PRCA Business Journal - Aug. 2, 2024

New R11.2.6.2.1 Timed Events Not Ready- If in the opinion of the chute boss and/or the judges, if a contestant is not “ready when called” the contestant will be subject to a penalty. By definition, “ready when called” shall mean that the contestant must be riding into the box when the previous animal leaves the arena. If a contestant is the first contestant in team roping and tie down roping, they shall be riding into the box, and in steer wrestling, riding into the arena when the flag (sponsor) horse leaves the arena or as instructed by the chute boss and/or judges. Contestants must take their stock within 45 seconds of receiving the “all clear” from the designated judge. If the contestant exceeds the time limit, except in case of mechanical failure or a problem with the competition animal in the timed event chute in the opinion of the judges. For every 20 seconds over the 45-second limit, the fine will be progressively doubled. If a contestant exceeds two minutes in the box it will result in disqualification from the round. Penalties are listed as follows: Rodeos under $5,000 Per Event . A contestant not ready when called during a performance or section of slack will be fined $25 for the first offense; $50 for the second offense; and $100 for the third and subsequent offenses, and/or may be disqualified from the rodeo where the offense is committed Rodeos $5,001- $25,000 Per Event with Three Judges - A contestant not ready when called during a performance or section of slack will be fined $100 for the first offense, $200 for the second offense, $400 for the third and subsequent offenses, and/or may be disqualified from the rodeo where the offense is committed. Rodeos $25,000 And Above Per Event with Three Judges- A contestant not ready when called during a performance or section of slack will be fined $250 for the first offense; $500 for the second offense; and $1000 for the third and subsequent offenses, and/or may be disqualified from the rodeo where the offense is committed. (J. Cowley – Calgary Stampede, T, Hirsig – Cheyenne Frontier Days, C. Boleman – Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, G. Combs- Reno Rodeo, J. Jonas – San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo, C. Andrus – California Rodeo Salinas, B. S. Barnes – Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, P. Andrews – National Western Stock Show, G. Alan Phillips – Rodeo Austin, C. Davenport – San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo 03/24) 2026 Bylaw Proposals Change B2.5.9.3 Application An applicant for Noncontestant Card Member-Photographer status must submit a completed PRCA application and a non-refundable $300 fee to defray the costs of the review to the PRCA. The PRCA application form must be accompanied by a portfolio of the applicant’s work and two letters of recommendation, which shall be made available to the member representative and executive council contract personnel representative for review . A minimum of one letter each from a qualified person in each category specified below: Group 1 (a former current ): Cardholding PRCA Photographer of the Year or a finalist in the Photographer of the Year voting within the past three years . Finals Photographer . Group 2 (a current): Cardholding PRCA photographer with at least 10 years’ experience as an Active Member PRCA Photographer. The portfolio should contain 20 prints, color or black and white or both, in an 8x10 format, representing the sport of professional rodeo, both with strobes and without strobes, which will be judged by a panel of current PRCA Photographers on the quality of their content, creativity, sharpness and overall representation of professional rodeo. If approved, and if all other membership requirements are satisfied, a photographer applicant will be granted probationary membership status. (W. Kierce 06/23) Change B2.5.9.4 Minimum Contracts . Applicant will be required to submit all work (contact sheets) from 5 rodeos, including at least 2 indoor or night events using strobes . Immediately after completion of each of the applicant’s five required PRCA rodeos, all contact sheets generated at that event must be sent to the PRCA Media Department for evaluation by the Photographer Coordinator. (W Kierce 06/23)

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