A person is considered an apprentice and can compete in the Apprentice Division if he or she has less than 5 years overall line work experience.  Line work experience includes, but is not limited to, performing electrical linework for a contract utility, IOU, municipality, Public Power Authority, etc. Less than 5 years overall line work experience is defined as not having more than 4 years - 364 days of line work experience on the day of the rodeo.  Once an individual reaches 5 years of line work experience on the day of the rodeo, he or she is no longer eligible to compete in the Apprentice Division. 

Apprentice Division
Master Judge:  Jason Derrick (Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative)

Apprentice competitor events will be made known on Friday, March 20, 2026, upon check in. All specialty tools will be provided by the SCLR. 

Complete the Apprentice Division Entry Form Below: