Saturday, September 27, 2025
7:00am-4:00pm

The purpose of this contest is to simulate a real-world, job-site situation. A welding team of 3-4 members from the same school or 4H club, under the supervision of their AST (or school designated adult) will build a metal project within the specified time frame. All material will be provided. Texas Rice Festival will maintain ownership of each project, the chapter does NOT get the project. Entry fee is $50.

● Each school is allowed to enter a maximum of 2 teams (3-4 students per team).

● All materials will be passed out once you check in

● Each team must bring all of their own equipment to construct their project.

● Each team is required to bring 1 fire extinguisher.

● There will be no equipment/power supplied for any teams, so make sure to bring everything you need including stands, extension cords, welders, etc. What you bring is what you have to work with.

● Electrodes will be provided(only provided electrodes can be used)

● No MIG welders are allowed.

● A spec project will be provided for all measurements.

● The parts list will be covered at the welcome meeting at 7:15 a.m. All team members and advisors are required to attend.

● Each advisor will have 15 minutes at the end of the safety meeting to discuss or answer any question their students may have. When the 15 minutes are up, the students are on their own.

● Ag teachers may stand OUTSIDE of the student’s work area to “coach” through difficulties. (using the good faith system here, do not abuse it)

● Each team will be judged throughout their build on safety procedures, site cleanliness, and work being done.

● Safety Glasses and other PPE (long sleeves, jeans without frays, boots, etc.) must be worn at all times.

● Only items provided may be used on project

● All construction will cease when the final horn sounds at 4:00 p.m. Judging of the projects’s structure, welds, integrity and functionality along with completeness, will begin immediately following the final horn sound at 4:00 p.m.

● There will be a 30 minute break for lunch

The Grand and Reserve Champions will be required to be sold in the Cancer Auction.

*All Entries must be RECEIVED by September 19th, 2025*

You MUST submit your entry and payment through www.JudgingCard.com

We are capping the event at 10 teams, the entry deadline is September 19th. Entries are $50 per team. Teams that wish to purchase their builds may do so after the competition. Except for the Grand and Reserve.