ProRodeo Sports News - August 7, 2020

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T he RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, one of the biggest rodeos of the ProRodeo season and one that will have a total distribution of $500,000, will take place in Greeley, Colo., in September. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the RAM NCFR, originally scheduled to take place in Kissimmee, Fla., in April, will instead move to Greeley for the 2020 season and is scheduled for Sept. 10-13. The RAM NCFR is the most prestigious rodeo under the PRCA circuit system and will crown the circuit champions. The RAM NCFR is also one of the highest-paying events in ProRodeo. While the Greeley Stampede was canceled this season, hosting the RAM NCFR in September will have a substantial economic impact. “The Greeley Stampede is thrilled to host the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo,” said Chad P. Sanger, Chair of the Greeley Stampede. “We will take strict precautions to offer the event as safely as possible while bringing an economic benefit to our city.” The RAM NCFR will feature contestants from each of the 12 U.S. circuits plus Canada and Mexico, bringing more than 200 contestants to Island Grove Regional Park for five competition RAM NCFR moves to Greeley for 2020 Relocated

rounds over the four days. The event will culminate with a semifinals and finals on Sunday, Sept. 13, when the national circuit champions will be crowned. The RAM NCFR will return to Kissimmee in 2021. It is scheduled for April 9-11 and will again be a key ingredient for cowboys shooting to qualify for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. “We were disappointed that issues related to COVID-19 prohibited Osceola County from hosting the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo this year,” Osceola County Chairwoman Viviana Janer said. “We’re glad to see the circuit finals will take place in Greeley, and plans are already in process to again host this fantastic event in 2021.”

Nephi to host Xtreme Bulls Tour Finale, Sept. 19

The ProRodeo Xtreme Bulls Tour Finale will be held in Nephi, Utah, this season. As challenges continue because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Xtreme Bulls Tour Finale, which is normally hosted in Ellensburg, Wash., will switch to Nephi and its 11,000-seat facility for the 2020 season. The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 19. “Thank you to the committee at Nephi

$60,000. Last year, Jordan Spears won the finale and walked away with more than $27,000. Reigning six-time PRCA World Champion Bull Rider Sage Kimzey has won the last three Xtreme Bulls Tour titles. This year, the top ProRodeo bull riders will compete in an arena that seats up to 11,000 fans and has new stands and bucking chutes. “We’re so excited to have the opportunity

for hosting the Xtreme Bulls Tour Finale,” PRCA CEO George Taylor said. “The bull riders and fans are going to love the venue in Nephi.” The finale will crown the champion of the Xtreme Bulls Tour, which throughout the season plays a key role in determining the Top 15 ProRodeo bull riders who qualify for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. The top 40 bull riders in the Xtreme Bulls Tour qualify for the finale, where they will compete for a total payout of

to host the Xtreme Bulls Tour Finale,” said Chris Memmott, Committee Chair at Nephi, who pointed out the hard work of the committee as the reason Nephi can host. “We know the fans also will be pumped to know they’re going to see the top 40 ProRodeo bull riders competing for the tour title and for spots at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.” The Xtreme Bulls Tour Finale will be streamed live on the PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App and will air on The Cowboy Channel.

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