Waterloo Region District School Board

How It Works:

Students who are interested in competing in a particular competition are encouraged to read the competition scope prior to entering a competition to ensure they have the base skills and knowledge required to compete.  Scopes outline the expectation of each competition. Click on the following link to access the 2010 Competition Scopes.  Please note: Students are also encouraged to speak to their teacher about competing.  It is recommended that competitors ask a teacher to mentor them in preparation for the competition.

How to Register?

Click here for the SKILLS REGISTRATION FORM

Click here for the Official Waterloo Region Technological Skills Competition web site.

Once students have made the decision that they would like to compete, they will be required to complete an on-line registration form. 

Registration Closes: March 1, 2010

PLEASE NOTE  THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING COMPETITIONS until FRIDAY, MARCH 5TH:

- Web Site Development - Individual Carpentry - Hair Styling

- Computer Aided Manufacturing - Job Interview - Mechanical CAD

- Plumbing - Precision Machining - Prepared Speech

Students will be required to complete a Consent Form which includes medical and emergency information.  Students will not be permitted to compete without this form.

Students will also be required to pay a $20.00 refundable registration fee.   The fee is used to secure student spaces.  If a student who has registered doesn't show up to their competition, the $20.00 will not be refunded.  All money and consent forms are to be given to your SKILLS TEACHER CONTACTS.

Students can find all competition information (including scopes, dates, times and location) at the Waterloo Region Technological Skills Competition Web Site www.skillswaterloo.ca. 

A gold, silver and bronze medal will be presented to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners at the Regional Skills Competitions Closing Ceremony taking place Monday, March 29th at Conestoga College's Rec Centre. All gold medal winners will advance to the Ontario Technological Skills Competitions taking place at RIM Park in Waterloo on May 18th, 2010.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the competitions please contact the Waterloo Region D.S.B.'s Competition Coordinator Jill Nothstein at: jill_nothstein@wrdsb.on.ca or 519-570-0003 x 4367

WATERLOO REGION TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS COMPETITION WEB SITE: www.skillswaterloo.ca