Competition time! Duke Energy lineworkers to compete

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. — Duke Energy Florida line workers and apprentices are getting ready to showcase their skills at the Duke Energy Florida Lineman Rodeo competition in Winter Garden.

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The competition will begin with an opening ceremony this Saturday at 7 a.m. at the Duke Energy Winter Garden Training Facility.

The official start of the competition will be around 9 a.m.

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Competitors will be showcasing their skills.

They will be tested on job-related situations including hurt-man rescues, equipment repair, pole climbs, and mystery events.

The idea is to recreate the challenges that a worker may face on duty.

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What about the winners? Well, the top teams will have the chance to compete in the International Lineman’s Rodeo in Bonner Springs, Kansas on Oct. 11-14, 2023 to compete against lineworkers from around the world.

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