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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2025 NYSBCA Safety Competition! We’re proud to announce this year’s winners: Type A (Van)
Type C (Conventional)
Type D (Transit)
Rookie Award
*Drivers who would like to know their scores should contact their employer. Our first-place winners will advance to represent New York at the National School Transportation Association’s School Bus Driver International Safety Competition (SBDISC) on June 28, 2025, at the Austin Marriott Downtown – Hays CISD in Austin, Texas. Best of luck to our drivers competing on the national stage! Thank you to everyone who participated. We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Roadeo! 49th Annual New York State School Bus Safety Competition Saturday, May 17, 2025 | Rain or Shine Hosted by the New York School Bus Contractors Association and presenting sponsor BusPatrol 2025 ROADEO VOLUNTEER & JUDGE LIST | as of 5/14/25 We are still in need of additional volunteers! If you are interested in helping, please email NYSBCA your name and email address to add you to our volunteer list. Volunteers will be fed throughout the day and will receive a volunteer t-shirt (while supplies last). This is a fun and rewarding event—the more volunteers we have, the more enjoyable it will be for everyone! We are no longer accepting Driver Applications.
Join us on Saturday, May 17, for the School Bus Safety Competition! Whether you'd like to participate as a driver, judge, volunteer, or simply cheer as a spectator, your support helps promote the importance of school bus safety and honors the dedication of our school bus drivers who safely transport students every day. **Sign-up deadline: Friday, May 2.** The Safety Competition, also known as the "Roadeo," is open to all contractors and school district drivers with employer approval and verification. Participation is limited to the first 125 entries or until the deadline of 5/2, whichever comes first—so be sure to register early, as spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The event begins with a written test. Then, contestants get behind the wheel of a bus to put their driving skills to the test, competing in one of three categories – Type A (conventional-size vans), Type C (large conventional school buses), and Type D (transit-style flat nose school buses). Drivers can demonstrate their professionalism, skill, and dedication to pupil transportation throughout the competition. The event concludes with an Awards Ceremony announcing the competition winners. Drivers must complete the Driver Application and employers must complete the Employer Verification form to be eligible to participate in the competition. |
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Volunteers receive a complimentary t-shirt and a food wristband. Your support is essential to the success of this Roadeo! We need volunteers for judging, scoring tests, registration, breakdown, and providing breaks for other volunteers. No prior experience is required. Click here to sign up! | Have your drivers compete against the best in New York State! Download the flyer to print copies to post in your building. Click Here | 2025 Roadeo Flyer
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REGISTRATION DETAILS Deadline: Friday, May 2, 2025 DRIVER REGISTRATION FEE | The "Employer Verification" application includes the driver registration fee of $100 on the online form. You can choose to pay for one or multiple drivers and also purchase Food Orders for Spectators. Remember, drivers and volunteers receive a wristband for food. Food orders can also be purchased separately.
FOOD ORDERS FOR SPECTATORS (Family/Friends):
PAYMENT OPTIONS
W-9 Form: Click here to download a copy of NYSBCA's W-9 form. NYSBCA Account Help Cancellation Policy No refunds for cancellations or no-shows for driver registrations or food orders. Thank you for your donation to the Roadeo. If you have any questions, please reach out to NYSBCA. We look forward to your participation in making this year's School Bus Roadeo a great success! | COMPETITION DETAILS Competition Details: Drivers will compete using the following vehicle types:
Awards will be presented to the top three winners in each category (A, C, D). The first-place winner in each category will qualify for the National School Transportation Association’s School Bus Driver International Safety Competition (SBDISC) on June 28, 2025, at the Austin Marriott Downtown - Hays CISD in Austin, Texas. Click Here for NSTA Safety Competition information. Onsite Schedule 7:00 AM | Registration/Check-In & Breakfast (Bagels/Coffee) 8:00 AM | Orientation/Walk Thru 8:15 AM | Written Exam must be completed by 9:00 AM 9:00 AM | Type A (Van Drivers) Field Competition 9:30 AM | Type C & D (Bus Drivers) Field Competition 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM | Lunch (BBQ) 4:00 PM | Approximate finish time Onsite Process
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OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION
Hotel Option: Hotel Nyack by Hyatt
Note: We do not have a room block, but wanted to provide a suggestion to those who need to stay overnight. Click on the links below to download a copy of the Terms and Conditions for your records. |
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