PRCA Business Journal - Dec. 20, 2024

FT. PIERCE FL FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 1 WIDE OPEN PRORODEO

EOO: 10:30 AM MT FEBRUARY 7 EC: 10:30 AM MT FEBRUARY 11

production of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Inc. (‘HLSR”). 4.2 ENTRY PROCEDURES: Bareback Riding, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping Headers, Team Roping Heelers and Tie-Down Roping will consist of 40 contestants each (see 4.2 below). For entry to be accepted and to be eligible to compete, athletes must secure current PRCA membership by Dec. 18, 2024. Should Champion of the PRCA Permit Finals, Waller County (Hempstead, TX) and Fort Bend County (Rosenberg, TX) be the same contestant, the contestant will fill one invitation spot with the remainder of positions being filled as noted as of the sixth point below. (a) Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling and Tie-Down Roping invitation criteria: i. Past two (2) RODEOHOUSTON Super Series Champions (2023 & 2024). ii. One (1) Special Invitation from HLSR Management. iii. 2024 PRCA Permit Finals champion. If co champions exist, the tie will be broken based upon the tie breakers listed in the Permit Finals Ground Rules. iv. 2024 Waller County Fair & Rodeo Champion (Hempstead, TX). If co-champions exist, the tie will be broken based upon the published 2024 official PRCA world standings. v. 2024 Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo Champion (Rosenberg, TX). If co-champions exist, the tie will be broken based upon the published 2024 official PRCA world standings. vi. Top 31 of the published 2024 official PRCA world standings. vii. Top three (3) of the published 2025 official PRCA world standings (as of Dec. 1, 2024), excluding the circuit finals, not already qualified through the above criteria. viii. Any remaining or open positions will be filled from the published 2024 official PRCA world standings. (b) Bull Riding invitation criteria: i. Past two (2) RODEOHOUSTON Super Series Champions (2023 & 2024). ii. One (1) Special Invitation from HLSR Management. iii. 2024 PRCA Permit Finals champion. If co-champions exist, the tie will be broken based upon the tie breakers listed in the Permit Finals Ground Rules. iv. 2024 Waller County Fair & Rodeo Champion (Hempstead, TX). If co champions exist, the tie will be broken based upon the published 2024 official PRCA world standings. v. 2024 Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo Champion (Rosenberg, TX). If co-champions exist, the tie will be broken based upon the published 2024 official PRCA world standings. vi. Reigning Xtreme Bulls Champion. vii. Top 30 of the published 2024 official PRCA world standings. viii. Top three (3) of the published 2025 official PRCA world standings (as of Dec. 1, 2024), excluding the circuit finals, not already qualified through the above criteria. ix. Any remaining or open positions will be filled from the published 2024 official PRCA world standings. (c) Team Roping invitation criteria for both Headers and Heelers: i. Past two (2) RODEOHOUSTON Super Series Champions (2023 & 2024). ii. One (1) Special Invitation from HLSR Management. iii. 2024 PRCA Permit Finals champion. If co-champions exist, the tie will be broken based upon the tie breakers listed in the Permit Finals Ground Rules iv. 2024 Waller County Fair & Rodeo Champion (Hempstead, TX). If co champions exist, the tie will be broken based upon the published 2024 official PRCA world standings. v. 2024 Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo Champion (Rosenberg, TX). If co-champions exist, the tie will be broken based upon the published 2024 official PRCA world standings. vi. Top 31 of the published 2024 official PRCA world standings. vii. Top three (3) of the published 2025 official PRCA world standings (as of Dec. 1, 2024), excluding the circuit finals, not already qualified through the above criteria. viii. Any remaining or open positions will be filled from the published 2024 official PRCA

DIVISION 2 EVENT LUFKIN TX NPP MARCH 1 XTREME BULL BASH

ARENA: Adams Equestrian Arena ADDRESS: 15601 W. Midway Rd. PERFS: 2 Perfs: February 28-7:30 PM; March 1-7:30 PM EVENTS: BB SB TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $1500; BR @ $3000 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR GROUND RULES: Only actual contestant and one companion allowed gate access. ALL EVENTS - The “30-hour replacement” policy will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. ALL EVENTS - The “walk-up replacement” policy will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. ALL EVENTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Mon., Feb. 24 between 9 AM and 1 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Fri., Feb. 21 at 4 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. QUALIFICATIONS: BB & SB - 30 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. BR - 34 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. ARENA: Heartland Event ADDRESS: 700 E. Stolley Park Rd. PERFS: 2 Perfs: February 28-7:30 PM; March 1-7:30 PM SLACK: February 27-10:00 AM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $4500 PERMITS: BB SB BR GROUND RULES: CO-APPROVED WITH BADLANDS, AND GREAT LAKES CIRCUITS. Only actual contestant and one companion allowed gate pass. ALL EVENTS - The “30-hour replacement” policy will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. ALL EVENTS - The “walk-up replacement” policy will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information section of the business journal. ALL EVENTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Fri., Feb. 21 between 9 AM and 12 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Thurs., Feb. 20 at 4 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. GB - Approved for first slack event in accordance with R4.9.4. TE - There will be 8 contestants placed in each performance. The remainder of the contestants will compete in the slack. TE - If an animal escapes during a performance, or a rerun is awarded for any other reason, the extra will be used. Only escaped animals go back into the heard. TD, SW, TR - One go-around. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, BR - 24 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. STK. CONT.: SUTTON RODEOS SUB. CONT.: NEW FRONTIER RODEO STK. CONT.: SILVER SPURS CLUB EOO: 9:30 AM MT FEBRUARY 14 EC: 9:30 AM MT FEBRUARY 18 PENDING GRAND ISLAND NE FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 1 RODEO GRAND ISLAND

ARENA: George H. Henderson Expo ADDRESS: 1200 Ellen Trout Drive PERFS: 1 Perf: March 1-7:30 PM EVENTS: BR @ $25000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BR-$250 PERMITS: BR GROUND RULES: Only actual contestant and one companion allowed gate access. ALL CONTESTANTS - The “30-hour replacement” and “walk-up replacement” policies will be in effect. The walk-up deadline for this event will be one hour prior to the performance. ALL CONTESTANTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Tues., Feb. 25 between 9 AM and 11 AM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. COMPETITION FORMAT - 43 minimum entries. One go-round. May be two go- rounds back to-back, same performance depending on the number of entries. If two go-rounds, the number of contestants accepted during the re-entry period will not exceed one half the original limit. QUALIFICATIONS: - 70% top money, 30 % random draw. No exemptions. ALL CONTESTANTS - A contestant will not be accepted as an entry at an X-Bulls Event if he is already placed in a position at another PRCA rodeo or event on the same day as the X-Bulls. NOTE: For additional ground rules see: “XBulls Events with No Finals” in the Rodeo Entry Information section of the Business Journal. EF’s : $250 EF plus $35 Central Entry Office/

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Supplemental Insurance. STK. CONT.: VARIOUS

EOO: 11:00 AM MT FEBRUARY 7 EC: 11:00 AM MT FEBRUARY 10 PENDING

PLAYOFF SERIES HOUSTON TX MARCH 4-23 RODEOHOUSTON

ARENA: NRG Stadium ADDRESS: 1 NRG Park

PERFS: 20 Perfs: March 4-6:45 PM; March 5-6:45 PM; March 6-6:45 PM; March 7-6:45 PM; March 8-2:45 PM; March 9-2:45 PM; March 10-6:45 PM; March 11-6:45 PM; March 12-6:45 PM; March 13-6:45 PM; March 14-6:45 PM; March 15-2:45 PM; March 16-2:45 PM; March 17-6:45 PM; March 18-6:45 PM; March 19-6:45 PM; March 20-6:45 PM; March 21-6:45 PM; March 22-2:45 PM; March 23-2:45 PM FINALS: March 23-2:45 PM BB SB BR TD SW TR EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $281500 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR GROUND RULES: The RODEOHOUSTON Super Series will feature five Super Series of three rounds each (a round will be completed at each performance) with eight contestants per event; two Semifinal Rounds with 10 contestants per event each round; two Wild Card Rounds with 6 contestants per event; and a Championship Round featuring 10 contestants per event. This format will result in 40 contestants total per event. The 2025 RODEOHOUSTON Super Series is an independent

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