TO: Safety Contacts Rodeo Participants FROM: …Rodeo Participants FROM: NCAMES Safety & Training Committee SUBJECT: NCAMES 18th Annual Lineman’s Rodeo DATE: January 15, 2015 Attached

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TO: Safety Contacts

Rodeo Participants

FROM: NCAMES Safety & Training Committee

SUBJECT: NCAMES 18th Annual Lineman’s Rodeo

DATE: January 15, 2015

Attached is a package of materials for the NCAMES 18th Annual Lineman’s Rodeo to be held at

the Bill’s Convention Center in Wilson, NC on April 23, 2015.

Please return your entry form(s) and release and waiver agreement to Jill LaBorde at Electricities

(completed by your supervisor) no later than MARCH 20, 2015 to make sure we have

everything ready for all participants. Also, in addition to these forms for the rodeo, please be sure

and register for the NCAMES Conference through your supervisor. The conference registration

is coordinated by Gail Boggs, Secretary/Treasurer for NCAMES. Any questions related to the

conference other than the Lineman’s Rodeo should be directed to Gail at (910) 223-4516 or

[email protected]. Gail will be mailing out conference registration packages early this

year.

The first and second place Apprentice and Journeyman, the third place Journeyman and the

Journeyman alternate winners will be recognized by trophies and/or plaques. The winners will

compete as a team representing NCAMES.

In addition, each will receive, in order to compete in the 2016 APPA Lineman’s Rodeo,

$150 and an all-expense paid trip to Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is presented by the

NCAMES Board of Directors and only participants on the NCAMES sponsored team that

compete in the 2016 APPA Lineman’s Rodeo will qualify for this trip and money.

Plaques will recognize the fastest time without deductions for each event. The Mutual Aid event

prize is to be determined.

For information on Rodeo events and/or to download a packet go to; http://www.ncames.com.

Any questions or concerns may be directed to: NCAMES Safety & Training Committee at

www.ncames.com. All questions will be answered by the NCAMES Safety & Training

Committee and posted on the website. Note: You will need to login to the website to ask

questions. Username: ncamesrodeo. The password is rodeo18.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.ncames.com/

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NCAMES 18th ANNUAL LINEMAN’S RODEO

The NCAMES 18th Annual Lineman’s Rodeo will be held in Wilson, NC, at the Bill’s

Convention Center. The awards presentation will be the day of the rodeo at the NCAMES Social

at the Bill’s Convention Center, Wilson, NC. We can add or change participants’ names up to

March 20, 2015.

General Rules

Deadline for entry is March 20, 2015. No entries will be accepted after this date.

The release form must be received by March 20, 2015 in order to participate in the Rodeo.

Contestants must compete in all events. Failure to complete all events will result in

disqualification from the competition. Only one ground-man will be allowed per

Journeyman lineman.

***All Events will be judged as Energized Real World Conditions ***

*** All Events will be judged from the APPA Safety Manual - 15th Edition ***

Each contestant must provide their own equipment (unless specified to be provided in an event):

Climbers

Belt

Safety strap

Hard hat

100% fall arrest, (fall arrest is required; if a contestant does not have fall arrest they may

sign one out from NCAMES/ELECTRICITIES)

Approved safety glasses with side shields

100% cotton or flame-retardant long-sleeved shirt

Hand tools

Leather gloves with two-inch cuff (minimum)

Knife (no razor knife)

20 kV rubber gloves and protectors

Hot sticks, hand line, etc.

Please make sure that your tools are clearly marked with your name for identification.

Attached are the following forms and guidelines:

1. Rodeo agenda

2. Entry release form

3. Common questions and answers – discussion Board information

4. Eligibility requirements

5. Event descriptions

6. Entry forms for participants

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

All Competitors shall comply with APPA and OSHA Standards

1. Who is qualified to enter?

a. Journeyman Event

Any qualified Journeyman Lineman, Line Technician, Crew Foreman, or equivalent

classification employed by a NCAMES member city within the State of North

Carolina. The Journeyman Lineman must be a permanent full-time employee of the city

represented.

b. Apprentice Event

A person is considered an Apprentice if four years or less in line work. This definition

will be used as the criteria for eligibility in entering the Line workers’ Rodeo. An

apprentice line worker that has been an apprentice for more than four years cannot

compete in the apprentice event and must compete on teams with Journeyman.

2. Will any events be in aerial buckets?

No

3. Will a liability release form have to be signed prior to competing?

Yes

4. What are contestants scored on?

-Safety procedures

-Work practices

-Equipment handling

-Timely completion of the event

5. Who are the Judges?

Members of the NCAMES Safety & Training Committee, operating utility supervisors

and past participants will serve as Judges. We welcome and encourage judges from all

participating utilities. Judges will not be allowed to judge competitors from their own

utility system.

6. What will cause immediate disqualification?

-Any mistake that, under working conditions, would cause serious injury or death.

-Arguing with a judge or exhibiting improper or discourteous conduct toward a judge or

another competitor.

-Failure to complete all events.

-Tools found altered at competition.

7. What size is the Primary Conductor?

-All overhead Primary will be #2 ACSR

-Underground cable will be 1/0 solid aluminum conductor 15kV 220 mil jacketed cable

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8. Do the competitors have to furnish any tools?

YES, Each Competitor shall furnish all of the following: climbers, belt, safety strap,

approved city issued hard hat, 100% fall arrest, (fall arrest is required; if contestant does

not have fall arrest they may borrow one from ElectriCities/NCAMES), safety glasses

with side shields, 100% cotton or flame-retardant long sleeved shirt, hand tools, knife,

hotline tools and cover, 20 kV rubber gloves, leather work gloves, and protectors. Be sure

to mark all of your tools for easy identification. Competitors are solely responsible for

their own tools. All tools will be inspected prior to use.

All climbing gear must conform to current ANSI and OSHA standards.

9. What tools will be provided?

ElectriCities/NCAMES will provide hand lines for Hurt man rescue (unless noted on

event).

10. Can custom (homemade) tools be used?

No homemade or altered tools will be allowed.

11. Can competitors ask the event judge questions?

Yes, before the event begins but not during the event. The judge may be asked to clarify

any questions before the event begins. It is the competitor’s responsibility to ask

questions. You will have a maximum of five (5) minutes to ask questions and lay out

your tools.

12. Will videotape footage be allowed to settle judging disputes?

No. The decisions of the Chief Judge are final.

13. If I disagree with a deduction, can I contest the call?

Yes. Chad Champion, Chairman of the NCAMES Safety and Training Committee will act

as the Chief Judge. Any disputes that cannot be resolved by the Event Judge may be

brought to the Chief Judge. The competitor may request that the Event Judge notify the

Chief Judge of the dispute before he/she leaves the event.

***Be advised that any dispute that is not overturned by the Chief Judge will result

in a 10-point penalty ***

14. Can I use Velcro straps on my climber pads?

Yes, however, they must be used as manufactured. No modifications, such as cutting the

Velcro shorter, will be allowed.

15. Will regular prescription glasses be allowed to be worn by competitors during the

competition?

No. Only approved safety glasses or approved prescription safety glasses with side

shields will be accepted for the competition.

16. Will Battery, Hydraulic or Power Tools be allowed?

No

17. Will hard line cover be allowed?

Yes

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18. Will full fall arrest be required?

Yes, and you may attach fall arrest to pole during your five (5) minute set-up time.

19. Will any other size blankets be allowed?

Yes, a 22”x 22” minimum, manufacture blanket will be allowed.

Infraction Definitions

The following are definitions for the infractions listed on the score sheets. These are the most

common infractions.

General Infractions – 2 Point Infractions

PPE MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE INSIDE RODEO EVENT AREA

Hardhat, safety glasses, leather work gloves, and work boots

Failure to cover neutral, secondary or primary properly

All potentially energized conductors must be fully covered with protective cover when

within reach, fall, or slip of energized conductor.

Safety strap and fall arrest infraction

Safety strap must be in control at all times. Both snaps of safety must be hooked on a D-

ring while climbing the pole. The safety strap may be carried on the shoulder; however

both snaps must still be in a D-ring. If the safety strap slides off the shoulder, the

contestant will receive a deduction. After using secondary fall arrest to cross obstacle,

primary fall arrest must be reattached to the pole before continuing to climb.

Improper hand line operation

The lines of the hand line must not be twisted while raising or lowering tools or material.

All tools and material must be raised and lowered on the hand line. The hand line

may be hung above the neutral before cover-up only if there are no secondary conductors

to reach over, and the uncovered neutral is not touched by any part of the hand line or

hand without rubber gloves.

Dropping tools or materials from pole

Climbers cannot drop tools or materials from the pole.

Misuse of tools or the use of the wrong tool

Tools must be used for their intended purpose and not altered from manufactures’

specifications.

Extended body contact with covered neutral

The body cannot have more than brush contact with the covered neutral.

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Failure to maintain proper clearance from energized conductors or parts

Journeyman must maintain proper clearance* from exposed energized primary

conductors or parts with all parts of the body except the rubber-gloved hand. This would

include any un-insulated tools attached to the energized primary conductor.

*Proper clearance is defined as within reach or fall of exposed energized conductors.

Cutout or slip on pole

A Cutout or slip is defined as one or more gaffs out of the pole and sliding on the surface

of the pole out of control.

Failure to wear hard hat properly at all times (not backwards)

Failure to wear long sleeve shirt, sleeves down and buttoned

Long-sleeve shirts are required. If shirt has buttons on the sleeve, they must be buttoned.

Sleeves cannot be pushed or rolled up.

Dropping or losing hard hat

Hard hats must be worn at all times while inside the event area.

Hanging tools or materials on structure, conductor or safety strap

Tools or materials can only be hung on the hand line or approved devices.

Other: Infractions that have a low occurrence and listed on the other infraction list of definitions

will be shown here with a brief description.

10- Point Infractions

Contact with energized conductor

Contact with uncovered primary or neutral conductor with any body part except rubber

gloved hands.

Losing control or dropping conductor

Losing control of a conductor is defined as being unable to hold the conductor in position

without touching the pole, other conductors or dropping completely.

Walking in Climbers.

Gaff Guards not on Climbers while inside Rodeo Area.

Improper use of fall arrest.

Disputes that are taken to the Chief Judge.

Any dispute that is taken to the Chief Judge will result in a 10-point penalty if the dispute

is not overturned.

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APPRENTICE EVENT

WRITTEN TEST

TIME: 25 MINUTES

DROP DEAD TIME: 30 MINUTES

1. Read General Rules (Pages 2-6) Carefully.

2. Test Starts Promptly at 3:30pm -- Late competitors will be disqualified.

3. This year’s test is OPEN book. The ONLY book allowed is the APPA Safety Manual - 15th

Edition.

4. This will be a written test compiled of 25 questions.

5. The questions will come from the APPA Safety Manual - 15th Edition.

6. The questions will be multiple-choice.

7. All Apprentices will take the test the day before the Rodeo begins at a designated area.

8. All wrong answers will count minus 2 points each.

9. Time starts at Judge's signal.

10. Time stops when competitor lays down their pencil(s) and says “TIME”.

11. Time in this event will be used in the case of a tiebreaker only. Time will "not" be calculated

into the overall time of the other Rodeo events.

12. Supplemental material will "NOT" be allowed during this event!!!! This includes any study

guides, online resources, cell phones, etc. Failure to abide by this guideline will result in

immediate disqualification from the Rodeo!!!!!

THE APPRENTICE LEVEL TEST WILL COME FROM THE APPA SAFETY MANUAL -

15th EDITION

**NOTE**

Time and Date for the

WRITTEN TEST

for 2015 RODEO

**Test Scores will be released at the conclusion of the NCAMES Rodeo.** 2 - #2 Pencils will be provided

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JOURNEYMAN/APPRENTICE EVENT

VERTICAL HURTMAN RESCUE

Mean Time: 4 minutes

Drop Dead Time: 8 minutes

Event Summary:

This is an individual event. Competitor will be given five (5) minutes to set up and ask questions.

There will be a transformer and switch (cutout) feeding the transformer and the cutout will already be

open.

The Competitor must wear rubber gloves ground to ground.

The Competitor will split the hand line and wrap around the pole a minimum of one and a half turns. The

rope will be run under the mannequin’s arms and tied with three half hitches (the splice cannot be part of

the knot).

The Competitor must have the ability to retrieve the hand line if it is dropped.

The Competitor must have the sheave and one end of the hand line, or both ends of the hand line with

them on the pole until one end of the hand line is secured to the mannequin where it cannot be dropped.

After the mannequin is secured, the sheave and or end of the hand line may be dropped.

The Competitor must call "HEADACHE" before they drop the sheave and rope.

Competitor will cut the insert strap and then lower the mannequin to the ground.

The Competitor must attempt to keep the mannequin off the pole and hardware. There will be NO gigs

for incidental contact of the mannequin and the pole.

The mannequin must hit the ground gently as if it were a real person.

Time will stop when the Competitor has returned to the ground with both feet on the ground.

Event Specifications:

Read General Rules (Pages 2-6) Carefully.

Time starts at Judge's signal with the Competitor at least an arm’s length from pole.

All rubber gloves will be in glove bag cuffs down with no fingers protruding.

Competitor’s belt and hooks will be on the ground.

Time will stop when Competitor has both feet on the ground.

Competitor must stay in 5-foot circle while they have gaffs on.

Competitor must cut the insert. There will be a 10-point deduction for cutting the belt in the wrong place.

The blade of the climber’s knife must not be exposed while climbing.

Judges will use a 4” PVC conduit between the rope and the mannequin to evaluate the rope knot and the

eye splice cannot be in any part of the knot.

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APPRENTICE EVENT

KNOT TYING

MEAN TIME: 5 MINUTES


This event will consist of an apprentice lineman tying four knots from the book, “Knots for

Lineworkers” Second Edition by Alexander Publications. This book is given to anyone that has

attended any of the Electricities of North Carolina’s overhead line schools. The following four knots will

be tied for this event (reference pages are for the book listed above).

1. Square knot (page 7)

2. Bowline (page 3)

3. Running Bowline (page 5)

4. Timber Hitch with five (5) wraps (page 13)

Apprentice will be allowed a five (5) minute setup time before starting the event to ask

questions.


Time starts at judge’s signal.

The Apprentice must wear leather gloves for this event.

All four knots listed above must be tied for this event.

Rope provided for this event will consist of the following:

1-each 6-foot long x ½-inch diameter rope (square knot)

3-each 10-foot long x ½ inch diameter rope (bowline, running bowline, timber hitch)

Time stops when Apprentice finishes all four knots and yells “TIME”.

Once knots have been checked and okayed by the judge, all knots must be untied and ropes

returned as found at beginning of the event by the Apprentice. Competitors may still be

penalized if they drop materials or tools or violate any safety rules.

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APPRENTICE EVENT

EQUAL POTENTIAL GROUNDING EVENT



This event will consist of a lineman climbing a 40 ft. pole, check/test all phases to be sure that all phases

are de-energized, and install proper grounding for all phases. Competitors will be judged ground to

ground.

1. Apprentice will be allowed a five (5) minute setup time before starting the event and to ask

questions.


3. Time starts at the Judges’ signal.

4. Rubber Gloves must be worn for the entire Event.

5. Chain binder will already be installed on the pole, four (4) feet below the neutral.

6. A tool bag with the grounding leads will be at ground level for apprentice to arrange during the setup time.

7. The tool bag with the grounding leads can be pulled up and positioned during setup time.

8. A hot stick in a tool bag will be provided on the pole at the neutral.

9. Competitors shall test all phases to ensure the lines are de-energized before installing the grounds.

10. All grounds shall be installed according to the APPA Safety Manual 15th

Edition, Section 507.14.

11. Time stops when hot stick is returned to tool bag and competitor yells “TIME”.

12. Once grounds have been checked and okayed by the judge, all grounds must be removed and

returned as found at beginning of the event by the Apprentice. Competitors may still be penalized if

they drop materials or tools or violate any safety rules.

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JOURNEYMAN EVENT

CROSSARM CHANGE OUT



This event is de-energized, tested, and grounded. This event consists of changing out an 8-foot wooden

cross arm on a 40-foot, class 4 pole. All three (3) phases will be tied in on the cross arm.

Leather gloves must be worn while in event station.


Competitor will be allowed a five (5) minute setup time.

Fall arrest devices can be installed on poles during setup time.

Climbers and belt shall be put on at the pole base and snapped into fall arrest during setup time.

Time starts at judges’ signal.

Only screwdrivers will be allowed to remove or install preform ties. (NO KNIVES)

Old rubber grommets may be dropped, but competitor must yell “HEADACHE” before dropping

each one.

Old and new preform ties shall be sent up and down on the hand line.

Old cross arm comes down on hand line, touches ground, then sent back to competitor to be

installed.

The new rubber grommets shall be installed on all 3-phases, and tied in correctly.

The Competitor must call "HEADACHE" before they drop the sheave and rope.

Time stops after both feet of competitor are on the ground.

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JOURNEYMAN EVENT

SINGLE-PHASE DEAD-END POLE TRANSFER


DROP DEAD TIME: 20 MUNUTES

This event will consist of transferring a single-phase primary and neutral (both #2 ACSR) dead-end pole

to a new pole. The poles are 40-foot, class 4 poles and are set 4 feet apart. Down guys and guying

hardware will already be installed on new pole. Primary and neutral hardware will be transferred from

old pole to the new pole. Line is to be considered energized at 7 kV until tested and grounded.

1. Journeyman will be allowed a five (5)-minute setup time before starting the event to ask questions

and lay out tools.


3. Leather gloves must be worn while in event station.

4. Time starts at judges’ signal.

5. Primary to be considered energized until tested and grounded.

6. Primary must be tested and grounded.

7. Primary and neutral must be transferred using belt hoist.

8. There is only one guy wire attached to the pole. (9-inches below primary)(No neutral guy)

9. The Journeyman must wear rubber gloves ground to ground.

10. All materials and tools must be sent up and down with a hand line.

11. Time stops when both feet of the lineman are on the ground.

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JOURNEYMAN EVENT

OBSTACLE COURSE



The competitor will climb a 45 foot pole constructed with an open-bottom area light on a 30-inch arm

and three cross arms. All of the following tasks shall be completed on this event:

The competitor will replace the photo control on the area light.

The competitor will remove polymer insulator and re-install the insulator on the opposite end of

the third crossarm down from the top of the pole. (All cotter pins shall be to the inside)

The competitor will remove the fused cutout and bracket and re-install it on the opposite end of

the second crossarm down from the top of the pole.

The competitor will move the top crossarm 90 degrees to the next pre-drilled hole and remount

the arm and braces.

The competitor may begin the event with any task.

Construction Details:

Pole: 45 class 3 Penta-Treated

Cross arms: 8 ft. standard dimension Penta treated with standard wood braces (with 5/8” bolt instead of

lag screw)

Switch: 100-AMP, 15KV load break switch, mounted on an “L” bracket.

Insulator: 15KV Polymer

Light: Open-bottom area light on a 30-inch arm

Hand line will be provided on the pole

1. The Journeyman will be allowed a five (5) minute set-up time before starting the event.

2. Read General Rules (Pages 2-6) Carefully. 3. Leather gloves must be worn while in event station.

4. Time starts at judges’ signal.

5. Competitor may begin with any of the four tasks.

6. Hand line will be furnished.

7. All nuts must be installed with square washers for 5/8 hardware or round washers for 5/16

hardware.

8. All nuts will be “snugged" using a crescent wrench, lineman’s wrench or socket attached to

ratchet.

9. The Journeyman must wear rubber gloves ground to ground.

10. Leather gloves are required during preparation and cleanup.

11. Fall arrest devices can be installed on poles during setup time.

12. Time stops when both feet of the lineman are on the ground.

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MUTUAL AID TEAM EVENT

SINGLE-PHASE DEAD-END POLE TRANSFER


DROP DEAD TIME: 12 MUNUTES

This event will consist of transferring a single-phase primary and neutral (both #2 ACSR) dead-end pole

to a new pole. The poles are 40-foot, class 4 poles and are set 4 feet apart. Down guys and guying

hardware will already be installed on new pole. Primary and neutral hardware will be transferred from

old pole to the new pole. Line is to be considered de-energized. All competitors are encouraged to

participate. The teams will be drawn at the question and answer session. This event is a bonus event

and will run time permitting.

Competitors will be allowed a five (5)-minute setup time before starting the event to ask questions

and lay out tools.


Leather gloves must be worn while in event station.

Time starts at judges’ signal.

Primary to be considered de-energized and grounded.

Primary and neutral must be transferred using belt hoist.

The competitors must wear leather gloves ground to ground.

All materials and tools must be sent up and down with a hand line.

There must be a lineman on each pole and one ground man.

Time stops when both feet of the linemen are on the ground.

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JOURNEYMAN ENTRY FORM

NCAMES ANNUAL LINEMAN’S RODEO

JOURNEYMAN

Name

Utility/Company:

Address:

City/State/Zip

Phone:

E-mail:

Circle Shirt Size M L XL XXL

I confirm that the hooks, belts, and hand tools that I will provide for the rodeo will be in safe operating

condition.

Signature:

Note: Release form must be signed.

*Mail To: Jill LaBorde

ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc.

1427 Meadow Wood Blvd.

P.O. Box 29513

Raleigh, NC 27626-0513

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APPRENTICE ENTRY FORM


Apprentices (please duplicate if necessary)

NAME:

Title:

Utility/Company:

Address:

City/State/Zip

Phone: Fax:

E-mail:

Circle Shirt Size M L XL XXL


condition.

Signature:

THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED BY APPRENTICE’S SUPERVISOR:

I certify _______________________________________ (supervisor) that the above listed contestant

meets the criteria for apprentice.

Supervisor needs to complete the information below.

SIGNATURE:

Title:

Utility/Company:

Phone: E-mail:

Note: Release forms must be signed.




P.O. Box 29513


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MUTUAL AID TEAM EVENT ENTRY FORM


MUTUAL AID TEAM EVENT

Name

Utility/Company:

Address:

City/State/Zip

Phone:

E-mail:


condition.

Signature:

Note: Release form must be signed.




P.O. Box 29513


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RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITIY AGREEMENT

In consideration of NCAMES staging a Lineman’s Rodeo at Wilson, NC (hereinafter “the Event”), or otherwise permitting me to attend such Event, I, on my own behalf and on behalf of my heirs, next of kin, representatives, administrators, and assigns, hereby agree as follows: 1. I HEREBY AGREE TO RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE NCAMES, its officers, directors, managers, employees, shareholders, insurers, or any participant in the Event (hereinafter “Releases”) FOR ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence or gross negligence of the Releases’ or otherwise while I am participating in or attending the Event. I expressly acknowledge that injuries received may be compounded or increased by the negligent rescue operations or procedures of the Releases’ and this Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement (the “Release”) is expressly intended to include any such compounding or increasing of injury.

2. I understand that engaging in Lineman’s Rodeo activities constitutes my Involvement in a dangerous activity with accompanying risk of personal injury or death, or loss or damage to personal property, and I hereby voluntarily assume all risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages and medical expenses following any injury, permanent disability, or death, or loss or damage to personal property caused by the negligence or gross negligence of the Releases’. 3. I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releases’ and each of them from any loss, liability, damage or cost they may incur due to my presence or participation in the event, including but not limited to responding to or defending against any allegation, claim or cause of action brought in violation of this Release. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING THE AGREEMENT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT INDUCEMENT, ASSURANCES, OR GURANTEES BEING MADE TO ME AND INTEND MY SIGNATURE TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.

Signature: ________________________________Date: ______________ Print Name: _________________________________________________ Witness: _________________________________Date: ______________

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NCAMES 18th ANNUAL MEETING

AGENDA FOR APRIL 21-23, 2015

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

8:00 a.m. Sporting Clay Check-in @ Rose Hill Farm Sporting Clays, Nashville, NC

8:30 a.m. Golf Tournament-Check-in @ Wilson Country Club, Wilson, NC

9:30 a.m. Golf Tournament-Shot Gun Start

3:00-5:00 p.m. Participant/Vendor Check-in/Set-up @ Bill’s Convention Center

7:00- 9:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting & Dinner @ Wilson Country Club

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pre – Rodeo Registration/Vendor Day and Technical sessions

2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Competitors’ Rodeo Question and Answer Session at Convention Center

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Apprentice Written Test at the Convention Center

Test starts promptly at 3:30 p.m.

Late competitors will be disqualified.

All Apprentice competitors must attend.

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Annual Business Meeting (Dinner/Special Speaker) “All are invited.”

At Bill’s Convention Center

Thursday, April 23, 2015 Rodeo Site at Bill’s Convention Center, Wilson, NC

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Judges Meeting and Breakfast @ Wilson Country Club

(This is a mandatory meeting for all Judges)

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Utility Director’s Breakfast @ Wilson Country Club

9:00 a.m. – Noon 18th Annual Lineman’s Rodeo Competition Begins

Noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Rodeo Resumes

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Rodeo Awards Presentation and Social at Convention Center

*** Due to time issues, please be prompt to all start times ***

**NOTE: Time and Date for the WRITTEN TEST** * Annual Business Meeting (Dinner/Special Speaker) “All are invited.”*

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TO: Safety Contacts Rodeo Participants FROM: …Rodeo Participants FROM: NCAMES Safety & Training Committee SUBJECT: NCAMES 18th Annual Lineman’s Rodeo DATE: January 15, 2015 Attached