CAREER AND TECH INVITATIONALS
2024-2025 Power Structure and Technical Systems - Events
*More events will be added this fall.
**Welding plans and more details on practicums will be posted close to each event.
Dec. 13 - New Hope, MN - Lynnes Welding FFA Invitational
Arrival/Registration: 8:30 AM - 9 AM start time
Max Participants: 25 students
Location: 4000 Winnetka Ave N., Suite 100,
New Hope MN 55427
Jan. 3 - Fargo, ND - Lynnes Welding FFA Invitational
Arrival/Registration -First Shift - 8:30 AM & Second Shift - 10:30 AM
Start Time - First Shift - 9 AM & Second Shift - 11:00 AM
Max Participants: 50 students (25 per shift)
Location: 2717 3rd Avenue North Fargo, ND 58102
Welding Processes: GMAW, SMAW, Oxy-Fuel, Simulation.
Welding Plans and Required PPE for Students
Prizes for top two in each area! All students will leave with welding goodies!
Jan. 10 - Morris, MN - Superior/Westmor Industries
Welding Invitationals will be held across Minnesota for FFA Members. Chaperones do not need to be the FFA Advisor; however, all teams must have a chaperone in attendance.
Cost: A $8 per member payment is required to reserve a spot at the event and participate. No refunds will be provided. Online payment is preferred. If this doesn't work for you please contact nmortenson@mnffa.org.
For your specific questions contact:
Natasha Mortenson
Minnesota FFA LDE Coordinator
146 Ruttan Hall
1984 Buford Ave.
St Paul, MN 55108
320-815-8459
Arrival/Registration - 8:30 AM
Start Time - 9:00 AM
Max Participants: 70 students
Location: Superior/Westmor Industries Weld Training Center - 2 Industrial Blvd Morris, MN 56267
Welding Processes: GMAW, SMAW
Experience includes Tours, Presentations from Professionals, and FREE LUNCH Sponsored by OSE.
PLANS WILL BE EMAILED TO PARTICIPANTS PRIOR TO COMPETITION.
PPE REQUIRED: Welding Helmet, Welding Gloves. Welding Sleeves or Welding Jacket and Safety Glasses. Appropriate footwear for welding (no sandals or open shoes)
April 11 - N. Mankato, MN - SCC FFA Invitational
Arrival/Registration - 12:15 PM
Max Participants: 48 FFA Members
Location: South Central College - Room F154 and F150 (Welding Shop and classroom),
Individual and team competition, teams of 3, max number of students from one school is capped at 3.