The Distribution System Committee aims to promote affordable education and training and to foster professionalism and communication among those responsible for operating and maintaining distribution systems. Among its many activities, the Distribution System Committee contributes relevant articles for publication in the section magazine, Tap into Virginia.
Each October, the committee holds the highly successful Distribution Seminar and Utility Rodeo, which draws over 30 vendors and approximately 250 attendees. Started in 1989, this three-day conference includes the widely popular Utility Rodeo, in which individuals and teams participate in the skill-based events of Buried Treasure, Meter Challenge, Splish Splash, Hydrant Hysteria, and Rapid Tappin'. Current Rodeo Event Rules are maintained on the Distribution Rodeo web page, and as always you can contact the committee chair with any questions about the events or the committee.
In addition to the Rodeo, the Committee holds a one-day seminar in the spring that focuses on topics that are relevant to the Maintenance and Operation of a Distribution System and are geared towards field level and supervisory staff.
The following events are held annually at the Distribution Seminar and Utility Rodeo. Select the link below to learn more about each event, including full rules and regulations.
1st Place City of Virginia Beach – 1:22.97
2nd Place Prince William Water – 1:33.84
3rd Place Newport News Water Works – 1:35.19
1st Place Arlington County (team#2) – 2:18.28
2nd Place Arlington County (team#1) – 2:49.06
3rd Place City of Chesapeake – 4:33.94
People's Choice - Spotsylvania County
Best of Virginia - Henrico County
1st Place Jacob Harrison Prince William Water – 37.44
2nd Place Michael Sherwood City of Virginia Beach – 50.25
1st Place Eli Merat - City of Lynchburg Water Resources 28-14/16”
2nd Place Austin Sullivan - Prince William Water 33-8/16”
3rd Place Tim Jewel - City of Lynchburg Water Resources 285”
1st Place City of Virginia Beach – 1:43.28
2nd Place Prince William Water – 2:16.25
3rd Place Western Virginia Water Authority – 2:20.57
1st Place Dave Burnett City of Virginia Beach - 26.48
2nd Place Justin Jenkins Fairfax Water – 31.75
3rd Place Michael Sherwood City of Virginia Beach – 34.69
| Matt Hood | Vice-Chair |
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