MAP - School Contests Locations (pdf)

MAP - Directions to WHS (pdf)

MAIN DROP OFF DOORS is main doors by horeshoe in front of school.

Lots of parking lots available near by.

3:00 - 3:50 . . . Registration

4:00 - 4:20 . . . Opening Ceremonies (Auditorium)

4:30 - 4:45 . . . Contest Briefings

4:45 - 7:20 . . . Contest Time

5:30 - 6:00 . . . Dinner delivered to contest rooms

7:30 - 7:45 . . . Keynote Speaker (Auditorium)

7:45 - 8:20 (ish) . . Awards (Auditorium)

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PHOTOGRAPHY (updated 11/13)

Students will need a computer with image editing software installed that can be connected to Watertown's WiFi. 

Students will need to bring a camera. Students will be taking photos as the event as well as using Adobe Photoshop to create various designs.

Students will need to bring two Theme Photos (2) for Districts

• ONE printed 8x10 matted photo - open theme

• ONE printed 8x10 matted photo - Theme of "Ignite your Potential"

Both prints are physical printed (your photo lab at school OR walgreens, etc is acceptable. 

These photos are done ahead of time and brought to districts to be presented to the judges. 

Photos can be Black & White or Color - students choice. 

These photos need to be mounted to a photo mounting blackboard - similar to these.

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TV (Video) PRODUCTION (updated 11/13)

This will be a strictly editing only event. Students/schools are responsible for providing their own computer/editing software, as well as audio recording equipment if planning on using a voice over.

Teams will be given footage at the start of the contest. The Tech Chair will tell the teams what their "topic" is for the video at the start. The team will have their contest time to edit and export a finished video by the deadline.

No video recording equipment is needed on site.

Bring your own Computer with Editing Software that can connect to Watertown's WiFi and anything else needed for that (i.e., thumbdrive, headphones, etc.)

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CNC MILLING (updated 11/13)

Students will need to bring a computer with software for CAM of their choice, and ability to get on Watertown's WiFi if needed to access their software if not on harddrive. This will be a CAM only contest for Districts - we will not be making parts on our CNC's for the contest.

UPDATE 12/7:

I just spoke with the Tech Chair - students will need to model the part in order to code it - students will NOT be provided a 3d model, rather just a print with dimensions. Students can use CAD or CAM software of their choice to model/program this part. (still not making the part on a cnc - simulate only)

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JOB INTERVIEW (updated 11/19)

Students will NOT be turning in a Portfolio for Districts. Students will be filling out a generic job application, and performing the job interview in front of judges.

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CABINETMAKING (Updated 11/19)

Tooling list to bring... Sander, Drill, Torx T-25 Bit, Counter Sink Bit (1/4"), Try Square, Framing Square, Tape Measure, Clamps, Jig Saw

NOTE: IF students prefer to drop their tools off in the lab when they arrive vs drag through the school - this is allowed. West side of WHS - Door D4 - just pull, there will be a magnet in the door... This is the woods lab. Cabinetmaking and Woodworking Display are sharing this space, you can drop tools/boxes/buckets/etc in the lab on the worktables when you arrive. Schools still NEED to register up front and attend opening ceremonies - just because you can drop stuff does not exempt you from the normal start of event activities - thank you for understanding.

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WOODWORKING DISPLAY (Updated 11/19)

NOTE: IF students prefer to drop their displays off in the lab when they arrive vs drag through the school - this is allowed. West side of WHS - Door D4 - just pull, there will be a magnet in the door... This is the woods lab. Cabinetmaking and Woodworking Display are sharing this space, you can drop your displays in the classroom connected to the woods lab when you arrive. Schools still NEED to register up front and attend opening ceremonies - just because you can drop stuff does not exempt you from the normal start of event activities - thank you for understanding.

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WELDING (updated 11/20)

Students will be using Miller Multimatic 215 welders on site at Watertown HS. I do not know what processes will be used in the welding competition, however I am linking some videos for students to become familiar with our welders before arrival.

• SMAW Setup (created by Mr. Domer) YouTube

• GMAW Setup (created by Miller) YouTube

• GTAW Setup (created by Miller) Youtube

NOTE - Gas lines are already plumbed into all 14 welding booths, students just have to turn the gas valve on 90 degrees in the booth for the proper gas they want and adjust the flow valve if wanted. GMAW is C25 gas. GTAW is Argon 100% gas.

Welding Tools: Each booth is stocked with, chipping hammer, normal pliers, yelpers pliers, wire brush, welding magnet (used), vicegrip style c-clamp.

PPE: Watertown HS has gone to a 1-to-1 style ppe setup for each student in classes, so we no longer have any generic shop use PPE floating around. All our Helmets and Gloves are in student lockers assigned. Please bring your own Welding Helmet, Gloves and any other PPE you desire/need.

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PREPARED SPEECH (updated 11/18)

The SkillsUSA competition theme for the 2024-25 school year is:

SkillsUSA: Ignite Your Potential
The topic to be addressed by competitors in the 2025 SkillsUSA Chapter Display, Prepared Speech and Promotional Bulletin Board competitions.

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3D PRINTING (updated 11/19)

SEE THIS DOCUMENT for the contest - good luck

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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING (updated 11/19)

NO pre-work for Districts... Teams will have a "Design Challenge" on site at Districts. With time limitations, there will be no printing of 3d printed parts for districts (sorry). But students will need their computers, with access to CAD Software as well as their Slicing Software of choice. End product will include showing CAD models to judges of their solution, as well as how the part(s) are orientated in the slicing software and estimations of material usage.

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SCREEN PRINTING (updated 11/19)

Students will be making a screen at their schools and bringing it print ready to Districts. See below for a general info sheet, as well as the design students are supposed to make into a screen.

Info Sheet Here

Screen Design Here

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TEAMWORKS (updated 11/19)

Stations on site will include: an electrical activity, plumbing activity, 3 carpentry activities, and a masonry activity. Each activity is a separate station and teams will complete what they can in the time allowed. Teams will not be physically building a stud wall or structure like state.

Tool List... Basic residential wiring tools of your preference, Basic PVC plumbing tools including drill and bits for 1.5" pvc runs, Basic pouch tools (tape, speed square, pencils, chalk line), Framing Square, Reciprocating Saw, Circular Saw, 2 Saw Horses, Calculator, Basic bricklaying masonry tools (we are supplying mortar and board for all to share), 2 foot level is plenty, Torpedo level. Watertown SkillsUSA will be supplying consumables needed for your competition.

NOTE: teams may bring more tools than the list if wanted, trying to allow you to keep to what you need vs bring everything like state. Watertown likely has some stuff if you forget something as well.

NOTE: IF teams prefer to drop their tools off in the lab when they arrive vs drag through the school - this is allowed. West side of WHS - Door D7 - just pull, there will be a magnet in the door... This is the metals lab. Teamworks and Welding are sharing this space, teamworks will have the open bay and can drop tools/boxes/buckets/etc in the open lab area when you arrive. Schools still NEED to register up front and attend opening ceremonies - just because you can drop stuff does not exempt you from the normal start of event activities - thank you for understanding.