CAREER AND TECH INVITATIONALS
2025-2026 Power Structural and Technical Systems - Events
​​**Welding plans and more details on practicums will be posted close to each event. ​​​​
November 21- Morris, MN - Superior/Westmor Industries
Arrival/Registration - 8:30 AM
Start Time - 9:00 AM
Max Participants: 70 students
Location: Superior/Westmor Industries Weld Training Center - 2 Industrial Blvd, Morris, MN 56267
Welding Processes: GMAW, SMAW
Experience includes Tours, Presentations from Professionals, and FREE LUNCH
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PLANS WILL BE EMAILED TO PARTICIPANTS PRIOR TO COMPETITION.
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PPE REQUIRED (brought by students): Welding Helmet, Welding Gloves. Welding Sleeves or Welding Jacket and Safety Glasses. Appropriate footwear for welding (no sandals or open shoes)
Dec. 5 - New Hope, MN - Lynnes Welding FFA Invitational
Arrival/Registration -First Shift - 8:30 AM & Second Shift - 10:30 AM
Start Time - First Shift - 9 AM & Second Shift - 11:00 AM
Max Participants: 50 students (25 per shift)
Location: 4000 Winnetka Ave N., Suite 100, New Hope MN 55427
Welding Processes: GMAW, SMAW, Oxy-Fuel, Simulation.
Welding Plans will be provided prior to the contest
Prizes for top two in each area! All students will leave with welding goodies!
PPE REQUIRED (brought by students): Welding Helmet, Welding Gloves. Welding Sleeves or Welding Jacket and Safety Glasses. Appropriate footwear for welding (no sandals or open shoes)​​​​​​​​​​​
Welding Invitationals will be held across Minnesota for FFA Members. Chaperones do not need to be the FFA Advisor; however, all teams must have a chaperone in attendance.​
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Cost: A $8 per member payment is required to reserve a spot at the event and participate. No refunds will be provided. Online payment is preferred. If this doesn't work for you please contact nmortenson@mnffa.org.
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For your specific questions contact:
Natasha Mortenson
Minnesota FFA LDE Coordinator
146 Ruttan Hall
1984 Buford Ave.
St Paul, MN 55108
320-815-8459
Jan. 3 - Fargo, ND - Lynnes Welding FFA Invitational
Arrival/Registration: 8:30 AM - 9 AM start time
Max Participants: 25 students
Location: 2717 3rd Avenue North Fargo, ND 58102
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Welding Plans will be provided prior to the contest
Prizes for top two in each area! All students will leave with welding goodies!
PPE REQUIRED (brought by students): Welding Helmet, Welding Gloves. Welding Sleeves or Welding Jacket and Safety Glasses. Appropriate footwear for welding (no sandals or open shoes)​​​​​​​​​​​​​
March 12 - Willmar, MN - Ridgewater & Relco (Kovalus) Industry Partner
Arrival/Registration: 8:30 AM - 9 AM start time
Max Participants: 60 students (Teams of 5 Max)
Location: Ridewater College - 2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar, MN 56201
& Relco - 2331 3rd Ave SW, Willmar, MN 56201
Lunch (provided) and Awards around Noon.
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Welding Plans will be provided prior to the contest
Prizes for top two in each area! All students will leave with welding goodies!
PPE REQUIRED (brought by students): Welding Helmet, Welding Gloves. Welding Sleeves or Welding Jacket and Safety Glasses. Appropriate footwear for welding (no sandals or open shoes)​​​​​​​​​​​​​
March 27 - N. Mankato, MN - SCC FFA Invitational
Arrival/Registration - 8:30 AM
Max Participants: 48 FFA Members
Location: South Central College - Room F154 and F150 (Welding Shop and classroom),
Individual and team competition, teams of 3, max number of students from one school is capped at 3.