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GET READY TO HAVE

THE BEST SUMMER-EVER!

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE SIGNING UP FOR A MEMBERSHIP

  • Membership will open March 15, 2024 through May 15, 2024.

  • After May 15, 2024, there will be a $75.00 late fee. 

  • Any late membership must be paid with a clear copy of your birth certificate submitted at least 2 weeks before books open deadline for a rodeo. 

  • A Parent/Guardian from each family is required to volunteer at each rodeo.

  • Membership Fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.

  • The age of Contestant eligibility is 4-18 years old.

  • Membership is open to all students attending Elementary through High School.  Membership will not be allowed for students who have graduated High School.  The exception is age of a Senior Division Contestant who turned 19 during their senior year of high school.

  • NWYRA membership is completed online.

  • Every Contestants is required to fund raise by selling a minimum number of raffle tickets.

  • Prior NWYRA Contestants need to update all current year information including division change, age, contact information, etc.

  • If you are new to NWYRA, you will need to provide a clear copy of your birth certificate (proof of age) in order to complete your membership.  You will be able to upload this document during the online membership process or email it to the Secretary.

  • Once membership information has been verified and processed, the Association Secretary will email your Member ID.  Once you have your Member ID you will be able to enter and pay for all NWYRA Rodeos using the Online Rodeo Entry System with a credit card.

  • Contestant must have a Member ID to enter a NWYRA Rodeo.

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PERMIT RIDERS

NO PERMIT RIDERS FOR 2024

  • NWYRA Officers/BOD will determine if permit riders will be allowed on a year-to-year basis. 

  • If allowed, a Contestants that is not a members of NWYRA may enter as a Permit Rider.

  • Permit Riders will be allowed to participate in a single (1) rodeo for the entire season (one rodeo of a double header).

  • Must pay permit fee, event fee(s) and the office fee.

  • Will need to enter by "Books Close"  date by calling into the Secretary and pay fees with a credit card.

  • Before competing, Permit Riders must check-in with the Rodeo Secretary at the office to sign all required waivers.

  • Permit Riders will be eligible to compete for the money pay-out in the division and event entered, but will not receive Contestant benefits, receive points, be eligible for scholarship money or awards.

  • NO PERMIT RIDERS ALLOWED FOR THE FINALS RODEO

VOLUNTEERS

VOLUNTEERING IS CRUCIAL IN ORDER TO PUT RODEOS ON FOR THE KIDS

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  • If your child participates in NWYRA rodeos, a parent/guardian is required to volunteer.

  • Volunteering is required per Contestant (1 kid=1 volunteer spot, 2 kids=2 volunteer spots)

  • Senior Division kids are encouraged to help and can fill the volunteer requirement for their family.

  • When you sign up for a volunteer position, it is for Rodeo 1 & Rodeo 2, make sure to show-up for that  position even if your child is done competing for the weekend.

  • Volunteer Sign Up for each NWYRA rodeo will follow the Rodeo Entry Deadlines "Books Open/Close"

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