ProRodeo Sports News - May 18, 2018

2021 Bylaw Proposals Change B1.5.3 Timers. Annual dues for timers will be $45, plus the required premium for the membership group accident insurance. New applicants must intern at a minimum of five performances at a minimum of two rodeos. Internship is at new timer’s own expense. The new timer will be evaluated on the following items: (A) Timing accuracy; watching flag to flag (B) must know PRCA Rulebook and be familiar with timer’s handbook (C) know what needs to be posted; where it needs to be posted and correct posting procedures (D) be familiar with both timed event and riding event (when needed) drawing procedures (E) must have own equipment: watches (digital and sweep hand), whistle, black and/or blue pens for posting. When posting, handwriting must be legible (F) must learn how to use electronic timing equipment accurately (G) be professional in own appearance (H) be willing to follow instruction and be courteous to other co-workers. The New Timer Evaluation form must be signed by one Judge, one Timer and one Secretary at each rodeo. Originals will be mailed to Member Records by the rodeo secretary. Copies of the New Timer Evaluation form will be made for the New Timer applicant to attach to the application; and the manager of Member Records. After completion of the internship, the Director of Rodeo Administration will examine the New Timer Evaluations to accept or deny the timer membership application. If approved for PRCA membership, New Timer must take PRCA Timers Clinic Seminar prior to purchase of PRCA membership. (D. Davis & S. Backstrom submitted 3/18) Change B1.5.3.1 Maintaining Timer Qualifications. A new timer or a timer For any timer who times less than four rodeos or 8 performances per year and who has been a PRCA timer for less then 10 years, Timer will be required to attend participate in a PRCA sponsored Timers Clinic within 30 days of membership renewal for the next competition season every two years to be eligible to time PRCA rodeos. Failure to participate in a PRCA sponsored Timers Clinic will result in the timer’s membership being suspended until Clinic participation is completed. Clinic attendance participation will be at the individual expense of the timer wishing to renew their membership. New applicants will be required to complete a Timers Clinic in order to complete their acceptance as a PRCA contract personnel member. After a period of 10 years of membership, participation in a PRCA sponsored Timers Clinic by a timer will be on an individual basis as deemed necessary by the Director of Rodeo Administration. (D. Davis & S. Backstrom submitted 3/18) Change B15.1.5 Limitation on Acceptance of Contestant Card Members. Other than the National Finals Rodeo, the National Circuit Finals Rodeo and any Circuit Finals Rodeo, a rodeo must be open for competition to all Contestant Card Members. unless specific limitations are set forth in the application for approval and are approved by the Director of Rodeo Administration and the Event Representative. If limitation is requested an approved qualifying event must take place prior to the event, All contestant card member must participate in the event to be eligible to enter the event. No contestant will be allowed to enter without participating in qualifier event regardless of standing or prior accomplishments. Approval must be voted on by the Event Representative and Director of Rodeo Administration. One year prior to the event and must be posted in the business journal prior to vote so that the member may voice their opinions so voting members can make a decision that represents the members. (C. Townsend submitted 4/18) Change B15.1.10 Special Consideration for Excess Entries. Any Rodeo Committee desiring special consideration to modify entry rules to alleviate an excess number of entries must request such special consideration on the application for approval, and such special consideration must be approved by the Director of Rodeo Administration. (C. Townsend submitted 4/18) 2021 Rule Proposals Change R1.4.1.2 Limited Rodeos. Members of buddy groups that are entered at limited rodeos must state at time of entry if they wish to be drawn out if any or all of their buddies are not accepted. If contestants do not state, at time of entry, their preference to be drawn out if their buddies are not accepted, they will remain entered even though any or all of the rest of the buddy group may be drawn out. (C. Townsend submitted 4/18) ADD NEW R1.4.1.2 Rodeos that limit the number of contestants: After the qualifying event, only those contestants who qualified are eligible to buddy for the rodeo. If a contestant buddies with a contestant who is not qualified both will be drawn out and the option for entry will go back down the qualification list. (C. Townsend submitted 4/18) Change R1.6.2 Maximum Number of Official Entries. A contestant may enter as many PRCA-approved rodeos as desired. However, no more than the following number of rodeos will be accepted as official entries: Bareback Riding 100 Official Rodeos Saddle Bronc Riding 100 Official Rodeos Bull Riding No limit Tie-Down Roping 100 Official Rodeos No Limit Steer Wrestling 100 Official Rodeos Team Roping 75 Official Rodeos (C. Townsend submitted 4/18)

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Change R8.7.6 Limited Entry Rodeos. Limited/Qualifying Rodeos. At limited entry rodeos that limit to 100 or less in timed

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