ProRodeo Sports News - September 20, 2024

‘Review System’ to be used at NFR

The 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge, Dec. 5-14 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas will have a new policy. A “Review” system will be implemented at the upcoming NFR. Only the six specific calls can be reviewed. Only calls made in-arena by the Pro Officials will be reviewed. Non-calls will not be reviewed. • Contestant competing before breaking the plane of the Barrier • Crossfire – Team Roping

• Livestock infraction – Tie-Down • Spur Out (Mark Out Rule) – Rough Stock

Events

• Barrier Malfunction – All Timed Events • No-Nod – All events “As access to technology has increased, it is vital that we adapt a fair opportunity for competition. The PRCA is committed to providing our committees the best resources to allow for the best competition, including embracing video review, when possible,” said Steve Knowles, PRCA’s Director of Rodeo Administration

Contract personnel announced for NFR, NFSR

The contract personnel for the 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge and the National Finals Steer Roping have been announced by the PRCA. The announcers at the 2024 Wrangler NFR will be Randy Corley, Roger Mooney, and Wayne Brooks. The NFR is Dec. 5-14 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Livestock superintendent is John Barnes. The assistant livestock superintendent is Terry Autrey. Raina Hudson is the saddle horse boss. The chute bosses are Tony Amaral (timed events) and Tom Neuens (roughstock). Sunni Deb Backstrom is the NFR secretary. Courtney Teton Ridge, a Western sports media and entertainment company, announced Aug. 20, a renewed, multi-faceted partnership with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), returning as the presenting sponsor of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas for 2024-2025. In addition to the presenting sponsorship Teton Ridge will have a larger footprint within the NFR Fan Zone at the Thomas & Mack Arena and produce the “Official NFR Pre-Show” which will air live on Teton Ridge’s digital channels. Featuring some of the top talent and celebrities of the industry, the pre-show will take fans on a unique experience each night with guest interviews, recaps of all the action, behind the scenes moments with the athletes and a look ahead on the leaderboard. “Working alongside the PRCA and Las Vegas Events to preserve and enhance this treasured national sporting event is so important to our team at Teton Ridge,” said Deirdre Lester, CEO of Teton Ridge. In an effort to bring more rodeo content to fans worldwide,

Morehead is the assistant secretary. Timers are Nancy Dorenkamp, Michelle Corley and Kris Fleener. Josh Hilton is the music director and the assistant music director is Brad Narducci. The specialty acts are Tomas Garcilazo, Madison MacDonald and Haley Proctor. At the NFSR at the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kan., Nov. 1-2, Jody Carper will handle the announcing duties, along with Scott Grover. Chute boss is John Gwatney and the arena usher is Dusty Moore. The NFSR secretary is Debi Davis. The timers are Tammy Braden and Jodi Crippen. Drew Taylor has been tabbed as the music director. Teton Ridge and PRCA will partner with PRORODEO Films to aid in the distribution of archival footage across new digital outlets. Teton Ridge-owned Pro Fantasy Rodeo (PFR) will become the “Official Fantasy Partner” of PRORODEO. With more than $6 million and 2,000 buckles awarded to fans PFR is the leader in the western fantasy gaming space. Followers and fans will have the action brought to their phones during the two weeks in Las Vegas with just under $500,000 in cash and prizes on the line for the NFR “Big Game.” “The National Finals Rodeo is the premier championship event in western sports and the PRCA is proud to continue our partnership with Teton Ridge, a leader in western entertainment,” said Tom Glause, CEO PRCA. For the most comprehensive source for everything NFR visit prorodeo.com. Ticketing information and more is available at NFRexperience.com. Details on Teton Ridge activations and events surrounding the week can be found at tetonridge.com or on social media @TetonRidge .

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