From coast to coast, we want professionals and apprentices to show off their skills in a national competition against their peers. Compete solo or as part of a team in your quest to win big prizes and have big fun! The competition kicks off in all 50 states, where state winners will move on to the Finals, hosted live in December in Nashville, Tennessee. As an extra bonus, the Finals will be aired on national television at a later date.
HOW IT WORKS
1. FIND AN EVENT & register
Use our event locator to find in-person Qualifying Events near you. Events are added daily so check back if you don't see an event near you. Be sure to register to secure your spot!
2. check-in AND COMPETE
Each event is a test of skill and workmanship to complete a task using IDEAL tools. Compete individually or in teams of two in the Pro-Am Challenge where 1 Professional and 1 Student compete together. Don't forget to check-in upon arrival at your event!
3. check the leaderboard
The best scores in every state advance to the IDEAL National Championship Finals in Nashville. 150 Individual and Team competitors from the U.S. will settle the score - Nashville style. Check the Leaderboard to see who's in the running!
FAST TRACK TO FINALS
Automatic Qualifying Events
Put your skills to the test at one of 6 Automatic Qualifying Events where the top pro and top student winner from each event will hit the fast track and automatically advance to the IDEAL National Championship Finals.
October 7-8, Denver, CO
October 10-12, Nashville, TN
October 14-15, Atlanta, GA
October 21-22, Houston, TX
October 28-29, Springville, UT
December 8-9, Minneapolis, MN
THE WINNERS ARE...
NECA
Apprentice: Jordan Finfrock
Pro: Jack Sherwood
IEC
Apprentice: John Ming
Pro: Steve Breeds
Atlanta Garage Gurus Event
Apprentice: Riley Finfrock
Pro: Anthony Hale
Duluth Event
Apprentice: Hugo Ponce
Pro: Evan Floramo
Little Giant Event
Apprentice: Jonathan Chappell
Pro: James Nielson
LOWE's Automatic Qualifying Events
Thank you to those that participated in the Lowe's Qualifying Events! The pro and apprentice with the best time out of all events have stamped their ticket to compete at the IDEAL National Championship Finals in Nashville.
THE WINNERS ARE...
Apprentice: Cameron Crawford
Pro: Kohl Bailey
