The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) is the oldest and largest professional rodeo organization in the United States that sanctions men's events. It was ultimately held in Greeley, Colorado in September. Start browsing our USA-made black and brown western style hats today! Steer Wrestling , Team Roping (Headers) , Team Roping (Heelers) Cokato, MN Profile. Contract Personnel who are Permit Members are not eligible to work Circuit Finals Rodeos, the National Circuit Finals Rodeo, the National Finals Rodeo (including the National Finals Steer Roping), or PRCA- approved Special Events, unless approved by the Contract Personnel Director and the Director of Rodeo Administration. In the event that any provision of this discharge, waiver and release is determined to be invalid for any reason, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of any of the other provisions, which other provisions shall remain in full force and effect as if this discharge, waiver and release had been executed with the invalid provision eliminated. B2.0.1 Rights and Privileges . To encourage, promote and advance information and knowledge concerning rodeos, including the dates of rodeos, names of contestants, prize money, and other particulars in which the members are interested. Beginning in 2017, the season and finals champions of the Mexico Circuit from the previous calendar year competed at the NCFR, and this lasted through 2020, until the COVID-19 pandemic forced the PRCAs partnership with La Federacin Mexicana de Rodeo (the Mexican Rodeo Federation) [FMR] to pause for three years. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) circuit at the Salinas Sports Complex will hold its ProRodeo Tour finale this year. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Johnson finally gave in to the cowboys' demands, and the successful "strike" led to the formation of the Cowboys' Turtle Association. B1.0.1.1 Active Member means a Member who has submitted and signed a membership application or renewal form and who is in good standing and has paid the requisite dues, fees, and/or insurance premiums for the current Dues Paying Year to the PRCA National Office. Cave Creek Rodeo Days Clown/BarrelMan: Gizmo McCracken. [3] The PRCA staff consists of about 70 full-time employees, but grows to nearly 100 during the peak rodeo season. Such Contestant Card Member will be entitled to enter current Rodeo Year rodeos as a Contestant Card Member, thus enabling him to accumulate Circuit Points for those Circuits whose circuit Rodeo Year begins prior to the beginning of the following Rodeo Year. B2.5.4.2 Insurance Fee. TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLESOFINCORPORATION..1 PROFESSIONAL RODEO COWBOYS ASSOCIATION BYLAWS Chapter 1 General.5 Chapter 2 Membership.11 Chapter 3 Board of Directors41 Chapter 4 Officers..49 Chapter 5 CEO51 Chapter 6 Members Executive Councils ..53 Chapter 7 Competition Committee.57 Chapter 8 NFR and NFRC.65 Chapter 9 Circuit System..72 Chapter 10 Rodeo Approval..87 Chapter 11 Official Rodeo Rules..105 Chapter 12 Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures111 OFFICIAL RODEO RULES Part 1 Rodeo Entries..125 Part 2 Drawing Positions..145 Part 3 Drawing Stock ..153 Part 4 Rodeo Activity ..161 Part 5 Payoff..169 Part 6 Drawing Out, Turn-Out and Doctor Release179 Part 7 Rodeo Livestock..185 Part 8 Humane Treatment of Rodeo Animals 195 Part 9 Riding Events.199 Part 10 Timed Events.211 Part 11 Conduct Restrictions & Disciplinary Action..223 Part 12 Points & PRCA Standings..233, JudgesHandbook.239 INDEX279, RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL RODEO COWBOYS ASSOCIATION. Since that year, the Permit Finals has been held at the Heart O Texas Fair & Rodeo in Waco, Texas in October as a three-day event. B1.1.6 No Discrimination. Failure to submit a signed PRCA membership renewal form by the prescribed deadline will result in immediate ineligibility upon the expiration of the 30-day submission period. Stace Smith Pro Rodeos Stock Contractor. [28], Since 2019, the PRCA has sanctioned steer roping events for contestants aged 50 and over called the Legacy Steer Roping tour. 2022 Membership Membership Membership applications are available below. No Member shall have any right or authority to grant an endorsement to any third-party on behalf of the PRCA. A Permit Member will receive notification from the PRCA Office by first-class mail, fax, email, text message or other form of communication, when he has satisfied the requirements to become a Contestant Card Member. B2.0.4 No Power of Endorsement. More than 100 people and livestock are nominated each year, but only a few are selected. B1.1.5 Governing Law. Anyone not wishing to obtain a Contestant Card Member status after earning $1,000 as a Permit Member under his second permit may apply for an extended college permit for up to and including 5 years. Among the organizers was a woman, a four-time national bronc champion, Alice Greenough Orr. ARTICLE XVII No director of the corporation shall be personally liable to the corporation or its members for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director provided, however, that the foregoing provisions of this Article shall not eliminate or limit any liability of a director for any breach of a directors duty of loyalty to the corporation or its members, acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, acts specified by law as not being subject to such elimination or limitation, or any transaction from which a director derived an improper personal benefit. For purposes of the Colorado Revised Nonprofit Corporations Act, all Members shall be considered nonvoting members and shall have voting rights only as specified herein. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Ropers must compete in at least four Legacy Steer Roping events and have won at least one dollar in each event in order to qualify for the Legacy Steer Roping Finals held in November in Mulvane, Kansas for the chance of being crowned the tour champion. The PRCA instituted a circuit system in 1975in order help level the playing field, increase membership numbers, and give cowboys a chance to compete closer to home (and perhaps finish in the money)that divides the country into 12 geographical regions. Garrett Jr., Newell, South Dakota, 1998 Kenton Randle, Fort Vermillion, Alberta, Canada, 1997 Scott Montague, Fruitdale, South Dakota, 1995 Davey Shields Jr., Hanna, Alberta, Canada, 1991 Vern Millen, Rapid City, South Dakota, 1984 Marvin Garrett, Belle Fourche, South Dakota*, 1983 Stephen Smith, Hollywood, California, 1978 Brian Jacobson, Glenbush, Saskatchewan, Canada, 2022 Landris White, Angleton, Texas, $32,668, 2021 Marc Joiner, Loranger, Louisiana, $32,757, 2020 Gabe Soileau, Lake Charles, Louisiana, $18,139, 2018 Brendan Laye, Consort, Alberta, Canada, $30,767, 2017 Jesse Brown, Baker City, Oregon, $15,501, 2016 Stephen Culling, Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada, 2009 Chad Bouchard, Rolling Hills, New Mexico, 2003 Baillie Milan, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada, 1993 Brett Zieffle, Consort, Alberta, Canada, 1991 Thad Olson, Prairie City, South Dakota, 1988 Mike Smith, Lake Charles, Louisiana*, 1986 Phillip Munnerlyn, Seagoville, Texas, 1984 Tom Switzer, San Louis Obispo, California, 2022 Tanner James (Header), Porterville, California, $46,323, 2022 Junior Zambrano (Heeler), Nogales, Arizona, $29,233, 2021 John Gaona (Header), Winkleman, Arizona, $26,872, 2021 Caleb Hendrix (Heeler), Fallon, Nevada, $58,355, 2020 Tanner Tomlinson (Header), Angleton, Texas, $22,534.24, 2020 Clay Futrell (Heeler), Union Grove, North Carolina, $34,501.61, 2019 Kal Fuller (Header), Bozeman, Montana, $41,762, 2019 Paden Bray (Heeler), Stephenville, Texas $67,014, 2018 Jeff Flenniken, Caldwell, Idaho, (Header) $61,826, 2018 Ross Ashford, Lott, Texas, (Heeler) $26,917, 2017 Nelson Wyatt, Clanton, Alabama, (Header) $52,012, 2017 Cody Hogan, Athens, Texas (Heeler) $43,793, 2016 Dalton Pearce, San Luis Obispo, California, 2014 Junior Nogueria, Scottsdale, Arizona*, 2011 Dakota Kirchenschlager, DeLeon, Texas, 2009 Kaleb Driggers (hd), Albany, Georgia*, 2009 Justin Hendrick (hl), Rosenberg, Texas, 2007 Broc Cresta (hl), Santa Rosa, California, 2005 Brandon Beers (hd), Powell Butte, Oregon, 2005 Douglass Gillespie (hl), Arrowhead, Alberta, Canada, 2004 Jake Cooper (hd), Monument, New Mexico, 2004 Jim Ross Cooper (hl), Stephenville, Texas, 2002 Travis Gallais (hd), Olds, Alberta, Canada, 2002 Randon Adams (hl), Logandale, Nevada*, 2001 Matt Robertson (hl), Augusta, Montana, 2000 Trey Johnson (hl) Lovington, New Mexico, 1999 Craig Branham (hl), Canyon Country, California, 1998 John Paul Lucero (hl), Villanueva, New Mexico, 1997 Kit Sherwood (hd), Snowflake, Arizona, 1997 Kyle Lockett (hl), Ivanhoe, California, 1996 Scooter Nolen Jr. (hd), Whitesboro, Texas, 1991 Martin Lucero, Villa Nueva, New Mexico, 1985 Jerry Buckles, Scottsbluff, Nebraska, 1984 William "Rusty" Wright, Mount Pleasant, Texas, 1982 Chris Henderson, Coulee City, Washington, 1977 Brian Murphy, Paradise Valley, California, 2022 Damian Brennan, Injune, Queensland, Australia, $92,706, 2021 Ks Thompson, Lundbreck, Alberta, Canada, $79,972, 2020 Riggin Smith, Winterset, Iowa, $27,164, 2019 Stetson Wright, Milford, Utah, $71,300*, 2018 Dawson Hay, Wildwood, Alberta, Canada, $39,605, 2017 Shade Etbauer, Goodwell, Oklahoma, $41,726, 2011 Sterling Crawley, College Station, Texas, 2010 Troy Crowser, Whitewood, South Dakota, 2006 Tyler Corrington, Hastings, Minnesota, 2005 Todd Herzog, Penhold, Alberta, Canada, 2001 Billy Richards, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada, 1997 T.C. Rodeo action is held over 10 consecutive days at the National Finals, with the top money winner for the year crowned the year's PRCA World Champion in each discipline at the end of the NFR. To work for the betterment of conditions and of rules governing rodeo events in which members of the Association participate. B2.2.1.3 SSN or Tax Identification Number Required. Membership Application - Barrel Racing Membership Application - Roping Junior Barrel Membership Application Ropers 17 and Younger Membership Application General Information B1.0.1.8 Cutoff Date means the last date for which the results of a PRCA-sanctioned rodeo will be counted in the Official Standings for a championship rodeo, event or sponsorship award (i.e., NFR, CFR, etc.). It was ultimately held in Nephi, Utah. This article XVII shall not eliminate or limit the liability of a director to the corporation or its members for monetary damages for any act or omission occurring prior to the date this Article becomes effective. This discharge, waiver and release also includes claims, demands, and liabilities by a Member for indemnities and contributions arising from property damage, personal injury and/or death to a third party. Money won on the Xtreme Broncs tour counts towards the PRCA world standings for the National Finals Rodeo. Clay Tryan, $57,629.29 8. In addition to the nine individual event winners, including heading and heeling team ropers, there is also the all-around cowboy champion, who wins the most money in two or more events. Only those new applicants with a letter of recommendation from a PRCA Stock Contractor and a PRCA Secretary and who have worked a minimum of ten rodeos in the prior two years as a PRCA Timer will be accepted into a PRCA training session. (tie) Spooner, Wis., Kissimmee, Fla., & Bonifay, Fla. (tie) Dodge City, Kan., Phoenix, Ariz., & Santa Maria, Calif. (tie) Dodge City, Kan., Round-Up Rodeo and Reno (Nev.) Rodeo, (tie) A Tribute to Chris LeDoux Pro Rodeo, 2016 Junior Nogueira, Presidente Prudente, So Paulo, Brazil, 1980 Paul Tierney, Rapid City, South Dakota, 1975 Leo Camarillo, Oakdale, California (tie), 1951 Casey Tibbs, Fort Pierra, South Dakota, 1931 Johnie Schneider, Livermore, California, 2019 Clayton Bigelow, Clements, California, 1996 Mark Garrett, Spearfish, South Dakota, 1995 Marvin Garrett, Belle Fourche, South Dakota, 1994 Marvin Garrett, Belle Fourche, South Dakota, 1992 Wayne Herman, Dickinson, North Dakota, 1989 Marvin Garrett, Belle Fourche, South Dakota, 1981 J.C. Trujillo, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 1963 John Hawkins, Twain Harte, California, 1936 Smoky Snyder, Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada, 1935 Frank Schneider, Caliente, California, 1933 Nate Woldum, Strathmore, Alberta, Canada, 1932 Smoky Snyder, Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada, 2022 Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, Louisiana, 2021 Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, Louisiana, 2018 Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, Louisiana, 2017 Tyler Pearson, Louisville, Mississippi, 2016 Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, Louisiana, 2014 Luke Branquinho, Los Alamos, California, 2012 Luke Branquinho, Los Alamos, California, 2011 Luke Branquinho, Los Alamos, California, 2009 Lee Graves, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2008 Luke Branquinho, Los Alamos, California, 2005 Lee Graves, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2004 Luke Branquinho, Los Alamos, California, 1994 Blaine Pederson, Amisk, Alberta, Canada, 1989 John W Jones Jr., Morro Bay, California, 1988 John W Jones Jr., Morro Bay, California, 1984 John W Jones Jr., Morro Bay, California, 1982 Stan Williamson, Kellyville, Oklahoma, 1979 Stan Williamson, Kellyville, Oklahoma, 1973 Bob Marshall, San Martin, California, 1970 John W. Jones Sr., Morro Bay, California, 2022 Kaleb Driggers (header), Hoboken, Georgia, 2022 Junior Noguiera (heeler), Presidente Prudente, So Paulo, Brazil, 2021 Kaleb Driggers (header), Hoboken, Georgia, 2021 Junior Noguiera (heeler), Presidente Prudente, So Paulo, Brazil, 2020 Colby Lovell (header), Madisonville, Texas, 2020 Paul Eaves (heeler), Lonedell, Missouri, 2019 Clay Smith (header), Broken Bow, Oklahoma, 2019 Wesley Thorp (heeler), Throckmorton, Texas, 2018 Clay Smith (header), Broken Bow, Oklahoma, 2017 Erich Rogers (header), Round Rock, Arizona, 2017 Cory Petska (heeler), Marana, Arizona, 2016 Levi Simpson (header), Ponoka, Alberta, Canada, 2016 Jeremy Buhler (heeler), Arrowwood, Alberta, Canada, 2015 Aaron Tsinigine (header), Tuba City, Arizona, 2015 Kollin VonAhn (heeler), Blanchard, Oklahoma, 2014 Clay Tryan (header), Billings, Montana, 2014 Jade Corkill (heeler), Fallon, Nevada, 2013 Clay Tryan (header), Billings, Montana, 2013 Jade Corkill (heeler), Fallon, Nevada, 2012 Chad Masters (header), Cedar Hill, Tennessee, 2012 Jade Corkill (heeler), Fallon, Nevada, 2011 Turtle Powell (header), Stephenville, Texas, 2011 Jhett Johnson (heeler), Casper, Wyoming, 2010 Patrick Smith (heeler), Midland, Texas, 2009 Nick Sartain (header), Yukon, Oklahoma, 2009 Kollin VonAhn (heeler), Durant, Oklahoma, 2008 Matt Sherwood (header), Pima, Arizona, 2008 Randon Adams (heeler), Logandale, Nevada, 2007 Chad Masters (header), Clarksville, Tennessee, 2007 Walt Woodard (header), Stockton, California, 2006 Matt Sherwood (header), Queen Creek, Arizona, 2006 Allen Bach (heeler), Weatherford, Texas, 2005 Clay Tryan (header), Billings, Montana, 2005 Patrick Smith (healer), Midland, Texas, 2004 Speed Williams (header), Llano, Texas, 2003 Speed Williams (header), Amarillo, Texas, 2002 Speed Williams (header), Jacksonville, Florida, 2001 Speed Williams (header), Jacksonville, Florida, 2000 Speed Williams (header), Jacksonville, Florida, 1999 Speed Williams (header), Jacksonville, Florida, 1998 Speed Williams (header), Jacksonville, Florida, 1997 Speed Williams (header), Jacksonville, Florida, 1996 Steve Purcella (header), Hereford, Texas, 1996 Steve Northcott (heeler), Odessa, Texas, 1995 Bobby Hurley (header), Ceres, California, 1995 Allen Bach (heeler), Toltec, Arizona, 1994 Jake Barnes (header), Cave Creek, Arizona, 1994 Clay O'Brien Cooper (heeler), Gilbert, Arizona, 1992 Clay O'Brien Cooper, Gilbert, Arizona, 1989 Clay O'Brien Cooper, Chandler Heights, Arizona, 1988 Clay O'Brien Cooper, Chandler Heights, Arizona, 1987 Clay O'Brien Cooper, Chandler Heights, Arizona, 1986 Clay O'Brien Cooper, Chandler Heights, Arizona, 1985 Clay O'Brien Cooper, Chandler Heights, Arizona, 1983 Leo Camarillo, Lockeford, California, 1981 Doyle Gellerman, Oakdale, California, 1969 Jerold Camarillo, Oakdale, California, 1965 Jim Rodriguez Jr., Paso Robles, California, 1962 Jim Rodriguez Jr., Castroville, California, 1960 Jim Rodriguez Jr., Castroville, California, 1959 Jim Rodriguez Jr., Castroville, California, 1954 Eddie Schell, Camp Verde, California, 1938 John Rhodes, Sombrero Butte, Arizona, 1936 John Rhodes, Sombrero Butte, Arizona, 1929 Charles Maggini, San Jose, California, 2019 Zeke Thurston, Big Valley, Alberta, Canada, 2016 Zeke Thurston, Big Valley, Alberta, Canada, 2005 Jeff Willert, Belvidere, South Dakota, 2002 Glen O'Neill, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada, 2001 Tom Reeves, Eagle Butte, South Dakota, 1999 Billy Etbauer, Ree Heights, South Dakota, 1996 Billy Etbauer, Ree Heights, South Dakota, 1992 Billy Etbauer, Ree Heights, South Dakota, 1990 Robert Etbauer, Ree Heights, South Dakota, 1989 Clint Johnson, Spearfish, South Dakota, 1988 Clint Johnson, Spearfish, South Dakota, 1987 Clint Johnson, Spearfish, South Dakota, 1985 Brad Gjermundson, Marshall, North Dakota, 1984 Brad Gjermundson, Marshall, North Dakota, 1983 Brad Gjermundson, Marshall, North Dakota, 1981 Brad Gjermundson, Marshall, North Dakota, 1980 Clint Johnson, Spearfish, South Dakota, 1976 Mel Hyland, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada (tie), 1972 Mel Hyland, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, 1966 Marty Wood, Bowness, Alberta, Canada, 1964 Marty Wood, Bowness, Alberta, Canada, 1962 Kenny McLean, Okanagan Falls, British Columbia, Canada, 1961 Winston Bruce, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1958 Marty Wood, Bowness, Alberta, Canada, 1957 Alvin Nelson, Sentinel Butte, North Dakota, 1954 Casey Tibbs, Fort Pierre, South Dakota, 1953 Casey Tibbs, Fort Pierre, South Dakota, 1952 Casey Tibbs, Fort Pierre, South Dakota, 1951 Casey Tibbs, Fort Pierre, South Dakota, 1949 Casey Tibbs, Fort Pierre, South Dakota, 1947 Carl Olson, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1935 Pete Knight, Crossfield, Alberta, Canada, 1933 Pete Knight, Crossfield, Alberta, Canada, 1932 Pete Knight, Crossfield, Alberta, Canada, 1994 Herbert Theriot, Wiggins, Mississippi, 1979 Paul Tierney, Rapid City, South Dakota, 1977 Jim Glastone, Cardston, Alberta, Canada, 1975 Jeff Copenhaver, Spokane, Washington, 1933 Bill McFarlane, Red Bluff, California, 1932, Richard Merchant, Kirkland, Arizona, 2018 Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas, 2017 Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas, 1970 Don McLaughlin, Fort Collins, Colorado, 1963 Don McLaughlin, Fort Collins, Colorado, 2006 B.J. No membership will be processed without that persons UnitedStates Social SecurityNumber or tax identification number. B1.0.1.5 Conflict means a situation where a contestant is positioned to compete on the same day, in the same or any other PRCA-event, during the first go-round of two or more PRCA rodeos, unless specifically stated otherwise. [3] In 2006, the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame[4] inducted the PRCA into its hall of fame. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. It also lists the All-Around Champion, awarded to the competitor who wins the most prize money in a year competing in at least two events. 0. All Timers will be required to participate in a PRCA sponsored Timers Clinic every other year. [2][21], This tour consists of PRCA bareback bronc riders, saddle bronc riders, and bull riders, as well as barrel racers from the WPRA competing in select midwestern and southeastern cities of the United States as annual events. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. At least three letters of recommendation must accompany the application, a minimum of one letter each from a qualified person in each group specified below: Group 1 (a former): NFR Barrelman or alternate, Bullfight Finals Barrelman, or Top 5 Coors Man-in-the- Can in the past 10 years. To have a corporate seal which may be altered at pleasure. THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. In 2003, the inaugural Xtreme Bulls Tour Finale was held in Kissimmee, Florida. ARTICLE XV The principal office of said corporation shall be located in the City of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, and State of Colorado. To establish a central place of registration for the convenience of members. B1.0.1.22PRCA Auditor means the auditor designated by the PRCA CEO. (E) To protect against unfairness in the sport of professional rodeo. Top 20 Headers in the PRCA World Standings as of Sept. 26, 2020 1. After two days of competition, the contestant who has won the most money throughout the season, including at the NFSR is crowned the PRCA world champion steer roper. B1.0.1.19Official Rodeo Rules means the rules described in Chapter 11 of the Bylaws, as they may be amended from time to time. [19][20] The tour was previously known as the ProRodeo Tour before changing to the Playoff Series in 2022. The term Contract Personnel when used in these Bylaws will mean those Noncontestant Card Members in the categories of membership listed in items C through L in Section B1.0.1.18 of these Bylaws. It sanctions events in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with members from said countries, as well as others. A major move at the time, a determined group of 38 ranch women met with the mission to change the way they were being treated in the male-dominated world of rodeo. ARTICLE III The purposes which the corporation is authorized to pursue are: 1. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association , the National Finals Rodeo, and the National Finals Steer Roping and their history are tracked in separate articles. Wright, a Milford, Utah cowboy, is ranked No. 5. ARTICLE V No part of the income or assets of the corporation shall be distributed to, or inure to the benefit of, any individual. Upon becoming a Member of the PRCA, an individual agrees to cooperate with and assist any PRCA official in the enforcement of the PRCA Official Rodeo Rules at any PRCA-approved rodeo or in any matter of official business. The PRCA shall indemnify any of its directors, officers, employees or volunteers to the fullest extent permissible under the laws of the State of Colorado. However, such advertisement and promotion shall not be made in conjunction with any statement constituting an endorsement by such person of any product or service, unless that persons consent thereto is first obtained.