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Fall Leadership Conference Information
The purpose is to train potential local and state officers, but everyone is encouraged to attend to learn more about how SkillsUSA could impact your classroom and your students. Check the calendar for information and dates for each district event.
Event details will be posted as the conference date approaches.
To find more information about your Fall Leadership Conference, select your Region then District from the list below.
Region 1
Regional Manager
Brandon Grace
brandon@skillsusatx.org
(806) 370-0096
District Coordinator
District 1
Vacant
district1@skillsusatx.org
Date: Wednesday, Oct 14th – Western Tech
Registration will open Aug 15th and close on Oct 3rd. No late registration. No Refunds after Oct 3rd.
Payments: Due Nov 3.
District Coordinator
District 2
Raymond Bannert
district2@skillsusatx.org
Date: Wednesday Oct 21, Midland College.
Registration will open Aug 15th and close on Oct 15th. No late registration. No Refunds after Oct 8th.
Payments: Due Nov 15th.
District Coordinator
District 3
Trevor Hust
district3@skillsusatx.org
Date: Oct 9th. Lubbock Christian University
Registration will open Aug 15th and close on Oct 2nd. No late registration. No Refunds after Oct 2nd.
Payments: Due Nov 2nd.
Region 2
Regional Manager
TBA
District Coordinator
District 4
Allen Felton
district4@skillsusatx.org
Date: Oct. 28th – Birdville, BCTAL
Registration will open Aug 15th and close on Oct. 21st. No late registration. No Refunds after Oct. 21st.
Payments: Due Nov. 21st.
District Coordinator
District 5
Vacant
Date: Oct. 27th – Mt Pleasant Civic Center
Registration will open Aug 15th and close on Oct. 20th. No late registration. No Refunds after October 20th.
Payments: Due November 20th.
District Coordinator
District 6
Sheila Hyde
district6@skillsusatx.org
Payments: Due Dec 6th.
Region 3
Regional Manager
Stephanie Evans
stephanie@skillsusatx.org
806-316-5105
District Coordinator
District 7
Vacant
district7@skillsusatx.org
Date: Oct 27, 2026 | Jet Center
Registration will open Aug 15th and close on Oct. 20th. No late registration. No Refunds after Oct. 20th.
Payments: Due Nov. 20th.
District Coordinator
District 8
Vacant
district8@skillsusatx.org
Date: Oct 14, 2026 | HCC Eastside
Registration will open Aug 15th and close on Oct 7th. No late registration. No Refunds after Sept Oct. 7th.
Payments: Due Nov 7th.
District Coordinator
District 9
Teresa Reyna
district9@skillsusatx.org
Date: Oct 15, 2026 | Stafford Community Center/Civic Center
Registration will open Aug 15th and close on Oct. 8th. No late registration. No Refunds after Oct. 8th.
Payments: Due Nov 8th.
Region 4
D12 – Regional Manager
Thomas Benich
thomas@skillsusatx.org
806-370-0051
D13 – Regional Manager
Stephanie Evans
stephanie@skillsusatx.org
806-316-5105
District Coordinator
District 12
Nicole Kindzirsky
district12@skillsusatx.org
Date: TBA
Registration will open Aug 15th and close on TBA. No late registration. No Refunds after TBA.
Payments: Due TBA.
District Coordinator
District 13
Ana Elizondo
/Billy Weaver
district13@skillsusatx.org
Date: Oct 23rd, TSTC Harlingen
Limit: First 750 registered.
Registration will open Aug 15th and close on Oct 16th. No late registration. No Refunds after Oct. 16th.
Payments: Due Oct 16th.
Region 5
Regional Manager
Thomas Benich
thomas@skillsusatx.org
806-370-0051
District Coordinator
District 10
Renee Blackshear
district10@skillsusatx.org
Date: Oct 6th, TSTC Hutto
Registration will open Aug 15th and close on Sept 29th. No late registration. No Refunds after Sept 29th.
Payments: Due Oct 29th.
District Coordinator
District 11
Wanda Noah
district11@skillsusatx.org
Date: Nov. 2, Judson Performance Art Center
Registration will open Aug 15th and close on Oct 26th. No late registration. No Refunds after Oct 26th.
Payments: Due Nov 26th.
Cost: $35/pp includes lunch and training materials. Advisors must register with their students. Spots may be limited, please register thoughtfully and early. The agenda will be posted soon.
There is no on site registration. An invoice is the only confirmation that you are fully registered, an estimate of fees is not a complete registration.
For event dates, please visit our Calendar.
To register for a Fall Leadership conference, please go to: https://www.skillsusa-register.org/
District Leadership and Skills Conference Information
The SkillsUSA Championships begin at the local level with contests in classrooms nationwide, followed by the District, State, National and even the WorldSkills events. Winners test their skills, frequently make job contacts, and have a chance of recognition. District, State and National winners receive gold, silver and bronze medallions, scholarships, tools and other awards.
The official regulations for the national events are published in the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards in Pathful and are free to download to any member. National contest descriptions are on the national web page, www.skillsusa.org search for contest updates.
The official Texas Regulations are the guiding documents for all Texas Championships, including Job Exhibits and Texas-Only contests. The Texas Regulations are free to download from the state website, located under the Contest Overview menu at www.skillsusatx.org.
Each District’s Leadership and Skills Conference event details can be found in the list below. Select your region, then select your District for information about the contest.
Region 1
Regional Manager
Brandon Grace
brandon@skillsusatx.org
(806) 370-0096
District Coordinator
District 1
Vacant
district1@skillsusatx.org
Date: Feb 8-13, 2027 | Western Tech & Various Locations TBA
Registration will open Nov 15th and close on Feb 1st. No late or on-site registration.
Payments: Due March 1st.
District Coordinator
District 2
Raymond Bannert
district2@skillsusatx.org
Date: February 25-27, 2027 | Odessa College
Off-site contest dates may vary
Registration will open Nov 15th and close on February 18. No late or on-site registration.
Payments: Due March 18.
District Coordinator
District 3
Trevor Hust
district3@skillsusatx.org
Save the Date: February 18-20, 2027 | South Plains College, Levelland
Registration will open Nov 15th and close on February 11. No late or on-site registration.
Payments: Due March 1.
Region 2
Regional Manager
TBA
District Coordinator
District 4
Allen Felton
district4@skillsusatx.org
Dates: February 4-6, 2027 | Tarrant County College Campus
Hospitality Contests Jan 30th, 2027 | Dallas College
TENTATIVE Building Construction Jan. 29, 2027 | TBD
TENTATIVE Criminal Justice Jan 30th, 2027 | TBD
TENTATIVE Masonry Feb. 4-6, 2027 | Dallas Northlake
Registration will open Nov 15th and close on January 28th. No late or on-site registration.
Payments: Due February 28, 2027.
District Coordinator
District 5
Vacant
Save the Date: February 11-13, 2027 | TSTC Waco Campus
TSTC WACO MAP
Hospitality Contests Jan 30th, 2027 | Dallas College
TENTATIVE Building Construction Jan. 29, 2027 | TBD
TENTATIVE Criminal Justice Jan 30th, 2027 | TBD
TENTATIVE Masonry Feb. 4-6, 2027 | Dallas Northlake
Registration will open Nov 15th and close on February 4th. No late or on-site registration.
Payments: Due March 4.
District Coordinator
District 6
Sheila Hyde
district6@skillsusatx.org
Date: Feb 18-20, 2027 | TSTC Waco, offsite dates and locations are TBD
TSTC WACO MAP
Hospitality Contests Jan 29th, 2027 | Dallas College
TENTATIVE Building Construction Jan. 29, 2027 | TBD
TENTATIVE Criminal Justice Jan 30th, 2027 | TBD
TENTATIVE Masonry Feb. 4-6, 2027 | Dallas Northlake
Registration will open Nov 15th and close on Feb 11th. No late or on-site registration.
Payments: Due Mar 11th.
Region 3
Regional Manager
Stephanie Evans
stephanie@skillsusatx.org
806-316-5105
District Coordinator
District 7
Vacant
district7@skillsusatx.org
Date: Feb 12-13th | Conroe HS, Conroe
TENTATIVE Masonry Feb. 19-20, 2027 | Ranch Masonry
Registration will open Nov 15th and close on February 5th. No late or on-site registration.
Payments: Due March 5.
District Coordinator
District 8
Vacant
district8@skillsusatx.org
Date: Feb 18- Feb 26 | TBA
TENTATIVE Masonry Feb. 19-20, 2027 | Ranch Masonry
Registration will open Nov 15th and close on Feb. 11th. No late or on-site registration.
Payments: Due Mar 11th.
District Coordinator
District 9
Teresa Reyna
district9@skillsusatx.org
Date: Feb 11-19 | TSTC Fort Bend & Various Locations
TENTATIVE Masonry Feb. 19-20, 2027 | Ranch Masonry
Registration will open Nov 15th and close on Feb 4th. No late or on-site registration.
Payments: Due Mar. 4th.
Region 4
D12 – Regional Manager
Thomas Benich
thomas@skillsusatx.org
806-370-0051
D13 – Regional Manager
Stephanie Evans
stephanie@skillsusatx.org
806-316-5105
District Coordinator
District 12
Nicole Kindzirsky
district12@skillsusatx.org
Date: Feb. 24-27, 2027 | Del Mar College & Various Locations for other contests
Registration will open on November 15th and close on TBA. No late or on-site registration.
Payments: Due TBA.
District Coordinator
District 13
Isaac Gonzalez/Billy Weaver
district13@skillsusatx.org
Date: Feb 25-27, 2027 | TSTC Harlingen, offsite locations starting Feb 1st.
TENTATIVE Masonry Feb 26, 2027 | TSTC Harlingen
Registration will open Nov 15th and close on Feb 18th. No late or on-site registration.
Payments: Due Mar 18th.
Region 5
Regional Manager
Thomas Benich
thomas@skillsusatx.org
806-370-0051
District Coordinator
District 10
Renee Blackshear
district10@skillsusatx.org
Date: Feb 18-20, 2027 | TSTC Hutto, offsite location TBD.
TENTATIVE Masonry Feb. 12, 2027 | Location TBA
Registration will open Nov 15th and close on Fan 11th. No late or on-site registration.
Payments: Due Mar 11th.
District Coordinator
District 11
Wanda Noah
district11@skillsusatx.org
Date: Jan 28-29 | St Phillips College-Southwest Campus, various offsite locations
Criminal Justice Contests Jan. 23, 2027 | SAC First Responders Academy
Health Sciences Contests Jan. 22, 2027 | Wayland Baptist University
TENTATIVE Masonry Feb. 12, 2027 | Location TBA
Registration will open Nov 15th and close on Jan 21st. No late or on-site registration.
Payments Due Feb 21st.
Resumes taken on-site not uploaded
District Officer application are due when registration closes.
No Substitutions and cancellations are allowed after Registration closes. If registration is still open that is not a substitution, please contact your coordinator for assistance.
No Refunds after Registration closes. An invoice is the only confirmation that you are fully registered, an estimate of fees is not a complete registration.
Cost: $55/per person, must be a JOINED member to register. www.skillsusa-register.org
Add a 3.5% fee for credit card transactions.
Advisors must register with their students. Students must have a contestant badge to compete. Job exhibit notebooks must have a registration label to be judged.
Conference Liability Form (part of registration but if you need a hard copy you can print it here)
Event details will be posted as the conference date approaches.
For event dates, please visit our Calendar.
The SkillsUSA Texas Outstanding Member Scholarship amount for 2027 will be announced this Fall.
General District Contest Updates
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