Lineworkers Rodeo, Symposium and Field Safety Training Agenda
This agenda outlines the key activities, training sessions, and competitive events scheduled for the Lineworkers Rodeo, Symposium and Field Safety Training. Participants will engage in specialized workshops, skill-based competitions, and interactive demonstrations, all aimed at advancing professional development and reinforcing CARILEC’s commitment to building a resilient and highly skilled workforce.
April 25, 2025 – Opening Ceremony & Symposium
| Time | Subject | Presenter/Facilitator |
| 7:45am – 8:15am | Registration | |
| 8:15am – 8:45am | Welcome | BVIEC |
| Opening Remarks | Laurena Primus, Learning and Development Manager, CARILEC | |
| Remarks | Mr. Neil Smith, General Manager, BVIEC | |
| Remarks | Platinum Sponsor of CARILEC Linesman Symposium | |
| Presentation of:
-Technical Team -Sponsors and Exhibitors – Utilities -BVIEC Support Team |
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| 8:45 am -9:45am | Panel Discussion: Informed. Empowered. Safe. | Michael Ambrose, Gary Sowders, Rommell Cumberbatch, Buckingham |
| 9:45am – 10:20am | Safety procedures, tools and methods | Christopher St. Marthe, LUCELEC |
| 10:20am – 10:40am | Break and Booth Visitation | |
| 10:40am – 12:00pm | Training | Tim Self, Tim Self Power line Safety and Training |
| 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Lunch and Booth Visitation | |
| 1:30pm – 2:30pm | Utility Updates: moderated by Laurena Primus | LUCELEC, BVIEC, VINLEC |
| 2:30pm – 5:30pm | Bucket Truck and Digger Derrick Safety Training | Gary Sowders, Prime fleet Services |
Saturday, 26 April 2025 – Safety Training
| Time | Subject | Presenter/Facilitator |
| 7:45am – 8:30am | Registration | |
| 8:30am – 4:30pm | Bucket Truck and Pole Top Rescue Training | Michael Ambrose
Lazarus Alphonse Patrick Beckford Tim Self Justin Small |
Sunday, 27 April 2025 – Lineworkers Rodeo
| Time | Subject | Presenter/Facilitator |
| 7:45am – 8:15am | Registration | |
| 8:15am – 8:45am | Opening Ceremony | |
| March Pass | All Participating teams | |
| Opening Remarks | BVIEC | |
| Remarks | Laurena Primus, Learning and Development Manager, CARILEC
Mr Neil Smith, General Manager, BVIEC |
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| Declare the Rodeo Event Open | Platinum Sponsor of CARILEC Linesman Symposium | |
| 9:00 am – 12:30pm | Rodeo Events | |
| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Lunch | |
| 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Rodeo Events | |
| 4:30pm – 5:30pm | Awards Ceremony | |
| 5:30pm – 7:00pm | After Party |
