Apprentice Rodeo to be Held for Last Time in Pascoag

NEPPA would like to invite all general managers, general foremen and supervisors to attend the Apprentice Lineworker Skills Assessment Rodeo to be held, for the last time, at the NEPPA field training facility in Pascoag, R.I. on June 20-21. The Pascoag Utility District has hosted and supported this event for several years. Beginning in 2013, the event will take place at NEPPA’s new training center in Littleton, Mass.

"It has been great working with the people at the Pascoag Utility on this event," said Steve Socoby, NEPPA technical director. "They have been very supportive of all our activities and more than generous in meeting our training needs."

The program will begin on Wednesday with an opening ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Events will include Hurt Man Rescue, Cross Arm Change Out, Transformer Change Out, Obstacle Course and Free Climb/Buck Squeeze. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., followed by a de-briefing of the day's activities.

Events will resume on Thursday at 8 a.m. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. and a closing ceremony will follow.

Whether you have apprentices in the program or just want to observe our future lineworkers demonstrating their skills, please feel free to drop in at any time during the two-day event. It is a great way to show your support for lineworkers in training and say goodbye to our friends at the Pascoag Utility District.

Rodeo 2011 Photos by Steve Towne, Johnson, Vt.