Contest Manager Certification

TTAO Contest Manager Spring 2025 Training



Contest Manager Training Session #2 – Limit 25



Use this link to register:

https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScD77A3NmB…/viewform



Dates/Location:

February 24-25, 2025

Eastwood High School PAC

2430 McRae Blvd.

El Paso, TX 79925

Monday 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.



BEFORE APPLYING:

To be considered, all applicants must do the following:

1. Go to https://www.ttao.org/core-values and read the “TTAO Core Values” and also scroll down to read “TTAO’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”

2. Go to https://youtu.be/jGEIFtZ1THA and watch TTAO’s introductory video on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: TTAO will accept applications until Friday, February 14, 2025. Applicants are encouraged to apply early during the application period. Applicants will be notified by Monday, February 17 if they have been selected (or before).

NOTE: All participants are encouraged to secure hotel as needed, upon acceptance.

WORKING SCHEDULE: Participants should plan to arrive on site by 8:45* a.m. each day and remain throughout the duration of the training.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS: This training is for anyone seeking to become a TTAO Certified Contest Manager.

FEES: There is no fee for the workshop; however, following the workshop, new Contest Managers will be required to pay a TTAO membership fee online to be added to the list of TTAO Certified Contest Managers (unless you are already a member of the organization). New CMs must also complete an online bio to finalize their eligibility. Questions may be directed to Larry Carpenter at larry.carpenter@wacoisd.org.

FAQs

Q: Can I miss part of the workshop and still certify?

A: No. You must attend all parts of the certification workshop to certify. No exceptions.

Q: Who is eligible to certify?

A: Anyone who is or wants to be a Certified TTAO Contest Manager for a UIL One-Act Play contest.

Q: How much does it cost?

A: There is no fee for the workshop; however, following the workshop, new Contest Managers will be required to pay a TTAO membership fee online to be added to the list of Contest Managers (unless you are already a member of the organization).

Q: I can’t attend this workshop—are there other opportunities?


A: Yes, TTAO generally holds 2-3 certification workshops each year. Check TTAO.org and the Facebook pages for more information.