The ROADeo is a chance for participants across the state to test their skills by maneuvering machinery through specific obstacle courses. Usually held during the Fall Conference, where 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:
2019 - Chapter & National Winners*
1st Place: Matthew Bishop, Charleston County, North Charleston, North Carolina
2nd Place: Scott Hiam, Clark County Public Works, Vancouver, WA
3rd Place: Dan Weissenfluh, Clark County Public Works, Vancouver, WA
*For 2019 the Chapter ROADeo was combined with the National event.
2018
Overall Winner: Phil Dykstra, City of Lynden
Loader: Matt Durheim, Spokane County
Truck / Snow Plow: Russ McClurg, City of Renton
Backhoe: Carl Kent, Whatcom County
Skid Steer: Phil Dykstra, City of Lynden
2017
Overall Winner: Phil Dykstra, City of Lynden
Loader: Phil Dykstra, City of Lynden
Truck / Snow Plow: Scott Jorissen, City of Bellingham