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Auto Glass 101 -- Training, Exhibits & Competitions

 null Auto Glass WeekTM will once again co-locate with ASRW l NACE l CARS 2010.

Visit the auto glass industry's most knowledgeable experts, represented by leading companies exhibiting their products and services, all gathered in one area of the expo floor. See demonstrations of the latest techniques for the repair and replacement of windshields and other auto glass. And watch as the best and brightest auto glass technicians from across the national compete live on the expo floor. The champion is named based on the highest scores for skills, proper technique and safety.


WHAT ARE THE WINDSHIELD REPAIR OLYMPICS (WRO)?
The Walt Gorman Memorial Windshield Repair Olympics (WRO) was created to provide a venue for repair technicians to showcase and learn the finest repair techniques from one another. The fifth annual WRO co-sponsored by the National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) and AGRR magazine, will be held as part of ASRW 2010 International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) show floor at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

TO THE VICTOR

The first-place winner will receive $1,000, a gold medal and trophy as well as bragging rights as the “World’s Best Repair Technician.” Second place will receive $500 as well as a silver medal and third will receive $250 and a bronze medal.

The Winner’s Company Receives:
The first-place winner’s company is awarded:
• Extensive media coverage and press releases sent on behalf of the champion’s company;
• Use of the Olympic Winner logo on stationery, business cards and advertising for one year;
• Use of the 2010 Walt Gorman Memorial Windshield Repair Olympics logo for an unlimited time; and
• A congratulations ad and coverage of the victor and his/her company will appear in AGRR magazine.

PILKINGTON CLASSIC AUTO GLASS TECHNICIAN OLYMPIAN RETROSPECTIVE


Come see the best of the best in this series of live installations demonstrated by previous Gold Medalists in the Auto Glass Technician Olympics. Please come see this retrospective in celebration of five years of Olympic champions.

SCHEDULE


 

MONDAY,
OCTOBER 11TH
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM  Registration Open
  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  Mandatory Contestant Meeting 
  1:00 PM-1:20 PM Welcoming Ceremony 
  1:20 PM - 1:30 PM Heat 1 Tool Prep Time
  1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Heat 1 
  2:15 PM - 2:45 PM Judging of Heat 1 
  2:35 PM - 2:45 PM Heat 2 Tool Prep Time 
  2:45 PM - 3:30 PM Heat 2 
  3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Judging of Heat 2 
  4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Finalists Announced 
TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 12TH
 
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM  Registration Open 
  10:00 AM - 10:20 AM Welcoming Ceremony 
  10:20 AM - 10:30 AM Finals Tool Prep Time
  10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Finals 
  11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Judging of Finals 
  12:00 PM - 12:30 PM  Awards Announced 
  12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Proper  Windshield Replacement by 2005 Gold Medalist Jeff Olive
  3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Proper Windshield Replacement by 2009 Gold Medalist Jamie Browning
WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 13TH
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Proper Windshield Replacement by Travis Crebs 
  12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Removal and Reinstall by 2005 Gold Medalist Jeff Olive 

NOTE: Schedule is tentative and subject to change. Please check online for updates at www.agrrmag.com/repairolympics

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