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2026 Southeastern Regional Equipment Operators Training Conference & Roadeo

MONDAY,
OCTOBER 5, 2026

 
9:00 am - 4:00 pmVENDOR SETUP / COURSE SETUP
3:00 pm - 5:00 pmEARLY REGISTRATION
3:00 pm - 5:00 pmMEET & GREET WITH OTHER STATES
ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Hampton Roads Convention Center (HRCC)
2nd Floor, Terrace
1610 Coliseum Drive
Hampton, VA 23666
5:00 pm - 7:00 pmCOMMITTEE DINNER PLUS ONE EXECUTIVE (GUEST) AND PREMIER SPONSORS
Paradise Ocean Club
490 Fenwick Road
Fort Monroe, VA 23651

 

TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 6, 2026

 
9:00 am - 4:00 pmVENDOR SETUP / COURSE SETUP (CONTINUED)
9:00 am - 4:00 pmREGISTRATION
10:00 am - 11:30 amSAFETY TRAINING
*PRE-TRIP INSPECTION WORKSHOP
11:30 am - 1:00 pmLUNCH
1:00 pm - 2:00 pmEVENT JUDGES TRAINING
1:00 pm - 2:00 pmOFFICIAL SCOREKEEPER TRAINING
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmOFFICIAL COURSE REVIEW
5:00 pm - 8:00 pmWELCOME RECEPTION DINNER
*Entertainment - Comedian

 

WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 7, 2026

 
7:00 am - 4:00 pmREGISTRATION
7:00 am - 8:30 amBREAKFAST
8:30 am - 8:45 amWELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
8:45 am - 8:50 amSAFETY MESSAGE
8:50 am - 9:00 amMEMORIAL RECOGNITION
9:00 am - 9:20 amPREMIER SPONSORS
9:30 am - 12:00 pmEQUIPMENT TRAINING - PRACTICE DAY
9:30 am - 12:00 pmVENDOR EXHIBIT
12:00 pm - 1:00 pmLUNCH
1:00 pm - 4:00 pmEQUIPMENT TRAINING - PRACTICE DAY
1:00 pm - 4:00 pmVENDOR EXHIBIT
5:00 pm - 6:00 pmREGIONAL STATE EXECUTIVE & VENDOR SOCIAL HOUR, HRCC 2nd Floor Terrace
 DINNER ON YOUR OWN

 

THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 8, 2026

 
7:00 am - 4:00 pmREGISTRATION
7:00 am - 8:30 amBREAKFAST
7:00 am - 9:00 amSTATE TEAM PHOTOS
9:00 am - 10:00 amOFFICIAL PRESENTATIONS/ROAST
*NATIONAL ANTHEM
*STATE PRESENTATIONS AND REMARKS
10:00 am - 10:15 amTHE US COAST GUARD DRILL TEAM
10:00 am - 12:00 pmEQUIPMENT COMPETITION
9:30 am - 12:00 pmVENDOR EXHIBIT
12:00 pm - 1:00 pmLUNCH
1:00 pm - 4:00 pmEQUIPMENT COMPETITION
1:00 pm - 4:00 pmVENDOR EXHIBIT
3:00 pm - 4:00 pmREGIONAL COMMITTEE STATE OFFICIALS MEETING
6:00 pm - 9:00 pmBANQUET & AWARDS CEREMONY