UPDATE: In Case of 2 Arenas Running Simultaneously: Main Arena takes precedence. If you miss your run in Arena 2 while running in the Main arena, we will roll you to the end of your event. If you miss that call, you will run at the end of ALL events in Arena 2.
Membership. $25 Annual Membership Fee. One card per member. Only Members are eligible for Year-End Awards
Age Divisions: Members compete in the same age division all year. Divisions based on age as of November 1 for incoming season. If under 18, must have parent/guardian signature.
Pony/Buckaroo: Birth-6yrs, any size horse or Age 7 thru 10 on pony under 52” measured from ground to withers
Mini Broncs & Mini Bulls: Age 10 and under
Juniors: Age 7 thru 14
Open: Anyone may compete in an Open Event.
Dress Code. All contestants over age 6 MUST be in western attire: hat/helmet, long sleeve shirt (tucked in), boots, & saddle. A 10 second/point penalty assessed for not competing in dress code.
Event Fees. Youth Events, $7/event for Members, $10/event for Non-Members.
Open Events, $20/event.
Non-members entering an Open Event pay non-member fee $10 per day.
(Each Entry Fee = $5 Stock Charge & $2 Finals Fee)
Points & Ribbons. Membership must be paid before the event to accumulate points.
1-10 points awarded with 1st=10 pts, 10th=1 pt. Judges decision determines all places.
Youth Events: Ribbons given to 1st thru 4th places.
Payout for Open Events. Pays 1 place per 5 entries up to 20 entries. Exceptions: Open Barrels will payout in a 4D format based on number of entries; Team Roping will pay 6 places if over 50 Teams.
Weekend Average. One Award per Youth event to best average of 2 days time/score. Must compete both days. Barrels: Avg awarded on horse and rider.
All contestants accept the arena conditions when they enter the gate.
ALL Open Events have a 60 second time limit.
ALL Rough Stock Events: ALL Rough Stock Contestants with 10+ points will draw for stock. This includes Mini Broncs and Mini Bulls.
In Case of 2 Arenas Running Simultaneously: Main Arena takes precedence. If you miss your run in Arena 2 while running in the Main arena, we will roll you to the end of your event. If you miss that call, you will run at the end of ALL events in Arena 2.
Bronc Riding (Bareback/Saddle/Ranch): All must ride for 8 seconds. RBR: Failure to fan or spur or use of night latch eliminates option for reride.
Mutton Bustin—6 years or under. May ride with 1 or 2 hands. Must ride for 6 seconds. Not required to spur. No re-rides.
Tie Down Roping. Rope must go over the calf’s head. Catch as catch can. If calf down, must be daylighted. Calf must stay tied for 6 seconds.
Breakaway. Rope must go over the calves head. Catch as catch can. Cowgirl Break-Away includes boys age 10 & under.
Goat Tying*. Can flank or leg the goat. Must tie 3 legs. Goat must stayed tied for 6 seconds—time starts when contestant is 3 feet away from goat.
Goat Untying*—8 years and under. Lead-in or help dismount with 10 second penalty. Contestant must get ribbon and cross judges line.
*If goat comes loose from staked position a rerun will be issued. 10 second penalty if horse crosses or interferes with goat rope before dismount.
Barrel Racing.** Must complete a clover leaf pattern, maintain forward motion, and without breaking the timer line. Where Center Alley, your pattern begins at the gate. 5 second penalty per downed barrel. 10 second for lead-in. May enter twice with different horse but only best time receives points.
Pole Bending.** Must complete the pole pattern without breaking the timer line, maintain forward motion, and without passing a pole. Where Center Alley, your pattern begins at the gate. 5 second penalty per downed pole. May enter twice with different horse but only best time receives points.
** If the timer malfunctions in barrels or poles and a rerun is given all penalties will stand.
Team Roping. Loop must be hand thrown. 10 second penalty assessed for breaking barrier. Stock will be chute run. One heel catch is 5 second penalty. Cannot figure 8 head loop. If animal leaves playing field, “Lap and Tap” applies. May enter 5 times. Open Division: Anyone may enter. Pro-Am Division: USTRC#3 or below on one side. #4 and up eligible for payout only. To qualify for Amateur Year End Points of Pro-Am must be #3 or less. 50+ Division: 2 partners (male or female) age 50+, OR girl under 50 must rope with a 50 + partner, anyone that enters OPEN Team Roping in any other Association will not be eligible. We do not recognize split cards. If you are over #3 on any card any side, you will rope as Pro. (This rule will be self-governed. Violation will result in immediate loss of points.)
Bull Riding. Must not foul the bull. Open—Must ride for 8 seconds with one hand. Junior—Must ride for 6 seconds with one or two hands.
** AFR FINALS **
Contestants eligible for AFR Finals must submit their Finals Application & Fees by the Finals Fees Deadline. Finalists must enter both Rounds to receive awards. Finals Fees are doubled. Date TBA.
All Youth Events and top Open contestants will receive an award. All events guaranteed Year-End Buckles. All Year-End Saddles provided by Saddle Sponsorships.
Points double at Year-End Finals. Weekend Average Winners will receive points with 1st Place = 10 pts, 10th Place = 1 pt.
Weekend Average. A Finalist must compete in at least 20% of the total rodeos in that event to compete for the Weekend Average prize at Finals. Both Header & Heeler must be eligible for Weekend Average. One-third of Payout is designated for Weekend Average.
All Around Cowboy/Cowgirl. A contestant must accumulate at least 200 points in 2 events. All Around is determined prior to finals and based on accumulated points in ALL events Entered at Finals.
Remember to check www.randrodeo.com regularly for news and announcements.
All contestants compete at their own risk. Rand Rodeo Co. or any of its employees will not be held responsible for accidents, not liable for injury result from inherent risks of an equine or livestock activity. AR ST §16-120-201—202
Negative Coggins Required for ALL Horses