Journeyman Swing - Climb a pole, tie yourself off, and swing to the next pole.  A Tarzan yell might just earn you extra points on this one.

Falling Event - Tree falling that is.  Definitely going to hear the word T I M B E R !!!! and we aren't kidding either - look out below.

Mystery Event #1 - Have to keep your curiosity going after all.

Scoring:  Hurt Man Rescue, Five Pole Flag Touch, Journeyman Swing, and Tree Falling Events are timed events.  The contestant with the least amount of time is the winner.  The Mystery Event gives the contestant a chance to take 30 seconds off their time should they win the event.  This event will be explained in full at the rodeo.

Pro & Novice Backhoe Events:

The Backhoe Rodeo event will start about two hours after the Lineman's Rodeo and end about an hour after the end of the Lineman's Rodeo.  This will be awarded for first, second, and third place events, so practice your hoe skills and have fun competing!  Various other equipment may be available in the Backhoe Rodeo event also such as the mini-excavator and skid steer.  Keep an eye on this area as we'll receive updates from this year's Backhoe Rodeo Event Coordinator.

You're just going to have to see these.  Both pro's and novice will compete in different backhoe and equipment event categories.

Pro & Novice Backhoe Events:

The Backhoe Rodeo event will start about two hours after the Lineman's Rodeo and end about an hour after the end of the Lineman's Rodeo.  This will be awarded for first, second, and third place events, so practice your hoe skills and have fun competing!  Various other equipment may be available in the Backhoe Rodeo event also such as the mini-excavator and skid steer.  Keep an eye on this area as we'll receive updates from this year's Backhoe Rodeo Event Coordinator.

You're just going to have to see these.  Both pro's and novice will compete in different backhoe and equipment event categories.

Ladies Pole Climb Event:

  The ladies pole climb is a tradition at the Montana Lineman's Rodeo.  Our goal is to have a fun event, with as much participation as possible.  This event is for amateurs only!  Professional female lineman are encouraged to participate in the team or individual events.

The pole climb is a timed event.  Participants climb up the pole, ring a bell at the pole top, and descend the pole.  Timing begins when the participant begins to climb the pole, and the time ends when the participant returns to the ground.  A fall protection device is attached to the pole and the participant to prevent fall injuries.

All participants should have a pair of long pants and boots (no sandals allowed).  All other equipment will be provided.  Fore more information, please contact Chris Caldwell, Coordinator, Helena, Montana.

Safety is our main goal in all of our rodeo events.  We want this to be a fun event, not a dangerous one.

Various Children Activities - The youngsters will have a blast!