ProRodeo Sports News - September 6, 2019

Long-time saddle bronc rider and circuit president Croff Passes Away SHORT ROUND

J ames (Jim) T. Croff, who was president of the Montana Circuit for the past 28 years, passed away Aug. 31. He was 62. Croff, who lived in Geyser, Mont., had been battling an extreme head injury from a horse accident suffered June 10, 2018. Croff’s family will be holding a memorial service and celebration of his life in the near future. Croff also was a saddle bronc rider in the PRCA, earning $52,466. He also earned $772 riding bulls. He bought his PRCA card on Dec. 9, 1977. Croff was outgoing and friendly. He was known for his ever- present smile and willingness to help folks. Duane Walker, a longtime member of the Montana Circuit rodeo board, knew Croff for 40 years. “We were very good friends and we would go hunt and fish and cowboy and do all that stuff together,” Walker said. “He was a super-good guy. I will miss him tremendously. As a friend, he is irreplaceable. He also was a rodeo contestant, committee person and president of the Montana Circuit, so he was an integral part of Pro Rodeo in the state of Montana.” Croff grew up with six sisters. He leaves behind, his wife, Holly, daughter, Jimi Rae, and stepson, Dustin.

PRCA agrees to partnership with COWBOY CAMO

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association announced its national partnership with COWBOY CAMO, Sept. 6. The partnership launches COWBOY CAMO’s efforts to be the performance camo for the champions and fans of rodeo. By stepping up as the Official Camo of the

the PRCA is continually searching for ways to develop lasting relationships that benefit the sport. The COWBOY CAMO partnership will provide substantial support to the PRCA, and its rodeo committees and contestants. In addition to significant annual committed sponsorship support, this multi-year agreement also provides

PRCA, COWBOY CAMO enters rodeo with a commitment to the sport. COWBOY CAMO is a division of Lynch since 1940, a game call and camo company with 80 years of experience in the outdoor world. “We believe in the western lifestyle and our brand is committed to the cowboys that exhibit the hard work and determination to success in the arena,” said Charlie Ward, COWBOY CAMO Managing Partner. “We are excited to give fans of ProRodeo a pattern that showcases the qualities of their lifestyles. As a proud sponsor of the PRCA, we look forward to celebrating the sport of rodeo throughout the year and growing with the fan base.” As the No. 1 sanctioning body of professional rodeo,

the PRCA co-branded licensing opportunities and retail programming. “This multi-year agreement brings us great excitement and new opportunities with COWBOY CAMO,” PRCA CEO George Taylor said. “CAMO’s commitment to rodeo and to the PRCA is further proof of the great partnerships the PRCA is dedicated to securing in order to benefit its members, committees and cowboys.” Contestants and fans will see COWBOY CAMO’s national partnership for the first time in Puyallup, Wash., at the Pro- Rodeo Tour Finale Rodeo, Sept. 5-8. More details regarding COWBOY CAMO’s involvement at rodeos and the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo will be announced in the coming months.

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