Electric Utility Operations

The International Lineman's Rodeo Gears Up to Celebrate Its 35th Anniversary

Feb. 14, 2018

Rodeo 35th Anniversary

In just eight short months, the International Lineman's Rodeo will celebrate 35 years of showcasing linemen's skills and honoring the line trade. Were you involved in one of the early years of the competition? If so, we want to hear from you.

The International LIneman's Rodeo Association (ILRA) is creating a special slideshow presentation for the awards banquet, and Transmission and Distribution World magazine will be featuring a story on the history of the Rodeo in the 2018 Lineman's Supplement. If you have stories and memories to share, please email Amy Fischbach, Field Editor, at [email protected]. Also, send in your photos from as far back as you have them. Don't forget to include information such as the names of the linemen in the photos, where you're from, and what event you were competing in.

About the Author

Amy Fischbach | Electric Utilities Operations

Amy Fischbach is the Field Editor for T&D World magazine and manages the Electric Utility Operations section. She is the host of the Line Life Podcast, which celebrates the grit, courage and inspirational teamwork of the line trade. She also works on the annual Lineworker Supplement and the Vegetation Management Supplement as well as the Lineman Life and Lineman's Rodeo News enewsletters. Amy also covers events such as the Trees & Utilities conference and the International Lineman's Rodeo. She is the past president of the ASBPE Educational Foundation and ASBPE and earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from Kansas State University. She can be reached at [email protected].