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READY TO RODEO WITH US?

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE SIGNING UP FOR A MEMBERSHIP

  • Membership will open April 1, 2025 with a set deadline for eligibility to enter each rodeo.

  • A Parent/Guardian for each contestant 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 year prior.  The exception is age of a Senior Division Contestant who turned 19 during their senior year of high school.

  • Every Contestants must 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 state  birth certificate (proof of age) in order to complete your membership as directed.

  • You must be signed up to be a member 2 weeks prior to books opening for your first rodeo.

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PERMIT RIDERS

NO PERMIT RIDERS FOR 2025

  • 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". You will have the choice to sign up for the entire season for the position you choose when books open for the first rodeo.

  • Each family will need to sign up for Sunday cleanup for 1 of the 5 rodeo weekends. This is in ADDITION to the required volunteering.

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