ProRodeo Sports News - March 9, 2018

ALL EVENTS - There will be an extended grace period for the contestants who are entered and meet qualifications to change preferences Wed., Feb. 14 between 8:30 AM-12 PM. ALL CONTESTANTS - Only actual contestant and one companion allowed gate access. Contestants must enter facilities via Gate 2 off of Decker Lane. Parking available on a first come, first served basis in Lot C and/ or D. ALL CONTESTANTS - Must sign release of liability with the rodeo secretary before competing in the rodeo. Contestants must wear back numbers while in the arena. ALL CONTESTANTS WITH HORSES - Contestants with animals must check in at the Gate 2 entrance to the Fairgrounds and present the following to be admitted entrance. The following guidelines are established in compliance with the Texas Animal Health Commission Regulations governing admission of livestock into fairs and exhibitions and additional rules imposed by Rodeo Austin to ensure the health and well-being of animals exhibited at the show. Equines may enter Texas for show, fairs, exhibitions, or assembly purposes when accompanied by a valid interstate passport, equine go pass, or equine identification card and a completed VS Form 10-11 showing negative results to an official EIA test within the previous six (6) months or a certificate of veterinary inspection and a completed VS Form 10-11 showing negative results to an official EIA test with the past 12 months. (The veterinary certificate of inspection will be accepted as valid for 45 days for equine and 30 days for all other species.) Contestants must abide by Rodeo Austin regulations for entry and exit with animals. Individuals who violate animal entry policies will be subject to immediate ejection from the premises. STALLS - No stall reservations. A limited number of stalls are available on a first come, first served basis. Contestants must check in and complete Stall Form with Stall Manager before stalling horses. 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. TD, SW - R8.7.6 may be waived. TR - Only two loops allowed. RE - Riding event stock will be drawn at two separate times. The first six performances will be drawn at least 72 hours prior to the 1st perf., and the last six performances will be drawn at least 72 hours prior to the 7th perf. QUALIFICATIONS: ALL EVENTS - 96 minimum entries (or teams). No compensation. No slack. The first go- round (Qualifying round) will consist of the first 12 performances (8 contestants per performance per event). The top 16 contestants (or teams) based on highest scores or fastest times will advance to the Playoff round, which consists of the 13th and the 14th performances on March 22 and 23 (8 contestants or teams per performance). If there are not 16 qualified rides in the riding events or qualified times in the timed events, a random draw will determine which contestants will advance to the Playoff round. In the case that there are ties resulting in more than 16 contestants to advance to the Playoff round, a random draw by the judges will determine which contestants advance. The draw order for each performance will be: highest ranked will draw first, lowest will draw last. In all events, the 16 contestants who qualify for the Playoff round will be placed in compliance to R2.5 (pertaining to progressive go-rounds). Contestants who qualify for the Playoff round will be allowed to trade with the other contestants through the rodeo secretary until 30 minutes after the completion of the 12th performance. The top 8 contestants or teams based on highest scores or fastest times in the Playoff round will advance to the Finals on Saturday, March 24. If there are not 8 qualified rides in the riding events or qualified times in the timed events, contestants will be advanced based on highest scores or fastest times from the first go-round (Qualifying round). In the case that there is a tie resulting in more than 8 contestants, the contestant with the single highest score or fastest time from the Qualifying round will advance. If still tied, a random draw by the judges will determine who will advance. In the case that there are no qualified rides or times in an event in the Finals, the event winner (for bonuses and prizes) will be determined by the highest combined score from the two previous go- BR - No day money. TE - No stock charge.

rounds in the riding events or the fastest combined time from the two previous go-rounds in the timed events. ALL EVENTS - If a contestant who qualifies for the Playoff round or finals notifies a turn-out, doctor’s release or visible injury release through ProCom, the contestant with the next highest ranking in the advancement procedure may be placed in that available position. (Non-notified turn- outs and visible injury releases after the turn-out deadline will not be replaced). If the next highest ranked contestant is not available to accept the position, the next highest ranked contestant may be contacted and placed in that position. This procedure will be followed until all positions are filled. In the riding events, if an animal has already been drawn for a contestant who turned-out, the replacement contestant will be drawn an animal from a pool consisting of all animals that have been turned- out (includes DR’s and VIR’s), and the first available designated re- ride for the performance. PAY-OFF: There will be no pay-off for the “average.” Money won at Rodeo Austin will not count towards Texas circuit standings. If there are less than 96 entries in an event or if there are any increase or decrease in the amount of money in the pay-off due to doctor’s releases that are not replaced (which would decrease the amount of entry fee money) or a replacement for a notified turn-out (which would increase the amount of entry fee money), the adjustment will be made in the first go- round pay-off, and the pay-off for the Playoff round and the Finals will remain as listed. Qualifying round (1st go- round), Pay-out (gross/new (minus 6%) per event (or per man in TR). 1st - (19%) $5472/ $5143.68; 2nd - (17%) $4896/ $4602.24; 3rd - (15%) $4320/ $4060.80; 4th - (13%) $3744/ $3519.36; 5th - (11%) $3168/ $2977.92; 6th - (09%) $2592/ $2436.48; 7th - (07%) $2016/ $1895.04; 8th - (05%) $1440/ $1353.60; 9th - (03%) $864/ $812.16; 10th - (01%) $288/ $270.72; Totals: $28800/$27072.00; Playoff Pay-out - per event (or per man in TR). 1st - (30%) $5250/ $4935.00; 2nd - (25%) $4375/ $4112.50; 3rd - (19%) $3325/ $3125.50; 4th - (13%) $2275/ $2138.50; 5th - (08%) $1400/ $1316.00; 6th - (05%) $875/ $822.50; Totals: $17500/$16450.00; Finals pay-out per event (or per man in the TR) 1st - (40%) $10000/ $9400; 2nd - (30%) $7500/ $7050; 3rd - (20%) $5000/ $4700; 4th - (10%) RIO GRANDE VALLEY LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO XTREME BULLS ARENA: Payne Auto Group Rodeo Arena ADDRESS: 1000 North Texas Ave PERFS: 1 Perf: March 14- 7:30 PM EVENTS: BR @ $10000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BR-$100 IF 1/$150 IF 2 PERMITS: BR GROUND RULES: Only actual contestant and one companion allowed gate access. ALL CONTESTANTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Thurs., Mar. 8 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 - 40 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 contestants accepted during the re-entry period will not exceed one half the original limit. IN ORDER OF SELECTION : - 70% top money - 30% top circuit NOTIFY PROCOM : Notification must be made at the time of entry if claiming an exemption from qualification. Anyone claiming an exemption must have entered and paid fees at a minimum of twenty (20) PRCA sanctioned rodeos held during the 2017 rodeo year, unless the contestant qualifies for a medical exemption. Contestants claiming medical exemptions must have been injured at least six (6) months during the 2017 $2500/ $2350; Totals: $25000/$23500; STK. CONT.: BEUTLER & SON RODEO EOO: 10:00 AM MT FEBRUARY 9 EC: 10:00 AM MT FEBRUARY 13 DIVISION 2 EVENT MERCEDES TX NPP MARCH 14

PERMIT SECTION ANDREWS TX NPP MARCH 10 M.M FISHER JR. MEMORIAL STEER ROPING

ARENA: Andrews County Expo ADDRESS: 1441 E. State Hwy 176 PERFS: 1 Perf: March 10- 3:30 PM EVENTS: SR @ $500 PERMITS: SR

GROUND RULES: SR - Three go-rounds, all run at 3:30 PM on March 10. Permit holders may enter both the permit section and the Steer Roping Event. Extras will be used to replace sick or injured animals. The misdraw procedure will not be used. $45 stock charge per go- round. GRACE PERIOD - Will expire one hour after entries close. STK. CONT.: VARIOUS

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EOO: 12:00 PM MT MARCH 1 EC: 12:00 PM MT MARCH 2

ANDREWS TX NPP MARCH 10-11 M.M. FISHER JR. MEMORIAL STEER ROPING

ARENA: Andrews County Expo ADDRESS: 1441 E. State Hwy 176 PERFS: 2 Perfs: March 10- 5:00 PM; March 11- 1:00 PM EVENTS: SR @ $10000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: SR-$700 PERMITS: SR GROUND RULES: GRACE PERIOD - Will be one hour after the entries close . SR - 4 go-rounds (2 go-rounds, on Saturday, March 10 and 2 go-rounds on Sunday, March 11. Only the first 3 contestants in each go-round will be required to run in order. Extras will be used to replace sick or injured animals. The misdraw procedure will not be used. $45 stock charge per go-round. Contestants are required to compete in the steer roping event at a minimum of 15 PRCA rodeos for the money at this event to count towards 2018 World Standings or the 2018 Rookie of the Year standings. Money will count towards circuit standings and the rodeo will count towards a circuit count. Money won at this event will not count towards All Around standings or All American standings. STK. CONT.: VARIOUS PERFS: 15 Perfs: March 10- 7:00 PM; March 11- 3:00 PM; March 12- 7:00 PM; March 13- 7:00 PM; March 14- 7:00 PM; March 15- 7:00 PM; March 16- 7:00 PM; March 17- 7:00 PM; March 18- 3:00 PM; March 19- 7:00 PM; March 20- 7:00 PM; March 21- 7:00 PM; March 22- 7:00 PM; March 23- 7:00 PM; March 24- 7:00 PM FINALS: March 24- 7:00 PM BB SB BR TD SW TR EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $42500 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$300; SB-$300; BR-$300; TD-$300; SW-$300; TR-$300 PERMITS: BB SB BR GROUND RULES: ALL EVENTS - The “30-hour replacement” rule 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., March 5 between 9 AM and 12 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Fri., March 2, at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. EOO: 10:30 AM MT FEBRUARY 20 EC: 10:30 AM MT FEBRUARY 21 AUSTIN TX MARCH 10-24 RODEO AUSTIN ARENA: Travis County Expo Center ADDRESS: 7311 Decker Lane

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