October 12, 2010 10:00 AM CDT

AMCA Presents 2010 Region G Masonry Skills Challenge

Watch apprentices compete and showcase their skills

By Lori Maximenko

The Arizona Masonry Contractors Association's Region G Masonry Skills Challenge will be held Saturday, November 6, 2010 at the East Valley Institute of Technology.

The 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 layout and construct the project in 3 hours. Come observe the next generation of journeymen masons as they compete to qualify for the "MCAA International Skills Competition" in Las Vegas, NV in January 2011.

Date and Location

East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT)
1601 West Main Street, Mesa AZ 85201
Competition begins at 7:00 a.m.
Gates Open: 5:00 a.m.
Competitor Registration: 5:30 - 6:00 a.m.
Competitors Stock Projects: 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Eligibilty

Must be currently enrolled in the AMCA, Region G or Phoenix Bricklaying & Tilesetting JATC Program.

High School Students must be enrolled in Masonry Programs at their high school.

Register to Compete

If you are interested in learning more about these competitions, please contact the Arizona Masonry Contractors Association at 602-262-0510 or via email at info@azmasonry.net. There is no cost to compete.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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About the Author

Lori Maximenko is the Executive Director for the Arizona Masonry Contractors Association.