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Volunteer at the rodeo
PG&E coworkers and others are welcome to volunteer. Visit the volunteers' page.
Register as a competitor
Calling all competitors: Linemen teams and apprentices
Do you have what it takes to make your company and your union proud? Teams and apprentices are encouraged to register!
- Teams must include two Qualified Electrical Workers (QEWs)
- A QEW, Miscellaneous Equipment Operator (MEO) or Apprentice can complete the teams
- Your team ground person cannot climb during an event.
Your judges are volunteers who are or have been qualified linemen.
Journeyman team registration form
Events
| Teams will compete in: | Apprentices will compete in: |
|---|---|
| Hurt Man Rescue | Apprentice Exam |
| Pole Climb | Hurt Man Rescue |
| Mystery Event 1 | Pole Climb |
| Mystery Event 2 | Apprentice Mystery Event 1 |
| Apprentice Mystery Event 2 |
2025 Rules and Regulations – Apprentices (PDF)
2025 Rules and Regulations – Journeymen (PDF)
Register as a judge
We need judges!
This event requires 55 to 65 judges. All current and former journeyman linemen qualify! Just complete the application. You'll receive a confirmation email with more information.
Register as a vendor/sponsor
The exhibit setup starts at 6 a.m. All vehicles must be out of the booth area by 7:30 a.m. One 10 x 10 easy-up tent, one 6’ table and two chairs will be provided with each booth. For questions about sponsorships, email PGERodeo@totalsafety.com.
Sponsorship package details
Reserve exhibit space at the Rodeo through a sponsorship: Bronze ($500), Silver ($1,000) or Gold ($2,000).
Your sponsorship will help underwrite food, refreshments, kids' activities and items for the Rodeo's raffle. $500 from each Gold sponsorship will be awarded as a scholarship for the Northwest Lineman College. The scholarships will be presented during the awards ceremony with recognition of the donor.
Sponsorship levels
| Bronze | Silver | Gold |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Includes tent, 6’ table, two chairs | Bronze Package + Single Activity Sponsorship (name and logo on signage) | Bronze Package + Scholarship Donation (presented during awards with recognition of donor) |
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Contact us
For questions about volunteering, competing, judging or sponsorships, email WestCoastLinemanRodeo@pge.com.