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2 ANNUAL WELDING RODEO
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Springfield Clark Career Technology Center

Springfield Clark Career Technology Center hosted its 2
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Annual Welding Rodeo on Friday, April 25, 2014 from 12pm-
5pm at 1901 Selma Road Springfield, Ohio 45505.

Eight teams of five had five hours to create a piece of “found
art” from scrap metal donated by local companies. The theme
for this year’s rodeo was Cartoon Characters. Local business
people, volunteering their time, served as mentors and judges.
The event was organized by Brian Massie and Deana Harris.

All sculptures will be auctioned and proceeds will be donated
to a local soup kitchen. Our goal is to collaborate together
in order to build knowledge, understanding, and awareness Students working on their project.
about the growing field of welding. Springfield Clark CTC SAFETY RULES
welcomed the community to attend.
1. Only previously identified team members or
ITINERARY authorized CTC personnel are approved to enter the
fabrication booth during the fabrication period.
12:00-12:45 Brainstorm, Drawing, Blueprint
12:45-1:15 “Scrap Run” 2. All contestants must observe proper shop safety
1:15-4:30 Welding Sculpture Competition procedures at all times while participating in the
4:30-5:00 Clean-up Welding Rodeo Sculpture Contest.
5:00-5:15 Judging of Sculptures
5:30 Winners Announced 3. Safety Glasses are required at all times during the
competition.
RULES
4. Proper PPE (boots, leather gloves, sleeves or jackets,
Each team was assigned to a workstation. Each workstation cotton clothing, long sleeves, coveralls, earplugs,
consisted of a welder, torch, grinders, fire extinguisher, tent, etc.) must be worn by the individual participants.
and safety screens. The welding lab was available for use Wear no synthetic clothing; cotton or wool blends
of the grinders, sheer, iron worker, oxyacetylene, drill press, only.
bender, and band saw. Each student was required to provide
their own welding/safety gear. 5. All personal gear, clothing, tools, and equipment
must be in good, safe working condition.
No pre-fabrication and no pre-cut materials were allowed. Only 6. Face shields and earplugs must be worn for grinding.
materials from the scrap pile could be used. All construction Guards on grinders are recommended.
had to be done on the day of the rodeo from 12:00pm-5:00pm.
7. Welding hoods with proper shade lenses must be
Students were assembled into eight teams. Each team had five worn while welding.
hours to build and complete their sculpture. All sculptures had
to be in a finished state. A panel of four community members 8. Shade 5 or 6 cutting goggles must be worn for cutting.
judged each piece based on the following and the rubric was
based on a point system (1-5). 9. Handle all compressed gas bottles with extreme
(1) Aesthetics (Beauty/Artistic) care. Do not over-pressure Acetylene (10 psi or less).
(2) Quality of Workmanship Bottles must remain chained to cart at all times. Do
(3) Adherence to Competition Theme not weld, grind, or cut on or near any compressed
(4) Durability and Safety gas bottles.
(5) Appropriateness for Public Display
(6) Size/Dimensions (Continued on page 5)

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