NRCA is seeking the best young roofing talent in the U.S. to represent Team USA at the World Championship for Young Roofers, which will be hosted by the International Federation for the Roofing Trade in Budapest, Hungary, in November 2027.
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; and façade.
Team USA first competed in 2024, and NRCA is now identifying top talent in the roofing industry to represent the U.S. in 2027. Each Team USA entry consists of two competitors, one mentor/coach and one discipline per team.
The Team USA Qualifying Competition will take place Feb. 16-17, 2027, on the show floor at the 2027 International Roofing Expo.® Each competing team will need about half a day to complete the competition.
The winning teams from the Team USA Qualifying Competition at IRE are expected to train during the months leading up to the World Championship for Young Roofers at their participating contractor’s location. Teams should plan for a total training commitment of at least one to two weeks (40-80 hours) spread over eight months.
Skilled installers must complete the application for the qualifying competition by Nov. 20. Applicants will be notified by Dec. 11.
