Sponsor South Dakota's NSPS - YSN Student Competition Team!
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
The South Dakota Society of Professional Land Surveyors (SDSPLS) will send a South Dakota Team (4 students, 1 coach, and 1 chaperone) to the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Student Competition, hosted by NSPS and the Young Surveyors Network (YSN).
WHO PARTICIPATES
Student teams from surveying programs nationwide (Bachelor’s & Associate’s degree programs). This year's team members are: Noah Kieckhefer, Colten Nelson, Sawyer Kokenge, Ethan Spors, Grant Kurkowski (Chaperone), & Paul Letsche (Instructor)
WHAT THEY DO
Students compete in hands-on challenges that showcase technical and problem-solving skills:
- Monument Hunt: Locate historic survey monuments using GIS tools.
- Leveling: Perform a three-wire level loop graded on accuracy.
- Traversing: Complete a traverse using modern equipment and classic tools.
- Boundary Reconnaissance: Calculate and locate points from deed info using GPS.
PURPOSE
To bridge classroom learning with real-world application and highlight student talent.
BENEFITS
Participants gain practical experience, develop professional skills, and network with peers and industry leaders.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
PLATINUM (Limited) | $5,000
Large logo across back & shoulders
GOLD (Limited) | $1,000
2.25” logo placed below Platinum
SILVER (Unlimited) | $500
1.25” logo placed below Gold.
INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIPS (Unlimited) | Varies
Name listed on the SDSPLS website
SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY AND HELP SOUTH DAKOTA STUDENTS SHINE ON THE NATIONAL STAGE!
Questions? Please contact Nancy at the SDSPLS office at 605.951.1004 or DirectorSDSPLS@hotmail.com
