All proceeds from raffle and merchandise sales go to the Oregon Burn Center at Legacy Emmanuel Hospital.
GRESHAM, Ore. — Speed pole climbing and hurt-man rescues are just two among several of the competitive challenges lineworkers will face off in during Saturday’s 2022 Northwest Lineman Rodeo. Teams of journeypersons and apprentices representing utilities from across the West will showcase their speed, safety and trade skills while celebrating their pride in the profession.
Taking place at the PGE Linneman Substation (3490 W Powell Loop, Gresham, Oregon), the opening flag ceremony will be held at 8 a.m. with competitions happening until 4 p.m., when winners will be announced. Winners can then compete in mid-October at the International Lineman’s Rodeo held in Kansas.
The event draws lineworkers from Oregon, Washington, Idaho and other western states. Event sponsors include Pacific Power, Portland General Electric, IBEW Local 125, IBEW Local 659 and Clark Public Utilities. Pacific Power crews and apprentice lineworkers competing this year are traveling from as far as Medford, Roseburg and Walla Walla.
While competitions for lineworkers and apprentices take top billing at this event, the rodeo offers fun for the whole family. Concessions and activities for kids will be available on site. Parking and admission are FREE.
All proceeds from raffle and merchandise sales go to the Oregon Burn Center
All proceeds from raffle and merchandise sales go to the Oregon Burn Center at Legacy Emmanuel Hospital.
GRESHAM, Ore. — Speed pole climbing and hurt-man rescues are just two among several of the competitive challenges lineworkers will face off in during Saturday’s 2022 Northwest Lineman Rodeo. Teams of journeypersons and apprentices representing utilities from across the West will showcase their speed, safety and trade skills while celebrating their pride in the profession.
Taking place at the PGE Linneman Substation (3490 W Powell Loop, Gresham, Oregon), the opening flag ceremony will be held at 8 a.m. with competitions happening until 4 p.m., when winners will be announced. Winners can then compete in mid-October at the International Lineman’s Rodeo held in Kansas.
The event draws lineworkers from Oregon, Washington, Idaho and other western states. Event sponsors include Pacific Power, Portland General Electric, IBEW Local 125, IBEW Local 659 and Clark Public Utilities. Pacific Power crews and apprentice lineworkers competing this year are traveling from as far as Medford, Roseburg and Walla Walla.
While competitions for lineworkers and apprentices take top billing at this event, the rodeo offers fun for the whole family. Concessions and activities for kids will be available on site. Parking and admission are FREE.
All proceeds from raffle and merchandise sales go to the Oregon Burn Center at Legacy Emmanuel Hospital.
For more information, visit: www.pacificnorthwestlinemanrodeo.org.
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