The National Gas Rodeo is a two-day event featuring team-based competitions that build leadership and enhance company morale. We focus on safe, time-efficient performance of job skills.
SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Heart-Amer Pop Warner Football Field
1:30 PM-2:30 PM | Team Field Walk-through and Q&A
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 20, 2019
Heart-Amer Pop Warner Football Field
7:00 Am - 7:15 AM | Volunteer Check-in
7:00 AM-7:30 AM | Team Check-in
7:30-8:00 AM | Opening Ceremony and Warm-ups
8:00 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 | Banquet*, Team Shirt Contest, and more.
Saturday, September 21, 2019
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 Banquet is limited. Reservations should be requested by September 1, 2019 and 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
(816) 350-3000
To receive the negotiated group rate of $116.00/night, call (816) 350-3000 to make your reservation and reference the National Gas Rodeo rate (Participants Block). The group rate expires on August 2, 2019.
REGISTRATION
Registration Rates
| |
MEA Member |
Non-Member |
| 2-Person Team |
$350 |
$450 |
| 4-Person Team |
$600 |
$700 |
| Alternate |
$85 |
$85 |
Spectators may attend the National Gas Rodeo to watch the competitions free of charge. Spectator banquet and meal tickets are available for purchase during the online registration process for teams. See the ‘More Event Information’ section below for costs.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received 10 working days prior to the event are refundable less a $35 service charge. Cancellations within 10 days of the event are non-refundable. Substitutions may be made at any time.
MEA Event Policies
Please ensure all team members review the Rodeo Rules and all MEA Event Policies.
MORE EVENT INFORMATION
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