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For three hours during the final weekend in October, Craig Childress sweated against the country’s best in a Florida arena.

Intersport and IDEAL INDUSTRIES INC. announced that the 8th annual IDEAL Elite Trades Championship Series will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network on Fridays throughout December, highlighting the skills and craftsmanship of the nation's top tradespeople.

Intersport and IDEAL INDUSTRIES INC. announced that the 8th annual IDEAL Elite Trades Championship Series will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network on Fridays throughout December, highlighting the skills and craftsmanship of the nation's top tradespeople. This year's championship finals featured intense competitions across the electrical, HVAC, automotive and plumbing trades.

This December, the nation's most talented electricians, plumbers, HVAC and auto techs are in the limelight. The 8th annual IDEAL® Elite Trades Championship Series, aired on CBS Sports Network on Fridays throughout December, is more than a competition—it’s a celebration of craftsmanship and expertise.

On a mission to elevate the profile of plumbers, the first-ever Plumbing National Championship attracted the crème de la crème of American tradespeople to compete for cash and prizes last month.

On a mission to elevate the profile of plumbers, the first-ever Plumbing National Championship attracted the crème de la crème of American tradespeople to compete for cash and prizes last month.