Regionals Information: What you Need to Know!
As we move into this year’s regional competition season, we’re excited to share key information and important dates for each region. Please make sure to review the details carefully to ensure you are registered, prepared, and ready for an outstanding season of competition and learning. Each region has its own specific deadlines and events, so it’s essential to follow the guidelines for your region.
Statewide Guidelines
Regional Competition Registration:
- Registration: All participants must be registered through the official system to compete in a regional event.
Regional Competitions:
- Requirement to Qualify for State: Students must compete in a Regional Competition to be eligible for the SkillsUSA Washington State Leadership and Skills Conference (SLSC).
- Competition Limits:
- Students may compete in up to three total competitions, which can include a mix of leadership development and occupationally related competitions.
- Additionally, students can participate in as many technical competitions as their schedule permits.
- Important Choice: If a student qualifies for multiple technical competitions for SLSC, they must select one technical competition for state-level participation.
State Leadership and Skills Conference (SLSC) Competitions:
- Participation Limits: Students can participate in up to three competitions, structured as follows:
- One technical competition.
- Up to two leadership development or occupationally related competitions.
- If not competing in a technical event, students can participate in three leadership or occupationally related competitions.
- Special Note: At SLSC, Interactive Applications and Game Design and Welding Sculpture will be scheduled during the leadership competition period, allowing students in these contests to also participate in an additional technical competition.
- State Leadership & Skills Conference Registration:
- Opens: February 7, 2025
- Closes: February 19, 2025
- State Leadership & Skills Conference Dates:
- March 27 – March 29, 2025
Invoices and Communication:
- Invoices: Sent via QuickBooks.
- Coordinator Contact: Use regional coordinator emails for all inquiries to ensure timely responses and organized communication.
- Region 1 – Southwest: southwest@skillsusawashington.org
- Region 2 – Olympic: olympic@skillsusawashington.org
- Region 3 – Puget Sound South: pugetsoundsouth@skillsusawashington.org
- Region 4 – Central: central@skillsusawashington.org
- Region 5 – Eastern: eastern@skillsusawashington.org
- Region 6 – Puget Sound North: pugetsoundnorth@skillsusawashington.org
Region 1 – Southwest
Key Dates:
- Registration Opening: An email with registration details will be sent in December (date TBD).
- Registration Deadline: Contest sign-up deadline will be in January (date TBD).
- Competition Dates:
- January (date TBD): Technical skills contests
- February 1: Leadership competitions
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Region 2 – Olympic
Key Dates:
Regional registration is now open! Please remember that all regional technical contests must be completed by January 31, 2025.
Links:
Region 3 – Puget Sound South
Key Dates:
- January 31, 2025: Completion deadline for all technical competitions.
February 1, 2025: Leadership and Occupational contests at the Pierce County Skills Center.
Call for Judges:
We are seeking community members to volunteer as judges for the SkillsUSA Puget Sound South Regional Leadership and Information Technology Competitions, hosted at Pierce County Skills Center (PCSC). Your participation is essential in providing valuable industry insights and supporting our students as they showcase their skills.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
- Time: 8:15 AM – 1:00 PM
- Projected Participants: 125–150 leadership students from across the South Puget Sound region
Competitions Requiring Judges:
- Customer Service
- Extemporaneous Speech
- Job Interview
- Job Skills Demonstration
Links:
Region 4 – Central
Important Update:
- New Fee: This year, students participating in regional events will be charged $5.00 per event. Invoices will be sent through QuickBooks after registration.
Key Dates:
- Regional Competition Registration:
- Opens: December 1, 2024
- Closes: December 15, 2024
- Regional Competition Deadline:
- All contests must be completed by: January 31, 2025
Links:
Region 5 – Eastern
Key Dates:
- Registration Deadlines:
- Registration Closes: December 20, 2024
- Competition Deadlines:
- Technical Regional Championships: January 31, 2025
- Leadership Regional Championships: February 1, 2025
Links:
Region 6 – Puget Sound North
Important Deadlines:
- Dec 2 – 20: Registration for Regional Contests
- January 31, 2025: All technical contest scores due to regional Coordinators, utilizing official score sheets
- Leadership & Occupational Competition:
- Date: February 1, 2025
- Location: NW Career & Technical Academy
Updates:
- Regularly check the Puget Sound North (PSN) page on the SkillsUSA website for the latest information and announcements.
- Registration Fees for PSN: All contests will have a $12 Registration Fee. No additional fees will be charged for materials, etc., as in past years.
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