Team Events:
**For all team events: The first climber must stop and be in position before the second climber can climb.**
Hurtman Rescue
1. Where are the rubber gloves when the time starts?
Rubber gloves will be in the glove bag when time starts.
2. What kind of cross arm braces will be used? Is it 8ft arm with light duty braces?
No, it will be 8ft arm with heavy braces.
3.Will there be a regular handline block or ox block hanging on the arm?
There will be a regular handline block.
4. How will it be hung off on the arm? Will it be chocked around the arm with a Becky or will there be a eyent on the bottom of the steel pin and clipped in?
Will be hung around the crossarm with a choker
5. If hung off with a Becky is it a meat hook and a clip or two clips clipped together?
The block has a hook with a keeper.
6. Will there be conductor tied to the pole top insulator.
Yes there will be something there to simulate the primary.
Mystery Event
1.
Tap Change
*Event description updated 5/9/24
Previous Description: Handline is not required for this event.
Updated Description: Handline is required for this event.
1. Can the climber’s tools be placed at the base of the pole with gaff guards off or do they have to be placed on the tarp?
Climber’s tools can be at the base of the pole with gaff guards off as long as they are in the 10ft circle around the pole.
2. Can we use secondary gloves on the meter base?
No, rubber gloves must be worn.
3. Can the groundman run the stick up while the voltage is being checked as long as he doesn’t open the cutout?
Yes, he may run the stick up but he can NOT come in contact with anything till the meter is pulled and voltage is checked and confirmed.
A6 Polybell Change Out
**You can split the hand line**
1. Will we be able to use a hoist at the bottom of the pole gripped to the handline to change out the bell?
Yes. You can use a hoist at the bottom of the pole.
2. What is the measurement for the guy attachment on the dead end pole?
Guy will be about 1 foot.
3. Are we only removing one hot line clamp on the line side of the disconnect pole?
Yes, high side of disconnect.
4. Do you have to use 2 line hoses and a blanket to cover up the neutral? Or, if we stay out of minimum approach do we have to cover up the neutral?
Rule # 5 on event specifications – Lineman shall cover both sides of the neutral.
5. Does the groundman have to wear rubber gloves to run the long stick?
Rules #4 on event specifications – Rubber gloves shall be worn.
6. On the 2nd pole, can the groundman break the line with a handline or will we need to break it with a snatch block?
If the groundman can break it with the handline, that’s fine.
7. How much coverup is required when covering up the neutral?
Both sides and the spool
8. Are we allowed to hang the hand line above the neutral before it’s covered?
Yes, you can hang it above the neutral before you cover, but remember you can not make contact with the neutral.
9. Are we allowed to put the ground on the neutral with our hands?
Yes, you can put the ground on the neutral only by hand.
10. What size cutout will be used in the event and will it be a solid blade or fused barrel?
The cutout s 100amp and it will be fused.
11. What size bells will be used?
15kv Poly Bell
12. Will both lineman be able to have climbing gear on before the time starts?
Yes, you can.
13. Can we hang the shotgun stick on the neutral just while pulling cover out of the bags and then place it back in then bag and send it down before the second climber begins?
No.
14. Do we have to brush the wire before applying grounds?
No.
15. Can climber #2 open cutout then return to his pole and put his gear on or does he’s have to sit in his circle the whole time and wait for cutout pole to be done?
Yes, he can open and return to his pole and put his gear on.
16. Can we leave the shotgun stick in the ring on the grounds after grounding?
No, your stick must be in the bag.
17. Can you hang the nose bag on the neutral?
No, you can not hang bag on the neutral.
18. After the lineman grounds, can he hold the shotgun stick until the other lineman is on the ground?
Yes, he can hold the stick.
19. Can the lineman changing out the polybell split the handline?
He can split the handline after climbing the pole.
20. Can we use a small nose bag to carry up the polybell and clip to his belt?
No, you can not carry the polybell up on your belt.
21. Can the blanket be dropped over the neutral or does it have to be wrapped?
Neutral cover if he doesn’t make contact you don’t have to wrap it.
22. Can the groundman have his rubber gloves on and stick in hand before time starts?
Yes. He can have gloves on and stick in hand before time starts.
23. Can the team break the handling on ground or are you requiring the handling to be running?
No, it needs to be running.
Apprentice Events:
Hurtman Rescue
1. Where are the rubber gloves when the time starts?
Rubber gloves will be in the glove bag when time starts.
2. What kind of cross arm braces will be used? Is it 8ft arm with light duty braces?
No, it will be 8ft arm with heavy braces.
3.Will there be a regular handline block or ox block hanging on the arm?
There will be a regular handline block.
4. How will it be hung off on the arm? Will it be chocked around the arm with a Becky or will there be a eyent on the bottom of the steel pin and clipped in?
Will be hung around the crossarm with a choker
5. If hung off with a Becky is it a meat hook and a clip or two clips clipped together?
The block has a hook with a keeper.
6. Will there be conductor tied to the pole top insulator.
Yes there will be something there to simulate the primary.
A-6 Poly Insulator Change-out
*Event description updated 5/9/24
Previous Description: The old insulator then can be put in equipment bag along with line grip to be lowered to the ground. Slack blocks shall be dropped to the ground making sure it stay in the event circle. Once slack blocks is on the ground, handline may then follow being dropped to the ground requiring both to be called out “Headache”.
Updated Description: The old insulator, line grip and slack blocks shall be put in equipment bag to be lowered to the ground. Once material bag is on the ground, handline may then follow being dropped to the ground requiring “Headache” to be called.
1. Is the Howe Wire tool considered a slack block for the event?
This event is a slack double block event.
2. Are you allowed to work off the secondary fall restraint past the neutral due to the five foot drop rule according to the APPA safety manual.
The primary and secondary safety must also be used when transitioning over neutral. Primary must be safety to work event.
Jack Jumper
1. Can the Jack Jumper be pre-loaded in the 8 foot shotgun prior to the start of the event?
Yes.
2. Are we using a 4kv barrel or a 12kv?
The cutouts will be 10kv (what’s used on 12kv)
3. Can you hand the hand line block on the j hook?
Yes
4. Do we have to use an 8 foot shotgun stick or will a 4 or 6 work okay?
Minimum of 8 foot stick must be used per the General Rules.
5. What size is the nut to tighten the fuse down on the barrel?
The size is 9/16
6. Can we drop the old fuse to the ground or do we have to put it in the bag?
No, it can not be dropped during the event. Everything must go up and down in bags. The handline block can be dropped after calling headache.
7. Is the fuse the type you screw into the cap on the bottom of the barrel or do you just slide the fuse in and put the cap on?
It’s not a screw cap.
8. Can we leave a stick in the jack jumper while changing the fuse?
No.
9. Can we use two sticks?
Yes.
10. Do your rubber gloves have to be on before you attach your safety to the pole?
Yes.
11. Do you have to climb with your secondary lanyard since there is no transfer?
No.
Cutout Challenge
*Event description updated 5/15/24
Previous Description: The top crossarm features (2) 15kV solid blade polymer cutouts attached with an L bracket, to be opened and closed. The bottom crossarm holds (1) 15kV solid blade polymer cutout attached with an L bracket, which competitors must bring down using their extendo stick.
Updated Description: The top crossarm features (2) 15kV regular cutouts with a normal barrel that will be fused heavy, attached with an L bracket, to be opened and closed. The bottom crossarm holds (1) 15kV regular cutout with a normal barrel that will be fused heavy (see picture below), which competitors must bring down using their extendo stick.
1. Can I open and close the cutout outside of the 5-foot circle or do we have to stay inside it at all times?
Yes, you can step outside the circle.
2. What type of cutout is used?
The top crossarm features (2) 15kV solid blade polymer cutouts attached with an L bracket, to be opened and closed. The bottom crossarm holds (1) 15kV solid blade polymer cutout attached with an L bracket, which competitors must bring down using their extendo stick.
Written Test
1.
Individual Journeyman:
Hurtman Rescue
1. Where are the rubber gloves when the time starts?
Rubber gloves will be in the glove bag when time starts.
2. What kind of cross arm braces will be used? Is it 8ft arm with light duty braces?
No, it will be 8ft arm with heavy braces.
3.Will there be a regular handline block or ox block hanging on the arm?
There will be a regular handline block.
4. How will it be hung off on the arm? Will it be chocked around the arm with a Becky or will there be a eyent on the bottom of the steel pin and clipped in?
Will be hung around the crossarm with a choker
5. If hung off with a Becky is it a meat hook and a clip or two clips clipped together?
The block has a hook with a keeper.
6. Will there be conductor tied to the pole top insulator.
Yes there will be something there to simulate the primary.
Obstacle Course
1. What size nuts on bracket? Are they 3/4 or 9/16?
They are the small square nuts.
2. Will we be able to slide the bracket off the end of the arm or will it be blocked?
You can slide it off. It will have the carriage bolt with square nuts.
3. Can the Journeyman transition on the back side of the arms during the whole event?
Yes you can.
4. Will the material example, eye bolt, bracket for cut-out, and drop in pin be on both sides of the arm or transfer all material from one side to the other.
There will be an eyebolt on each end of the arm. The cutout and bracket will have to be moved. The insulator and steel pin will be moved.
5. May the Journeyman work off his secondary fall restraint instead of primary fall restraint.
May not work out of fall restraint. Must be back in primary to work.
6. Will there be tape marks for where the switch bracket has to be hung? If so, how far from the end of the arm and how wide of a gap between tape marks?
We will paint the landing of the L bracket. It will be a 6″ painted area in 6″ from the end of the arm.
A-6 Poly Insulator Change-out
*Event description updated 5/9/24
Previous Description: The old insulator then can be put in equipment bag along with line grip to be lowered to the ground. Slack blocks shall be dropped to the ground making sure it stay in the event circle. Once slack blocks is on the ground, handline may then follow being dropped to the ground requiring both to be called out “Headache”.
Updated Description: The old insulator, line grip and slack blocks shall be put in equipment bag to be lowered to the ground. Once material bag is on the ground, handline may then follow being dropped to the ground requiring “Headache” to be called.
1. Is the Howe Wire tool considered a slack block for the event?
This event is a slack double block event.
2. Are you allowed to work off the secondary fall restraint past the neutral due to the five foot drop rule according to the APPA safety manual.
The primary and secondary safety must also be used when transitioning over neutral. Primary must be safety to work event.
Jack Jumper
1. Can the Jack Jumper be pre-loaded in the 8 foot shotgun prior to the start of the event?
Yes.
2. Are we using a 4kv barrel or a 12kv?
The cutouts will be 10kv (what’s used on 12kv)
3. Can you hand the hand line block on the j hook?
Yes
4. Do we have to use an 8 foot shotgun stick or will a 4 or 6 work okay?
Minimum of 8 foot stick must be used per the General Rules.
5. What size is the nut to tighten the fuse down on the barrel?
The size is 9/16
6. Can we drop the old fuse to the ground or do we have to put it in the bag?
No, it can not be dropped during the event. Everything must go up and down in bags. The handline block can be dropped after calling headache.
7. Is the fuse the type you screw into the cap on the bottom of the barrel or do you just slide the fuse in and put the cap on?
It’s not a screw cap.
8. Can we leave a stick in the jack jumper while changing the fuse?
No.
9. Can we use two sticks?
Yes.
10. Do your rubber gloves have to be on before you attach your safety to the pole?
Yes.
11. Do you have to climb with your secondary lanyard since there is no transfer?
No.
Senior events:
Hurtman Rescue
1. Where are the rubber gloves when the time starts?
Rubber gloves will be in the glove bag when time starts.
2. What kind of cross arm braces will be used? Is it 8ft arm with light duty braces?
No, it will be 8ft arm with heavy braces.
3.Will there be a regular handline block or ox block hanging on the arm?
There will be a regular handline block.
4. How will it be hung off on the arm? Will it be chocked around the arm with a Becky or will there be a eyent on the bottom of the steel pin and clipped in?
Will be hung around the crossarm with a choker
5. If hung off with a Becky is it a meat hook and a clip or two clips clipped together?
The block has a hook with a keeper.
6. Will there be conductor tied to the pole top insulator.
Yes there will be something there to simulate the primary.
Obstacle Course
1. What size nuts on bracket? Are they 3/4 or 9/16?
They are the small square nuts.
2. Will we be able to slide the bracket off the end of the arm or will it be blocked?
You can slide it off. It will have the carriage bolt with square nuts.
3. Can the Journeyman transition on the back side of the arms during the whole event?
Yes you can.
4. Will the material example, eye bolt, bracket for cut-out, and drop in pin be on both sides of the arm or transfer all material from one side to the other.
There will be an eyebolt on each end of the arm. The cutout and bracket will have to be moved. The insulator and steel pin will be moved.
5. May the Journeyman work off his secondary fall restraint instead of primary fall restraint.
May not work out of fall restraint. Must be back in primary to work.
6. Will there be tape marks for where the switch bracket has to be hung? If so, how far from the end of the arm and how wide of a gap between tape marks?
We will paint the landing of the L bracket. It will be a 6″ painted area in 6″ from the end of the arm.
Cutout Challenge
*Event description updated 5/15/24
Previous Description: The top crossarm features (2) 15kV solid blade polymer cutouts attached with an L bracket, to be opened and closed. The bottom crossarm holds (1) 15kV solid blade polymer cutout attached with an L bracket, which competitors must bring down using their extendo stick.
Updated Description: The top crossarm features (2) 15kV regular cutouts with a normal barrel that will be fused heavy, attached with an L bracket, to be opened and closed. The bottom crossarm holds (1) 15kV regular cutout with a normal barrel that will be fused heavy (see picture below), which competitors must bring down using their extendo stick.
1. Can I open and close the cutout outside of the 5-foot circle or do we have to stay inside it at all times?
Yes, you can step outside the circle.
2. What type of cutout is used?
The top crossarm features (2) 15kV solid blade polymer cutouts attached with an L bracket, to be opened and closed. The bottom crossarm holds (1) 15kV solid blade polymer cutout attached with an L bracket, which competitors must bring down using their extendo stick.
