IFD Qualifying Competition

Description

Be part of Team USA!

NRCA is seeking the best young roofing talent in the U.S. to represent Team USA at the World Championship for Young Roofers in Budapest, Hungary, in November 2027.

What is IFD?

IFD is a global organization representing the roofing industry and hosts the World Championship for Young Roofers, a prestigious international competition with a 60-year history. Roofing workers ages 28 and younger compete against peers from around the world in one of four disciplines:

• Slate/tile
• Low-slope roofing
• Metal panel
• Façade

Each Team USA entry consists of:

• Two competitors
• One mentor/coach
• One discipline per team

Team USA first competed in 2024. NRCA is now identifying top talent in the roofing industry to represent the U.S. in 2027.

How to qualify

The Team USA Qualifying Competition will take place on the show floor at the International Roofing Expo.® Two-person teams will compete in one of the selected disciplines.

Each competing team will need approximately half a day to complete the competition.

NRCA will provide tools, materials and access to the show floor tournament for competitors and coaches.

To participate in the qualifying competition, applicants must:

• Be employed by an NRCA member company
• Be 28 years old or younger as of Dec. 31, 2027
• Be able to travel internationally and have a passport
• Hold NRCA PROCertification® credentials in their discipline
  or demonstrate equivalent skill and experience

Time commitment

Selected teams are expected to train during the months leading up to the competition at their participating contractor’s location. NRCA will provide training materials but will not directly train teams. Teams should plan for a total training commitment of approximately one to two weeks (40-80 hours) spread over eight months.

Selected teams will travel to Budapest for seven to eight days; NRCA will provide:

• All participation costs for team members, including attire, meals, airfare and hotel accommodations
• Tools and materials
• Materials to build a championship-style mockup at team members’ facilities

Ready to apply?

If you have skilled installers ready to represent the U.S. on the world stage, complete the application for the qualifying competition by Nov. 20. Applicants will be notified by Dec. 11 so they can make travel arrangements to the IRE.

APPLY NOW

For more information, contact teamusa@nrca.net.