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Washington State Forklift Rodeo

United States, Spokane and Seattle Washington - Regionals 21st June & 23 August - State Finals 24 September 2014
Presented by the Material Handling Committee of the Governor's Industrial Safety & Health Advisory Board and the Department of Labor & Industries.

Eastern Regional Competition - June 21
Spokane Fire Department Training Facility
Western Regional Competition - August 23
Boeing Kent Space Center
State Championship - September 24
Spokane Convention Center

Events

The top 8 individual competitors from each regional event will proceed to the finals held at the Governor's Industrial Safety and Health Conference.

Come witness the finals in a State wide competition that will include a written exam, pre-flight inspection and driving skills.

Regional Competitions Schedule

9:00 AM Registration & Written Test
10:00 AM Drivers Meeting/Course Familiarization
10:30 AM Driving Competition Begins
Bring your lawn chair and sunscreen
Date(s)
Regionals 21st June & 23 August - State Finals 24 September 2014
Venue
Spokane Convention Center
Contact for booking / more info
Al Rainsberger 206 281 3842 arainsberger@foss.com or Mark Ribich 206 930 0584 mark.e.ribich@boeing.com

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