The ROADeo is a chance for participants across the state to test their skills by maneuvering machinery through specific obstacle courses. Ususally held during the Fall Conference, this year's event will take place at Seattle PWX Seattle 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:
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