SkillsUSA California
46th Annual State Leadership and Skill Conference
April 4 through 7, 2013
San Diego, California
Town and Country Resort and Convention Center
Opening Ceremonies Begin PROMPTLY at 7 p.m. on April 4th
Plan to arrive in time to register PRIOR to the beginning of the Opening Ceremonies
IMPORTANT DATES
Hotel Reservation ClosesMarch 15, 2013
Online Conference Registration ClosesMarch 15, 2013
(Conference registration fees must be received and paid in full by March 15, 2013)
State Officer Applications dueMarch 21, 2013
Cancellation (with Refund)March 15, 2013
National Voting Delegate ApplicationMarch 28, 2013
Registration:Contestants and Advisors$160.00
To register login to (Registration Package - mandatory conference meals (Perkins allowable
Vendor provided conference t-shirt & conference pin)
Courtesy Corps$110.00
(For studentmembers attending the conference and serving as Courtesy Corps participants (Perkins allowable expense). Courtesy Corps members CANNOT be contest participants/alternates at the conference. Includes: Conference Credentials, meals as noted above, Vendor provided Courtesy Corps T-Shirt, and State Pin)
Mail Registration to: SkillsUSA California, Board Treasurer
1809 S Street, Suite 101-274
Sacramento, CA95811
(submit a copy of your invoice along with your check payable toSkillsUSA California)
Hotel Reservations: Town & Country Resort and Convention Center
Conference Hotel reservations can be made by contacting Town & Country Reservations at (800) 772-8527.Tell them you are making reservations for the SkillsUSA California State Conference to get the $110.00 Conference lodging rate.
- Hotel reservation must be made by the individual chapter advisorsor individuals.
- Call (800) 772-8527 and request the 2013SkillsUSA California conference rate
or use the following link
- To make multiple room reservations, use the Rooming List form (on web) and fax it to the Town & Country, (619) 291-3584 ATTN: Reservations Department. All hotel costs are paid by the chapter directly to the hotel.
SkillsUSA California conference attendees are required to stay at the Town & Country
For Registration Inquires Contact Clay Mitchell (916) 445-5568
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
SkillsUSA California 46thAnnual State Leadership and Skill Conference
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
OAll contestants identified on the SkillsUSA California website as ‘ATS’ (Advancing to State) from regional competitions will be guaranteed a spot to compete at the state conference (through the March 15thregistration deadline). Other contestants placing in the regional events may register as observers.
o ALL contestant scores will be posted on the SkillsUSA California website by February 8th. Each advisor must register their state competitors and conference participants by logging on at go to Registration, Conference Registration, California Skills Leadership Conference, and enter your student names and completeinformation. Submit the proper conference fees to the SkillsUSA California Board Treasurerbefore the March 15, 2013 deadlinein order for the medal winners to be registered and advance to the State Conference. NOTE – you are also required to register your Courtesy Corps members and other conference participants from your chapter by following the above steps.
o There will be a $50.00 service charge per refund that is requested. NO REFUNDS WILL BE PROCESSED OR ISSUED AFTER March 15, 2013.
o All registration materials and payments must be received by March 15, 2013. Late registrations and fees will not be accepted.
o All registered students and advisors are required to have a completed and signed Form 1 on file with the SkillsUSA California Conference Office. Chaperones and school staff responsible for student oversight must have a completed and signed Form 1 and Form 2 on file with the SkillsUSA California Conference Office.(these forms are located on the website).
o Qualified contestants are allowed to compete in one (1) skill, - or - one (1) leadership and one(1) skill - or –two(2) leadership contests.If there is a schedule conflict between contest times for a contestant, it is the contestant’s choice as to which contest they will compete in. Schedule conflicts cannot be grieved.
o All forms and fees must be RECEIVED by SkillsUSA CA by March 15, 2013!
o If a contestant requires special consideration or accommodations during the conference, please contactClay Mitchell via email at least threeweeks prior to April 4, 2013. All reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate special needs.
o Any questions should be directed to Clay Mitchell (916)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are the conference portfolio requirements for 2013? A. Competitors will not be required to provide a portfolio at registration. However, some contests will require a portfolio as part of their contest. Check the Contest Update page on the SkillsUSA California website for contest-specific portfolio requirements and information.
Q. Is Job Demo A and Oa skill or leadership contest? A. Both Job Demo A and O are leadership contests.
Q. How many contests can a member compete in at the State level? A. A member can compete in one (1) leadership and one (1) skill contest - or - two (2) leadership contests – or one (1) skill contest at state. Remember, if there is a schedule conflict between contest times for a contestant, it is the contestant’s choice as to which contest they will compete in. Schedule conflicts cannot be grieved.
Q. Can I pay late? A. No. Payments/fees must be received at the SkillsUSA California office no later than March 15, 2013. Late fees and registrations will not be accepted.
Q.What form of payment is acceptable? A. Conference Registration - All payments must be made by check, payable to SkillsUSA California or by using a credit card through the SkillsUSA California web site PO’s will not be accepted. Hotel Registration – Make payment arrangements with the Hotel at time of hotel reservation/registration.
Q. Can I change someone on a team, i.e. Opening/Closing Ceremony? A. YES, as long as the substitute is a paid member of the organization – AND – have paid their conference registration prior to the March 15, 2013 deadline.If a member has an unforeseen circumstance arise before the conference and cannot attend the conference, the advisor can make a substitution, providing the substitute meets the above mentioned requirements.No substitution will be allowed after on-site registration.
Q. One of my members left our district and no longer attends our school; can I get a refund? A. Yes, up to March 15, 2013. Please note there will be a $50.00 service charge per refund. NO REFUNDS WILL BE PROCESSED OR ISSUED AFTER MARCH 15, 2013.
Q.If a member wins a medal do they have to be present to receive it? A. YES. Winning a medal and receiving that medal is an important experience for members. Any member not present to receive their medal will forfeit that medal and all winners present will move up one spot. To be excused from the medal ceremony and still be eligible for a medal, written approval must be obtained from and on file with the SkillsUSA CA State Director prior to the beginning of the awards ceremony.
Q. Do I have to bring my chapter to the Opening Ceremony? A. YES. The Opening Ceremony is an important component of member participation in SkillsUSA California. The meaning of SkillsUSA is given during the emblem ceremony. Also, important last minute information and the SkillsUSA Knowledge Exams are given in conjunction with the opening ceremony.
Q. My contestant arrived late at the contest; can they get extra time? A. NO. No extra time will be given.SkillsUSA teaches members to be responsible and the value of being on time.
Q.What do I get for my $160.00 conference participant registration fee? A. Registered conference participants will receive the following: Conference Package -Mandatory meals includeFriday – lunch (noon), and formal banquet Friday night;Saturday – box lunch(noon), Vendor sponsored state pin and conference t-shirt.Perkins funding can be used to pay the entire conference registration fee as the meals are a requirement of conference attendance, and the state conference pin and t-shirt are sponsored by vendor fees.
Q.What is the Courtesy Corps, and what do they get for their $110.00 conference regisration fee? A. Courtesy Corps members will serve as conference staff assistants and provide support for the operation of the 46th Annual state conference. Each Courtesy Corps member will be required to attend a Courtesy Corps orientation meeting on Thursday afternoon prior to the Opening Ceremony and assist with conference operations Thursday through Saturday. Each paid Courtesy Corps member/registrant will receive the following; Conference Package; Mandatory meals noted above, and Vendor sponsored state pin and Courtesy Corps t-shirt.Perkins funding can be used to pay the entire conference registration fee as the meals are a requirement of conference attendance, and the state conference pin and t-shirt are sponsored by vendor fees.