Montana Lineman's Rodeo Events Page

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Rodeo Events

In addition to the lineman and apprentice events, the rodeo offers the Pro Backhoe Rodeo, Tree Trimmers Rodeo, Novice Backhoe Events, Ladies' Pole Climb, and children's games.

Events are as follows:

Journeyman Lineman Events:

Hurt Man Rescue - The object is to rescue the "injured lineman" as quickly as possible from a pole using all safety procedures and pole-top rescue techniques.

Speed Climb - The object is to climb and descend a 45-foot pole as quickly and smoothly as possible. This is the only event where you get to show-off your speed. The climber will put an egg in their mouth in order to measure smoothness.

Mystery Event #1 - Well if we told you it wouldn't be a mystery now would it?

Mystery Event #2 - Same as above.

Apprentice Events:

Hurt Man Rescue - The object is to rescue the "injured lineman" as quickly as possible from a pole using all safety procedures and pole-top rescue techniques.

Speed Climb - The object is to climb and descend a 45-foot pole as quickly and smoothly as possible. This is the only event where you get to show-off your speed. The climber will put an egg in their mouth in order to measure smoothness.

Mystery Event #1 - Is this beginning to sound familiar?
Mystery Event #2 - Noticing a pattern maybe?

Mystery Event Challenge - Three man apprentice team - $10.00 per team member for entry, $30.00 per team. Winning team takes all.

Written Test

Tree Trimmer Events:

Hurt Man Rescue - The object is to rescue the "injured lineman" as quickly as possible from a pole using all safety procedures and pole-top rescue techniques.

Five Pole Flag Touch - You guessed it. Climb all five poles and touch the flags at the top.

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.

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!

Watch a couple of these Kansas City International Lineman's Rodeo Events by clicking on video screens below. To browse YouTube in a new window, click on the button below. Take a view to get a taste and feel of the rodeo and then come out and watch ours.

Speed Climb Event	Hurt Man Rescue Event

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Schedule for 2010

View and Download a 2010 Rodeo Schedule

FRIDAY - JULY 16th

All Day: Setup

5:00 PM Fish Fry

5:00 - 7:00 PM Rodeo shirts, jackets, hats, and raffle tickets for sale

6:30 - 7:30 PM Early registration for teams and apprentices

7:00 PM Music

SATURDAY - JULY 17th

5:30 AM Early morning coffee, rolls, and doughnuts

6:00 - 7:30 AM LAST CHANCE FOR COMPETITORS TO SIGN UP

7:30 AM Morning prayer followed by presentation of colors

7:45 AM United States and Canadian National Anthems

8:00 � 8:30 AM Judges Meeting

8:30 AM Lineman and apprentice rodeo events begin

9:00 AM Rodeo shirts, jackets, hats, and raffle tickets for sale

10:00 AM Pro & novice backhoe rodeo events begin

10:00 AM Children�s games begin

3:30 PM IBEW Service Pin Presentation

3:30 PM Event Scores Posted (contestants will have 30 minutes to notify Head Score Keeper of any possible errors).

4:30 PM Dinner

5:30 PM Auction by Steve Hermanson

6:00 PM Awards ceremony

7:30 PM Dancing and socializing

All or some event times are subject to change depending on prior event finish times.

DON�T FORGET TO BUY RAFFLE TICKETS!!!

All prizes will be drawn before the band starts.

This web site is sponsored by the Montana Lineman's Rodeo, a non-profit organization. All sales go towards supporting the Montana Lineman's Rodeo.

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