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!
Wyatt Teiken1st Place GMAW
Julius Dahl2nd Place GMAW
Ryder Schenck3rd Place GMAW
Andy Myers1st Place SMAW
Logan Vinson2nd Place SMAW
Nelson Manecks3rd Place SMAW
Billy RoeschOxy-Acetylene Cutting Winner
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
Jan. 10 - Morris, MN - Superior/Westmor Industries
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.
Welding Project Plans will be sent out prior to event.
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.