PRCA Business Journal - January 5, 2024

Brushton Minton shares a celebratory moment with 2023 Miss Rodeo Califor nia McKensey Middleton, left, and 2024 Miss Rodeo California Cailee Roper fol lowing the RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo, Dec. 31 in Red Bluff. – Crystal Amen photo

The following pages serve as the official record of business for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Important notices, announcements and contact numbers are featured in this section. PRCA BUSINESS SECTION

To e-mail a PRCA employee, use the first letter of their first name and their last name followed by @prorodeo. com. example: jdoe@prorodeo.com Call the Department Direct........(719) 593.8840 Office Hours..................8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (MT) Administration..........................(719) 548.4870 Approvals.................................(719) 548.4880 Circuits.....................................(719) 548.4820 CEO..........................................(719) 528.4774 Judges......................................(719) 548.4807 Media.......................................(719) 548.4840 Member Services.....................(719) 528.4747 PRCA Properties.......................(719) 548.4860 PSN Subscriptions...................(800) 763.3648 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Shelly Kennedy.........................(719) 528.4774 MEMBER SERVICES Member services......................(719) 528.4747 (accounts receivable, points, membership) Breanna Sammons, Angie Carrasquillo, Mary Alexander, Paula Rhodes, Sarah Grant and Kristen Kaar Doctor Release Fax...................(719) 548.4868 or memberrecords@prorodeo.com CIRCUITS Therese Cobb...........................(719) 528-4705 JUDGING Rick Smith................................(719) 528-4735 Julia Bews ................................(719) 528-4703 Administration and Circuit Coordinator Aimee Rutan, Member Services Manager Megan Barton, Rodeo Administrative Assistant II Chris Horton, Committee Liasion Daidra Sims, Manager of Rodeo Approvals Michaela Garcia, PROCOM Manager Miriaham Contreras, Member Retention & Growth Coordinator Scott Dorenkamp, Livestock Program and Government Relations Manager Penny Gingerich, Administrative Support Specialist PRCA JUDGING Rick Smith, Supervisor of Pro Officials Julia Bews, Judging Administrative Assistant II JCCF – 719.528.4791 Julie Jutten PROFESSIONAL RODEO COWBOYS ASSOCIATION 101 Pro Rodeo Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80919 PRCA HEADQUARTERS – 719.593.8840 PRCA Fax – 719.548.4876 Accounts Receivable/Member Services – 719.528.4747 Doctor’s release fax – 719.548.4868 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – 719.528.4774 Tom Glause, Chief Executive Officer Shelly Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the CEO RODEO ADMINISTRATION – 719.548.4870 Steve Knowles, Director of Rodeo Administration Sarah Gibson, Executive Assistant Rodeo Administration Therese Cobb, Assistant Director of Rodeo

PRCA MEDIA – 719.548.4840 SUBSCRIPTIONS – 800.763.3648 Stephen Olver, PRCA Art Director Tracy Renck, PSN Editor Tanner Barth, PRCA Media Coordinator & Journalist

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – 719.528.4718 Pam McManus, Chief Financial Officer Kelly Hipolito, Human Resources Manager Gina Wiseman, Controller Samantha McKee, Senior Staff Accountant Marcus Ornelas II, Senior Staff Accountant Valerie Green, Accounts Receivable/Payroll Sandra Rodriguez, Accounts Payable Tyler Eveleth, Facilities Manager PRCA PROPERTIES – 719.548.4860 Steve Rempelos, Chief Marketing Officer Dawson Moody, Sponsorship Fulfillment Coordinator Nicole Garside, Licensing & Merchandise Director Darla Lindt, Business Development Manager Amy Fast, Digital Marketing Manager Kim Krueger, Executive Assistant to the CMO HALL OF FAME – 719.528.4764 Kent Sturman, Director of ProRodeo Hall of Fame Megan Winterfeldt, Exhibit/Collections Coordinator Ashley Affleck-Johnson, Supervisor of Marketing, Events and Membership

COMMUNICATIONS & PSN Stephen Olver...........................(719) 528-4779 Tracy Renck .............................(719) 528-4758 Tanner Barth ............................(719) 528-4794 PROCOM PROCOM Entries....................... (800) 234.7722 PROCOM LOCAL LINE ..............(719) 548.4800 Michaela Garcia.........................(719) 528-4743 Sydni Villa ...............................(719) 528-4780 Keyers: Sophie Nagel, Courtney Rezzonico, Kirsten Phytila, Alyese Rodriguez and Hunter Jones Tiffany Bert PRCA PROPERTIES Steve Rempelos .......................(719) 528-4792 Kim Krueger ........................... (719) 528-4791 Amy Fast..................................(719) 528-4721 Nicole Garside ..........................(719) 528-4725 RODEO ADMINISTRATION Steve Knowles .........................(719) 528-4787 Therese Cobb ..........................(719) 528-4705 Aimee Rutan ............................(719) 528-4730 Scott Dorenkamp .....................(719) 528-4782 Sarah Gibson ...........................(719) 528-4753 Megan Barton ..........................(719) 528-4768 RODEO APPROVALS Chris Horton.............................(719) 528-4783 Daidra Sims..............................(719) 528-4717 Kyrsten Ehrenfelt .................... (719) 528-4716 Lisa Cush, Publications Coordinator Jessica Butterly, Social Media Manager Matthew Castaneda, Media Department Assistant INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES – 719.548.4888 Melodie Spah, IT Delivery Manager Mario Ortivez, System, Infrastructure and Network Manager Beverly Brooks, Senior Programmer Analyst Jack Carroll, Director of Information Systems Matthew Jenkins, Sr. Programmer Kevin Ward, Sr. Program Analyst Angie Maidt, Jr. Programmer C.J. Mitchell, Business Analyst Paige Rueth, Business Analyst Samhyr-Oliver Jean, Business Analyst Mark Chiasson, Service Desk Technician Jenna Chadwick, Content Specialist I HOW TO CONTACT THE PRCA

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REMINDER A reminder to PRCA Members and other persons who call the PRCA National Office: In order to en hance the quality of service provided by the PRCA National Office staff and to ensure the accuracy of matters communicated between PRCA staff and PRCA Members and other persons calling the PRCA National Office, the PRCA (and PRCA Prop erties) may record telephone conversations which come into, originate from or involve someone in the PRCA National Office.

PRCA HOLIDAY CLOSURES PROCOM will be open for turn outs, doctor releases, etc. only. Thanksgiving Day - November 23

Day After Thanksgiving - November 24 Christmas Eve - December 22 (observed) Christmas Day - December 25 New Year’s Eve - December 29 (observed) New Year’s Day - January 1, 2024 Presidents Day - February 19 Memorial Day - May 27 Independence Day - July 4 Labor Day - September 2 Thanksgiving Day - November 28 Day After Thanksgiving - November 29

Christmas Eve - December 24 Christmas Day - December 25 New Year’s Eve - December 31

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PRCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONTESTANT DIRECTORS Jacobs Crawley (chairman) ................... 254.592.1469 Troy Pruitt ..............................................308.672.1788 Chet Johnson........................................ 307.259.9888 Matt Reeves .......................................... 254.644.6796 CONTRACT PERSONNEL DIRECTOR Josh Edwards (vice chairman).............. 972.571.5583 RODEO COMMITTEE DIRECTORS Cory Wall .............................................. 719.349.0033 Larry McConnell ................................... 580.821.2203 STOCK CONTRACTOR DIRECTORS Stace Smith........................................... 903.675.9295 Keith Marrington .................................. 403.585.4047 Caleb Bennett (BB) CC .......................... 435.452.1347 Bradley Harter (SB) CC ...........................817.308.1708 Cody Rostockyj (BR) CC ...................... 254.855.7504 Shane Hanchey (TD) CC ...................... 337.764.3506 Matt Reeves (SW) CC .............................. 254.644.6796 Kaleb Driggers (TR) CC ........................ 254.977.3263 J.P. Wickett (SR) CC ............................. 918.817.2945 CONTRACT PERSONNEL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Josh Edwards ....................................... 972.571.5583 (Spec. Acts, laborers, photographers) Cindy Rosser ........................................ 530.755.8748 (At Large) Sunni Deb Backstrom ........................... 303.717.0407 (Sec./Timers) Jesse Knudson (Chairman) .................. 920.250.0663 (Announcers/Music Director) Robert Blu Jeanes ................................ 713.301.9122 (Clowns/Bullfighters) RODEO COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Steve Gander, (10K-under) ................... 319.400.1064 Dave Marshall, (10K-20K) .................... 303.883.6294 Bryant Nelson CC , (20K-50K).................208.539.6218 James Miller, (50K+) ............................ 423.506.1879 David Petty, (At Large) ..........................918.798.3201 GENERAL MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE TO COMPETITION COMMITTEE John Franzen CC .................................... 307.689.2879 STOCK CONTRACTOR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Steve Sutton CC .................................... 605.381.0270 Jerry Dorenkamp .................................. 520.975.6788 David Morehead ................................... 563.249.5319 Wade Sankey ........................................ 307.899.4285 TJ Korkow ............................................ 605.222.6929 CC - Notes Competition Committee Member NCFR RODEO COMMITTEE Shawn Mills – TE .................................. 970.518.2856 Casey Colletti – RE ............................... 719.252.0471 Dustin Murray – SCR ............................ 405.323.3976 Robert Blu Jeanes – CPR ..................... 830.709.5566 Therese Cobb ...................................... 719.528.4705 CIRCUIT SYSTEM CONTACTS COLUMBIA RIVER PRORODEO CIRCUIT Brad Goodrich ..................................... 541.980.8488 goodropes@yahoo.com CALIFORNIA PRORODEO CIRCUIT Johnny Zamrzla .....................................661.449.8498 johnnyz@cafinalsrodeo.com WILDERNESS PRORODEO CIRCUIT Ryan Shaw ........................................... 801.648.5679 ryaneshaw@mac.com MONTANA PRORODEO CIRCUIT Dave Wagner ........................................ 406.252.3312 dave@connollysaddlery.com MOUNTAIN STATES PRORODEO CIRCUIT Guy Warpness ...................................... 307.760.8777 gwarp59@gmail.com TURQUOISE PRORODEO CIRCUIT Tony Zembik ......................................... 928.710.4550 turquoisecircuitprorodeo.com BADLANDS PRORODEO CIRCUIT Tom Richter .......................................... 605.692.7539 trichter@swiftelcenter.com PRAIRIE PRORODEO CIRCUIT Julie Graber .......................................... 620.664.6093 jagscox@cox.net EXECUTIVE COUNCILS CONTESTANT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

TEXAS PRORODEO CIRCUIT MIkey Jo Duggan .................................. 806.674.2116 texascircuit@yahoo.com GREAT LAKES PRORODEO CIRCUIT Wayne Knutson .................................... 660.261.4337 cjknutson@cvalley.net SOUTHEASTERN PRORODEO CIRCUIT Ralph Roller .......................................... 352.238.3090 rollerr@bellsouth.net FIRST FRONTIER PRORODEO CIRCUIT Kevin Clanton ....................................... 856.469.9111 nodntry@live.com 2023 REQUIRED PARTICIPATION CIRCUIT NO. OF RESIDENT NON- RODEOS RESIDENT

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The stock charge shall be $60 per go-round.

The 2024 season begins Oct. 1, 2023

ALL 2024 RODEOS WITH QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL EVENTS: If a contestant qualifies in both the 2023 and 2024 categories for money won, he will be accepted in the 2023 category for money won.

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ATTENTION ALL WACO, TX PERMIT FINALS CONTESTANTS All PRCA event winners will be qualified for Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.

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ATTENTION CONTESTANTS

2023 season Circuit Finals Rodeos and the 2023 NFR Open WILL count toward PRCA World Standings.

ATTENTION X-Bulls events with $35,000 or more added will be Division I events. X-Bulls

THE FOLLOWING WILL BE EFFECTIVE FOR THE 2023/2024 SEASON The 2023 individual Circuit Finals Steer Roping events (Badlands, Columbia River, Montana, Mountain States, Prairie, Texas, Turquoise) and the 2023 National Circuit Finals Steer Roping will count toward the 2024 World Standings and qualifications. These events will be Official Entry Rodeos (contestant must designate unofficial). If a contestant has not met the required participation count it will be an automatic unofficial entry rodeo for that contestant and will not count toward 2024 World Standings or qualification rodeos. For any Steer Roping Circuit Finals Rodeo that occurs prior to the 2023 regular season cutoff date, money won at those circuit finals rodeos will count toward the 2023 World Standings and qualifica tions. In 2024, it will count toward the All-Around.

events with less than $35,000 added will be Division 2 events.

2024 IMPORTANT MEMBER DUES DEADLINES FOR WINTER RODEOS

EC: Wednesday, December 20th at 10am SAN ANTONIO, TX Member dues purchase date is midnight on Wednesday, December 20th EO: Thursday, December 21st at 10am EC: Wednesday, December 27th at 10am HOUSTON, TX Member dues purchase date is midnight on Wednesday, December 20th EO: Thursday, December 21st at 10am EC: Wednesday, January 3rd at 10am

you MUST have you 2024 membership pur chased by Tuesday, December 26th at 2PM ODESSA, TX Member dues purchase date is midnight on Sunday, December 17th EO: Monday, December 18th at 10am EC: Thursday, December 21st at 10am FORT WORTH, TX Member dues purchase date is midnight on Sunday, December 17th EO: Monday, December 18th at 10am

DENVER, CO (TE) Member dues purchase date is midnight on Thursday, December 7th EO: Friday, December 8th at 10am EC: Tuesday, December 12th at 10am DENVER, CO (RE) Member dues purchase date is midnight on Wednesday, December 13th EO: Thursday, December 13th at 10am EC: Monday, December 18th at 10am **If advancing from the Denver, CO TE Qualifier

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ENTRY CLOSINGS This is a courtesy and is unofficial. Please check long listings for official closing dates and times.

EC ON JANUARY 17, 2024 RAPID CITY, SD: 10:00 AM RAPID CITY, SD: 10:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 26, 2024 GUTHRIE, OK: 11:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 29, 2024 SIOUX CITY, IA: 10:00 AM YUMA, AZ: 10:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 18, 2024 WAUCHULA, FL: 10:00 AM ST. PAUL, MN: 11:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 8, 2024 HOMESTEAD, FL: 10:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 30, 2024 BELTON, TX: 10:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 9, 2024 COLUMBUS, GA: 10:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 19, 2024 BISMARCK, ND: 10:30 AM

EC ON JANUARY 31, 2024 LOS FRESNOS, TX: 10:00 AM STARKVILLE, MS: 11:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 10, 2024 PARK CITY, KS: 11:00 AM RAPID CITY, SD: 11:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 22, 2024 LAKE CHARLES, LA: 11:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 23, 2024 TUCSON, AZ: 10:00 AM TUPELO, MS: 10:30 AM

EC ON FEBRUARY 1, 2024 OKEECHOBEE, FL: 10:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 11, 2024 RAPID CITY, SD: 11:00 AM SOUTHAVEN, MS: 11:00 AM

EC ON FEBRUARY 2, 2024 PERRY, GA: 10:00 AM COLUMBUS, OH: 11:00 AM OKEECHOBEE, FL: 12:00 PM

EC ON JANUARY 24, 2024 KISSIMMEE, FL: 10:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 12, 2024 WINSTON-SALEM, NC: 11:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 25, 2024 JACKSON, MS: 10:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 16, 2024 BUCKEYE, AZ: 10:00 AM HATTIESBURG, MS: 12:00 PM

EC ON FEBRUARY 5, 2024 YAKIMA, WA: 10:00 AM

LAUREL MS JANUARY 6 MAGNOLIA CENTER PRORODEO

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 Thurs., Dec. 28 between 9 AM and 1 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Thurs., Dec. 28 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. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB - 24 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. BR- 30 minimum

entries. No compensation. No slack. STK. CONT.: JC KITAIF PRORODEOS EOO: 10:00 AM MT DECEMBER 26 EC: 10:00 AM MT DECEMBER 27

ARENA: Magnolia Center ADDRESS: 1457 Ellisville Blvd PERFS: 2 Perfs: January 6-2:00 PM; January 6-7:00 PM SLACK: January 6-10:00 AM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $1000 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR GROUND RULES: ALL EVENTS - The “30-hour replacement” policy will be in effect. See Rodeo

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contestant who entered during the re-entry period be able to displace a contestant who entered during the original entry period. If a contestant TO’s or DR’s prior to the “re-entry” period, that position may be filled during the “re-entry” period. ALL CONTESTANTS - Contestant check-in at Heritage Inn, Great Falls, Thurs., Jan. 11, between 12-2 PM. General membership meeting at 2 PM (contestants must attend to receive jackets). PAY-OFF - Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals will pay four places in the go-rounds and four places in the average. QUALIFICATIONS: Top 12. COMPLETE CIRCUIT FINALS GROUND RULES can be found at www.prorodeo.com under Member Services online. STK. CONT.: VARIOUS

available, the contestants accepted will be based on the qualification procedures defined in the Circuit Finals ground rules. Under no circumstances will a contestant who entered during the re-entry period be able to displace a contestant who entered during the original entry period. If a contestant TO’s or DR’s prior to the “re-entry” period, that position may be filled during the “re-entry” period. PAY-OFF - All go-rounds and average will pay four places. QUALIFICATIONS: Top 12. COMPLETE CIRCUIT FINALS GROUND RULES can be found under Member Services online. STK. CONT.: VARIOUS SUB. CONT.: ALL AMERICAN RODEO COMPANY; COWTOWN RODEO; PAINTED PONY CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO ARENA: Blackham Coliseum ADDRESS: 2330 Johnston Street PERFS: 4 Perfs: January 11-7:30 PM; January 12-7:30 PM; January 13-7:30 PM; January 14-2:30 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW @ $2500; TR-HD TR HL @ $1250 PERMITS: BB SB BR TR; CIR MAX - TD SW GROUND RULES: CO-APPROVED WITH TEXAS CIRCUIT 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 Fri., Jan. 5 between 9 AM and 12 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Thurs., Jan. 4 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. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, BR - 48 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. STK. CONT.: HARPER & MORGAN RODEO CO PLAYOFF SERIES DENVER CO JANUARY 11-21 NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW AND RODEO - RIDING EVENTS ARENA: Denver Coliseum ADDRESS: 4600 Humboldt St. PERFS: 20 Perfs: January 11-7:00 PM; January 12-1:30 PM; January 12-8:00 PM; January 13 11:00 AM; January 13-3:30 PM; January 13-8:00 PM; January 14-2:00 PM; January 14-6:30 PM; January 15-1:00 PM; January 16-7:00 PM; January 17-1:30 PM; January 17-7:00 PM; January 18 1:30 PM; January 18-7:00 PM; January 19-1:30 PM; January 19-8:00 PM; January 20-11:00 AM; January 20-3:30 PM; January 20-8:00 PM; January 21-2:00 PM FINALS: January 21-2:00 PM BB SB BR EVENTS: BB SB BR @ $56875 EOO: 10:00 AM MT JANUARY 2 EC: 10:00 AM MT JANUARY 3 EOO: 11:00 AM MT DECEMBER 13 EC: 11:00 AM MT DECEMBER 14 LAFAYETTE LA JANUARY 11-14 MID WINTER FAIR & RODEO

LEGACY STEER ROPING ODESSA TX NPP JANUARY 6-7 SANDHILLS STOCK SHOW LEGACY STEER ROPING

ARENA: Andrews County Expo Arena ADDRESS: 1441 E. Hwy 176 SLACK: January 6-10:00 AM; January 7-10:00 AM EVENTS: SR SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: SR-$400 PERMITS: SR GROUND RULES: Contestants who choose to enter the Legacy Steer Roping event must be at least 50 years old or a permit member at the time of entry closing. They must also be entered in the steer roping event at the Sandhill Stock Show & Rodeo. To be eligible, the contestant must not have been an NFSR qualifier during the past 3 years. Permit members of all ages will also be eligible to enter. Contestants will pay an additional entry fee of $400. Contestants will not compete on any additional steers. The times that are recorded for the contestants’ competition runs at the Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo will be used to determine the pay-off. Pay-off will only include the entry fees for the contestants who entered the Legacy Steer Roping through PROCOM. 6% will be held out of the total amount for the PRCA prior to the pay-off. Only the four go-rounds and the average after four go-rounds will be included in the pay-off for the Legacy Steer Roping. There will be no additional added money and since no additional animals will be run, there will be no additional stock charge or PROCOM charge. Money won in the Legacy Steer Roping will not count towards PRCA World Standings, circuit standings, All Around standings, or for money won qualifications. It will count towards qualifying for the Legacy Steer Roping Finals held in conjunction with the National Finals Steer Roping. (NFSR qualifiers will not be eligible EOO: 11:00 AM MT DECEMBER 26 EC: 11:00 AM MT DECEMBER 27 MONTANA CIRCUIT FINALS GREAT FALLS MT NPP JANUARY 11-13 MONTANA PRORODEO CIRCUIT FINALS ARENA: Four Seasons Arena ADDRESS: 400 3rd St NW PERFS: 3 Perfs: January 11-7:00 PM; January 12 7:00 PM; January 13-7:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $9250 + $15463 SPON SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$300; SB-$300; BR- for the Legacy Steer Roping Finals). STK. CONT.: BEUTLER & SON RODEO $300; TD-$300; SW-$300; TR-$300 PERMITS: CIR - BB SB BR TD SW TR GROUND RULES: The 2023 Montana Circuit Finals cutoff date will be Sept. 30, 2023. Total money above includes estimated committee purse of $9,250, estimated PRCA matching funds of $4,000, estimated sponsor dollars of $11,463, and estimated $3 amount of $2,154.30. ALL CONTESTANTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Tues., Dec. 5 between 9 AM and 12 PM. Re-entries will be accepted if the number of entries for an event at the original entry closing time is less than limit defined in the ground rules. If more contestants enter during the “re-entry” period than there are positions available, the contestants accepted will be based on the qualification procedures defined in the Circuit Finals ground rules. Under no circumstances will a

EOO: 11:00 AM MT NOVEMBER 29 EC: 11:00 AM MT NOVEMBER 30

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PERMIT SECTION HARRISBURG PA NPP JANUARY 11-13 HARRISBURG PERMIT SECTION

ARENA: New Holland Arena ADDRESS: 2300 N. Cameron Street PERFS: 3 Perfs: January 11-7:00 PM; January 12 7:00 PM; January 13-4:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB @ $2500 PERMITS: BB SB GROUND RULES: ALL EVENTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Mon., Dec. 18 between 9 AM and 12 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. GRACE PERIOD - Will expire one hour after entries close. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB - 10 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. Permits only. Three go-rounds held in conjunction with the First Frontier Circuit Finals performances. Permit member contestants entered in the Circuit Finals may also enter the Permit Section. STK. CONT.: VARIOUS FIRST FRONTIER CIRCUIT FINALS HARRISBURG PA NPP JANUARY 11-13 FIRST FRONTIER CIRCUIT FINALS RODEO ARENA: New Holland Arena ADDRESS: 2300 N. Cameron Street PERFS: 3 Perfs: January 11-7:00 PM; January 12 7:00 PM; January 13-4:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW @ $7000 + $15963 SPON; TR-HD TR-HL @ $7000 + $17463 SPON SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$225; SB-$225; BR- GROUND RULES: All events plus year-end circuit dollars. Total money above includes the estimated committee purse of $7,000, estimated sponsor money of $11,963, estimated matching PRCA funds of $4,000, estimated $3 amount of $1,037.47. ALL CONTESTANTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Mon., Dec. 18 between 9 AM and 12 PM. Re-entries will be accepted if the number of entries for an event at the original entry closing time is less than limit defined in the ground rules. If more contestants enter during the “re-entry” period than there are positions EOO: 11:00 AM MT DECEMBER 13 EC: 11:00 AM MT DECEMBER 14 $225; TD-$225; SW-$225; TR-$225 PERMITS: CIR - BB SB BR TD SW TR

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SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$250; SB-$250; BR- $250 + $50 DM PERMITS: BB SB BR GROUND RULES: Only actual contestant and one companion allowed gate access. Contestant parking will be for contestants only. ALL EVENTS - The “30-hour 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 Thurs., Jan. 4 between 9am and 11am. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Wed., Jan. 3 at 4 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. ALL CONTESTANTS - Must check-in at the trailer located in the contestant parking area and sign a release of liability and pick up back number before competing. All companion tickets will be located in this area. Each contestant may receive one companion ticket for the performances in which they are competing. EXTENDED GRACE PERIOD - There will be an extended grace period for qualified contestants entered in the BB, SB & BR event to change preferences on Mon., Dec. 18th between 2pm and 5pm ALL CONTESTANTS - Each contestant will be given a back number which must be worn and/or displayed at all times while in competition area or backstage area. BB, SB, BR - Stock will be drawn at two separate times. The first draw (for the first 8 perfs) will be no later than 72 hours prior to the first performance. The second draw will be no later than 72 hours prior to the start of the 9th performance. If a riding event animal is deemed inferior, that animal will not be placed in any subsequent draw. If an animal is in a draw and scheduled to come back again the same draw, that inferior animal will be replaced and the contestant will be drawn a re-ride using the following re-ride procedure, or may have the option of drawing out (first go-round only). RE - Re-rides will be used in the following order: 1. Designated re-rides for the performance. 2. Unused animals due to notified TO’s, DR’s, and VIR’s) for that performance. 3. Available unused animals from previous performances (which includes unused re-rides and animals not used due to notified and non-notified TO’s, DR’s, and VIR’s. 4. Additional re-ride pool of animals (set and approved by respective event representatives) to be used as needed. Each pool will consist of 4 animals per event. Additional animals must be added to the pool after each pool animal is used. Pool can be switched out at the stock contractor’s discretion (replacement animals set and approved by respective event representatives). QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, BR - 80 entries. No compensation. No slack. See R1.2.15 and R1.2.15.2. FORMAT - Two go-rounds, back-to-back, performance-to-performance, plus a semi-finals and a finals. Eight brackets with 10 contestants in each bracket, competing in two go-rounds, back-to-back, performance-to-performance, will account for the first 16 performances. The top three contestants from each bracket based on the average after the two go-rounds in each of the eight brackets will advance to the semi-finals. If ties result in more than three to advance from a bracket to the semi-finals, the tied contestant with the single highest score will advance. If still tied, the tied contestant with the highest ranking in the 2023 PRCA World Standings in that respective event will advance. If there are less than 3 qualified scores in one or more of the brackets, the contestant with the

highest score in his section of brackets who has not already qualified in the top 3 of his respective bracket will advance. This process will be repeated until all positions in the semi-finals are filled. The brackets will be divided into two sections. Section one includes brackets 1, 2, 3, and 4, and section two includes brackets 5, 6, 7, and 8. If there are less than 12 qualified rides in section one of the brackets or section two of the brackets, a random draw by the judges following the completion of each of the two sections will determine which contestants with no score will be advanced to the semi-finals to insure that there are 24 contestants to fill the semi-finals. The semi-finals will include 24 contestants competing in the 17th, 18th, and 19th performances (8 per performance) all occurring on Saturday, January 20. A contestant must compete in all go-rounds in order to advance to the semi-finals or the finals (does not include VIR’s and DR’s). The contestants for the three semi-finals performances will be placed as follows: A contestant will be allowed to trade with a contestant from the same bracket who is placed in a different semi-finals performances. Semi-finals #1 (17th performance) Saturday morning, Jan. 20: #1 in the average from Bracket 1, #3 in the average from Bracket 2, #2 in the average from Bracket 3, #1 in the average from Bracket 4, #3 in the average from Bracket 5, #2 in the average from Bracket 6, #1 in the average from Bracket 7, #3 in the average from Bracket 8. Semi-finals #2 (18th performance) Saturday matinee, Jan. 20: #2 in the average from Bracket 1, #1 in the average from Bracket 2, #3 in the average from Bracket 3, #2 in the average from Bracket 4, #1 in the average from Bracket 5, #3 in the average from Bracket 6, #2 in the average from Bracket 7, #1 in the average from Bracket 8. Semi finals #3 (19th performance) Saturday evening, Jan. 20: #3 in the average from Bracket 1, #2 in the average from Bracket 2, #1 in the average from Bracket 3, #3 in the average from Bracket 4, #2 in the average from Bracket 5, #1 in the average from Bracket 6, #3 in the average from Bracket 7, #2 in the average from Bracket 8. The competition order will be drawn randomly. The top 4 from each of the semi-finals performances will advance to the finals on Sunday, January 21 (20th performance). If ties in a semi-finals performance results in more than 4 contestants qualified to advance to the finals, the tied contestant with the highest score in the average from the brackets will advance. If still tied, the tied contestant with the single highest score from the brackets will advance. If still tied, the tied contestant with the highest ranking in the 2023 PRCA World Standings in that respective event will advance. If there are less than 4 qualified scores in one or more of the semi-finals performances, the contestant with the next highest score from the other semi-finals performances, who has not already qualified among the top 4 of his respective performance, will advance. If there are less than 12 qualified scores in the 3 semi-finals performances, the remaining positions in the finals (not to exceed 12) will be filled by the contestant with the highest score in the average from the two go-rounds in the brackets. If tied, the contestant with the single highest score from the brackets will advance. If still tied, the contestant with the highest ranking in the 2023 PRCA World Standings in that respective event, will advance. ALL EVENTS - If a contestant notifies a turn out, visible injury report, or doctor release through PROCOM, his position in the Semi-Finals will be filled by the contestant with the highest average score in the same bracket as the contestant that TO, VIR, or DR that has not already advanced into the Semi-Finals. The replacement contestant will be placed in the same semi-finals position & draw as the contestant that is no longer competing. If

there are no contestants eligible to replace the non-competing contestant within his same bracket, his position will be filled by the available contestant with the highest average score from ANY bracket that has not already advanced. If there are no contestants eligible to replace the non-competing contestant from ANY bracket based on the average, the position will be filled by the contestant with the single highest score in any bracket performance that has not already advanced. If there are still no contestants able to replace the non- competing contestant from the single highest score/fastest time, the position will be filled by the contestant with the highest ranking in the 2023 PRCA World Standing that has not already advanced. This replacement process will be repeated until all positions in the semi-finals have been filled. ALL EVENTS: If a contestant notifies a turn out, visible injury report, or doctor release, his position in the Finals will be filled by the available contestant with the highest score or fastest time in the same semi-final performance as the contestant that notified the TO, VIR, or DR. The replacement contestant will be placed in the same Finals position & draw as the contestant that is no longer competing. If no contestants are eligible to replace the non-competing contestant within their same semi-final, their position will be filled by the contestant with the highest score from ANY semi final that has not already advanced. If there are no contestants eligible to replace the non-competing contestant from ANY semi-final, the position will be filled by the semi-final contestant with the single highest score in any performance that has not already advanced. If there are still no contestants able to replace the non- competing contestant from the single highest score, the position will be filled by the semi-final contestant with the highest ranking in the 2023 PRCA World Standing that has not already advanced. This replacement process will be repeated until all positions in the finals have been filled. ALL CONTESTANTS - No contestant will be held past his bracket unless it is due to an unavailable re-ride animal. PAYOFF: After the 6% is retained for the PRCA, 45% of the remaining amount will be allotted and split between the two long rounds (22.5% for each of the first two go-rounds). 30% will be allotted to the semi-finals (10% for each of the three semi finals performances) and will each pay 4 places. 25% will be allotted to the finals which will pay 8 places. There will be no average payoff. If there are less qualified rides in the semi-finals than there are places to be paid, ground money will be paid to contestants who did have a qualified ride (in accordance with R5.5.3). If there are less qualified rides in the finals than there are places to be paid, the remaining places will be paid to contestants with no score in the finals based on highest score in the semi-finals. All money paid out for the semi finals and the finals will count towards PRCA World Standings. ALL CONTESTANTS - The management reserves the right to refuse the competition of any contestant who has violated the general rules or has been dishonest in the competitions of the National Western Stock Show. ALL CONTESTANTS - All participants agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the PRCA Bylaws and Official Rodeo Rules and these Ground Rules. ALL CONTESTANTS - The management reserves the right to refuse the competition of any contestant who has violated the general rules or has been dishonest in the competitions of the National Western Stock Show. STK. CONT.: THE CERVI BROTHERS SUB. CONT.: CERVI CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO

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not already qualified in the previous two categories) who enter will be accepted. 40 contestants (or teams) will advance from the qualifier. If a contestant qualifies in both the 2023 and 2024 money won categories, he will assume the position among the 2023 qualifiers. FORMAT - Two go-rounds, back-to-back, performance-to-performance, plus a semi-finals and a finals. Eight brackets with 10 contestants in each bracket, competing in two go-rounds, back to-back, performance-to-performance, will account for the first 16 performances. The top three contestants (or teams) from each bracket based on the average after the two go-rounds in each of the eight brackets will advance to the semi-finals. If ties result in more than three to advance from a bracket to the semi-finals, the tied contestant (or team) with the single fastest time will advance. If still tied, the tied contestant (or team) with the highest ranking in the 2023 PRCA World Standings in that respective event will advance. If there are less than 3 qualified times in one or more of the brackets, the contestant (or team) with the fastest time in his section of brackets who has not already qualified in the top 3 of his respective bracket will advance. The brackets will be divided into two sections. Section one includes brackets 1, 2, 3, and 4, and section two includes brackets 5, 6, 7, and 8. If there are less than 12 qualified times in section one of the brackets or section two of the brackets, a random draw by the judges following the completion of each of the two sections will determine which contestants with no time will be advances to the semi-finals to insure that there are 24 contestants to fill the semi-finals. The semi-finals will include 24 contestants competing in the 17th, 18th, and 19th performances (8 per performance) all occurring on Saturday, January 20. A contestant must compete in all go-rounds in order to advance to the semi-finals or the finals (does no include VIR’s and DR’s). The contestants (or teams) for the three semi-finals performances will be placed as follows: A contestant (or team) will be allowed to trade with a contestant (or team) from the same bracket who is placed in a different semi-finals performances. Semi-finals #1 (17th performance) Saturday morning, Jan. 21: #1 in the average from Bracket 1, #3 in the average from Bracket 2, #2 in the average from Bracket 3, #1 in the average from Bracket 4, #3 in the average from Bracket 5, #2 in the average from Bracket 6, #1 in the average from Bracket 7, #3 in the average from Bracket 8. Semi-finals #2 (18th performance) Saturday matinee, Jan. 21: #2 in the average from Bracket 1, #1 in the average from Bracket 2, #3 in the average from Bracket 3, #2 in the average from Bracket 4, #1 in the average from Bracket 5, #3 in the average from Bracket 6, #2 in the average from Bracket 7, #1 in the average from Bracket 8. Semi finals #3 (19th performance) Saturday evening, Jan. 21: #3 in the average from Bracket 1, #2 in the average from Bracket 2, #1 in the average from Bracket 3, #3 in the average from Bracket 4, #2 in the average from Bracket 5, #1 in the average from Bracket 6, #3 in the average from Bracket 7, #2 in the average from Bracket 8. The competition order will be drawn randomly. The top 4 from each of the semi-finals performances will advance to the finals on Sunday, January 21 (20th performance). If ties in a semi-finals performance results in more than 4 contestants qualified to advance to the finals, the tied contestant with the highest score in the average from the brackets will advance. If still tied, the tied contestant with the single highest score from the brackets will advance. If still tied, the tied contestant with the highest ranking in the 2023 PRCA World Standings in that respective event will advance. If there are less than 4 qualified scores in one or more of the semi-finals performances,

the contestant with the next highest score from the other semi-finals performances, who has not already qualified among the top 4 of his respective performance, will advance. If there are less than 12 qualified scores in the 3 semi-finals performances, the remaining positions in the finals (not to exceed 12) will be filled by the contestant with the highest score in the average from the two go-rounds in the brackets. If tied, the contestant with the single highest score from the brackets will advance. If still tied, the contestant with the highest ranking in the 2023 PRCA World Standings in that respective event, will advance. ALL EVENTS - If a contestant notifies a TO, VIR, or DR through PROCOM his position in the semi finals will be filled by the contestant with the fastest average time in the same bracket as the contestant that TO, VIR, or DR that has not already advances into the semi-finals. The replacement contestant will be placed in the same semi-finals position & draw as the contestant that is no longer competing. If there are no contestants eligible to replace the non-competing contestant within his same bracket, his position will be filled by the available contestant with the fast average time from ANY bracket that has not already advances. If there are no contestants eligible to replace the non-competing contestant from ANY bracket based on the average, the position will be filled by the contestant with the single fastest time in any bracket performance that has not already advanced. If there are still con contestants to replace the non-competing contestant from the single highest score/fastest time, the position will be filled by the contestant with the highest ranking in the 2023 PRCA World Standings that has not already advanced. This replacement process will be repeated until all positions in the semi-finals have been filled. ALL EVENTS - If a contestant notified TO’s, VIR’s, VR, or DR his position in the finals will be filled by the available contestant with the fastest time in the same semi-final performance as the contestant that TO, VIR, VR, or DR that has not already advanced into the finals. The replacement contestant will be placed in the same finals position & draw as the contestant that is no longer competing. If no contestants are eligible to replace the non competing contestant within their same semi-final, their position will be filled by the contestant within their same semi-final, their position will be filled by the contestant with the fastest time from ANY semi final that has not already advanced. If there are no contestants eligible to replace the non-competing contestant from ANY semi- final, the position will be filled by the semi-final contestant with the highest ranking in the 2023 PRCA World Standings that has not already advances. This replacement process will be repeated until all positions in the finals have been filled. ALL CONTESTANTS - No contestant will be held past his bracket for any reason. PAYOFF: After the 6% is retained for the PRCA, 45% of the remaining amount will be allotted for the first two go-rounds (22.5% for each go-round) and each go-round will play 8 places. 30% will be allotted to the semi-finals (10% for each of the three semi-finals performances) and will each pay 4 places. 25% will be allotted to the finals which will pay 8 places. There will be no average payoff. If there are less qualified rides in the semi-finals than there are places to be paid, ground money will be paid to contestants who did have a qualified time (in accordance with R5.5.3). If there are less qualified rides in the finals than there are places to be paid, the remaining places will be paid to contestants with no score in the finals based on highest score in the semi-finals. All money paid out for the semi-finals and the finals will count towards PRCA World Standings.

PLAYOFF SERIES DENVER CO JANUARY 11-21 NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW AND RODEO - TIMED EVENTS ARENA: Denver Coliseum ADDRESS: 4600 Humboldt St. PERFS: 20 Perfs: January 11-7:00 PM; January 12-1:30 PM; January 12-8:00 PM; January 13 11:00 AM; January 13-3:30 PM; January 13-8:00 PM; January 14-2:00 PM; January 14-6:30 PM; January 15-1:00 PM; January 16-7:00 PM; January 17-1:30 PM; January 17-7:00 PM; January 18 1:30 PM; January 18- 7:00 PM; January 19-1:30 PM; January 19-8:00 PM; January 20-11:00 AM; January 20-3:30 PM; January 20-8:00 PM; January 21-2:00 PM FINALS: January 21-2:00 PM TD SW TR EVENTS: TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $56875 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: TD-$375; SW-$375; TR- $375 PERMITS: TD SW TR GROUND RULES: Only actual contestant and one companion allowed gate access. Contestant parking will be for contestants only. ALL EVENTS - The “30-hour replacement” policy will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Wed., Jan. 3 at 5pm. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. ALL QUALIFYING CONTESTANTS - Will have a grace period to change preferences and/or buddy groups Tues., Jan. 2nd between 8:30am and 12pm. No draw outs will be accepted during this grace period. ALL CONTESTANTS - Must check-in at the trailer located in the contestant parking area and sign a release of liability and pick up back number before competing. Each contestant will be given a back number, which must be worn/or displayed at all times in the competition area and surrounding backstage areas. ALL CONTESTANTS - Each contestant will be given a back number which must be worn and/or displayed at all times while in competition area or backstage area. ALL CONTESTANTS WITH HORSES - Must have proof of current health papers and negative Coggins test. Health papers to be checked at the stalling office, prior to unloading horses, and will be asked to fill out a Participation Declaration. No exceptions. STALLS - All stalls will be available to contestants at $20 per night (includes one bag of shavings) for Jan. 10-22 beginning Wed. evening after 4 PM. First come first serve. Parking of contestants vehicles and horse trailers must be in area designated by the NWSS parking lot operator. TD - There will be a disqualification for a jerkdown as long as criteria are in compliance with the jerkdown policy. TR - Only two loops. TE - If a timed event animal escapes (or a re-run is due for any other reason) the extra will be used. Only escaped animals go back into the herd. TE - There will be one animal for every entry plus adequate extras. QUALIFICATIONS: TD, SW, TR - 80 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. No exemptions. The top 30 from 2023 money won, the top 5 from 2024 money won, and the top 5 from 2023 Mountain States circuit standings (who have

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for qualifications). One go-round with the first and second place contestants each performance advancing to a bonus round during that same performance. If the first and/or second place contestant declines advancement to the bonus round, the contestant with the next highest score will advance (if the next highest score is tied, a flip of a coin will determine who advances). If there are 8 or less entries per performance at the time that the entries close, the committee has the option to cancel the event or have two go-rounds, back-to back, same performance. If two go-rounds, the number of entries during the re-entry period will not exceed one half the original limit. PAY-OFF: The long go-round will be paid off per the rulebook. $1,000 per performance will be held out of the total purse for the bonus round(s). Winner takes all in the bonus round(s). There will be no pay-off for the average. If there are no qualified rides in an event in the bonus round, $500 (of the $1,000) will be added back to the pay-off for the long go-round, and $500 will be split between the two qualifiers for the bonus round and will be considered ground money. RE-RIDES - Re-rides and the re-ride order will be designated by the stock contractor. Any animal turned-out in a performance will automatically become the first re-ride prior to using the designated re-rides. If more than one animal is turned-out in a performance, a random draw will determine which animal will be the first re-ride. The bonus round stock will be designated by the stock contractor. NOTE: In order for money won at this event to count for qualifying for the 2024 National Finals Rodeo or the 2024 Rookie of the Year Standings, a contestant must have entered and competed at a minimum of forty (40) PRCA rodeos during the 2024 rodeo year. Money won at this event will not count for All Around Standings, circuit standings, nor will this event be applied to a contestant’s circuit participation count. STK. CONT.: HARPER & MORGAN RODEO CO EOO: 12:00 PM MT DECEMBER 28 EC: 12:00 PM MT JANUARY 2 UVALDE TX JANUARY 12-13 SAN ANTONIO RODEO QUALIFIER ARENA: Uvalde County Fairplex ADDRESS: 215 Veterans Lane PERFS: 2 Perfs: January 12-7:00 PM; January 13-7:00 PM SLACK: January 8-9:00 AM BR; January 8-1:00 PM BB; January 8-3:00 PM SB; January 9-9:00 AM GB; January 9-1:00 PM SW; January 10-9:00 AM BR; January 10-1:00 PM BB; January 10-3:00 PM SB; January 11-9:00 AM TD EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $5000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$100; SB-$100; BR- $135 + $100 DM; TD-$300; SW-$200; TR-$350 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR GROUND RULES: ALL CONTESTANTS - If a contestant’s actions are deemed detrimental to the PRCA, the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, or rodeo in general, that contestant will not be accepted as an entry at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo in 2024 if he qualifies. ALL EVENTS - There will be an extended grace period for the entries for San Antonio on Mon., Jan. 15, which is the first business day after the qualifier, from 8:30AM to 4PM for contestants to change preferences and buddy groups at San Antonio. At this time, team ropers will also be allowed to designate or change partners. TIMED EVENT TRADE DEADLINE - Thurs., Jan. 4 at 4 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be

processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. ALL CONTESTANTS - Must sign a release of liability with the secretary before competing in this rodeo. ALL CONTESTANTS WITH HORSES - In-state origin and out-of-state origin: All horses must have proof of current health papers issued within 30 days and a negative Coggins Test within the previous 12 months. Health papers for any horse must not expire while horse is on grounds. ALL CONTESTANTS - Stalls and RV hookups will be available for rent on a first come, first serve basis. Please visit www.openstalls.com. ALL CONTESTANTS - Must compete in all go rounds to advance. QUALIFICATIONS: ALL EVENTS - Card and Permit members will be accepted. Contestants who are among the top 35 based on 2023 money won, the top 5 based on 2024 money won, or who have already been accepted as entries at the San Antonio Rodeo will not be accepted as entries at the Uvalde Qualifier. If you are qualified for San Antonio you will not be accepted as an entry for the Uvalde San Antonio Rodeo Qualifier. LOCATION - Monday, January 8, 2024 through Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Uvalde County Fairplex located at 215 Veterans lane, Uvalde, TX. BB,SB, BR - Mon., Jan. 8, 2024 and Wed., January 10, 2024. ALL EVENTS - One go-round plus a top 20 progressive round. The top 20 in each event based on highest scores or fastest times from the first go round will compete in the Qualifying performances on Friday, January 12 and Saturday, January 13. If there are less than 20 contestants with qualified scores or times in an event, the remaining positions in the two Qualifying performances (not to exceed 20) will be filled based on 2023 money won. If ties result in more than 20 to advance to the two Qualifying performances, the tied contestant(s) with the highest ranking in the 2023 money won qualifications will advance. 10 contestants will be randomly drawn into each performance. ALL EVENTS - The top 10 contestants based on highest scores or fastest times in the average (after the long go-round and the progressive go-round) will be eligible to be accepted as entries for the San Antonio Rodeo. These 10 contestants or teams must notify PROCOM by Mon., Jan. 15 at 4PM to confirm their intent to compete at the San Antonio Rodeo. Failure to notify PROCOM may result in the next highest ranked contestant being contacted and offered the position. If a contestant chooses not to be accepted as an entry at the San Antonio Rodeo due to injury or any other reason, the next highest ranked contestant from the Qualifying performances will be contacted and offered the position. This procedure will be followed until all 10 positions are filled. These 10 contestants (or teams) will be randomly placed among the other 40 contestants (or teams) that have already been accepted for the San Antonio Rodeo. RE - Riding stock for the Qualifying performance will be drawn at least 24 hours prior to the performance. RE - Three re-rides will be available (and on site) for each performance for each of the riding events. In addition, three more re-rides will be designated to be used, “only if needed”, in the case that one or more of the three originally designated re-rides are used to replace a sick or injured animal that was drawn by a contestant. If in the event that more re-rides are awarded that there are re-ride animals available, additional re-rides will be drawn from animals in that pen. RE- If an animal has already been drawn for a contestant who turned out, the replacement contestant will draw an animal from a pool consisting of all animals that have been turned out

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SR - 50 minimum entries. No compensation. No exemptions. No entry fees. The top 45 based on 2023 money won who enter will be accepted and the top 5 based on 2024 money won (as of 7 days prior to entry closing) who enter will be accepted. There will be three complete go-rounds occurring on January 12 in Uvalde, TX at the Uvalde County Fairplex located at 215 Veterans Lane, Uvalde, TX. Three complete go-rounds will all be run on Friday, January 12 at 9:00 AM. The Champion buckle will be awarded during the performance on Friday night, January 12 at 7:00 PM. Extras will be used to replace any sick or injured animals. The misdraw procedure will not be used. Stock charge - $60 per go-round. The payoff will be in accordance with the PRCA Rule Book. If there is a tie for the winner of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Steer Roping, the tie will be broken by the single fastest time in any go-round. If still tied, the tie will be broken by any go-round winner. If still tied, it will be broken based on 2023 money won. STK. CONT.: VARIOUS EOO: 11:00 AM MT DECEMBER 28 EC: 11:00 AM MT JANUARY 2 WTR DES MOINES IA JANUARY 12-13 CINCH WORLD’S TOUGHEST RODEO ARENA: Wells Fargo Arena ADDRESS: 233 Center St. PERFS: 2 Perfs: January 12-7:30 PM; January 13-7:30 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR @ $12500 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$100; SB-$100; BR- $100 PERMITS: BB SB BR GROUND RULES: 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. The deadline for “walk up replacement” will be two hours prior to the performance. The alternate will compete on the animal that is drawn for the contestant the he is replacing. ALL EVENTS - Re-entries will be accepted on Mon., Jan. 8 between 9 AM and 11 AM for any available positions. TRADE DEADLINE - Fri., Jan. 5 at 4 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties confirm through PROCOM. GRACE PERIOD - Will expire one hour after entries close. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, BR - 24 minimum entries (12 per performance). No compensation. No slack. (See R1.2.15; R1.2.15.1; and R1.2.15.2

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