2026 College Lineman Rodeo
Mitchell Technical College would like to invite you to participate in the 2026 College Lineman Rodeo on Friday, April 24, 2026, on the campus of Mitchell Technical College, 1800 E. Spruce St., Mitchell, SD.
The competition will begin at 9 a.m. Friday morning in the Energy Training Center.
Participants will work in four-member teams as submitted by their schools, competing in the four events:
- Coss Arm Change Out
- Obstacle Climb
- Framing a C-1 Structure
- Lineman Knowledge Exam (Questions from The Guidebook for Lineman & Cablemen 2nd Edition, Chapters 1-21)
1st through 3rd place awards will be given in each of the following categories:
- Individual Events
- Individual All-Around
- Combined Team Events
- Combined All-Around
Students must be at least 18 years old to participate. The advanced registration fee is $30.00 per person, and the registration deadline is April 1, 2026. The cost includes an official 2026 Lineman Rodeo t-shirt and meals on the day of the event.
For additional information or questions, feel free to contact:
Rodeo Technical Director – Mike Puetz, Instructor, [email protected], 605.995.7305
Assistant – Chandler Baumgart, Instructor, [email protected], 605.995.7181