Masonry Magazine November 2001 Page. 35
Who Is the Fastest Trowel?
Sponsored by ICANS MASONRY SHOWCASE _SPEC MIX
What is the Fastest Trowel?
The Fastest Trowel, hosted by the MCAA, is a showcase of the industry craftsmen and a testament of both the speed and skill of our industry's best. Only those journeymen masons who have the skill, confidence and courage to face-off with the industry's best will be invited to compete.
This contest showcases the skill of a journeyman mason and how important teamwork is in accomplishing a final product. With the time limit that is placed on the contestant, they must make certain decisions based on the judging criteria set forth. The judging will be objective on all categories except true and workmanship. This is the only category that will have subjective judging. We will not judge technique. We accept the fact that there is more than one way to build a wall.
The Competition
The Fastest Trowel competition will pit journeyman masons against one another in a show of both speed and craftsmanship. Each contestant's goal is to complete as much of an 18 block long wall as possible, using 8"x8"x16" CMU and the provided nortar in a twenty-minute heat. Contestants must have a high degree of workmanship using normal masonry practices and hand tools.
Entry Requirements
To enter the competition, a mason must be an active journeyman and complete the entry form before competing. The registration deadline is November 30, 2001 or when all positions are filled. Participants selected for the 2002 Fastest Trowel will be notified no later than December 17, 2001 in order to make proper arrangements.
Competition Date and Location
The competition will take place at the Phoenix Civic Plaza in Phoenix, Arizona during the Masonry Showcase. The contest will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 9, 2002. The entry fee is $150.00 per contestant. Local winners of regional competitions are encouraged to enter the national competition in Phoenix. Please reserve a space early, contestant names can be provided after the registration deadline. Entries are accepted on a first come, first served basis.
For complete competition rules or to enter the 2002 Fastest Trowel Competition, please call (800) 536-2225. MCAA. For information on a regional competition, please call Spec Mix® at (888) SPEC-MIX. _ SPEC MIX