Registration
Registration for this event will close on October 5th. I will order flowers at 8:00 AM on October 6th. Please make sure you have a student registered if your chapter plans to compete. I will not be able to add any students after I order materials.
Each chapter may only register 1 junior student (6th-9th grades) and 1 senior student (9th - 10th grades).
There is a $15 fee to cover the cost of materials for this event. Students will be able to take home their arrangements and materials supplied at their stations.
Invoices for this event will be created through the GAAGED Website.
Location and Time
The Area V CDE will take place on Wednesday, October 19th at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie. Registration will begin at 9:30 AM.
The Area VI CDE will take place on Wednesday, October 19th at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie. Registration will begin at 1:00 PM.
Event Format - Floral Design CDE Guidelines Link
Seniors - 1 Design, 25 Flower/Hard Good ID, and 25 question exam
Juniors - 1 Design and 25 Flower/Hard Good ID
Tools
Students should bring the following tools to the event:
Floral Scissors
Wire Cutters
A small handheld broom/dustpan for area cleanup
A bucket for keeping leftover flowers
Band-aids
Students will be allowed to use their own floral tape, glue, and wire (non-decorative) if they bring them
*** All other decorative materials, hard goods, and floral goods will be supplied for your student.
T-shirts
I am excited to be able to offer t-shirts this year. The deadline to order shirts is Wednesday, October 5th. You will receive an invoice for your shirts after the deadline to order. Due to supply, I will not be able to switch out sizes after the order is placed. The Google Form to order t-shirts is linked below.
T-shirt Order Form
Please let me know how I can help you prepare your students for this event. Looking forward to seeing you and your students in October.
- Brittaney