Hendricks Power linemen competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo Aug. 22-23 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville. The two-day, family-friendly event showcases the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers. 

The rodeo includes competitive events for apprentices, journeyman lineworkers and teams of three. Lineworkers were tested on skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue and safely changing electric line hardware, recognizing and rewarding excellence in safety, skill and knowledge. 

Hendricks Power sent two teams and three individual participant to the state competition. A total of 37 teams and 99 individuals from 27 Indiana electric cooperatives competed in this year’s event.

The following linemen represented Hendricks Power at the Rodeo:

•  Wyatt Berlyn, Lineman Apprentice
•  Jack Clark, Lineman Apprentice
•  Tom Goode, Foreman
•  Ty Hamstra, Lineman Apprentice
•  Wyatt Kingery, Lineman Apprentice
•  Taylor Long, Foreman
•  Matt Rickelman, Lineman
•  Tyler Shoffner, Lineman Apprentice

Congratulations Taylor Long! He placed 1st in the Digger Truck Event.
Score: 100  
Time: 04:30.53

“This event allows our linemen to refine and demonstrate the skills needed to safely perform as a lineman,” said Kodi Swafford, Manager of Safety, Training, and Compliance. “Hendricks Power linemen have a lot of pride in the work they do and it’s great they are able to demonstrate these skills in a competitive environment.”

The Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo recognizes and rewards excellence in safety, skill, and knowledge in the lineworker field. Official results from the 2023 Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo are posted at
https://goiec.org/INLinemanRodeo.