Apr. 17, 2026
CALGARY, AB — Media are invited to the 11th annual Calgary High School Welding Rodeo, a welding and metal fabrication skills competition that showcases students' technical, problem-solving and leadership abilities. Students from seven school districts will participate in a series of timed challenges designed to test the necessary skills for success in technology and trade occupations.
This year's event theme is “Welder of OZ" which draws upon themes from the Wizard of OZ and Wicked Movies. The event encourages students to participate in a fun and inclusive learning environment that fosters creativity, teamwork and safety. Students will complete a fabrication project, a Dorthy's House from drawings, fabricate a Wizard of OZ theme sculpture from scrap metal and have the option to complete a mock CWB 1GF weld test.
Students and instructors/teachers from each of the seven school districts will be available for photos and interviews, as well as special guests Alexandr Kogay, instructor, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Dayton Block, Technical Education Specialist. CWB Foundation.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Lodge 146, 11055 48 St. S.E., Calgary, AB
Please use the main entrance and wear closed-toe shoes to access the shop floor.
