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SUMMARY:FWAA Maintenance Mania
DESCRIPTION:Multifamily’s Top Event for Maintenance Pros is Back! \n\n\n\nGet ready—FWAA Maintenance Mania\, presented by Optimized Waste Removal\, returns on September 16 and it’s bigger and better than ever! This year\, we’re leveling up the experience with hands-on educational sessions designed to equip your maintenance teams with the latest industry best practices to keep your communities running smoothly. \n\n\n\nThis high-energy event is perfect for onsite staff\, corporate leaders\, and everyone in between. We especially encourage executives to step up\, show support\, and cheer on their teams. \n\n\n\nEvent Agenda:\n\n\n\n8:00 amCheck in / Breakfast / Supplier Exchange Opens9:30 am1st Education Sessions Begin10:45 am2nd Education Sessions BeginNoon – 1:30 pmLunch and Supplier Exchange / Derby Car Check-In Begins1:00 pm – 2:00 pmMania Practice & Spectator Check In Opens2:00 pmMania Competition! Awards to follow.\n\n\n\nMaintenance Education Sessions: 9:30–11:45 AM\n\n\n\nDon’t miss your chance to learn\, compete\, and connect—register now and be part of the action! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKick off the day with valuable training led by industry experts: \n\n\n\n9:30 – 10:30 AM Sessions \n\n\n\n\nHVAC A2L Refrigerant Transition: What Maintenance Professionals Need to Know!Jimmy McClung\, CAMT\, ARM\, Luma Residential\n\n\n\nCutting Corners: Controlling Make Ready CostsMiguel Garcia\, Greystar\n\n\n\nMaintenance Matters – Enhancing Resident ExperienceDandi Breese\, CAMT\, CPM\, NAAEI Faculty\, WAK ManagementJoey Velma\, CAPS\, Precision Appliance LeasingBen Wientge\, CAPS\, NAAEI Faculty\, Affinity Waste Solutions\n\n\n\nFundamentals of Clean and Safe PoolsJustin Bennett\, Poolsure\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:45 – 11:45 AM Sessions \n\n\n\n\nCareer Path Panel: Advancing Your Maintenance CareerJimmy McClung\, CAMT\, ARM\, Luma Residential (Moderator)Liuver Setien\, CAMT\, Madera ResidentialNic Williamson\, CortlandSarah Turner\, CAPS\, CAM\, NAAEI Faculty\, J Street Property Services\n\n\n\nMold Mitigation in MultifamilyCliff Scott & Eric Mengel\, RMC/Restoration Management Company\n\n\n\nCapEx Project – How to Prepare for a Successful YearDanny Browning\, CAM\, CAMT\, CAPS\, Kairoi Residential\n\n\n\nSafety 101 for Maintenance ProfessionalsChadwell Supply\n\n\n\n\nThese sessions are included in the competitor registration and are a great way to keep your team informed on safety\, compliance\, and operational efficiency. \n\n\n\n\nRegister as a Competitor Now – Education Sessions Included!\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nFWAA Maintenance ManiaSeptember 16\, 2025Hurst Conference Center8a to 4pm \n\n\n\n\n\nPricing and Registration Options\n\n\n\nCompetitors – $99; Walk-ins: $119 \n\n\n\nAll competitors must work onsite in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area.  \n\n\n\nregistration includes: \n\n\n\n\nBreakfast\n\n\n\nEnrollment into available education sessions (morning)\n\n\n\nLunch\n\n\n\nEvent access to compete in all Maintenance Mania games (afternoon)\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister as a Competitor\n\n\n\n\nSpectators – $69; Walk-ins: $99 \n\n\n\nregistration includes: \n\n\n\n\nEvent access to cheer on your favorite maintenance techs during the mania competition!\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister as a Spectator\n\n\n\n\nSupplier Tables – $500/each (limited supply)\n\n\n\n\nRepresent your company in front of hundreds of local owner-operators and onsite staff. See details below\n\n\n\n\n\nTell me More!\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s New This Year?\n\n\n\nWe’re turning up the dial in 2025 with the introduction of newly revamped games and—for the first time—educational sessions tailored specifically for maintenance teams. These fast\, focused sessions will deliver valuable insights and best practices your teams can bring back to their communities right away. \n\n\n\nCompetitors will enjoy a full day of engagement\, including: \n\n\n\n\nHands-on competition across seven dynamic games\n\n\n\nInformative maintenance education workshops\n\n\n\nFood and non-alcoholic beverages included with registration\n\n\n\nNetworking with peers from across the industry\n\n\n\nMeet with FWAA Supplier Partners at our Table Sponsors to expand your industry resources\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re competing for bragging rights or just soaking in the fun\, Maintenance Mania offers something for every member of your onsite team. \n\n\n\nAlcohol-free event. \n\n\n\nTable Sponsors\n\n\n\n(SOLD OUT)\n\n\n\nThis year\, FWAA is pleased to announce we are adding tables that can be purchased by supplier partners that allow you to showcase your business to the event attendees throughout the day. Tables will be set up at the perimeter of the main lobby of the Hurst Conference Center\, where lunch is also being served. While supplies last. \n\n\n\nCost: $500\n\n\n\nHere are the details regarding this sponsorship: \n\n\n\n\nIncludes 1 table and 2 chairs\n\n\n\nUp to 2 company team members may sit at your table at one time during event hours\n\n\n\nBring promo and marketing items to display on your table\n\n\n\nSkirt the table with your own branding or we can provide a skirt for you\n\n\n\n\nGame On: What to Expect\n\n\n\nHere’s a sneak peek at the game lineup that’s sure to test skills\, speed\, and strategy: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBalance the Scales Sponsored by Ameristar Screen & Glass – Tackle real-world product mix challenges with speed and precision. \n\n\n\nGOAL OF GAME:  \n\n\n\nSolve the problem with the correct product mix.  \n\n\n\n\nParticipant starts the timer by placing both hands on the timer pad. \n\n\n\nParticipant moves to the game area and attempts to solve one of four problems (black blocks) with a combination of three correct solutions (white blocks) to balance the scale correctly. \n\n\n\nOnce first problem is solved (scale balances)\, contestant continues to solve remaining three problems with combination of remaining solutions. \n\n\n\nOnce all four problems are solved correctly\, contestant stops timer\, judge records their time. \n\n\n\nThe lowest time once all participants have completed the game\, wins \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Match Mania Sponsored by Maintenance Supply Solutions – Match each key to the correct lock and crack the code before the clock runs out. \n\n\n\nGOAL OF GAME:  \n\n\n\nMatch keys to locks and reveal the code for the combination deadbolt.  \n\n\n\n\nContestant starts the timer by placing both hands on the timer pad. \n\n\n\nContestant goes to game area and using 10 keys supplied attempts to unlock 4 deadbolt standard deadbolts. \n\n\n\nOnce standard deadbolts are unlocked\, contestant reviews the tags on each key to determine the correct digits for the combination deadbolt. \n\n\n\nOnce the combination deadbolt is unlocked\, contestant stops the timer and judge records their time. \n\n\n\nThe lowest time once all participants have completed the game\, wins. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMemory Mashup Sponsored by Service Response Team – Flex your brainpower and match products and services in a race against time. \n\n\n\nGOAL OF GAME:  \n\n\n\nRemember and match featured products and services.  \n\n\n\n\nParticipant starts the timer by placing both hands on the timer pad. \n\n\n\nParticipant draws a game card from the stack next to the timer. \n\n\n\nParticipant reviews and attempts to memorize the game card. \n\n\n\nParticipant hands the game card to the judge and moves to the game area. \n\n\n\nParticipant then places game pieces into the grid to match the grid shown on the game card. \n\n\n\nOnce done\, contestant stops the timer. \n\n\n\nJudge reviews grid to see if matches game card. \n\n\n\nIf grid matches game card\, contestant is done and judge records their Total time. \n\n\n\nIf grid does not match game card\, contestant re-starts the timer and returns to grid to make changes – once done\, contestant stops timer. \n\n\n\nJudge reviews grid again to see if matches game card. \n\n\n\nOnce the grid matches game card\, contestant is done and judge records their final time (including callback time(s) as necessary – to be confirmed) \n\n\n\nIf after 3 attempts the competitor does not match the tiles to their selected card\, they receive a a “DNF” (Did Not Finish) \n\n\n\nThe lowest time once all participants have completed the game\, wins \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlank Puzzle Quest Sponsored by Chadwell Supply – Piece together a flooring puzzle as fast as possible—think fast and fit faster. \n\n\n\nGOAL OF GAME:  \n\n\n\nSolve and assemble a puzzle made of flooring planks.  \n\n\n\n\nParticipant starts the timer by placing both hands on the timer pad. \n\n\n\nParticipant then goes to game area and assembles puzzle to display Maintenance Mania logo. \n\n\n\nOnce done\, contestant stops the timer and judge records their time. \n\n\n\nThe lowest time once all participants \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrivia Disk Drop Sponsored by Pappas Roofing and Construction – Drop a disk\, land a category\, and answer maintenance trivia in this Plinko-style brain buster. \n\n\n\nGOAL OF GAME:  \n\n\n\nAnswer maintenance-related trivia questions based on the chance of the Plinko board.  \n\n\n\n\nParticipant starts at the Plinko board and drops 3 disks\, 1 at a time into a slot at the top of the game board. \n\n\n\nOnce each disc lands in an opening at the bottom\, judge draws a card from the deck labeled with the same product category (i.e. Plumbing). \n\n\n\nEach card will feature 2 questions each with a different point value. Participant must tell judge which question they would like to answer based on point value – 100 or 200 points. \n\n\n\nJudge reads selected questions to competitor. \n\n\n\nParticipant then attempts to answer the question they selected from each of the 3 cards. \n\n\n\nFor each question they answer correctly\, they receive the number of points associated with that question. \n\n\n\nIf they answer incorrectly\, they receive no points for that question. \n\n\n\nThe highest point value once all participants have completed the game\, wins. \n\n\n\n\nTie Breaker: Live round of maintenance trivia. Points will be awarded for correct answers in the fastest amount of time. A  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlunger Launch Sponsored by Excel Construction Group – Aim\, toss\, and score big in this crowd-favorite target challenge using—you guessed it—plungers. \n\n\n\nGOAL OF GAME:  \n\n\n\nToss plungers and land them in a target made of buckets.  \n\n\n\n\nParticipant takes place behind line/at designated mark\, grabs a plunger and tosses it underhand\, attempting to land it in one of the buckets. \n\n\n\nVarying point values are awarded based on the result of the toss: \n\n0 Points: Plunger does not land in any bucket \n\n\n\n1 Point: Plunger lands in bucket in back row \n\n\n\n3 Points: Plunger lands in bucket in middle \n\n\n\n5 Points: Plunger lands in the bucket at the top/far point of the triangle \n\n\n\n\n\nParticipant repeats process 2 more times (total of 3 throws) gathering as many points as possible. \n\n\n\nThe highest point value once all participants have completed the game\, wins. \n\n\n\n\nTie Breaker: All tied participants will reset and repeat the instructions of the game. This will continue until a winner is determined.  \n\n\n\nMaintenance Games are Meant for Maintenance Professionals Only  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaintenance Derby Sponsored by LSR Multifamily  – Use spare maintenance parts to build your very own race car and compete in a head-to-head tournament for the title. \n\n\n\nMAINTENANCE DERBY \n\n\n\nOfficial Event Rules \n\n\n\n\nThe Maintenance Derby will follow a single-elimination tournament format.\n\n\n\nEach participant will race their car twice per matchup—once in each of the two designated lanes. Lane positions will be swapped after the first race.\n\n\n\nThe winner of each bracket will be the first participant to win two races. If each contestant wins one race\, a third and final race will serve as the tiebreaker. No timers will be used; winners will be determined by visual judgment at the finish line.\n\n\n\nThe tournament will continue until a single contestant remains. That individual will be declared the official Maintenance Derby Champion.\n\n\n\n\nCar Requirements \n\n\n\n\nEach competitor must build his or her own race car.\n\n\n\nAll cars must conform to the following specifications:Length – maximum 18″. Cars cannot extend beyond\, over\, or above the start gate pin (pin is 1-1/2″ high). A 1/2″ wide bumper in the center of the car both on the front and the back is required to make contact with the pin.
See illustration.Width – maximum 6″.Height – maximum 6.Weight – maximum 1lb. 8 oz.
Race cars can only be gravity powered.Race cars must use at least three maintenance supply parts (wood does not count).Glass may not be used on race cars.\n\nApproved wheels provided by FWAA the current competition season must be used and may not be altered or modified (2 large and 2 small).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGames provided by HD Supply \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nTitle Sponsor  \n\n\n\n\nOptimized Waste Removal\n\n\n\n\nMania Game Sponsors \n\n\n\n\nAmeristar Screen & Glass\n\n\n\nChadwell Supply\n\n\n\nExcel Construction Group\n\n\n\nPappa’s Roofing & Construction \n\n\n\nService Response Team\n\n\n\nMaintenance Supply Solutions\n\n\n\n\nMania Racetrack Sponsor \n\n\n\n\nLSR Multifamily\n\n\n\n\nMania Food and Beverage Sponsors \n\n\n\n\nSherwin Williams\n\n\n\nRestoration Management Company\n\n\n\n\nMania Spirit Award and Prizes Sponsor \n\n\n\n\nThe Liberty Group\n\n\n\n\nMania Lanyard Sponsor \n\n\n\n\nTexas Southwest Floors\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMindy BarnesDirector of Eventsm: 972-953-6639e: mindy@livefw.org
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