2020 PRCA Committee Guide

PRORODEO TODAY

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. The PRCA continues to support the younger generation who are interested in participating in professional rodeo through the Jr. Rodeo membership program, Jr. National Finals Rodeo and Jr. Rodeo Camps. For 30 years the National Finals Rodeo has sold out with approximately 170,000 rodeo fans in attendance over the 10 days each December.

PRORODEO’s mission: 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.

In 2019, the PRCA sanctioned 732 rodeos, paying out $52 million in prize money.

More than 43 million identify themselves as PRORODEO fans.

In 2019, the PRCA’s membership consisted of 4,661 contestants (including permit holders) and 1,286 contract personnel.

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