ProRodeo Sports News - April 15, 2022

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California Rodeo Salinas joining ProRodeo’s Xtreme Bulls Tour

BY THE NUMBERS 54 The combined number of National Finals Rodeo and National Finals Steer Roping qualifications by Trevor Brazile in steer roping, tie-down roping, and team roping, which a PRCA record. Brazile will be inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame on July 16, 2022, in Colorado Springs, Colo. $185K The combined amount of money ($185,428) earned by saddle bronc rider/bull rider Stetson Wright in the state of Texas – Fort Worth, Texas, San Antonio, Houston and Austin – from Jan. 19 through March 26. $12.1M The money paid out ($12.1 million) to PRCA cowboys through the first six months of the 2022 ProRodeo season.

festivities as the Stampede draws more than 220,000 annual visitors. The Stampede is expecting the 100th to draw even more people who want to celebrate the historic event. Now is your chance to join the community celebration by becoming a seasonal bartender. Available positions include: bartenders, bar backs and beverage warehouse associates. “Annually we hire over 100 seasonal employees to join us in putting on Northern Colorado’s premiere western celebration,” said Morgan Moisey, Greeley Stampede Beverages Coordinator in a press release. Overall, the Stampede is looking for high- energy, outgoing, friendly, personable people with excellent communication skills to serve beverages to guests. Applicants must be 21+ and able to work a minimum of five shifts throughout the 12-day event. The PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour is adding a new stop. For the first time in PRCA Xtreme Bulls Division 1 history, California Rodeo Salinas is hosting an event. The 2022 Big Week Bull Riding will take place at 7 p.m. (PT), July 20, 2022, at the Salinas Sports Complex. This event will showcase the PRCA’s top bull riders and some of the rankest bulls the world has to offer. This event is presented by Salinas Valley Ford. The PRCA Xtreme Bulls event will be a warm-up to California Rodeo Salinas, July 21- 24. California Rodeo Salinas is a stop on the NFR Playoff Series presented by Pendleton Whisky. “Having Salinas be a part of the PRCA’s Xtreme Bulls Tour is great addition to our Tour,” PRCA CEO Tom Glause said. “California

Rodeo Salinas has had a storied tradition with the PRCA and now we can spotlight the PRCA’s top bull riders at this Xtreme Bulls event.” Fred Hooker, President of California Rodeo Salinas, is also

thrilled to have Salinas join the PRCA

Xtreme Bulls Tour.

“California Rodeo (Salinas) is excited to partner with the PRCA on our first Xtreme Bulls event this July. Our fans love bull riding, and we look forward to highlighting some of the best riders on the Tour,” Hooker said. Gates open at 5 p.m., July 20, and the show starts at 7 p.m. The PRCA Xtreme Bulls event will be followed up with fireworks. Tickets for the PRCA Xtreme Bulls stop in Salinas go on sale at 10 a.m. (PT), May 5 in person at the Salinas Sports Complex ticket office or online at carodeo.com.

Greeley Stampede needs bartenders The 100th Greeley (Colo.) Stampede, is slated for June 25-30. The PRCA rodeo is only part of the

Bar backs will assist bartenders by pouring beer and stocking bars. Beverage warehouse associates will work in the stampede beverage warehouse and assist with product distribution across the park. Applicants must be 18+ and able to work a minimum of five shifts throughout the 12-day event. A complete list of job duties and descriptions for each position as well as applications can be found at greeleystampede.org/p/get-involved/join- our-team. Applications for bar staff will be open through May 20 or until positions are filled. For questions about bar staff at the Greeley Stampede, please contact Morgan Moisey at morgan@ greeleystampede.org.

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