Team Skills Challenge Event # 1 Plant Layout Score Sheet State Name: Team Members: 1. 2. 3. 4. Placement of Plant Material 25 Deduct 5 points/plant not placed within 6 inches +/- of correct placement to a maximum of 25 points Facing of Plant Material 25 Deduct 3 points/plant not faced properly to a maximum of 25 points Handling of Plant Material 20 Deduct 10 points/plant not handled properly to a maximum of 20 points Safe/Proper Lifting of Plants 15 Deduct 15 points when safely/properly lifted procedures are not followed Correct view point 5 Communicating the plan to judge 10 Total Team Points 100 Judges Comments: Judges Initials: 1
Skills Event # 2 Basic Program Controller Score Sheet State Name: Team Member: 1. Initial programming a. Set to current day 5 b. Set to current time 5 c. Clear other programs of everything previously set up 5 2. Irrigation programming a. Station (zone) 1 watering run time: 10 minutes. 5 b. Station (zone) 2 watering run time: 35 minutes. 5 c. Start time: 5:30 AM 5 d. All zones will be watered on designated days 5 3. Manual operation Able to manually activate Station (zone) 2 10 4. Communication with judge 5 Judges Comments: Judges Initials: 2
Skills Event # 3 Lateral Repair and Head Installation Score Sheet State Name: Team Member: Properly repair lateral break 1. Damaged section of pipe removed 5 2. Remove any burrs or rough edges 5 3. Clean surfaces properly 2 4. Apply primer and cement 5 5. Insert the tee into the pipe 3 Properly install irrigation head 1. Install thread nipples 5 2. Install flex pipe 2 3. Tighten properly 3 Use of safety gear and safe practices 1. Eye protection used 5 2. Gloves used while cutting pipe and gluing 5 3. Cutting implements misused or stored improperly 5 Communications with judge 1. Ability to communicate procedure to be followed 5 Judges Comments: Judges Initials: 3
Skills Event #4 Line Trimmer Score Sheet State Name: Team Member: Pre-Operation Check 1. Check air filter point out and explain 5 2. Check fuel level 5 Equipment Operation 1. Trimmer on ground when starting 5 2. Demonstrated how to start engine 5 3. Demonstrated how to trim around posts 10 Safety Procedures 1. Ear protection 7 2. Eye protection 8 3. Discussed avoiding pedestrian traffic 5 Judges Comments: Judges Initials: 4
Skills Event # 5 Chain Saw Score Sheet State Name: Team Member: Pre-Operation Check 1. Check air filter, locate 5 2. Check chain tension with gloves on 5 3. Check bar oil level,explain its purpose 5 4. Demonstrated fueling of tank with proper fuel 2 Equipment Operation 1. Chain saw on ground when starting 5 2. Demonstrated how to start engine,must choke 3 And set chain brake 3. Demonstrated how to cut a lateral branch 5 4. Demonstrate how to cut a log on a saw buck 5 Safety Procedures 1. Ear protection 5 2. Eye protection 5 3. Chaps 5 Total Individual Points 50 Judges Comments: Judges Initials: 5
Skills Event #6 Edger Score Sheet State Name: Team Member: Pre-Operation Check 1. Check air filter 5 2. Check fuel level 5 Equipment Operation 1. Edger on ground when starting 5 2. Demonstrated how to start engine 5 3. Demonstrated how to edge a sidewalk 10 Safety Procedures 1. Ear protection 7 2. Eye protection 8 3. Discussed avoiding pedestrian traffic 5 Judges Comments: Judges Initials: 6
Skills Event #7 Power Blower Score Sheet State Name: Team Member: Pre-Operation Check 1. Check air filter 5 2. Check fan grill 5 3. Check fuel level 5 4. Demonstrate fueling blower on hard surfaces 5 Equipment Operation 1. Clean up hazards before blowing area 5 2. Blow debris away from building 5 3. Demonstrated proper sweeping pattern with blower 2 Safety Procedures 1. Ear protection 5 2. Eye protection 5 3. Wear a dust mask while blowing ` 3 4. Discussed avoiding pedestrian traffic 5 Judges Comments: Judges Initials: 7
Skills Event #8 Surveying Instrument Score Sheet State Name: Team Members: 1. 2. Instrument Set Up & Knowledge Instrument Set Up 10 Knowledge of builder s level, transit, laser 10 Determining the benchmark (Point A) 10 Elevation Readings & Calculations Point B 5 Point C 5 Point D 5 Calculate the elevations difference between point A & C 7 Calculate the elevations difference between point A & D 7 Cut & Fill Problems Calculate the percent slope between A & D 15 How much fill or cut would be needed between point A & D to create a % slope? 10 Explain the marks on a grade stake 5 Explain the difference between an architect s and engineer s story pole 6 Properly tear down and store equipment 5 Total Team Points 100 Judges Comments: Judges Initials: 8
Skills Event #9 Push Mower Score Sheet State Name: Team Member Pre-Start Procedures Oil Level and Hydraulic System oil level check 5 Air Cleaner 5 Grease Fittings 5 Mower guard down 5 Adjusting mower height 5 Safety Procedures Ear protection 5 Eye protection 5 Clean up hazards before mowing and observe Pedestrian traffic 5 Equipment Operation Two times outside area 5 Mow trees on left side of mower 5 Judges Comments: Judges Initials: 9
Skills Event #10 ZTR Mower Score Sheet State Name: Team Member Pre-Start Procedures Oil Level and Hydraulic System oil level check 5 Air Cleaner 5 Grease Fittings 5 Belts, Pulleys, Guards 2 Adjusting mower height 3 Safety Procedures Ear protection 5 Eye protection 5 Seat belt used 2 Clean up hazards before mowing 5 Observe pedestrian traffic while operating mower 5 Equipment Operation Two times outside area 3 Mow trees on left side of mower 3 Discuss letting mower warm up 2 Judges Comments: Judges Initials: 10
Skills Event #11 Mid-Size Mower Score Sheet State Name: Team Member: Pre-Start Procedures Oil Level and Hydraulic System oil level check 5 Air Cleaner 5 Grease Fittings 5 Mower guard down 5 Adjusting mower height 5 Safety Procedures Ear protection 5 Eye protection 5 Clean up hazards before mowing and observe Pedestrian traffic 5 Equipment Operation Two times outside area 5 Mow trees on left side of mower 5 Judges Comments: Judges Initials: 11
Skills Event #12 Sod Installation Score Sheet State Name: Team Members: 1. 2. Graded area according to problem description 10 Rolled area (pre sod) according to problem description 5 Rolled sod after installation 7 Calculated & weighed proper amount of fertilizer 10 Applied Fertilizer evenly 10 Sod strips adjacent to edges full width 5 Stagger seams on sod rolls 8 Knit seams tightly 10 Made cuts accurately 5 Explained watering of new sod 10 Safety Procedures Eye Protection 10 Demonstrated proper lifting techniques 10 Safety Violations: Deduct 3 points for each observed safety violation, Such as tools used improperly etc. Gross violation: A judge may stop a contestant from competing based upon safety violations. In such cases, the contestant will earn zero points. - - Time is only used as a tie breaker Total Individual Points 100 Judges Comments Judges Initials: 12
Skills Event #13 Tree Planting Score Sheet State Name : _ Team Members: 1. 2. Hole dimension according to detail Width 10 Depth 10 Planted according to detail Root pruning 5 Handled correctly 5 Soil berm 5 Tamped properly 5 Mulched properly 5 Explained watering method for new tree 15 Explain stakes and wire installation Stakes at correct depth 5 Stakes straight and plumb 5 Stakes placed per prevailing wind 5 Straps installed at correct height 5 Safety Proper lifting techniques 10 Gloves 5 Eye protection 5 Safety Violations Deduct 3 points for each observed safety violation - Total Individual Points 100 Time is only used as a tie breaker Judges Comments: Judges Initials 13
Skills Event #14 Grading & Drainage Score Sheet State Name: Team Members: 1. 2. Resemblance to scale drawing of sand mound Top of mound at proper elevation 10 Top of mound at proper location 10 Elevation points (4 different elevation points will be 40 Checked by judge) 10 each Location and elevation of catch basin Location 10 Elevation 10 Will the finished product drain? 15 Safety Violations Eye Protection 5 Deduct 3 points for each observed minor safety violation. x 3 = - Total Individual Points 100 Time is only used as a tie breaker. Judges Comments Judges Initials: 14
Skills Event # 15 -- Paver Installation Score Sheet State Name: Team Members: 1. 2. Procedure: Set string line 90 degrees with the base line 10 Install running bond paver pad 10 Install a basket weave pattern pad 10 Explain to the judge the steps involved in laying pavers Using paint or stakes lay out the area to be installed 5 Determine finish grade 5 Excavate a minimum of 6 inches for a solid base 5 Create a 2% min slope 5 Add base, compact no more than 4 at a time 5 Base to be 6 beyond finished detentions 5 Install edging 5 Install sand and screed 5 Lay Pavers 5 Cut pavers 5 Sand sweep and compact 5 Safety Equipment; Discuss when it is necessary to use Ear protection 5 Eye protection 5 Gloves 5 Safety Violations Deduct 5 points for each observed Safety problems x 5 = - Total Team Points 100 Judges comments Judges Initials 15
Skill Event #16 Skid Steer Loader Score Sheet State Name: Team Member Pre-Start Procedures Oil Level and Hydraulic System oil level check 4 Tire Pressure 4 Fuel check 4 Air Filter check 4 Grease Fittings 4 Material: rag, hard hat, ear protection, hard-sole shoes, safety glasses, gloves 10 *Deduction of 10 points per item not used up to a maximum of -30 points Safe Operation of Equipment Seat belt used 4 Proper Mounting of Loader 4 Safe Operating Procedures 4 Observing people & hazards around operation Proper Exiting of Loader 4 Attaching front implements 4 Safety Violations Deduct 3 points for each observed safety violation x 3 = - Judges Comments: Judges Initials: 16
Skill Event #17 Pruning Score Sheet State Name: Team Member Tree Structure Identify trunk 5 Identify leader 5 Identify lateral branches 5 Pruning Tools and Methods Properly used hand pruners 10 Properly used loppers 10 Demonstrate the 3-point cut method and rationale 5 Tree Pruning Point out three potential problems 5 Identify 5 appropriate cuts and proper tool to use 15 Shrub Pruning Point out three potential problems 5 Demonstrate how to operate gas-powered 5 hedge shears Demonstrate how to properly handle gaspowered hedge shears 10 Safety Use of eye protection 5 Use of ear protection 10 Use of gloves 5 Total Individual Points 100 Judges Comments: Judges Initials: 17