We hope to see you February 17-19 in
Hiawassee at our Annual Convention!  

Register Online Now: 

https://bit.ly/4124j1O

There are two options for rooms this year.
You can rent out a cabin at the venue or you can book a hotel room.
To book a cabin, contact Cali at auctioneersassociationdirector@gmail.com

Event & Cabin Address

The Retreat At Hiawassee River, 15 Cabin Drive, Hiawassee, GA 30546

Hotel Information
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
300 Big Sky Dr, Hiawassee, GA 30546
$107.00 plus tax room rate
(706) 896-8884
Call to book room: Room block under Georgia Auctioneers Association

Contest Information:

General Competition Rules.                                                                             

• All contestants must be paid registrants, either member or non member, for the GAA convention of the year they are competing.
• Contestants do NOT have to be licensed to compete in any competition
• NO entry fee for any competitions, must register for convention, member or non member.
• Georgia residence is not required for any contest
• Contestants may enter as many Divisions for which they qualify. Contestant must not have ever won the Division(s) they are entering.
• Champion of Champions competition will only be held every 5 years as participation allows
• A panel of judges will be assembled by the GAA Board of directors. Judge panel will consist of 3-5 judges, preferably auctioneers.
• Score sheets appropriate for each competition will be provided for each judge in each competition.
• Judges shall remain the same for all contests, preliminary and finals. If a judge change is required, the GAA Board of Directors will appoint a competent replacement judge.
• The GAA Board of Directors will make every attempt possible to avoid bias and/or partiality to any contestant(s) for any reason
• Contestants MUST attend the roll call and contestants meetings at 4:30 pm on Sunday of the GAA convention, prior to that evening’s competitions.
• Contestant orders will be drawn at the respective contestants and roll call meetings prior to each evening’s competitions.
• Microphones and sound system will be adjusted and set during contestant meetings and will not be adjusted at any point during the competitions. All contestants will be allowed a sound / mic check during the contestants meetings.
• Contestants understand that by competing in any competition, they are volunteering, should they win, to be an ambassador for the GAA and the auction industry at large. They will make every attempt to make appearances as needed for future events and agree to appear in press releases and promotion for the GAA

Ringman Championship Competition

• Contest will consist of men and women combined, no minimum age
• Contestants must be a paid convention registrant, member or non member.
• One auctioneer will be designated by the GAA Board of Directors to sell ALL items for ALL contestants. The previous year’s Pro Division champion will be the default choice. If he/she is unable to participate for any reason, GAA will choose an auctioneer for the competition at its own discretion.
• Contestants must bring 2 items with a value of $25 or more for the competition.
• Contestants will be provided a microphone on a floor stand and will introduce themselves and represent their own donated items in the competition.
• The designated auctioneer will ONLY call bids for the items and rely on contestant to catch all bids. The auctioneer will make every possible attempt to perform uniformly for all contestants.
• Contest will consist of one round with each contestant representing (2) items.
• Contestants’ scores will be tabulated at the end of the ringman competition. The top three scoring contestants will be announced and awards presented at the end of the competitions.

Rookie Auctioneer Championship Competition

• Contest will consist of men and women combined, over the age of 18
• Contestants must be a paid convention registrant, member or non member, and and have been an active auctioneer for less than 5 years.
• Contestants must bring 2 items with a value of $25 or more for the competition.
• Contest will consist of one round with each contestant representing (2) items. Contestants will sell the items they bring for the competition.
• Rookie auctioneer competition will be held on Sunday night of the GAA convention.
• Contestants’ scores will be tabulated at the end of the Rookie competition. The top three scoring contestants will be announced and awards presented at the end of the competitions.

Professional Auctioneer Championship Competition

• Contest will consist of men and women combined, over the age of 18
• Contestants must be a paid convention registrant and and have been an active auctioneer for more than 5 years, unless a previous Rookie Champion.
• Contestants must bring 4 items with a value of $25 or more for the competition.
• Contest will consist of one preliminary round with each contestant representing (2) items. Preliminary round will be held on Sunday night of the GAA convention.
• The number of contestants that advance to the finals round will be determined by the total number of contestants as follows: Up to 15 contestants entered = Top Five (5) Finalists to compete in Final Round, 16-25 Contestants = Top Eight (8) Finalists to compete in Final Round, 26 or more Contestants = Top Ten (10) Finalists to compete in Final Round
• Finals round will consist of an interview portion with each contestant answering 2 questions then selling 2 items immediately following.
• Items sold in the finals round will consist of remaining items donated by at large contestants and additional items provided by the GAA as needed.
• Contestants’ scores will be tabulated at the end of the Pro competition. The top three scoring contestants will be announced and awards presented at the end of the competitions.

Awards

• Ringman Competition: $250 + buckle to winner, 2nd & 3rd place plaques
• Rookie Auctioneer Competition: $250 + buckle to winner, 2nd & 3rd place plaques
• Pro Auctioneer Competition: $750 + buckle to winner, 2nd & 3rd place plaques