Application Form - Closes on April 1st
The application form will close at 11:59 pm on April 1, 2025, or once all sessions are full. Each session is capped at 15 competitors. All applications will be reviewed, and you will be notified if you are selected to officially register for and participate in the Operator Challenge. You may only register for and compete in one session. Every competitor is required to attend the scheduled Safety Brief for their registered session. Any competitor who doesn't attend the full Safety Brief will be disqualified.
AM SESSION SCHEDULE (Same All Days)
8:00 AM - Check In (Turn in participation waiver, receive safety vest and other necessary items, etc.)
8:30 AM - OPERATOR MUST ATTEND REQUIRED SAFETY BRIEF, OR WILL BE DISQUALIFIED,
9:00 - 11:30 AM: Challenge Competitions
11:00 - 1:00 PM: LUNCH
PM SESSION SCHEDULE (Same All Days)
12:30 PM - Check In (Turn in participation waiver, receive safety vest and other necessary items, etc.)
1:00 PM - OPERATOR MUST ATTEND REQUIRED SAFETY BRIEF, OR WILL BE DISQUALIFIED,
1:30 - 4:00 PM: Challenge Competitions
11:00 - 1:00 PM: LUNCH
*** (1) A maximum of (3) three operators per company will be allowed to participate. (2) All applications will be reviewed, and you will be notified if you are selected to participate in the Operator Challenge. (3) Each session is capped at 15 contestants, allowing for up to 60 contestants per location, max of 120 total contestants. Not open to governmental agencies. Operator must be at least 21 years of age. The Operator with the best score combined from the (8) St. Augustine and Tampa sessions will represent Ring Power at the Caterpillar Regional Finals in North Carolina September 22, 2025. The winner of the Caterpillar Regional will be invited to compete at the Global Challenge during CON-EXPO March 3-7 2026 in Las Vegas.***