PRCA Business Journal - Sept. 29, 2023

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 Business PRCA

Coulee Proctor, alongside her dad and bull rider Shane Proctor, blows a kiss to the crowd during a performance of the Pendleton Round-Up. – Hailey Rae 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 Simmons, Angie Carrasquillo, Mary Alexander, Paula Rhodes, Sarah Grant and Kristen Karr 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

COMMUNICATIONS & PSN Becky Hillier..............................(719) 528-4746 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 and Alyese Rodriguez 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 HOW TO CONTACT THE PRCA 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 Ryan Owen, Sr. Program Support Analyst Angie Maidt, Jr. Programmer C.J. Mitchell, Business Analyst Paige Rueth, Business Analyst Samhyr-Oliver Jean, Business Analyst PRCA MEDIA – 719.548.4840 SUBSCRIPTIONS – 800.763.3648 Becky Hillier, Director of Communications & Media Stephen Olver, PRCA Art Director Tracy Renck, PSN Editor Tanner Barth, PRCA Media Coordinator & Journalist Carley Betzer, Photo Coordinator Lisa Cush, Publications Coordinator Jessica Butterly, Social Media Manager Gertz Rigaud, Graphic Design and Content Creator Matthew Castaneda, Media Department Assistant INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES – 719.548.4888 Gordon Knopps, Chief Technology Officer

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 Mark Chiasson, Service Desk Technician Jenna Chadwick, Content Specialist I 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 Maddie Weber, Manager of TV Programming 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

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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-RESIDENT RODEOS

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TURQUOISE STANDARD STEER ROPING

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32

24

10

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4

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28 15

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15

22

TURQUOISE STANDARD STEER ROPING

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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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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.

ATTENTION X-Bulls events with $30,000 or more added will be Division I events. X-Bulls

events with less than $30,000 added will be Division 2 events.

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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 OCTOBER 9, 2023 INDIANTOWN, FL: 10:00 AM

EC ON OCTOBER 23, 2023 CASPER, WY: 10:00 AM MULVANE, KS: 11:00 AM

EC ON OCTOBER 12, 2023 MARSHALL, TX: 10:00 AM

EC ON OCTOBER 24, 2023 BROOKINGS, SD: 10:00 AM BROOKINGS, SD: 10:00 AM

EC ON OCTOBER 2, 2023 BELLVILLE, TX: 10:00 AM CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA: 10:00 AM

EC ON OCTOBER 16, 2023 CAMP VERDE, AZ: 11:00 AM

LOVELAND, CO: 11:00 AM REDMOND, OR: 11:00 AM

EC ON OCTOBER 25, 2023 BRAWLEY, CA: 10:00 AM GLENS FALLS, NY: 11:00 AM

EC ON OCTOBER 17, 2023 PALATKA, FL: 10:00 AM TEXAS CITY, TX: 10:30 AM DAVIE, FL: 11:00 AM HEBER CITY, UT: 12:00 PM

EC ON OCTOBER 3, 2023 BILLINGS, MT: 10:00 AM ARCADIA, FL: 11:00 AM

EC ON OCTOBER 26, 2023 LAS VEGAS, NV: 10:00 AM

EC ON OCTOBER 4, 2023 SEGUIN, TX: 10:30 AM BISMARCK, ND: 11:00 AM

EC ON OCTOBER 18, 2023 LUBBOCK, TX: 10:00 AM LAS VEGAS, NV: 12:00 PM

EC ON OCTOBER 27, 2023 ROUND ROCK, TX: 11:00 AM

EC ON OCTOBER 5, 2023 SAN ANGELO, TX: 10:00 AM PHOENIX, AZ: 12:00 PM

EC ON OCTOBER 19, 2023 INDIANAPOLIS, IN: 10:00 AM LOUISVILLE, KY: 11:00 AM

EC ON OCTOBER 6, 2023 GAIL, TX: 10:00 AM GAIL, TX: 10:00 AM HENDERSON, TX: 11:00 AM

EC ON OCTOBER 20, 2023 INDIANAPOLIS, IN: 10:00 AM MULVANE, KS: 12:00 PM

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BUNNELL FL NPP SEPTEMBER 30 FLAGLER COUNTY PRORODEO

WOODSTOWN PILESGROVE NJ NPP SEPTEMBER 30 COWTOWN RODEO ARENA: Cowtown Rodeo Arena ADDRESS: 780 Rt 40 PERFS: 1 Perf: September 30-7:30 PM 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 Entry Information page of the business journal. ALL EVENTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Wed., Sept. 27 between 9 AM and 3 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Wed., Sept. 27 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. GRACE PERIOD - Will expire 30 minutes after entries close. ALL CONTESTANTS - All entry fees must be paid online or through the PRCA Office. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, BR - 36 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. BR - In the Bull Riding, the prize money will be “carried over” to the following rodeo in the series if there are no qualified rides (R5.5.3.1). STK. CONT.: COWTOWN RODEO ARENA: Brackenridge Main Event ADDRESS: 284 Brackenridge Parkway SLACK: September 30-9:00 AM; September 30 6:00 PM; October 1-9:00 AM EVENTS: SR @ $10000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: SR-$700 PERMITS: SR GROUND RULES: GRACE PERIOD - Will expire one hour after entries close . SR - 4 go-rounds. The first 2 go-rounds will be run at 9 AM on Sat., Sept. 30 following the Breakaway Roping. The 3rd go-round will be run at 6PM that evening. The 4th go-round Sun., Oct. 1. $60 per go-round stock charge. ALL CONTESTANTS - Extras will be used to replace sick or injured animals. The misdraw procedure will not be used. ATTENTION: The top six money winners in the steer roping event from the Bellville, TX, Edna, TX, Rapid City, SD (combined total money) who enter and who have not already been accepted as entries among the top 24 who entered the San Angelo Roping Fiesta, based on 2023 PRCA World Steer Roping Standings, will be accepted as entries at the San Angelo Roping Fiesta. If ties result in more than six to advance, the tied contestant with the highest ranking in the 2023 World Standings will advance. NOTE - Contestants are required to compete at a minimum of 15 PRCA rodeos for the money won at this event to count towards 2024 PRCA World Standings or 2024 Rookie of the Year Standings. Money will count towards circuit standings and this event will be applied towards the contestant’s required circuit participation count. Money won at this event will not count towards All Around Standings. STK. CONT.: VARIOUS EOO: 11:00 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 25 EC: 11:00 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 26 EDNA TX NPP SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 1 SOUTH TEXAS CLASSIC BUSTIN STEER ROPING

LEGACY STEER ROPING EDNA TX NPP SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 1 SOUTH TEXAS CLASSIC BUSTIN LEGACY SR ARENA: Brackenridge Main Event ADDRESS: 284 Brackenridge Parkway SLACK: September 30-9:00 AM; September 30 6:00 PM; October 1-9:00 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 at the time of entry closing or a permit member. They must also be entered in the steer roping event at the South Texas Classic Steer Roping Event. To be eligible, the contestant must have not been an NFSR qualifier during the past three 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 South Texas Classic Steer Roping Event will be used to determine the pay-off. Pay-off will only include 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 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. ALL CONTESTANTS - Money won in the Legacy Steer Roping will not count towards PRCA World Standings, Circuit Standings, All Around Standings, money won qualifications, or Permit Standings. 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 for the Legacy Steer Roping Finals). STK. CONT.: VARIOUS EOO: 10:00 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 14 EC: 10:00 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 15 RAPID CITY SD NPP OCTOBER 1 RAPID CITY STAND ALONE STEER ROPING ARENA: James Kjerstad Event Ctr. ADDRESS: 915 Centre St. SLACK: October 1-12:00 PM EVENTS: SR @ $5000 PERMITS: SR GROUND RULES: CO-APPROVED WITH THE PRAIRIE CIRCUIT , MONTANA CIRCUIT , AND MOUNTAIN STATES CIRCUIT. SR - Three go-rounds. Electric eye barrier may be used. Extras will be used to replace sick or injured animals. The misdraw procedure will not be used. Stock charge is $60 per go round Contestants are required to compete in the steer roping event at a minimum of 15 rodeos in the steer roping event for the money won at this event to count towards 2024 PRCA World Standings or the 2024 Rookie of the Year Standings. Money won at this event will not count towards All Around Standings. It will count towards Circuit Standings and the event will be applied to the contestant’s required circuit participation count. ATTENTION: The top six money winners in the steer roping event from the Bellville, TX, Edna, TX, Rapid City, SD (combined total money) who enter and who have not already been accepted as entries

ARENA: Flagler County Fairgrounds ADDRESS: 150 Sawgrass Road PERFS: 1 Perf: September 30-7:00 PM SLACK: September 30-10:00 AM EVENTS: BB SB TD SW @ $1000; BR @ $2580; TR-HD TR-HL @ $500 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR 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 Tues., Sept. 26 between 9 AM and 1 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Mon., Sept. 25 at 5 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 $1,000 (for 2023) plus $1,580 carried over from 2022 due to no qualified rides in the Bull Riding event at the 2022 rodeo in Bunnell per R5.5.3.1. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, BR - 15 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. STK. CONT.: BIG WATER PRORODEO, LLC LAS CRUCES NM NPP SEPTEMBER 30 SOUTHERN NM STATE FAIR & RODEO ARENA: Pete Dominici Arena ADDRESS: 12125 Robert Larson Blvd. PERFS: 1 Perf: September 30-7:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW @ $2000; TR-HD TR HL @ $1000 PERMITS: BB SB BR TR; CIR MAX - TD SW GROUND RULES: The “30-hour replacement” policy will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. GROUND RULES: 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 Tues., Sept. 26 between 9 AM and 1 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Mon. Sept. 25 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. GRACE PERIOD - Will expire one hour after entries close. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, BR - 15 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. STK. CONT.: HI LO PRORODEO EOO: 10:00 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 20 EC: 10:00 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 21

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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., Sept. 29 between 9 AM and 12 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Thurs., Sept. 28 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. RE – Back-to-back same perf, if two go-rounds B10.2.7 TE - Scorelines may be 1 ft. under regulation with event representative approval. QUALIFICATIONS: BR - 45 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. HEMPSTEAD TX OCTOBER 5-7 WALLER COUNTY FAIR & RODEO ARENA: Waller County Fairgrounds ADDRESS: 22000 Fairgrounds Rd. PERFS: 3 Perfs: October 5-7:00 PM; October 6-7:00 PM; October 7-7:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $5000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: TR-$225 IF 1/$350 IF 2 PERMITS: BB SB BR; CIR MAX - TD 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 Fri., Sept. 29 between 9 AM and 11 AM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Thur., Sept. 28 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. ATTENTION ALL CONTESTANTS - The champion in each event from the 2023 Waller County Fair and Rodeo in Hempstead, TX and the champion in each event from the Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo in Rosenberg, TX will be accepted as entries at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Contestants must enter Houston through PROCOM to be accepted. If co-champions exist, only one entry will be accepted as an entry at Houston. The tied contestant with the highest ranking in the 2023 PRCA World Standings will be accepted for the position at Houston. In the Team Roping, if co-champions exist, only one header and one heeler will be accepted. The tied header and the tied heeler with the highest ranking in the 2023 PRCA World Standings will be accepted as an entry for Houston even if that qualified header and heeler were not partners at the qualifying rodeo(s). If the same contestant (or team) is the champion at both qualifying rodeos, he will be accepted as the champion of one of the qualifying rodeos and the position reserved for the champion of the other qualifying rodeo will be filled by the next highest ranked contestant who enters based on 2023 PRCA World Standings. GB - Approved for first slack event in accordance with R4.9.4. ALL CONTESTANTS WITH HORSES - Must have proof of current Coggins Test and Health papers. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB - 36 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. BR - 45 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. STK. CONT.: 4L & DIAMOND S RODEO EOO: 10:00 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 25 EC: 10:00 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 26

STK. CONT.: PETE CARR PRORODEO EOO: 9:30 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 19 EC: 9:30 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 21 XBRONCS

among the top 24 who entered the San Angelo Roping Fiesta, based on 2023 PRCA World Steer Roping Standings, will be accepted as entries at the San Angelo Roping Fiesta. If ties result in more than six to advance, the tied contestant with the highest ranking in the 2023 World Standings will advance. Only the first three steers will be required to be run in order. STK. CONT.: VARIOUS

NEW TOWN ND OCTOBER 6-7 BRAD GJERMUNDSON EXTREME BRONCS

EOO: 11:30 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 25 EC: 11:30 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 26

ARENA: Four Bears Casino ADDRESS: 202 Frontage Road PERFS: 2 Perfs: October 6-7:00 PM; October 7-7:00 PM FINALS: October 7-7:00 PM SB EVENTS: SB @ $110000 PERMITS: SB GROUND RULES: ALL CONTESTANTS - The “30-hour replacement” policy and the “walk-up replacement” policy will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information section of the business journal. ALL CONTESTANTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Fri., Sept. 29 between 9 AM and 11 AM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. GRACE PERIOD - Will expire one hour after entries close. COMPETITION FORMAT - 30 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. Two go-rounds (one go round each day) with a top 12 finals. CONTESTANT SELECTION FORMULA - 100% top money. No exemptions. ALL CONTESTANTS - A contestant will not be accepted as an entry at an X-Broncs Event if he is already placed in a position at another PRCA rodeo or event on the same day as the X-Broncs Event. ALL CONTESTANTS - No entry fees. The committee will pay the contestants PROCOM / Supplemental fees. PAY-OFF - 6% of the total amount in the pay-off will be retained for the PRCA. 20% of the remaining amount will be allocated for the first go-round, 20% for the second go-round, 20% for the finals, and 40% for the average. NOTE: For additional ground rules see “Xbroncs with a finals” ground rule in Rodeo Entry Information section of the business journal. ARENA: Cow Palace ADDRESS: 2600 Geneva Ave PERFS: 2 Perfs: October 6-7:30 PM; October 7-7:30 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW @ $5600; TR-HD TR HL @ $3100 PERMITS: BB SB BR TR; MAX - SW 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 section of the business journal. ALL EVENTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Mon., Oct. 2 between 9 AM and 12 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Fri., Sept. 29 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed STK. CONT.: VARIOUS SUB. CONT.: J BAR J EOO: 11:00 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 21 EC: 11:00 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 22 SAN FRANCISCO CA OCTOBER 6-7 GRAND NATIONAL RODEO

LEGACY STEER ROPING RAPID CITY SD NPP OCTOBER 1 RAPID CITY STAND ALONE LEGACY STEER ROPING

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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 Rapid City Stand Alone Steer Roping Event. To be eligible, the contestant must not have been an NFSR qualifier during the past 3 years. Permit members of all ages will be eligible to enter. Contestants will pay an additional entry fee of $300. Contestants will not compete on any additional steers. The times that are recorded for the contestants’ competition runs at the Rapid City Stand Alone Steer Roping Event 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 three go-rounds and the average after three 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 for the Legacy Steer Roping Finals). STK. CONT.: VARIOUS

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BONIFAY FL OCTOBER 5-7

NORTHWEST FLORIDA CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO

ARENA: Bonifay Memorial Field ADDRESS: 108 Veterans Boulevard PERFS: 3 Perfs: October 5-7:30 PM; October 6-7:30 PM; October 7-7:30 PM EVENTS: BB SB TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $4000; BR @ $8000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BR-$100 + $100 DM IF 1/$150 IF 2 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.

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ALL CONTESTANTS WITH ANIMALS - All Texas Animal Health Commission requirements must be followed. Current Coggins Test within the last 12 months. Out-of-state competitors should refer to TAHC for current requirements. ALL CONTESTANTS - Are required to wear a provided back number which must be worn and displayed in its entirety at all times in the competition arena. TE - If a timed event animal escapes or a re-run is given for any other reason, the extra will be used. Only escaped animals go back into the herd. LIVESTOCK - Stock must be inspected by the Livestock Superintendent at the time of arrival and must be accompanied by current certified veterinary health papers and certificates as required by Texas Law. Sore, lame, sick, or injured animals will not be accepted and payment will not be issued for these animals. This includes any animal with a wound that, in the PRCA judge’s discretion, is cosmetically questionable. Bred mares in late term of pregnancy or mares with colts will not be accepted. All bulls’ horns must be tipped per PRCA rules. All livestock must have an ownership brand identification brand in compliance with the PRCA Rule Book. Also see 2023 Permit Finals Ground Rules online under Member Services. STK. CONT.: VARIOUS ARENA: Southwest Event ADDRESS: 24 Dalies Rd PERFS: 3 Perfs: October 9-7:30 PM; October 10 7:30 PM; October 11-7:30 PM EVENTS: BR @ $15000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BR-$100 IF 1/$150 IF 2 PERMITS: BR GROUND RULES: ALL CONTESTANTS - The “30 hour” and “walk-up replacement” policies will be in effect. The check-in deadline for this event will be one hour prior to the performance. ALL CONTESTANTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Thurs., Oct. 5 between 9 AM and 11 AM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Wed., Oct. 4 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. GRACE PERIOD - Will expire one hour after entries close. COMPETITION FORMAT - 90 minimum entries. May be two go-rounds, back-to-back, same performance, depending on the number of entries. If two go-rounds, the number of entries accepted during the re-entry period will not exceed one half the original limit. QUALIFICATIONS: 25% permits, 25% first year, all remaining positions will be filled by random draw. No exemptions. 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 Event. NOTE: For additional ground rules see: “XBulls with No Finals” ground rules in Rodeo Entry Information section of the Business Journal. EF’s $100 IF 1/ $150 IF 2 Central Entry Office/ Supplemental Insurance fee. STK. CONT.: VARIOUS SUB. CONT.: MCCOY RODEO EOO: 10:00 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 15 EC: 10:00 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 19 DIVISION 2 EVENT LOS LUNAS NM OCTOBER 9-11 CORD MCCOY’S XTREME BULLS SHOOTOUT

each immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. ALL CONTESTANTS - All contestants must wear back numbers while competing. LIABILITY RELEASE - All contestants are required to sign a release of waiver of liability agreement. PARKING - Each vehicle will be charged a $15 fee. A free parking permit will be given at the Rodeo Office. The $15 parking fee will be reimbursed at the Exhibitor Window of the Cow Palace Ticket office for entered contestant with a parking receipt. RE – Back-to-back, perf to perf, if two go-rounds B15.2.5. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, BR - 30 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. TD - There will be a disqualification for a jerk down as long as all criteria are in compliance with the jerk down policy. STK. CONT.: ROSSER RODEO ROSENBERG TX OCTOBER 6-8 FORT BEND COUNTY FAIR & RODEO ARENA: O.D. Tucker Arena ADDRESS: 4310 Hwy 36 South PERFS: 3 Perfs: October 6-7:00 PM; October 7-7:00 PM; October 8-2:00 PM SLACK: October 5-11:00 AM GB; October 5-7:00 PM TD, SW, TR EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $6000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: TR-$225 IF 1/$350 IF 2 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR GROUND RULES: 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 Fri., Sept 29 between 9 AM and 12 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Thur., Sept. 28 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. ATTENTION ALL CONTESTANTS - The champion in each event from the 2023 Waller County Fair and Rodeo in Hempstead, TX and the champion in each event from the Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo in Rosenberg, TX will be accepted as entries at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Contestants must enter Houston through PROCOM to be accepted. If co-champions exist, only one entry will be accepted as an entry at Houston. The tied contestant with the highest ranking in the 2023 PRCA World Standings will be accepted for the position at Houston. In the Team Roping, if co-champions exist, only one header and one heeler will be accepted. The tied header and the tied heeler with the highest ranking in the 2023 PRCA World Standings will be accepted as an entry for Houston even if that qualified header and heeler were not partners at the qualifying rodeo(s). If the same contestant (or team) is the champion at both qualifying rodeos, he will be accepted as the champion of one of the qualifying rodeos and the position reserved for the champions of the other qualifying rodeo will be filled by the next highest ranked contestant who enters based on 2023 PRCA World Standings. GB - Approved for first slack event in accordance with R4.9.4. BB & SB – Back-to-back, same perf if two go rounds B10.2.7. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB - 36 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. BR - 45 minimum entries. No compensation. No EOO: 10:30 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 25 EC: 10:30 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 26

slack. STK. CONT.: MO BETTA RODEO EOO: 10:30 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 18 EC: 10:30 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 20 PERMIT FINALS

WACO TX NPP OCTOBER 6-8 PRCA PERMIT FINALS

ARENA: Extraco Coliseum ADDRESS: 4601 Bosque Blvd PERFS: 3 Perfs: October 6-7:00 PM; October 7-7:00 PM; October 8-7:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $10000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$225; SB-$225; BR- $225; TD-$225; SW-$225; TR-$225 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR GROUND RULES: Only actual contestant allowed gate access. ALL EVENTS - The “30-hour replacement” policy will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. The alternate list for this event will be based on 2023 permit standings. 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., Sept. 22 between 9 AM and 12 AM. See Rodeo Entry Page of the business journal. ALL EVENTS - Entry fees will be $225 and will be paid by the PRCA. QUALIFICATIONS: The top 10 permit members (which includes any contestant who was a permit member for any part of the 2023 rodeo season) in each event, who enter based on 2023 money won as a permit member, will be accepted. Any contestant who is ranked in the top 30 of 2023 PRCA world standings as of Sept. 11, 2023 in his respective event will not be eligible to be accepted as an entry for the Waco permit finals. In the Team Roping, the top 10 headers, based on 2023 money won as a permit member while competing as a header, and he top 10 heelers, based on money won as a permit member while competing as a heeler, will be accepted. This includes any contestant who was a permit member for any part of the 2023 rodeo season. The top 10 headers who are accepted must rope with the top 10 heelers who enter. If a contestant enters without a partner or if a contestant’s partner is drawn out due to qualifications, a partner will be randomly drawn for him from among the other contestants whose partners were drawn out due to qualifications. The top 5 contestants or teams based on rankings in the average at this rodeo will be accepted as entries at the Permit Challenge in Las Vegas on Dec. 7, 2023. These contestants will be required to enter the Las Vegas Permit Challenge through PROCOM during the specified time period. If any of these contestants choose not to enter due to injury or any other reason, the next highest ranked contestant or team in the average from the Waco Permit Finals who enters will be accepted. FORMAT: 3 go-rounds. PAYOFF: Go rounds and average will pay 4 places. Money won at this event will not count towards World Standings or Circuit Standings. It will count towards 2024 money won qualifications. ALL CONTESTANTS - Must sign the PRCA/WPRA Release and Waiver and Choice of Venue form prior to competition. BB, SB, BR RE-RIDES - After all replacements have been made, any remaining available animals that were notified as turn outs, will be used prior to using the designated re-rides.

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BELLVILLE TX OCTOBER 12-14 AUSTIN CO. FAIR & RODEO

EOO: 11:00 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 25 EC: 11:00 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 26

count towards the 2024 rodeo season. Only actual contestant and one companion allowed gate access (contestants children under 14 years of age will also be allowed gate access). All events plus year end circuit dollars. Money above includes estimated committee purse of $4,000, estimated $3 circuit dollar amount of TBD, estimated PRCA matching funds $4,000, estimated sponsor dollar amount of $10,991 (SR $7,777) and $3 fund of TBD. ALL EVENTS - Re-entries Mon., Sept. 25 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 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 - Mandatory check-in of all contestants by 3 PM on Thurs., Oct. 12. ALL CONTESTANTS - Must wear back numbers while in arena and to access hospitality area. ALL EVENTS - Will pay 4 places in the go-rounds and average. TE - If a timed event animal escapes or re-run is given for any other reason the extra will be used. Only escaped animals go back into the herd . SR - Top 15. Three go-rounds all run Fri., Oct. 13 at 9 AM. Extras will be used to replace sick or injured animals. (The misdraw procedure will not be used). $60 stock charge per go-round. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, BR, TD, SW, TR - Top 12 qualifiers in each event that enter will be accepted. COMPLETE CIRCUIT FINALS GROUND RULES can be found under Member Services online at www.prorodeo.com. STK. CONT.: VARIOUS ARENA: Seguin Events Complex ADDRESS: 883 Nelda St. PERFS: 3 Perfs: October 12-7:30 PM; October 13 7:30 PM; October 14-8:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR @ $4100; TD SW @ $2050; TR-HD TR-HL @ $1025 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 - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Fri., Oct. 6 between 9 AM and 1 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Fri., Oct. 6 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. ALL CONTESTANTS - Contestants are advised to check www.gcfair.org for directions to contestant parking. If relying on GPS use the following address 833 Nelda Street, Seguin, TX 78156. RE - Back-to-back, same performance if two go rounds B10.2.7. SLACK ORDER - SW, TR, TD, LB, GB. TE - If timed event animal escapes during a EOO: 11:00 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 19 EC: 11:00 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 20 SEGUIN TX OCTOBER 12-14 GUADALUPE COUNTY FAIR & PRCA RODEO

TEXAS CIRCUIT FINALS WACO TX NPP OCTOBER 10-13 TEXAS CIRCUIT FINALS

ARENA: Koerth Arena ADDRESS: 1076 E. Hill @ Hwy 159 PERFS: 3 Perfs: October 12-7:30 PM; October 13 7:30 PM; October 14-7:30 PM SLACK: October 11-9:00 AM; October 11-7:00 PM SR EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL SR @ $5000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: TR-$225 IF 1/$350 IF 2; SR-$250 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR SR GROUND RULES: CO-APPROVED WITH SOUTHEASTERN CIRCUIT . 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., Oct. 6 between 9 AM and 12 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Thurs., Oct. 5 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. BB, SB – Back-to-back, same performance if two go-rounds B10.2.7. GB - Approved for first slack event in accordance with R4.9.4 . SR - Two go-rounds, all held in slack Wed., Oct. 11 at 7 PM. Extras will be used to replace sick or injured animals. (The misdraw procedure will not be used). Extras will be used to replace sick or injured animals. (The misdraw procedure will not be used). $60 stock charge per go-round. ATTENTION: The top six money winners in the steer roping event from the Bellville, TX, Edna, TX, Rapid City, SD (combined total money) who enter and who have not already been accepted as entries among the top 24 who entered the San Angelo Roping Fiesta, based on 2023 PRCA World Steer Roping Standings, will be accepted as entries at the San Angelo Roping Fiesta. If ties result in more than six to advance, the tied contestant with the highest ranking in the 2023 World Standings will advance. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB - 36 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. BR - 45 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. STK. CONT.: MO BETTA RODEO EOO: 10:00 AM MDT SEPTEMBER 27 EC: 10:00 AM MDT OCTOBER 2 PRAIRIE CIRCUIT FINALS ARENA: Stephens County Expo Center ADDRESS: 2002 S. 13th Street PERFS: 3 Perfs: October 12-7:30 PM; October 13 7:30 PM; October 14-7:30 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $4000 + $14991 SPON; SR @ $4000 + $11777 SPON SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$225; SB-$225; BR- $225; TD-$225; SW-$225; TR-$225; SR-$225 PERMITS: CIR - BB SB BR TD SW TR SR GROUND RULES: The 2023 Prairie Circuit Finals cut-off date will be September 12, 2023. Any rodeo ending on or before this date will count toward the 2023 rodeo season. Any rodeo ending after this will DUNCAN OK NPP OCTOBER 12-14 RAM PRAIRIE CIRCUIT FINALS

ARENA: Extraco Events Center ADDRESS: 4601 Bosque Blvd

PERFS: 4 Perfs: October 10-7:00 PM; October 11 7:00 PM; October 12-7:00 PM; October 13-7:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $10000 + $14991 SPON; SR @ $10000 + $11777 SPON SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$300; SB-$300; BR- $300; TD-$300; SW-$300; TR-$300; SR-$300 PERMITS: CIR - BB SB BR TD SW TR SR GROUND RULES: Only actual contestants with back numbers and companions with tickets will be admitted to rodeo. The 2023 Texas Circuit cut-off date will be September 25, 2023. Any rodeo ending on or before this date will count toward the 2023 season. Any rodeo ending after this will count towards the 2024 rodeo season. Total money above is committee purse of $10,000, estimated PRCA matching funds of $4,000, estimated sponsor dollar amount of $10,991 (SR - $7,777), estimated circuit dollar of TBD. ALL CONTESTANTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Mon., Oct. 2 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 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 - Contestants enter through Gate 4 on Lake Air Drive to park. Contestants will check-in with secretary at the Extraco Events Center to pay fees and pick-up packets (back numbers, jackets, meeting schedules, etc.) between 11 am and 3 PM on Tues., Oct. 10. Back numbers must be worn while in arena. (R11.2.2) TR - Only two loops allowed . SR - Top 12. Four go-rounds held Wed, Oct. 11 at 9 AM. Extras will be used to replace sick or injured animals. (The misdraw procedure will not be used). TE - If a timed event animal escapes (or a re-run is given for any other reason) the extra will be used. Only escaped animals go back into the herd. ALL EVENTS - Four go-rounds. ALL EVENTS - Will pay four places in each go round and the average. ALL EVENTS - If a contestant turns out in a go round, contestant must turn out the next go-round (does not apply to VIR). To receive Texas Circuit generated year-end awards, contestants must enter and compete in all go-rounds of The Ram Texas Circuit Finals unless valid doctor release is received through PRCA. QUALIFICATIONS: Top 12. COMPLETE CIRCUIT FINALS GROUND RULES can be located online under member services. Also see 2023 Texas Circuit Finals Ground Rules online under member services for additional ground rules. STK. CONT.: VARIOUS

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