2025 Fastest Trowel and Skills Challenge Registration Now Open

Words: Dan Kamys

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE MCAA'S FASTEST TROWEL ON THE BLOCK
PLEASE CALL 800.536.2225 TO INQUIRE ABOUT SKILLS CHALLENGE REGISTRATION
CLICK TO SEE THE 2025 MCAA CONVENTION SCHEDULE

On Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025, MASONRY MADNESS® will take place during the World of Concrete in the Bronze Lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Do you know someone who was what it takes to compete this year? The nine open spots for the Fastest Trowel On The Block Competition will be first come, first serve starting immediately.

For the Masonry Apprentice Skills Challenge, you must call the MCAA office in order to receive authorization for the registration link. While it is our goal to ensure every apprentice who wants to compete receives a spot, we cannot make any guarantees due to space limitations.  

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE MCAA'S FASTEST TROWEL ON THE BLOCK

PLEASE CALL 800.536.2225 TO INQUIRE ABOUT SKILLS CHALLENGE REGISTRATION
CLICK TO SEE THE 2025 MCAA CONVENTION SCHEDULE
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