WELCOME TO NORTHWEST YOUTH
RODEO ASSOCIATION
SINCE 1974
The Northwest Youth Rodeo Association “NWYRA” was founded in 1974 and has grown to be the largest youth rodeo association in the Pacific Northwest. We are a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that operates completely from sponsorships, donations and fundraising.
NWYRA is a family-oriented, all-volunteer association that provides the opportunity for young cowboys and cowgirls to compete in the great American Sport of Rodeo.
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We are the future of rodeo, serving as a training ground, providing a solid foundation for future rodeo champions. We are thankful for the support from the Columbia River Circuit PRCA Rodeos; St. Paul Rodeo, Sisters Rodeo and the Molalla Buckeroo, in addition to the NPRA Rodeos; Philomath Frolic & Rodeo and the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians (Canyonville)
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From beginners to the seasoned competitor, NWYRA is the place to get started or stay-in-practice during the summer. All kids who would like to rodeo are welcome at NWYRA.
RODEO SEASON
The NWYRA season runs during the summer months, June through August.
There are five (5) weekend rodeos for kids to compete in.
The first four (4) weekend rodeos are double headers.
The last weekend rodeo of the summer is the "Finals" rodeo and is a single (1) header.
The "Finals" rodeo is a fun and exciting weekend as each contestant who wins their event earns a customized "Finals" buckle and gets to take a victory lap around the arena.
DIVISIONS
Division of contestant is age as of January 1.
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Age
4-6 yrs.
7-10 yrs.
11-13 yrs.
14-18 yrs.
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Division
Pre PeeWees-PPW
PeeWees-PW
Juniors-JR
Seniors-SR
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RODEO EVENTS
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PRE PEEWEES
Barrel Race Boys & Girls
Speed Poles Boys & Girls
Dummy Goat Flanking Boys & Girls
Dummy Roping Boys & Girls
PEEWEES
Barrel Race
Poles
Girls Goat Tying
Boys Goat Tying
Bareback Steer Riding
Steer Riding
Breakaway
Team Roping
Boys & Girls
Boys & Girls
Girls only
Boys only
Boys & Girls
Boys & Girls
Boys & Girls
Boys & Girls
JUNIORS
Barrel Race
Poles
Girls Goat Tying
Boys Goat Tying
Bareback Steer Riding
Bull Riding
Saddle Steer
Girls Breakaway
Boys Breakaway
Team Roping
Chute Dogging (Girls Exhibition only)
Jr. Tie Down (Exhibition only)
Girls only
Girls only
Girls only
Boys only
Boys only
Boys only
Boys only
Girls only
Boys only
Boys & Girls
Boys & Girls
Boys only
SENIORS
Barrel Race Girls only
Poles Girls only
Goat Tying Girls only
Bareback Boys only
Bull Riding Boys only
Saddle Bronc Boys only
Breakaway Girls only
Team Roping Boys & Girls
Steer Wrestling Boys only
Tie Down Boys only