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Established in 2001 by the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA), the Florida Lineman Competition is where public power lineworkers come together from all over the region to demonstrate their skill and knowledge in the craft of line work. At the Competition, journeyman and apprentices can compete for professional recognition, attend training courses and practice essential skills in a safe environment. Competitor Registration
All Journeyman team event specs PDF
All Apprentice event specs PDF
Competition Site
(Team and Apprentice Registration, Judges Meeting, Apprentice Written Test)
GRU Eastside Operations Center
4747 North Main Street
Gainesville, FL 32609
Host Hotel
(Welcome Reception & Awards Banquet Location)
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center
1714 SW 34th Street
Gainesville, FL 32607
Phone: (352) 371-3600
You do business with municipal electric utilities so you understand sustained relationships and continuous exposure to this market segment is essential for long-term success. The Florida Lineman Competition brings together electric utility personnel from Florida’s municipal, cooperative and investor-owned utilities from across the state. Participating as a conference sponsor is easy. Take note of the benefits accompanying the different levels of sponsorship, to determine an appropriate level of support for your company.
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Category |
Contribution amount |
Number of registrants included for Reception & Tickets for Awards |
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Diamond |
$10,000 |
8 |
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Platinum |
$6,000 |
6 |
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Gold |
$4,000 |
4 |
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Silver |
$2,000 |
2 |
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Bronze |
$1,500 |
1 |
The Florida Lineman Competition brings together electric utility personnel from Florida’s municipal, cooperative and investor-owned utilities from across the state.
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FMEA Associate Member |
Non-member |
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Friday Reception only |
$500 |
$700 |
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Saturday Field only |
$500 |
$700 |
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Both days |
$700 |
$1,000 |
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Field Tent/Table rental |
$200 (Tent, table and two chairs) |
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Awards banquet ticket |
$45/person (before Feb. 15) $50/person (after Feb. 15) |
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A third party claiming to represent FMEA may be contacting attendees of upcoming conferences and offering assistance with hotel reservations. No such third party is affiliated with FMEA or authorized to represent us — please do NOT make hotel reservations through any third party that may contact you by phone or email. FMEA maintains room blocks with specially negotiated rates at all our conference hotels and attendees are encouraged to only use the online reservation links, phone numbers, and discount codes available on the FMEA web site.
Primary Hotel and Location of Awards Banquet:
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
1714 SW 34th Street
Gainesville, Florida 32607
Phone: 352-371-3600
Online booking website.
Overflow Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
3726 SW 40th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 375-2400
Rate: $145 (plus applicable tax)
Online booking website.
Nearby RV Campgrounds:
Travelers Campground
17701 April Boulevard
Alachua Florida 32615
(386) 462-2505
https://travelerscampground.com/
Dixieland RV Park
17500 NE US Hwy 301
Waldo, Florida 32694
(352) 468-3988
https://www.dixielandrvparkfl.com/
High Springs Campground
24004 Old Bellamy Road
High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-1688
http://www.highspringscampground.com/
Thank you to all of our sponosrs for their continued support of FMEA and the Florida Lineman Competition! |
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