Lineman Rodeo Recap

Hendricks Power linemen competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo Aug. 21-22 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville. The two-day, family-friendly event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers. 

The rodeo included 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 power line hardware, recognizing and rewarding excellence in safety, skill, and knowledge. 

Multiple linemen from Hendricks Power competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 24-25 in Danville. The two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers. 
Hendricks Power was represented by two teams and an individual participant in the statewide competition. The linemen competed in events that test skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue and safely changing electric line hardware. A total of 28 teams and 102 individuals from 24 Indiana electric cooperatives competed in this year’s event.