Celebrating the Second Annual Kids Rodeo Competitors and Winners

For the second year, children were able to participate in a special competition hosted by the Missouri Valley JATC on the Rodeo grounds.

Amy Fischbach

Oct. 20, 2025

The International Lineman's Rodeo started more than four decades ago to showcase lineworkers' skills in front of not only the community but also their loved ones.

For many years, line families have cheered on the competitors from the sidelines, and children have had fun in the kids' area by riding the train, playing on inflatables and more.

To get the kids into the action, the International Lineman's Rodeo now features a Kids Rodeo, which is hosted by the Missouri Valley JATC and sponsored by Buckingham Manufacturing.

Here's what they had to say on Facebook: "Another fantastic year in the books! Nothing better than seeing these kids cheer each other on, compete with heart, and have fun safely. We love hosting this event."

This year, the three winners are as follows:

• 1st Step Apprentice (ages 8-10): Adda Thomas

• Future Lineman (ages 11-13): Logan Meyers

• Fastest Overall Aerial Rescue: Parker Schleiden

Check out the following photo gallery to see the competitors in action and on the stage at the awards banquet.

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].