PRCA Business Journal - April 14, 2023

2025 Rule Proposals

Change R1.3.2.9 Team Roping (per man). The team roping entry fee scale will be as follows: FROM TO EFS $500 $1999.99

$100 if one head $150 if two head $125 if one head $200 if two head $150 if one head $250 if two head

$2,000

$4,999.99

$5,000

$7,999.99

$8,000 $200 if one head $300$350 if two head $10,000 or more to be set by the Event Representative and the Director of Rodeo Administration ( K. Driggers 12/22) $9,999.99

P R C A B U S I N E S S

Change R3.2.4.2 Submission of List of Riding Event Stock For a Particular Rodeo or Tour Rodeo With $5,000 or More Added Purse Money. Rodeos which add $5,000 or more purse money in a riding event at a PRCA-approved rodeo must have the list of riding event stock available for review by the Event Representative at the Central Entry Office at least 24 hours prior to stock call back for the event or events to which $5,000 or more purse money is added. Failure to submit this list by the prescribed time shall result in a $400 fine. (C. Johnson 03/23/) New R3.2.6.4 Setting Stock Pens for Xtreme Events. Must have 25% more stock than the number of stock needed in order to hold a competition. They must be available for screening and stock lists must be available for event reps at least 48 hours prior to stock draw for adequate screening time. (C. Johnson 03/23/) New R4.11.9 Replay Challenge. Any contestant in said event, up in that performance or set (if more than one performance) and whether or not they are the ride/run in question, may ask for a run/ride replay at rodeos with a purse of $50,000 added or larger (in every event). The challenge must be called prior to the next run/ride. If replay challenge is won, there will be no cost to contestant; however, if the call stands and is not overturned, the contestant who called the challenge will be billed $500 to their PRCA account. The replay judges ruling will be final and irrefutable.

Qualifying challenge infractions include: Mark out Rule (rough stock) Called for a slap (rough stock)

(Close Call) for making whistle (rough stock) Intentionally catching knots in the chute (bull riding) Barrier malfunction (timed events) Clean catches (team roping) Crossfire (team roping) Jerk down (calf roping) Knock down – (steer wrestling) Contestant Touching Steer when flat (steer wrestling)

(Competition Committee 03/23)

Change R9.5.1.1 Rigging Three-quarter double ; Front edge of “D” ring must pull not further back than directly below center of point of swell. Standard E-Z or ring-type saddle “D” must be used and cannot exceed 5-3/4 inches outside width measurement. (B. Harter 11/22)

Change R9.5.1.2 Swell Undercut. Not more than 3 inches-1 ½ inch on each side. (B. Harter 11/22)

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