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: $500 - Trophy
CONTESTANTS
Each competitor must be employed by an AMC member.
Entry Requirement: Must register an adult volunteer from your sponsoring company to work the event.
SCHEDULE
Volunteer Check-in: 5:30 AM
Contestant Check-in: 8:00 AM
Contestant Meeting: 9:30 AM
First Course: 10:00 AM- 10:45 AM
Competition Start Time: 11:00 am
Thanks to our Sponsors!
Masonry Expo Sponsorship Opportunities
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- Six meal tickets
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- Logo displayed on website and newsletters
- Logo displayed on competition shirts
- Social Media recognition (Company Spotlights)
Masonry Expo Diamond Sponsor
8,000$- Banner and Booth at Masonry Expo
- Four meal tickets
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- Logo displayed on website and newsletters
- Logo displayed on competition shirts
- Social Media Recognition (Company Spotlights)
Masonry Expo Platinum Sponsorship
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- Three meal tickets
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- Logo displayed on Web Site and Newsletters
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- Two meal tickets
- AMC Banner Recognition at Masonry Expo
- Logo displayed on Website and Newsletters
- Social Media Recognition (Company Spotlights)
Masonry Expo Vendor Sponsor
2,500$- Banner and Booth at Masonry Expo
- One meal ticket
- Logo displayed on Web Site and Newsletters
- Social Media Recognition (Company Spotlights)
Masonry Expo Contractor Sponsor
2,500$- Two meal tickets
- AMC Banner recognition at Masonry Expo
- Logo displayed on Website and Newsletters
- Social Media Recognition (Company Spotlights)