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Following is some pertinent information about the Wyoming Junior Rodeo Association, Inc. presented by Corral West & Wrangler Apparel. Our organization has been active for more than 20 years with rodeos all over the state of Wyoming. We welcome members and participants from surrounding states, as well.
Age divisions and events for the divisions are:
Must be enrolled in 8th grade or lower
PEE WEE -- 6 & UNDER (AGE ON SEPTEMBER 1ST
BARREL RACING, POLE BENDING, GOAT TAIL TYING
JUNIOR GIRL -- 7 - 10 YEARS (ON SEPTEMBER 1ST
SENIOR GIRL -- 11 - 15 YEARS (ON SEPTEMBER 1ST
BARREL RACING, POLE BENDING, GOAT TYING, BREAKAWAY ROPING, TEAM ROPING
JUNIOR BOY -- 7 - 10 YEARS (ON SEPTEMBER 1ST
SENIOR BOY -- 11 - 15 YEARS (ON SEPTEMBER 1ST
GOAT TYING, BREAKAWAY ROPING, TEAM ROPING, STEER/Bull RIDING
All contestants are required to wear western attire including western boots (not "sport-type" shoes or boots), hats, etc. Note that contestants may be disqualified for the use of profanity in and around the contesting area. These are detailed along with the points system, payoff, and other pertinent information in the rulebook.
Membership Dues are Single $21.00 Family $31.00 must be in by March 31st or late fee must be added of additional $15.00 for Single and $25.00 for Family.
Entries for rodeos are taken on the Monday preceding the rodeo from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
WINTER FINALS. Rules are the same as the Summer finals the only exception is that you only have to go to three winter rodeos to be able to qualify for the Winter finals
SUMMER FINALS. The number to call for entries of each rodeo will be listed in the WRANGLER. (You will receive a subscription to the WRANGLER with your membership you must send in the postcard in order to receive the paper.) You must compete in 5 summer rodeos to be eligible to compete at summer finals.
Contestant jackets are given, at summer finals, to those individuals who are eligible. Eligibility is determined by each contestant completing the following:
You must sell seven WJRA money calendars or get a $105 donation.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at (307) 332-8211 or by email -- jalyons@q.com
SEE YOU AT THE NEXT RODEO!
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