The 2011- 2012 YRA rodeo year is upon us and the Board of Directors is excited about the coming year.  The YRA is celebrating its 40th year.  The rodeo year begins in September and finishes in June with the Finals.  Mark your calendars and COME RODEO WITH THE YRA!!

During the 2010 - 2011 rodeo year, contestant members competed in 12 rodeos held in various locations; the YRA awarded trailers, Year-end and Finals saddles, buckles and prize money totaling $135,000.00

YRA SCHOLARSHIPS:
Each year the YRA gives the Sam Lee Memorial Scholarship of $1,000.00 to one YRA graduating senior.  The Blake Sandel Memorial Scholarship which grants two (2) $1,000.00 scholarships to a YRA graduating senior boy and girl.  Come join the YRA and apply for these scholarships.

NOTE:
To receive year-end and all-around awards, contestants must enter an compete at the YRA Finals.  Contestants must also be present to accept finals, year-end, and all-around awards at the Awards Banquet.  To receive year-end awards for an event, contestants must enter and compete at the YRA Finals in that event.  To qualify for the YRA Finals, a contestant must:
1.  Be a member in good standing;
2.  Enter and pay their fees in the event in 6 or more of the scheduled rodeos; and
3.  Have sold $50.00 of raffle tickets per family

The Board of Directors reserve the right to change or discontinue events during the year or make other changes that will enhance the YRA.  We also may change awards for all events that do not have six (6) contestants qualifying for the finals.  A contestant's age will be determined as of September 1, 2011.  If an event is not offered in a contestant's age group, the contestant may compete in the event in the next age group and any points won will be awarded towards the All-Around in the contestant's original age group.

CALL-IN PROCEDURES:  CALL-IN is 5 pm to 9 pm on TUESDAY, the week of the rodeo, with a $10.00 late fee per contestant.  If you miss the TUESDAY Call-In, a LATE CALL-IN is available on WEDNESDAY 5 pm to 7 pm with a $50.00 late fee per contestant.

NO ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN AFTER 7 PM ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT.  ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS.

REMEMBER:  All Rough Stock Events are on Friday.  Friday Performance will start with Rough Stock at 7 pm
Saturday Performance starts with Chute Dogging at 2:00 pm

   

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