PRCA Business Journal - Dec. 20, 2024

2025 Rule Proposals 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 judge’s 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)

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(Competition Committee 03/23) Tabled by BOD 08/2024 2025 Bylaw Proposals

Change B2.5.6.3 Application Applicants for Noncontestant Card Member-Announcer status must submit a completed PRCA application to the PRCA. At least three letters of recommendation must accompany the application, a minimum of one letter each from a qualified person in each group specified below:

Group 1 (a former): NFR, NFSR, or NFBR Announcer, or Top 5 PRCA Announcer of the Year in the past 10 years.

Group 2 (a former): NFR Barrelman or alternate, or Top 5 PRCA Clown of the Year in the past 10 years.

Group 3 (a former): Top 5 PRCA Dress Specialty Act of the Year or Top 5 PRCA Comedy Special Act of the year in the past 10 years

Prospective Announcers must be reviewed and approved by the PRCA before the applicant will be considered for permit membership. A nonrefundable $500 fee must be submitted to the PRCA with the membership application to defray the costs of the review. Applicant must provide a list of rodeos for evaluation. Upon evaluation and approval, applicant will be issued a Noncontestant PRCA Permit Membership. If approved, and if all other membership requirements are satisfied, an announcer applicant will be granted First-Year Announcer status. (CPEC 03/23) Tabled by BOD 08/2024 Change B2.5.6.5 Requirements to Become a Full Announcer . New announcers will become full announcers after the first Dues Paying Year. Surveys sent to the 5 PRCA rodeos completed by applicant will serve as the applicant’s review for a membership card. The Contract Personnel Executive Council will review the surveys after the 5 PRCA rodeos or at the end of the PRCA season; whichever comes first, and vote on full membership status of the applicant, with a simple majority vote determining if membership is approved or denied. (CPEC 03/23) Tabled by BOD 08/2024 New B2.5.6.6 Minimum Contracts. The Announcer Permit Member can work on their permit until completing 5 PRCA rodeos or until the end of the PRCA season. Surveys will be sent to the Stock Contractor, Contract Personnel, and Rodeo Committee Chairman the applicant worked with at each of the 5 PRCA rodeos. These surveys will be kept on file until completion of 5 PRCA rodeos or until the end of the PRCA season. (CPEC 03/23) Tabled by BOD 08/2024

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