PRCA Business Journal - March 15,2024

ST. PAUL MN APRIL 26-27 MINNESOTA HORSE EXPOSITION PRCA RODEO

won who enter will be accepted to fill the remaining positions. Only first year members will be accepted as entries (no permits). ALL EVENTS - FIRST YEAR CARDS FORMAT: All events. All 15 contestants in each event will compete during the performance on April 26. The top 8 based on highest scores or fastest times in each event will advance to a Semi-Finals held during the performance on April 27. If ties result in more than 8 to advance, the tied contestant(s) ranked highest in the 2024 PRCA Rookie Standings for that respective event (as of 7 days prior to entry closing) will advance. If there are less than 8 qualified scores or times in the first go-round, a random draw by the judges will determine which contestants with no score or no time will advance. The top 4 contestants from the Semi-Finals based of highest scores or fastest times will advance to the Shoot-Out Round also held during the performance on April 27. If ties result in more than 4 to advance to the Shoot-Out Round, the tied contestant(s) with the highest score(s) in the first go-round will advance. If still tied, the tied contestant(s) ranked highest in the 2024 PRCA Rookie Standings for that respective event (as of 7 days prior to entry closing) will advance. If there are less than 4 contestants in an event that do not have a qualified score or time in either the first go round or the Semi-Finals, only the contestants with a qualified score or time will advance. PAYOFF: There will be no payoff for the Semi Finals, or the average. The first go-round will pay 8 places: $1,328.89 for 1st, $1,155.56 for 2nd, $982.22 for 3rd, $808.89 for 4th, $635.56 for 5th, $462.22 for 6th, $288.89 for 7th, and $115.56 for 8th. The Shoot-Out Round will pay 4 places: $2,500 for 1st, $1,500 for 2nd, $1,000 for 3rd, and $500 for 4th. These amounts are per man in the TR. If there are less qualified scores or times in the Shoot-Out Round than there are places to be paid, the remaining places will be paid based on highest scores or fastest times in the Semi-Finals. If there are less than 4 contestants or teams with qualified scores or times in either the Shoot-Out Rounds and/or the Semi-Finals, ground money will be paid. NOTE: All money paid out (with the exception of ground money) at this rodeo will count towards PRCA Rookie Standings, PRCA World standings, All Around standings, and money won qualifications. It will not count towards Circuit Standings.. This rodeo will not be applied to a contestant’s required circuit participation count. ALL CONTESTANTS: Are requested to attend check in and Luncheon on April 26 beginning at 11:00 AM at the Cowboy Channel Studios, 409 E. Exchange Ave., Ft. Worth, TX. ALL EVENTS - The $200 entry fee will be paid for by the PRCA for BB, SB, BR, TD, SW, TR. The $21 PROCOM charge will be paid by the contestant. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTESTANTS: Please make plans to attend Thursday April 25, Roundtable interviews by event with the Cowboy Channel beginning at 9 am through 6 pm. At 6 pm Thursday April 25, there is a mandatory contestant check-in, headshots, dinner, at the Cowboy Channel Studios, 409 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth TX. Friday April 26 Interviews continue as well as media training, group contestant photo on steps of Stockyards Coliseum, Autographs and Hospitality. Performance 1 begins Friday at 7:30, line up for grand entry at 7:00. The top 8 advance to Saturday April 27 performance 7:30 pm, then final 4. Emails will be sent with schedule to contestants. Exciting opportunity for first year permits and rookies! STK. CONT.: PETE CARR PRORODEO

XTREME BULLS DEL RIO TX APRIL 26-27 46TH GEORGE PAUL MEMORIAL XTREME BULL RIDING ARENA: Val Verde County Fairgrounds ADDRESS: 2006 North Main PERFS: 2 Perfs: April 26-8:00 PM; April 27-8:00 PM EVENTS: BR @ $37000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BR-$250 PERMITS: BR GROUND RULES: ALL CONTESTANTS - The “30 hour” and “walk-up” replacement policies will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information Page of the business journal. The check-in deadline for this event is one hour prior to the performance. ALL CONTESTANTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Mon., April 22 between 9 AM and 11 AM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Fri., April 19 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. If a contestant is a non-notified turn out at this event in 2024, he will not be accepted as an entry at the 2025 event. COMPETITION FORMAT - 80 minimum entries. One go-round with finals (top 10 each performance). Approximately 40 contestants will compete during each performance with the top 10 (will not exceed 10) advancing to a finals during each performance. (The payoff for the long go-round, the finals and the average will be determined by the highest scores from both combined performances). If there are not 10 qualified rides during a performance, all remaining positions will be filled by random draw. If the 10th contestant is tied going into the final round, the tie will be broken by the back judge. If he cannot break the tie, all tied contestants will draw chips to see who advances to the finals. QUALIFICATIONS: 100% top money. No exemptions. NOTE: EF’s : $250 EF plus $35 Central Entry Office/ Supplemental Insurance Fee (Total $285). For additional ground rules see: “Xbulls with a Finals” ground rules in Rodeo Entry Information section of the business journal. STK. CONT.: VARIOUS

ARENA: State Fair Coliseum ADDRESS: 1265 Snelling Ave North PERFS: 2 Perfs: April 26-7:30 PM; April 27-7:30 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL SR @ $2800 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR SR 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 - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Mon., April 22 between 9 AM and 1 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Fri., April 19 at 4 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. BR - The total amount in the payoff includes the committee purse of $2,800 (for 2024) plus $3,600 carried over from 2023 due to no qualified rides in the Bull Riding event at the 2023 rodeo in St. Paul, MN per R5.5.3.1. ALL CONTESTANTS WITH HORSES - Must have proof of current Coggins Test and health papers. ALL CONTESTANTS - Contestants must wear TABER AB CN APRIL 26-27 TABER SPRING CLASSIC PRORODEO ARENA: Taber Agriplex ADDRESS: 6602 53 ST PERFS: 2 Perfs: April 26-6:00 PM; April 27-6:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $3500 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$70; SB-$70; BR-$70; TD-$150; SW-$150; TR-$150 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR GROUND RULES: CO-APPROVED WITH MONTANA CIRCUIT . ALL CONTESTANTS - May also enter online at www.rodeocanada.com between April 8 at 8 AM and April 9 at 2 PM. STK. CONT.: VARIOUS ARENA: Gold Country Fairgrounds ADDRESS: 1273 High Street PERFS: 3 Perfs: April 26-7:00 PM; April 27-4:00 PM; April 28-2:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW @ $5000; TR-HD TR HL @ $2500 PERMITS: BB SB BR; CIR - TR; CIR MAX - SW 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. See Rodeo Entry Information section of the business journal. ALL EVENTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Mon., April 22 between 9 AM correct back numbers while competing. STK. CONT.: BARNES PRCA RODEO EOO: 11:00 AM MDT APRIL 12 EC: 11:00 AM MDT APRIL 15 EOO: 8:00 AM MDT APRIL 9 EC: 2:00 PM MDT APRIL 9 AUBURN CA APRIL 26-28 GOLD COUNTY PRORODEO

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EOO: 11:00 AM MDT APRIL 8 EC: 11:00 AM MDT APRIL 9

ROOKIE ROUNDUP FORT WORTH TX APRIL 26-27 RESISTOL ROOKIE ROUNDUP

ARENA: Cowtown Coliseum ADDRESS: 121 E. Exchange Ave PERFS: 2 Perfs: April 26-7:30 PM; April 27-7:30 PM FINALS: April 27-7:30 PM BB SB BR TD SW TR EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $11278 PERMITS: None GROUND RULES - ALL EVENTS - The “30- hour replacement” policy will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, BR , TD, SW, TR - The top 15 in the 2024 PRCA Rookie Standings for each event (as of 7 days prior to entry closing) who enter will be accepted. If there are less than 15 first year members with money won in an event, a random draw of first year members with no money

EOO: 10:00 AM MDT APRIL 1 EC: 10:00 AM MDT APRIL 2

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