2020 PRCA Committee Guide

PRORODEO TODAY

PRORODEO’s mission is to unify membership in providing an innovative fan experience, to grow the sport and provide opportunities for membership and sponsors. PRORODEO’s vision: The best cowboys; the best rodeos; delivering the best fan experience while positively impacting our communities and embracing the spirit of the West.

The PRCA is committed to maintaining the highest standards in the industry, from improving working conditions for contestants and livestock, to boosting entertainment value and promoting sponsors. The PRCA enforces more than 60 rules that govern the care and treatment of the livestock at in PRCA-sanctioned events. In 2018, the PRCA’s membership consisted of 4,618 contestants (including permit holders) and 1,211 contract personnel. with educational camps and financial assistance to young standouts preparing to enter the professional ranks. For 30 years the National Finals Rodeo has sold out with approximately 170,000 rodeo fans in attendance over the 10 days each December. The PRCA proudly supports youth rodeo

More than 43 million identify themselves as PRORODEO fans.

In 2018, the PRCA sanctioned 644 rodeos, paying out $49 million in prize money.

The circuit system is an integral part of the PRCA. Every contestant belongs to one of the 13 circuits across the U.S. and Canada and allows them the opportunity to advance to a national championship.

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