Each School that attends will be able to register a Build Off Team of up to 4 High School Students. 

$350 per Team

Rules

1. Each team will supply their own tools and power source; you must use a fuel-driven welding machine.

2. Welding process must be SMAW (rods will be provided)

3. All work must be performed by students/team members only.

4. Sponsors will not be allowed in the work area unless it is to assist in equipment repair or correct unsafe behavior

5. Work will begin at 8 a.m. and all work must stop at 4 p.m.

6. Team members and sponsors will observe all safety rules and regulations normally associated with hot metalwork and welding. Contest participants must wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment necessary for the tasks they are performing.

7. Each team will be responsible for the clean up of their work area once the contest ends

8. at 4 p.m. All tools and equipment will be put away at that time, and trash (including welding rod butts) MUST be picked up and disposed of appropriately.

9. Scoring will be based on the following criteria:

10. Team Work, Efficiency, Safety, Fabrication and Fit Up, Weld Quality and placement accuracy, Total project quality and accuracy to blueprint  

11. All rules and procedures will be subject to change or alteration as contest officials see fit.