Event Schedule


All team members should be familiar with the event descriptions, rules and drawings, as well as the information contained in Rules and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Competition Field

  • 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Event walk-through (optional for team members)

Oasis Convention Center

  • 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Registration
  • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Welcome Reception (optional for team members and guests)
    • Light refreshments
    • Corn Hole
    • Backhoe & trencher practice

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Competition Field

  • 7:00 AM Committee and volunteer check-in
  • 7:00 AM Teams to arrive
  • 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Opening Ceremony
  • 8:00 AM Qualifying Events (Pipe Cut, Meter Set, & Service Installation)
  • Lunch on your own

Oasis Convention Center

  • 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Banquet
    • 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Trade Time
    • 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Banquet*, Team Shirt Contest, and more

*Seating for the banquet is limited. Tickets should be purchased by September 6, 2022 and will be honored on a space-available basis. Note that onsite banquet ticket purchases may not be accommodated due to capacity limitations.

Friday, September 15, 2023

Competition Field

  • 7:15 AM Committee and volunteer check-in
  • 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Opening Ceremony
  • 8:00 AM Hand Dig Event
  • 9:00 AM Relay for top finishing teams from Qualifying Events
  • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch (sponsored by Balon Corporation)
  • 1:00 – 2:00 PM Awards Ceremony

Schedule is subject to change.