10:45 AM
Competition Start Time: 11:00 am
Thanks to our Sponsors!
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Masonry Expo Shirt & Banner Sponsor
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- AMC Banner Recognition at Masonry Expo
- Logo displayed on website and newsletters
- Social Media Recognition
Masonry Expo Lunch Sponsorship
1,500$Valid for 6 months- Banner on Grill at Masonry Expo
- Logo on Competitor and Volunteer Shirts
- Vendor Space at Masonry Expo
- AMC Banner Recognition at Masonry Expo
- Logo displayed on Website and Newsletters
- Social Media Recognition (Company Spotlights)
Masonry Expo Vendor Sponsor
1,000$Valid for 6 months- Banner and Vendor Booth at Masonry Expo
- Logo on Competitor and Volunteer Shirts
- Logo displayed on Web Site and Newsletters
- Social Media Recognition (Company Spotlights)
Masonry Expo Hat Sponsor
2,000$Valid for 6 months- LIMITED TO THE FIRST TWO SPONSORS
- Logo on Competitor and Volunteer Hats
- Logo on Competitor and Volunteer Shirts
- Vendor Space at Expo
- AMC Banner Recognition at Masonry Expo
- Logo displayed on Website and Newsletters
- Social Media Recognition (Company Spotlights)