Onsite registration questions call (952) 240-5270.
Seating for the Trail Boss Banquet is limited. Reservations were requested by September 1. Onsite requests will be honored on a first come first serve basis and may not be able to be accommodated.
The National Gas Rodeo is a two day event. Please see schedule below.
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Heart-Amer Pop Warner Football Field
1:30 PM-2:30 PM | Team Field Walk-through and Q&A
2:30 PM-3:00 PM | Safety Session
Hilton Garden Inn Independence
3:30 PM-6:00 PM | Team Registration and Event Order Drawing
6:00 PM-8:00 PM | Rodeo Welcome Reception
Friday, September 14, 2018
Heart-Amer Pop Warner Football Field
7:00 Am - 7:15 AM | Volunteer Check-in
7:00 AM-7:30 AM | Team Check-in
7:30 AM-7:45 AM | Team Captain Meeting
8:00 AM-8:30 AM | Opening Ceremony and Warm-ups
8:30 AM-11:30 AM | Qualifying Events (Hand Dig, Meter Set, Service Installation)
Lunch on your own
Hilton Garden Inn Independence
4:00 PM-5:00 PM | Exhibitor Access to Banquet
5:00 PM-6:00 PM | Trade Time and Exhibits
6:00 PM | Trail Boss Banquet**, Team Shirt Contest and more.
Saturday, September 15, 2018
Heart-Amer Pop Warner Football Field
7:15 AM - 7:30 AM | Volunteer Check-in
7:30 AM-8:00 AM | Opening Ceremony
8:00 AM-8:30 AM | Pipe Cut Qualifying Event - Two Person Teams
8:30 AM-9:00 AM | Pipe Cut Qualifying Event - Four Person Teams
9:00-10:30 AM | Two Person Team Relay
10:30 AM-12:00 PM | Four Person Relay
11:00 AM-1:00 PM | Lunch
1:00 PM-2:00 PM | Awards Ceremony
**Seating for the Trail Boss Banquet is limited. Reservations should be made by September 1st and reservation requests will be honored on a space-available basis. Note that onsite banquet ticket purchases may not be accommodated due to the seating capacity limitation.**
Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Independence
19677 E. Jackson Drive
Independence, MO 64057
(1-816-350-3000)
Discounted National Gas Rodeo Rate: $115.00 - Ask for the National Gas Rodeo Rate to receive the discounted rate.
Overflow Hotels - contact Sales at Hilton Gard Inn Independence to book a room at the overflow hotels.
Drury Inn
20300 E. 42nd St. St.
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Candlewood Suites
4545 S. Trace Park Ct.
Independence, MO 64057
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received 10 working days prior to the conference are refundable less a $35 service charge. Cancellations within 10 days of the conference are non-refundable. Substitutions may be made at any time.
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