Champions Rally

CHAMPIONS RALLY INFORMATION

COVID-19 STATEMENT

SkillsUSA Georgia began the school year with cautious hope that we would be able to create some normalcy to the year. Unfortunately, COVID-19 continues to be a rampant factor in the ability to continue on as planned. The Georgia National Fair announced that hosting a Fair that abides by CDC and State regulations would not be possible. As you know, the Georgia National Fairgrounds is where the annual SkillsUSA Georgia Champions Rally takes place. Due to the decision made by the Georgia National Fair there will not be a Champions Rally this year. 
 
In leu of not hosting an in-person Champions Rally, there are still opportunities for your students to compete. Normally, the competitions that are available for students to enter into at Champions Rally encourage chapter recruitment, for example the Chapter Recruitment Display and Chapter Recruitment Poster contests. We will continue the spirit of recruitment through the new SkillsUSA Georgia Recruitment Challenge. Chapters will compete for the best SkillsUSA informational handout, the most creative social media post, and the most innovative video engagement. These competitions challenge members to creatively provide insight into SkillsUSA and encourage potential new members to join. The three competitions are able to be completed virtually so that all chapters across the state can participate. SkillsUSA Georgia will distinguish the top 10% of chapters submitting recruitment strategies as “Master of Recruitment” Chapters for the school year. We encourage all SkillsUSA chapters to participate in the Chapter Recruitment Challenge! 
 
For teachers receiving extended day, please know that this opportunity will substitute Champions Rally. 
 
Though we are disappointed at this turn of events, we concur with the Georgia National Fair that our member’s safety is our highest priority. We appreciate your understanding, and please know that we are diligently working to continue to provide exciting opportunities to our members. 
 
Sincerely, 
SkillsUSA Georgia 

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When:

Friday, October 9, 2020
 

Where:

Georgia National Fairgrounds, Perry
 

Costs: 

$15 includes entry only pass.

Ride armbands are $20 (please order the correct amount, SkillsUSA Georgia will have none for sale on site)

All armband orders MUST be placed through SkillsUSA Georgia.

No individual armband orders will be taken by the Georgia National Fair staff. 

Ride Armbands are on a pre-sale basis only and will NOT be sold on-site! 
 

Deadlines: 

Contest Password Deadline: TBD

Contest Registration (done through the Fair's website): TBD

Rally Registration (through SkillsUSA Georgia): TBD

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Registration: 

Where to Register ALL PARTICIPANTS: Link Forthcoming

Where to Register for Competition: Link Forthcoming

Absolutely no cancellations and no refunds. 

Schools attending SkillsUSA Georgia Rally must register through the SkillsUSA Georgia registration. 

Schools attending the SkillsUSA Georgia Rally are NOT allowed to apply for the Georgia National Schoolhouse Program. 

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Payment: 

Payment must be received by SkillsUSA Georgia prior to Champions Rally or on-site at the registration table. Any credit card payment must be processed in advance of the event. 

Checks should be made payable to SkillsUSA Georgia and sent to:

SkillsUSA Georgia

Suite 1052

1740 Hudson Bridge Road
Stockbridge, GA 30281 

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Late Fee Policy:

If you register anyone late for any SkillsUSA event, there will be a processing and handling fee of $20 per registrant. Please help us by registering for all events on time! Thank you. 

Competitions:

SkillsUSA Georgia Career Pathway Display

SkillsUSA Georgia Career Pathway Poster

SkillsUSA Georgia Chapter Banner
SkillsUSA Georgia Chapter T-shirt
SkillsUSA Georgia Chapter Recruitment Display

SkillsUSA Georgia Chapter Recruitment Poster

To request a password for the Fair competitions please email contests@gnfa.com by Date TBD. 

Late Arrival Policy: 

Many schools face travel dilemmas in regard to bus transportation and while schools are more than welcome to enter late to the Rally, contest entries will be accepted after 10:30 a.m. only at the discretion of the Judging Coordinator.

Announcement of Contest Winners:

 All contests will be judged during the Champions Rally and ribbons will be awarded to the top 10 entries in each category. The top 10 entries in each category will remain on display at the Fair. All other entries should be picked up by the advisors/students by 4:00 p.m. (any entries not picked up will be discarded). The winning top 10 entries will be posted on the SkillsUSA Georgia website.

Top 10 Project Pick Up:

It is important that you have a plan for project pick-up. Your chapter has two options. First, you can pick up your project directly from the fair. If you plan to do this, you must let the SkillsUSA Georgia State Office know, as we pick up all projects and take them to FLC for pick up. Second, you can pick up your projects at FLC. SkillsUSA Georgia will not keep any projects that are not picked up. However, we are happy to mail your chapter their winning ribbon.

And don’t worry- we will make this reminding announcement at Rally! 

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PROCEDURES: Advisors/Students must submit their display during the event check-in at the Georgia National Fair Champions Rally. Entries will remain on display during the Fair.

Release Time:

Release Times TBD

Prizes: 

Cash Prize Premiums for each Contest: 

1st place - $100

2nd place - $75

3rd place - $50

4th place - $25

5th-7th place - $15

8th – 10th place - $10

All placings will be put on a point system, example: 1st place = 10 points, 2nd place = 9 points, etc. 

These points will be calculated by chapter and the chapter with the highest accumulated points after the last competition will receive a GNF Superior Chapter Award plaque and $500. 

The second-place chapter will receive a GNF plaque and $250. All prizes are sponsored by the Georgia National Fairgrounds! 

All premium checks will be mailed directly to the school after the close of the Fair.

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