CLOSED: Register To Judge The 2023 Masonry Skills Challenge and Fastest Trowel on the Block Presented By Best Block

Words: Mason Contractors

The MCAA is looking for highly trained and qualified experts to judge our Masonry Skills Challenge and Fastest Trowel On The Block Competitions that will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 in Las Vegas during MASONRY MADNESS® at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry. To register as a judge please click on the competition links below, verify your information, and submit your registration. Judges registration has closed on December 1st, 2022.

CLICK HERE TO JUDGE THE FASTEST TROWEL ON THE BLOCK

CLICK HERE TO JUDGE THE MASONRY SKILLS CHALLENGE

On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, MASONRY MADNESS® Day Competitions will take place at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas. The MCAA's Masonry Skills Challenge, MCAA's Fastest Trowel On The Block Presented By Best Block, SPEC MIX TOUGHEST TENDER®, and SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® will take place in the Bronze Lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center. 

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL 2023 CONVENTION SCHEDULE

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