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WILDROSE OFFICE

Phone: (780)786-9177

Fax: (780)786-4728

The Evolution of Wildrose Rodeo Association
Robbie McDonald was frustrated with some politics in a newly formed amateur rodeo association. Wanting to continue the rodeo tradition he decided to form a new rodeo association in 1980. The North Eastern Alberta Amateur Rodeo Cowboys Association (NEAARCA) started with about 50 members and 6 rodeos. The 1st rodeo was held in Hylo, AB. In 1983 the name was changed to Wild Rose Amateur Rodeo Association (WRARA). In 1985 the name became Wild Rose Rodeo Association (WRRA) and in 1990 shortened to Wildrose Rodeo Association (WRA). In 2009 the membership grew to over 600 members. In 1981 the first finals were held in Hobbema with 4 performances. In 1982 they were moved to Mayerthorpe and remained until 1985. In 1986 the finals moved to Barrhead. The first President was Billy Sands, Vice-President was Robbie McDonald and the Secretary was Mary McDonald. WRA uses the point system instead of money for our contestants to make the finals. The WRA has events for every member of the family.
We are very thankful for all our great sponsors without them we wouldn’t have such a great Association. In 2010 the WRA will be celebrating its 30 anniversary so let’s make this another great year.

The Wildrose Rodeo Association is a non-profit organization.

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ATTENTION!!!!!

THE FOLLOWING RODEO HAS BEEN ADDED:

Lac La Biche

WRA

Date: Aug 1, 2

Start Time: Aug 1 @ 6:00pm, Aug 2 @ 1:00pm

Slack Time: Aug 2 @ 9:00am

Stock Contractor: Incredi-bull/Red Road Rodeo Comp.

Added Money:

$500 Added BB, SB, BR, CR, SW & LBR; EF $50

$500 Added TR: EF $50 Single Entry

$300 Added NHR EF $25

Entries: July 23 through WES 9:00am to 4:00pm @ 780-786-9177 or 780-786-4729

Local Entries: July 23 @ 780-623-7867

Callback: July 27 through WES 9:00am to 4:00pm

Rainout number; 780-645-0701

Which Rodeo Committee deserves to be recognized for their efferts at making their rodeo one of the best? Nominations for Committee of the Year are to be phoned into the WRA office by August 30, 2010. Please call 780-786-9177 with your nomination.

RAFFLE TICKETS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE OFFICE BY JULY 31, 2010

CHALLENGE 2010 FINALS INFORMATION

Saddle Series: Major Events

The 2010 saddle Series will be the WRA Saddle Series. There will be one saddle in the rough stock and one saddle in the timed events. The points in one event only will count.

As of now these are the rodeos that are in the series.

High Prairie

Thorsby

Stony Plain

Buffalo Lake

Manning

Sangudo

Whitecourt

Westlock

Rules:

No limit on rodeos attended.

Point system will be awarded the same as in the regular season (200 for 1st place, 175 for 2nd place on down to 25 points for 8th place).

ATTN: New SB & BB Members

The WRA is offering membership cards to SB or BB riders that have attended a school and are first time card holders, for the cost of the insurance ($20) and paper ($21) if required. Also a WRA card to any SB or BB members of High School Rodeo for the cost of the insurance ($20)and paper ($21) if required.

ATTN: LADIES BARREL RACERS

Any volunteers for Barrel Reps at 2010 rodeos? A copy of last year's pattern for each rodeo is provided to make your job easier. We also have 2 new sets of timers!

Please contact Linda Larson or the WRA Office.

Bids for Challenge 2011, 2012, 2013

Wildrose Rodeo Association is now accepting bids for the 2011, 2012, 2013 Finals. Bids to be into the WRA office by August 15, 2010. If you have any questions please contact the WRA office or Glen Nash @ 780-621-3464.

PLEASE NOTE RULE CHANGES

Bullfighters:
A second bullfighter will be added to each rodeo for contestant protection. A charge to cover that cost will be to charge the Senior and Junior bull riders $10.00 per entry and the Junior Steer Riders being charged $5.00 an entry.

Companion Pass:
A companion pass maybe purchased by a member. This pass allows one companion per member free gate admission into a regular season rodeo. Companion pass is invalid at the WRA Challenge. The cost of the pass will be $80. The pass will be in the contestant’s name. The funds from the pass will be divided equally between all the WRA mother rodeos.

Peewee Barrels:
In 2010 the Peewee Barrels will no longer have a Champion Saddle at the finals. There will be a Season Leader Buckle with monies to be paid out to 6 placings. The Champion at the finals will receive a Champion Buckle with payout and prizes to 6 placings.

Local Entries

A $75.00 local entry card for three rodeos may be bought, if you choose to carry on, a full membership at regular price can be bought with your points that you have accumulated to count.

Junior Age

Junior member means a person 16 years or younger as of December 31 midnight of the previous year, except Junior Barrel Racing which is 15 years or younger as of December 31 midnight of the previous year.

Calf Size

Calves may be up to 250 pounds and should be uniform in size with overweight up to the discretion of the event director.

Lap rule

Contestants or helpers will be fined $25.00 per lap or blowing a horse out in a performance or slack. Only contestants in the event that is on will be allowed in arena on a horse. This also means no riding horse in or out of box. If animal is not ready contestant may walk horse around if acting up.

Team Roping rule

If one team roper turns out, the roper at the rodeo pays his half of the entry fee; the absent roper pays the turnout fine. The roper who is entered at the rodeo may pick-up another partner who can be any WRA member in good standings with a card that is not already entered in the team roping. In case of a medical the absent partner pays administration fees only with proper notification to the WRA office. Picked up partner pays his share of the entry fees, points do not count for the picked up partner.

NHR

Mark out rule in Novice Horse Riding will be enforced.

JrB

Junior Bulls will be drawn for by animal name or number at the rodeo same time as the timed event cattle.

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