For more than 35 years, the International Lineman’s Rodeo has brought together linemen and their families from around the world for a week of competition and camaraderie.
For 2020, the International Lineman’s Rodeo Association (ILRA) has made the difficult decision to cancel the event, originally scheduled for Oct. 14-17, 2020, to protect the safety of the linemen and their loved ones during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 event will proceed as scheduled.
“The International Lineman’s Rodeo has persevered through natural disasters like hurricanes and other severe weather events,” says Kim Good, show manager for Endeavor Business Media. “This is the first time we have ever canceled the Rodeo, but we feel like it is the best decision. Our linemen are our first responders, and we must protect them at this time.”
While the in-person events such as the Lineman’s Expo and Rodeo competition will not take place, the teams at T&D World and Utility Products magazines are striving to keep the Rodeo spirit alive this fall. For example, the 2020 Top Tools of the Trade competition is underway to honor product excellence in the electric utility industry.
For this year’s competition, the early bird deadline is June 30, 2020, and all entries must be submitted by July 10 to be considered. All companies that manufacture products for the electric utility industry are welcome to participate. The contest features six different product categories including climbing gear, lineman tools, lineman rigging, safety, truck equipment and workwear. The registration form can be accessed at https://toptoolsofthetradeawards.secure-platform.com/a/.
“Linemen depend on the latest technology to improve their safety and efficiency in the field,” says Amy Fischbach, T&D World Field Editor. “T&D World is partnering with Utility Products to honor the best of the best in products for the electric utility industry through the Top Tools of the Trade competition.”
For further updates about the 2021 International Lineman’s Rodeo, visit the ILRA Web site at www.linemansrodeokc.com. You can also visit T&D World’s Web site at www.tdworld.com/electric-utility-operations or Utility Products at www.utilityproducts.com. Updates will also be posted on the ILRA Facebook page and the social media channels for T&D World and Utility Products. Email Kim Good, show manager, at [email protected] for more information.
