Competitions Schedule | American Water Works Association

On behalf of the AWWA Operator Involvement Committee and all its members, we would like to welcome you to ACE Operator Competitions. We recognize the hard work and sacrifices you’ve had to make along your journey and truly hope that your experience brings lifelong memories and connections.

Randy Payton, Chair
AWWA Operator Involvement Committee

2025 Schedule - times listed in Mountain time zone.

Monday, June 9, 2025  
10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Contestant Meeting for AWWA Meter Challenge Competition — Competitors arrive by 10:00 a.m.
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Coaches’ Meeting for AWWA Pipe Tapping Competition — (Only teams listed to compete on Monday afternoon)
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Preliminaries for AWWA Pipe Tapping Competition
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Official Contest for AWWA Meter Challenge Competition
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contestant Meeting/Preliminaries for AWWA Hydrant Hysteria Competition — Competitors arrive by 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 10  
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast for Champions — Program to start at 8:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Coaches’ Meeting for AWWA Pipe Tapping Competition — (Only teams listed to compete on Tuesday)
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Contestant and Judges Meeting for AWWA Hydrant Hysteria Competition — Competitors arrive by 9:00 a.m
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Captain’s Meeting for AWWA Top Ops Competition — Competitors arrive by 9:45 a.m.
10:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Preliminaries for AWWA Pipe Tapping Competition
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tap Water Taste Test: People's Choice
10:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Preliminaries for AWWA Hydrant Hysteria Competition
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Preliminaries for AWWA Top Ops Competition
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. AWWA Hydrant Hysteria Competition Break
2:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Preliminaries for AWWA Hydrant Hysteria Competition
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tap Water Taste Test: Best of the Best
Wednesday, June 11  
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Coaches’ Meeting for AWWA Pipe Tapping Competition — Competitors arrive by 9:45 a.m.
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Coaches’ Meeting for AWWA Hydrant Hysteria Competition — Competitors arrive by 9:45 a.m.
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Preliminary Rounds for AWWA Top Ops Competition
10:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Finals for AWWA Pipe Tapping Competition
10:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Finals for AWWA Hydrant Hysteria Competition
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Semifinal Rounds for AWWA Top Ops Competition
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Final Rounds for AWWA Top Ops Competition

ACE22-Competition

ACE23 Competition Meter Woman

ACE23 Competition Pipe Tapping Woman

ACE23 Competition Meter Med