Their is a AWS welding competition going on Feb 20 at ST Paul college, in Minnesota.I think its at 2:30 but I might be wrong....should be on there website. Their are two PRO classes anyone can enter, GTAW, and GMAW. And two classes for students GMAW, and OFC. It's $35 for sign up and one class, and $15 each for more classes. They cater good food which is included (last year was Famous Daves). And have raffel tickets. Prises range from new welders, nice helmets, and cash. Hope I see some of you guys there!