The Northwest Youth Rodeo Association (“NWYRA”) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization founded in 1974.  NWYRA is the largest youth rodeo associations in the Pacific Northwest. 

 

The NWYRA is a training ground, laying the foundation for future rodeo champions. Everyone is welcome at NWYRA.  We are a family-oriented, all-volunteer association providing the opportunity for cowboys and cowgirls to compete in the great American Sport of Rodeo.

 

Mission Statement

 

• Promote the sport of rodeo;
   

• Uphold, promote and maintain the Western Heritage lifestyle;

 

• Support exemplary sportsmanship, conduct, attitude, respect and responsibility/accountability;

 

• Encourage family-orientated relationships and values;

 

• Teach, demonstrate and practice the excellent care, proper treatment and safeguards for handling livestock;

 

• To lay a solid foundation of rodeo knowledge and skills to continue onto High School and College Rodeo;

 

• To fund student scholarships and support continued education.