ROADeo Event Information

The ROADeo is a chance for participants across the state to test their skills by maneuvering machinery through specific obstacle courses. Held during the Fall Conference, participants will demonstrate the skills it takes to perform the daily internal operations of the Public Works Departments throughout the state. Participants will also have the opportunity to network with other public agencies on techniques and how to better serve the City, County, or State Agency they represent. Winners of the event then go to compete on at the national level at the Western Snow and Ice Conference.  The ROADeo is organized by the Operations & Maintenance Committee.

Registration for the ROADeo, held in October, opens usually in August and will be available on our conference website or on site at the Conference Registration Desk. Sponsorship opportunities are also available at the same location.

Chapter ROADeo Award Winners:

2018 Overall Winner: Phil Dykstra, City of Lynden Loader: Matt Durheim, Spokane County 2nd Place Loader: Kip Braaten, City of Renton 3rd Place Loader: Steve Lacey, Skagit County Public Works Truck / Snow Plow: Russ McClurg, City of Renton 2nd Place Plow: Phil Dykstra, City of Lynden 3rd Place Plow: Bryan Draper, Chelan County Public Works Backhoe: Carl Kent,  Whatcom County Public Works 2nd Place: Phil Dykstra, City of Lynden 3rd Place: Erik Krogness, Thurston County Public Works Skid Steer: Phil Dykstra, City of Lynden 2nd Place: Kip Braaten, City of Renton 3rd Place: Tate Dallas, City of Bellingham

2017 Overall Winner: Phil Dykstra, City of Lynden Loader: Phil Dykstra, City of Lynden Truck / Snow Plow: Scott Jorissen, City of Bellingham Backhoe: Phil Dykstra, City of Lynden Skid Steer: James Dallas, City of Bellingham 2016 Overall Winner: Matt Mohney, Lewis County Loader: Carl Kent, Spokane County Truck / Snow Plow: Matt Mohney, Lewis County Backhoe: Phil Dykstra, City of Lynden

Complete Rankings:  2018 Results - Download PDF 2017 Results - Download PDF Media Coverage: 2017 Media - Tri-Cities Herald 2016 Media -  The Spokesman-Review

2017 ROADeo Photo Gallery

2018 ROADeo Photo Gallery

National ROADeo Award Winners:

2017

• 1st Place Overall Winner (Tandem Axel Snow Plow): 
  Matt Mohney, Lewis County & Kris Asche, Thurston County
• 3rd Place Overall Winner: Kevin Korpi, Lewis County & Phil Dykstra, City of Lynden
• 3rd Place Loader Competition: Phil Dykstra, City of Lynden