 2008 AGTO Contestant Information
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What Is The Auto Glass Technician Olympics?
The Auto Glass Technician Olympics (AGTO) is the event for auto glass technicians from all over North America to come together in an educational forum to compete and learn from one another. This annual gathering plays an important role in the AGR industry and is sponsored by AGRR magazine to ensure that technicians have the ability to showcase their skills and techniques through a premier competition and educational demonstrations.
Schedule at a Glance
Please note schedule is tentative and subject to change.
Thursday, November 6
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration Open
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. AGTO Mandatory Contestant Meeting
Friday, November 7
7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration Open
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Welcoming Ceremonies
8:20 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Heat 1 Tool Prep-Time
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. AGTO Heat 1
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Judging Heat 1/Demos
10:50 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Heat 2 Tool Prep-Time
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. AGTO Heat 2
12:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Judging Heat 2 & lunch
1:50 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Heat 3 Tool Prep-Time
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. AGTO Heat 3
3:30p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Judging Heat 3
5:00 p.m. Finalists Announced
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Cocktail Party
Saturday, November 8
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration Open
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Welcoming Ceremonies
9:20 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. AGTO Finals Tool Prep
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. AGTO Finals
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Finals Judging
1:00 p.m. AGTO Awards Ceremony |
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Who Is Eligible To Compete:
Anyone who meets the following qualifications may be a contestant in the Auto Glass Technician Olympics:
- You must be employed currently as a technician in a bona fide operating auto glass company;
- You must have at least one year of experience as a technician in the auto glass industry;
- You must follow the AGRSS Standard 002-2002.
Each year the event has fine-tuned the approach and learning experience for all who are involved. For its fourth year in a row, this event will take the best technicians from local and international feeder competitions and place them in a competition where everyone learns, benefits and safety prevails.
 Competing In The Auto Glass Olympics You'll Receive
- Networking Opportunities with Fellow Technicians and Manufacturers
- Admission to the Cocktail Party Friday Night
- Admission to the NACE Trade Show
- Admission to the Auto Glass Technician Olympics
The Company's Owner 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 2008 Auto Glass Technician Olympics logo for an unlimited time;
- A congratulations ad and coverage of the victor and his/her company will appear in AGRR magazine.
Auto Glass Week Attendee Housing Block Available at Luxor
The Luxor hotel is currently hosting a block of rooms for the attendees of the Auto Glass Week events. Attendees can reserve a room by CLICKING HERE and selecting the days they will be a part of the educational activities.
And the Winner Is…
The first-place winner will receive $10,000, a gold medal and trophy as well as bragging rights as the “World’s Best Auto Glass Technician.” Second place will receive $1,000 as well as a silver medal and third will receive $500 and a bronze medal. |
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