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The VA AWWA Distribution Systems Committee announces the 35th Annual Water Distribution Seminar and Utility Rodeo to be held on October 6-8 in Roanoke, VA. This traditional "hands-on" seminar is designed to provide distribution system personnel with practical information on relevant subjects. The ever-popular Utility Rodeo provides various utility-related competitive events in which participants compete against fellow utility personnel in demos of skill, speed, and safety.
 
EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
  • Platinum - $1,500: Company logo displayed on the back of the attendee t-shirts, at the Meet & Greet, all Breaks, Lunch and Banquet
  • Gold - $1,000: Company logo displayed at the Meet & Greet, all Breaks, and Lunch
  • Silver - $500: Company logo displayed at the Meet & Greet and all Breaks
    For more information, please see the Exhibitor Brochure.

EARLY BIRD PRICING AND T-SHIRTS

VA AWWA members will receive a discount of $25 when registering before September 1st. 
Free event T-Shirt if you register by September 1st!
 
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE: SUBJECT TO CHANGES
All activities will be held onsite at the hotel
Expected Credits: 
6 CPEs for Water Operators | 6 CECs for Professional Engineers
 
Monday, October 6
  • 11:00 Check in/ Registration Opens
  • 1:00-3:00 Technical Sessions
  • 3:15-4:15 Vendor Sessions
  • 4:15 Meet and Greet
  • 5:00 Taste Test Sample Deadline (3 liters) 
Tuesday, October 7
  • 7:30 Check In/ Registration Opens and Continental Breakfast
  • 8:00-10:00 Technical Session(s)
  • 9:30 Best of Virginia Taste Test (based on a panel of judges)
  • 10:00 People's Choice Taste Test (located in exhibit hall)
  • 10:30-11:30 Technical Session
  • 12:00-1:00 Lunch 
  • 1:00-3:30 Hydrant Hysteria and Meter Challenge Competitions
  • 6:00-7:00 Cocktail Hour
  • 7:00-9:00 Banquet
Wednesday, October 8
  • Morning Competitions, Time TBD
  • 12:00-1:00 BBQ Cookout provided by Ferguson
  • Afternoon Competitions- After lunch until completion
  • Trophy Presentations
 
HOTEL INFORMATION
Holiday Inn Roanoke Airport- Conference Center
3315 Ordway Drive NW | Roanoke, VA 24017
Hotel Rates: $119 | Phone: 866-436-6731
 
All attendees are responsible for their own lodging arrangements. A block of rooms has been reserved at a special rate.  
Contact the hotel directly for all hotel reservations.  CLICK HERE FOR HOTEL LINK  Select “Group Rate” from the “Rate Preference” dropdown and enter this code: VAU
 
If no more rooms are available, please call the hotel directly for discounted rooms at other area hotels.
 

VA AWWA UTILITY RODEO CONTESTS 

Please view our Rodeo Rules and Descriptions page.   
 

CANCELLATIONS 

Please view our Cancellation and Refund policy.   
 
 
 
Where
Holiday Inn Roanoke Airport- Conference Center
3315 Ordway Dr NW
Roanoke, VA 24017
United States of America
Organizers
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Cynthia Barnes
cynthia.barnes@vaawwa.org
434.238.5131

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L C (Linwood) Campbell
linwood.campbell@lynchburgva.gov