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2021 Rule Book

Colorado Junior Association, Inc. By-Laws (a Colorado Non-Profit Organization)

ARTICLE 1 AIMS AND PURPOSES 1. To establish a nonprofit organization to promote Junior Rodeo in the State of Colorado. 2. To develop a spirit of fair competition and appreciation of good sportsmanship within the contestants. 3. To safeguard the interests of sponsoring agencies and to protect the health and welfare of contestants in competition. 4. To provide a Colorado Jr. Rodeo Finals under the supervision and direction of the executive committee at a time and place to be designated by said committee. 5. To encourage high moral character and clean living among all its members. 6. To establish an award system whereby CJRA champion junior cowboys and cowgirls may be named and awarded each year at the CJRA finals.

ARTICLE II MEMBERSHIP 1. Membership in the association shall be open to all persons 5-18 years of age. 2. Age is determined by member’s age on January 1. This will determine membership eligibility and age division for competition. 3. All memberships expire at the conclusion of the finals. 4. Membership applications must be accompanied by a notarized CJRA release waiver and a copy of applicant’s birth certificate. Anyone entering in the wrong age division by giving a false birth date will forfeit all prizes awarded at that rodeo and by the CJRA. 5. Membership dues must be set by the executive committee. $85 an individual, $135 per family (includes official publication subscription.) (First Year Pee Wee Memberships are free (must pay $10 for official publication subscription.) In addition, each member will be required to secure at least $150 in cash sponsorships to be used for year end awards. Sponsorships must be received by May 16 or monies won won’t count toward finals qualification. 6. All membership dues and fees will be put into a general fund to be used in the promotion, operation, and general welfare of the association. 7. In order to be eligible to compete at the CJRA Finals, contestants must be a member in good standing of the CJRA. 8. Non-members may compete at CJRA sanctioned approved , and are subject to non-member stipulations. 9, Non-members who join the CJRA by the end of the weekend (pay their membership and donation), may have their monies count toward Finals qualification and year end awards.

ARTICLE III EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1. The legislative or rule making powers of the association shall be held by the executive committee. 2. Executive committee will consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer and no more than 10 Directors. It is advisable to serve one year as a director before taking an office. 3. Terms of office shall be for one year. 4. To be appointed to the Executive Committee, a person must be a parent and/or legal guardian of a current or former CJRA member. Committee members must be of legal age to enter into and negotiate contract law. 5. Appointment of committee members will be made annually or as needed. 6. There will be a minimum of one executive committee meeting a year. If necessary, special meetings may be called. There must be two weeks notice given and a quorum present, before business may be conducted. 7. All executive committee members will serve without pay, with the exception of the Secretary/Treasurer. Amount paid to the Secretary/Treasurer will be decided by executive committee. 8. Duties of the Secretary/Treasurer: To keep correct records between the association and membership. Sign checks paying all rightful bills against the association. Records will be available for all executive committee members upon request. To publish for the membership an annual financial report upon written request. To take entries for all CJRA rodeos, furnish them to the rodeo committee, and to disburse all prize monies at CJRA rodeos. 9. Executive committee meetings will be open to all members and parents.

ARTICLE IV RULES OF ORDER 1. All meetings of the association shall be conducted under general and accepted parliamentary rules of order and under specific By-Laws of the association, except where these may become inconsistent with County, State and Federal Law decree.

ARTICLE V AMENDMENTS

1.All amendments to these By-Laws must be made by the executive committee. ARTICLE VI DISSOLUTION Upon dissolution of the corporation, the Board of Directors (executive committee) shall, after paying or making provision for the payment of all the liabilities of the corporation, dispose of all of the assets of the corporation exclusively for the purposes of the corporation in such manner, or to such organization or organizations organized and operated within the State of Colorado, exclusively for charitable, or educational purposes as shall at the time qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law), as the Board of Directors shall determine.

ARTICLE VII NET EARNINGS No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to benefit of, or be distributed to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in these Articles.

GENERAL RULES

1. AGE DIVISIONS: Pee Wee-5 thru 8 years of age Junior-9 thru 13 years of age Senior-14 thru 18 years of age (All as of January 1st of current rodeo year) Youth must compete in the age division in which they qualify for. 2 contestants must be entered in an event to constitute a contest (CJRA Executive committee’s discretion.)

2. EVENTS: Pee Wee: Barrel Race, , Tying, Flag Race, Dummy Roping. Junior: Girls Barrel Race, Girls Pole Bending, Girls , Girls , Girls Ribbon Roping Runner, Boys , Boys Breakaway Roping, Boys Goat Tying, Boys , Boys Assisted Calf Tying, Dally , Parent/Child Team Roping. Senior: Girls Barrel Race, Girls Pole Bending, Girls Goat Tying, Girls Breakaway Roping, Girls Ribbon Roping Runner, Boys Tie Down, Boys , Boys Ribbon Roping, Dally Team Roping (enter once), Mixed Team Roping (enter once), Parent/Child Team Roping. Committees sanctioning CJRA Rodeos may have Mutton Bustin’ as an optional event. Monies won WILL NOT count toward Finals Qualification or year end awards.

3. ENTRIES: Membership is not required to compete in a CJRA rodeo. However, non-members must have a copy of their birth certificate and a notarized CJRA release signed by a parent and/or legal guardian before they may compete. Non-members will be allowed to enter at no extra charge. When drawing for positions, they will be drawn to compete at the top of the order in the Roping events, Chute Dogging, Steer Wrestling, Goat Tying and Flag Race. They will be drawn positions at the end of the order in the speed events. All entries and fees can be mailed to the CJRA secretary and postmarked 14 days prior to the first performance. Entries may be sent via e-mail from the CJRA website or sent by fax and must be received 10 days prior to the first performance. All entry fees must be paid by mail or upon arrival at the rodeo. The secretary may, at her discretion, take late entries, but not after the computer draw is done for positions. All contestants who submit late entries will be required to pay an additional $10.00 late fee per rodeo. Each contestant must pay a $10.00 office charge and $10.00 Judges /EMT/ Finals fee at each rodeo.

4. FEES: Pee Wee Division - $17 Barrel Race, Pole Bending, Flag Race and $12 Dummy Roping, $19 Goat Tying ($9 into Jackpot, $2 CJRA Finals Fund Fee, balance Committee Fee). Junior Division - $22 Barrel Race and Pole Bending, $28 Breakaway Roping, Goat Tying, Ribbon Roping and Parent/Child Team Roping, Jr. Team Roping $20.50 each ($12 into jackpot, $2 CJRA Finals Fund Fee, balance Committee Fee. Fee). Senior Division - $27 Barrel Race and Pole Bending, $33 Breakaway Roping, Goat Tying, Ribbon Roping and Parent/Child Team Roping, $27 Sr. Team Roping and Mixed Sr. Team Roping ($17 into jackpot, $2 CJRA Finals Fund Fee, balance Committee Fee). Anyone who’s check does not clear the bank will be assessed a $15 penalty, and will be required to pay with a money order or cashier’s check for the balance of the year. Contestants will not be allowed to enter another rodeo until all fees are paid.

5. ATTIRE: Contestants and judges must wear hat, long sleeve shirt w/collar (with sleeves rolled down and no midriffs, shirt must be tucked in) and cowboy boots while competing. The contestant must wear a hat into the arena while competing and must not intentionally remove it. Western and equipment is required. Violators of rules will be disqualified upon the discretion of the judges or the arena director. Contestant has the option of wearing any protective gear of his/her choosing. Mutton Bustin’ and contestants MUST wear a protective helmet. NOTE - Attire rule may be waived at the discretion of the committee due to weather conditions. (Boots, jeans and proper shirt must be worn.) If the hat rule is waived, no caps will be allowed.

6. CONDUCT: Contestants may be disqualified from the rodeo for any of the following offenses, and if disqualified, contestant will be disqualified from all events at the rodeo. a. Parents and others may assist contestant, however, if there is any complaint of unfairness or of being fouled, it must be brought to the judges attention by the contestant. Any interference by parent or anyone else will mean disqualification of the contestant. b. The use of profanity or fighting in or around contesting arena. (Judgment may be made by rodeo officials or executive committee member.) c. Abuse of any livestock or cheating. Judge or executive committee member has the right to disqualify any contestant, and after executive committee review, contestant may be disqualified for the remainder of the current rodeo year. d. Only designated officials and one assistant inside the arena, while competition is taking place. Assistant is allowed in the arena for safety. Interference with the run will result in disqualification at the discretion of the judge. e. In Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, Dally Ribbon Roping, and Steer Wrestling there is to be one designated person to line the for each contestant. They cannot stand more than 10 feet beyond score line, unless committee deems it necessary to line cattle. Position must be the same for all contestants in the event. f. Judges decisions are final. Protests or questions must be submitted to executive committee member, then brought before the judge before rodeo is over, or no action will be taken. Parents with questions must seek advice from CJRA officer or executive committee member (no parental contact with the judge is allowed). g. If a contestant is disqualified for any offense, he must submit an appeal to an executive committee member before he may enter another CJRA rodeo. h. Contestants helper may not cross score line to assist contestant. If he does, contestant will receive no time. i. Contestant is required to begin his/her run in a timely manner. The judge may, at his discretion, implement a 60 second rule to start the run. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. j. CONTESTANTS ENDANGERING OTHER CONTESTANTS OR SPECTATORS WILL BE REPRIMANDED OR MAY BE DISQUALIFIED: I.E. - RUNNING IN AREAS OTHER THAN DESIGNATED WARM UP AREAS OR ROPING OTHER CONTESTANTS OR HORSES.

7. TURN OUT: Contestant not competing or turning out at a CJRA rodeo must submit a doctor’s release to have fees returned. In case of hardship, the executive committee will make the decision whether to return fees. Request must be submitted to CJRA secretary and received within 2 days following first performance. Office and judges fee must be paid even if a release is received. 8. Draw Out: Livestock will be drawn for in all events except the Mutton Bustin’ and Parent/Child Team Roping. Because numbers for stock must be given to contractors, a contestant must draw out by phone or email by 6 p.m. Thursday before the rodeo or he/she will be required to pay fees. 9. Any contestant who is not ready to compete when called, or doesn’t have control of their , may be flagged out at the judge’s or arena director’s discretion. 10. If an issue is not addressed in these by-laws, the rules of the Prorodeo Cowboys Association will apply.

POINTS/YEAR END AWARDS 1. Membership must be paid by the end of the rodeo weekend in order for the contestant to receive points at that rodeo. CONTESTANT MUST BE A CJRA MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING TO RECEIVE POINTS TOWARD CJRA FINALS QUALIFICATION OR YEAR END AWARDS. MEMBERS MUST SECURE AT LEAST $150 IN SPONSORSHIPS BY JUNE 5 OR POINTS WON’T COUNT TOWARD FINALS QUALIFICATION. Points are the actual money won in sanctioned events. Points are not earned in optional events. 2. To be eligible to compete in CJRA finals, members must compete in at least (6) six CJRA rodeos. The CJRA executive committee reserves the right to make exceptions in a hardship case, based on application and review of the hardship. 3. The CJRA Finals will be limited to the top 15 contestants in each event in each division. If anyone in the top 15 is unable to attend, the next contestant in order of finish may be invited until all 15 positions are filled. If there are not 15 qualified, positions will be filled based on the contestants that have placed highest, but just out ot the money, at the most rodeos. 4. Contestant must enter and compete in all go-rounds of the CJRA Finals to be eligible for year end awards and must be present at awards ceremony to receive awards. The exception will be doctor releases and hardship cases. Hardship cases shall be determined by the Executive Committee. 5. Monies won at the CJRA Finals will be added to contestant’s total earnings at previous CJRA approved rodeos to determine CJRA event and all around champions. Substitute year end awards will be given in any event that doesn’t have at least 5 entries in at least 1/2 of the CJRA qualifying rodeos. 6. Ground money will be paid in events where there are not enough qualified times to fill all the places. Ground money WILL NOT count toward finals qualification or year end awards. 7. All Around awards at all rodeos will be based on total monies won. To be eligible, contestants must place in at least 2 events (excluding Parent/Child Team Roping.) 8. Year end All Around awards will be based on money won, and to be eligible contestants must have won money in 2 or more different events (excluding Parent/Child Team Roping.) 9. Rookie of the Year awards will be given. Year End All Around Winners in each division aren’t eligible for the Rookie of the Year Award. Pee Wee rookie will be awarded to a first year CJRA member. In the Junior Division, the winner must have been a Pee Wee CJRA member the prior year. In the Senior Division, the winner must have been a Junior CJRA member the prior year.

PAYOFF

Payoff will be mailed from the CJRA office two days following last performance of rodeo.

# OF CONTESTANTS MONIES PERCENTAGE 1-2 One 100 3-5 Two 60-40 6-10 Three 50-30-20 11-16 Four 40-30-20-10 17-24 Five 34-27-20-13-6 25-32 Six 29-24-19-14-9-5 33 and over Eight 23-20-17-14-11-8-5-2

8. Scholarships awarded to contestants at the CJRA Finals will be sent to a college or trade school at the request of the recipient. Scholarships not used within four years of the recipient’s high school graduation will not be awarded and will remain in the CJRA Scholarship fund for future use.

RULES FOR OFFICIALS AND TIMERS

TIMERS: In all cases, (2) two timers must be used, at least one of which must be a manually operated stop watch. (When an electric eye is used, a flagger must be used for the backup watches. If the electric eye fails to work for one to four contestants during a performance, the manual back-up time will be used for those missed. If the eye fails to work for five or more runs the back-up times will be used for all runs. The electric eye controlled times will remain unaltered. All times must be recorded and then marked “No Time” if flagged out (in case of a protest). If an animal leaves the arena during the roping events, stop watches record that time. If contestants are given another run it will be added to that time (lap & tap rule). Field judge must have a stop watch for goat tying and tie down.

TIME LIMITS: Pee Wee-60 seconds; Junior and Senior-30 seconds, with the exception of the Junior Team Roping and Junior Boys Dally Ribbon Roping-60 seconds, Junior Boys Assisted Calf Tying-45 seconds. When time runs out, blow whistle or call time. Any penalties are not included in this time limit.

DRAW: Secretary will draw for position of all contestants after books have closed. Positions are randomly drawn by computer. On a two day rodeo, positions will be drawn separately for each rodeo. If two contestants are riding the same horse, the secretary must be notified one hour prior to the event and, at her discretion, the second contestant may be moved to the bottom of the run order. The rake will not change, it will be done as if the contestant ran in drawn order. Cattle will be drawn except in the Parent/Child Team Roping. Stock will be drawn by judges not more than one hour prior to the performance.

BARRIER: A barrier is required in all roping events. The score line will be based on arena conditions. Either a string, breakaway or electric eye barrier is allowed for roping events. If barrier equipment hangs up on animal, and the contestant tries the animal, he accepts the animal. If contestant pulls up, he will receive the same animal back.

SUPPLIES: The rodeo committee will supply: Flags for flaggers, stop watches, whistle, and any other supplies needed for officials. CJRA will supply breakaway string and electric eye. (Director will set up and assist in running electric eye.)

MUTTON BUSTIN’ **OPTIONAL EVENT** (55 POUND WEIGHT LIMIT) 1. All contestants must wear a helmet. CJRA will provide helmets, or contestants may wear their own. 2. No permitted. 3. Contestants may use a wool hold or rope provided by CJRA. If rope is used, CJRA or designated official will adjust rope. 4. One or two hands is optional. 5. Contestant is judged on a 6 second ride. DISQUALIFICATIONS a. Being bucked off prior to 6 seconds. b. Rider may use one or two hands. Contestant must declare himself to the judges before leaving chute. Contestant must retain same hand hold throughout the ride. c. Touching animal, ground, fence, etc. with free hand (if riding with one hand.) 6. No re-rides will be awarded if animal falls.

CLOVERLEAF BARREL RACE 1. A clearly visible starting line should be provided. 2. The horse’s nose will be timed as it crosses the starting line. The run starts when the horse crosses the starting line, and the horse must maintain forward motion. 3. The barrels and starting line will be permanently marked for the entire go-round. 55 gallon barrels must be used. 4. Raking or dragging the arena should be done at regular intervals to be determined by rodeo committee. 5. Arena gate must be closed immediately after contestant enters the arena, and kept closed until pattern is completed and contestant’s horse is under control. 6. Contestant may change horses in this event. 7. Pattern: Standard size course is: 90 feet between barrels 1 and 2. 105 feet between barrels 2 and 3 and 1 and 3. 60 feet from barrels 1 and 2 to starting line. Starting line should be at least 50 feet from end of arena. Barrels 1 and 2 must be a minimum of 20 feet from any fence or wall. Barrel 3 should be at least 36 feet from end of arena. In small arenas, it is recommended the pattern be reduced proportionately to a standard barrel pattern. 3rd barrel should be set 15 feet longer than the 1st and 2nd barrel. 8. Contestant may start on either the right or left barrel. When starting on the right barrel, there will be one right turn and two left turns around the barrels. 9. Touching barrel is permitted by horse or contestant. A 5 second penalty will be assessed for each barrel knocked down. 10. Judge is to flag time, then flag contestant out if run is not legal. 11. Not following the cloverleaf pattern will receive a no time. 12. If horse recrosses score line at any time before the pattern is completed, pattern will be considered broken and receive a no time.

POLE BENDING 1. Permanent markers shall be in place for the entire go-round. 2. The horse’s nose will be timed as it crosses the starting line. The run starts when the horse crosses the starting line, and the horse must maintain forward motion. 3. Raking or dragging the arena should be done at regular intervals to be determined by rodeo committee. 4. Arena gate will be closed immediately after contestant enters the arena, and kept closed until pattern is completed and contestant’s horse is under control. 5. Contestant may change horses in this event. 6. The Pole Bending pattern consists of (6) six poles, the first pole shall be (21) twenty-one feet from starting line, with the remaining poles (21) twenty-one feet apart. Poles should be 21 feet from any wall, and in small arenas it is recommended that pattern be reduced proportionately. 7. Poles are to be (6) six feet in height and with a base no larger than fourteen inches or less than twelve inches in diameter. 8. Poles must be in a straight line. 9. Touching poles is permitted by horse and rider. A 5 second penalty will be assessed for each pole knocked down. 10. A horse may start either to the right or left side of the poles and then run the remainder of the course accordingly. 11. Judge is to flag time, then flag contestant out if run is not legal. 12. Not following the pattern will receive a no time. (See below). 13. If horse recrosses the starting line at any time before the pattern is completed, pattern will be considered broken and run will receive no time. Crossing the median (imaginary line between the poles) in any inappropriate position, with any portion of the horses body, shall constitute a broken pattern, and will result in a disqualification.

GOAT TYING 1. Starting line will be 100 feet from stake. Goat should be tied to stake with a 10 foot length of rope. No part of the stake can protrude from the ground. 2. Should the horse run over, or touch the rope, with or without contact to the goat, the contestant will be fined 10 seconds. The goat is an extension of the rope. If the violation occurs after flagman has signaled for time, there will be no penalty. If a violation is declared but timer fails to get time, and a rerun is awarded, a ten second penalty will go with contestant on rerun. 3. Time will start when contestant crosses starting line and stop when tie is released and both hands are in the air. The run starts when the horse crosses the starting line. ****** 4. Contestant must clear the goat immediately upon declaring time. If contestant is tied up with the goat, he/she can ask the judge for permission to touch the rope. 5. Contestant will be flagged out for reattempting to tie the goat after signaling for time. 6. To qualify as a legal tie, there will be at least one complete wrap around at least three (3) legs, and a half hitch, hooey or knot. A hooey does not qualify as a wrap. 7. Judge is to flag time, then flag contestant out if run is not legal. 8. should be uniform in size and weight in each age division. No pygmy goats allowed.

PEE WEE & GIRLS GOAT TYING Must use a thong, pigging string or rope. Throw goat by hand (if contestant‘s hand is on goat when the goat falls, goat is considered thrown by hand.) If goat is down, must be stood on at least three feet. Must then cross and tie any 3 legs together, signal for time, and stand clear of goat. Legs must remain crossed and secure for 5 seconds after completion of tie. JUNIOR BOYS GOAT TYING Must use pigging string. Throw goat by hand (if contestant’s hand is on goat when the goat falls, goat is considered thrown by hand.) If goat is down, must be stood on at least three feet. Must then string any single leg and tie any three legs together, signal for time, and stand clear of goat. Legs must remain crossed and secure for 5 seconds after completion of tie.

PEE WEE FLAG RACE 1. Five gallon buckets filled at least 2/3 full of whole oats on 55 gallon barrels will be placed no less than 25 feet from arena fence, and 100 feet from starting line. In small arenas, it is recommended that pattern be reduced proportionately. 2. Flag standard must be at least 14” long with 7” clearance on staff to anchor in bucket. 3. Contestant may run course from the right or the left. In either case, bucket on first barrel is empty, bucket on second barrel contains flag. 4. Time begins when horse’s nose crosses starting line. Contestant will not be penalized for circling barrel, but must continue in forward motion. 5. Contestant is given flag at starting line, races to barrel with empty bucket, deposits flag in bucket, races to other barrel with bucket containing flag, retrieves flag, and races back to finish line. 6. Flag must remain in first bucket, and contestant must have 2nd flag when he crosses finish line, or will receive no time. 7. Contestant will be disqualified for knocking over bucket or barrel, or using flag as a .

PEE WEE DUMMY ROPING 1. roping dummy by Heel-O-Matic will used at all rodeos. 2. Each contestant gets 3 loops to begin. 3. Scoring is as follows- Slick Horns 3 points Half head 2 points Neck 1 point 4. If a tie exists after 3 loops, remaining contestants will move back in 1’ increments, using the same scoring. Contestants will continue to move back until a clear winner is declared. 5. Each contestant only receives 1 loop per turn after their original 3 loops. 6. Fishing or stepping over any designated line will result in disqualification. (Judges discretion) 7. Rope must leave contestants hand before making contact with the dummy. 8. If rope settles on the ground around the base of the roping dummy, this will be considered a miss.

BREAKAWAY ROPING 1. Roping box shall be part of the arena during roping events. 2. If barrier does not work, but time is recorded, contestant will get time, but there will be no penalty for broken barrier. 3. Roper must come out of the right side box. 4. Calf belongs to contestant when he calls for it, regardless of what happens, with the following exceptions: a. If the calf gets out of the arena, flag will be dropped and the roper gets the calf back lap and tap with the time added which was taken when the calf left the arena plus any barrier penalties. b. In cases of mechanical failure. c. If, in the opinion of the line judge, contestant is fouled by barrier, contestant shall get his calf back, providing contestant declares himself by pulling up. 5. Horse must clear the box before loop is thrown. 6. All ropes must be inspected when contestant enters the arena to see that they are tied on properly. Flag must be tied on rope where it is tied to horn. (Must use string supplied by the CJRA.) 7. Only one loop will be allowed. 8. Jr Boys and Jr Girls - The loop must pass completely over the calf’s head and neck, then catch as catch can. Rope must be on calf’s body when it breaks off. Sr Girls - Bell Collar Catch is the only legal catch. 9. Rope must be released from the contestant’s hand to be legal. String must be broken by animal or contestant will be disqualified. 10. If a field judge flags contestant out that still legally has a loop coming, the judge may give the same calf back lap and tap, plus time elapsed and any penalties. 11. Judge will flag time and then flag contestant out if not a legal catch. 12. A broken barrier will result in a 10 second penalty. 13. Time limit does not include penalties. 14. Contestant will be disqualified for any abusive treatment of calf or his/her horse.

DALLY TEAM ROPING 1. Contestants may enter once at each rodeo in the Team Roping and once in the Mixed Team Roping. 2. All contestants may enter only with a partner in their division. 3. Only one loop at the head and heels is permitted. 4. Three legal head catches are: a. Around both horns (not figure eighted). b. Around the neck. c. Half a head. 5. If barrier does not work, but time is recorded, contestant will get time, but there will be no penalty for broken barrier. 6. Steer belongs to contestant when he calls for it, regardless of what happens, with the following exceptions: a. If the steer gets out of the arena, flag will be dropped and the roper gets the steer back lap and tap with the time added which was taken when the steer left the arena plus any barrier penalties. b. In cases of mechanical failure. c. If, in the opinion of the line judge, contestant is fouled by barrier, contestant shall get his steer back, providing contestant declares himself by pulling up. 7. Heading horse must clear box before loop is thrown. 8. Time will be taken when the steer is roped, both horses facing steer in line with ropes dallied and tight. Horse’s front feet must be on the ground. 9. No tied ropes are allowed. In the Junior Division, the heeler must be tied on with a breakaway string provided by the CJRA. Time will be flagged when the animal breaks the string. Heeler must use a flag tied on the rope at the saddle horn to breakaway. 10. Catching only one hind foot will be assessed a 5 second penalty. 11. Time limit does not include penalties. 12. If the heeler is a girl, she will be allowed to tie on (USTRC rules apply) in the Mixed Team Roping and Parent/Child Team Roping. She must dally in the Open Team Roping. 13. If the header catches a front leg, he/she has the opportunity to try to get it out. No abuse of cattle will be tolerated. 14. In the Junior, Senior and Mixed Team Roping header and heeler monies won will be compiled and prizes awarded to both. 15. Contestant must enter with a partner. If their partner doesn’t compete at the rodeo, he/she may ask someone who is entered in another event to rope. Ropers can notify the office if they need a partner, if there are partners available they will be teamed together.

BOYS TIE DOWN ROPING 1. Horse must have neck rope for safety purposes. Roper must have catch rope run through restraining device around horse’s neck of sufficient strength to control horse. 2. Only one loop will be allowed. Catch as catch can, any catch is considered legal. Rope must hold calf until roper gets hand on calf. 3. If barrier does not work, but time is recorded, contestant will get time, but there will be no penalty for broken barrier. 4. Calf belongs to contestant when he calls for it, regardless of what happens, with the following exceptions: a. If the calf gets out of the arena, flag will be dropped and the roper gets the calf back lap and tap with the time added which was taken when the calf left the arena plus any barrier penalties. b. In cases of mechanical failure. c. If, in the opinion of the line judge, contestant is fouled by barrier, contestant shall get his calf back, providing contestant declares himself by pulling up. 5. Contestant must rope calf, dismount, go down rope, throw calf by hand, (if calf is down, roper must let it up to its feet and throw down; if roper’s hand is on calf when it falls, calf is considered thrown by hand), cross and tie any three feet. 6. To qualify as a legal tie, there shall be one or more raps and a half hitch or hooey. 7. Tie must hold and three legs must remain tied for 6 seconds after contestant has remounted and allowed slack in the rope. Judge must use a stop watch. 8. Roper must not touch calf after giving finish signal until after judge has completed his examination. 9. Roper cannot remove rope from calf after signaling for time until the tie has been passed on by the field judge. Untie man must not touch calf until judge passes on tie. 10. Roping box must be part of the arena. 11. A broken barrier will be assessed a 10 second penalty. 12. Roping calves shall weigh between 175 and 250 pounds. 13. Time limit does not include penalties. 14. Contestant will be disqualified for any abusive treatment of calf or his horse. If the horse excessively drags the calf after roper has dismounted, ten seconds will be added to his time. Roper will be given no time for touching calf or string, or by touching rope to train his horse after giving finish signal, or by dragging calf after he remounts horse. 15. Rope must hold calf until roper gets hand on calf.

BOYS STEER WRESTLING 1. Contestant must furnish own hazer and horses. 2. Only one hazer is allowed, and may be an adult. 3. Hazer must not render any assistance to contestant while contestant is working with steer. Failure to observe this rule will result in disqualification. 4. Neither contestant nor hazer may change horses after leaving box. 5. Hazer will be disqualified for jumping at steer. 6. If barrier does not work, but time is recorded, contestant will get time, but there will be no penalty for broken barrier.

7. Animal belongs to contestant when he calls for steer regardless of what happens, with the following exceptions: a. If the steer gets out of the arena, flag will be dropped and the contestant gets the steer back lap and tap with the time added which was taken when the steer left the arena plus any barrier penalties. b. In cases of mechanical failure. c. If, in the opinion of the line judge, contestant is fouled by barrier, contestant shall get the steer back, providing contestant declares himself by pulling up. 8. Contestant will not be required to compete on crippled steer or steer with a broken horn. 9. When contestant jumps at steer, he accepts steer as sound. 10. When horn or horns of steer are considered to have been hanging in chute, no re-run will be given. 11. There is no penalty for breaking a horn. 12. Steer must be caught from a horse. 13. Roping boxes are considered part of the arena. 14. If contestant breaks barrier, a 10 second penalty will be assessed. 15. A 10 second penalty will be assessed if contestant’s feet touch ground before flag line is crossed. 16. Only one jump at steer will be allowed. 17. If steer is accidently knocked down or thrown down before being brought to a stop or is thrown by contestant putting steer’s horns into the ground, steer must be let up on all four feet and then thrown. 18. Steer will be considered down when it is lying flat on its side with all four feet and head straight. Contestant must have hand on steer when flagged. 19. The fairness of the catch and throw will be left to the judges’ discretion, and their decision will be final. 20. Contestant will be disqualified for any abusive treatment of steer or his horse.

SR BOYS RIBBON ROPING 1. Roping box shall be part of the arena during roping events. 2. If barrier does not work, but time is recorded, contestant will get time, but there will be no penalty for broken barrier. 3. Roper must come out of the right side box. 4. Calf belongs to contestant when he calls for it, regardless of what happens, with the following exceptions: a. If the calf gets out of the arena, flag will be dropped and the roper gets the calf back lap and tap with the time added which was taken when the calf left the arena plus any barrier penalties. b. In case of mechanical failure. c. If, in the opinion of the line judge, contestant is fouled by barrier, contestant shall get his calf back, providing contestant declares himself by pulling up. 5. A broken barrier will result in a 10 second penalty. 6. Team will consist of a boy roper and a girl runner. Roper and runner must both enter each rodeo. Runner may only run once unless there aren’t enough runners. If she gets a second run, monies won won’t count toward finals qualification or year end awards. 7. The flagman will stand at the edge of the box and flag the runner on her return with the ribbon in hand. The runner must run into the box in front of the flagger. 8. The ribbon shall be placed no more than 6 inches below the head and attached with a rubber band. 9. It is the responsibility of the line judge to see that the ribbon is on the calf while it’s in the chute. If the ribbon comes off before the runner touches the calf, the runner will tag the tail of the calf and run back to the line, and time will be awarded. No re-runs will be allowed if the ribbon is on calf when it leaves the chute. 10. The rope must be tied hard and fast. The roper must rope the calf (catch as catch can,) dismount and touch the calf before the runner may touch the calf’s tail or remove the ribbon. The rope must stay on the calf until the roper gets his hand on the calf. 11. The roper must be touching the calf when the ribbon is removed (not just the rope.) The field judge shall have a flag in hand in order to flag out any team violating this rule. The line judge will be the flagman and will flag the runner on her return. 12. Only one loop will be allowed. 13. Running apparel for runners must include long sleeve shirts and some type of footwear. 14. Contestant will be disqualified for any abusive treatment of calf or his horse.

JR BOYS DALLY RIBBON ROPING 1. Roping box shall be part of the arena during roping events. 2. If barrier does not work, but time is recorded, contestant will get time, but there will be no penalty for broken barrier. 3. Roper must come out of the right side box. 4. Calf belongs to contestant when he calls for it, regardless of what happens, with the following exceptions: a. If the calf gets out of the arena, flag will be dropped and the roper gets the calf back lap and tap with the time added which was taken when the calf left the arena plus any barrier penalties. b. In cases of mechanical failure. c. If, in the opinion of the line judge, contestant is fouled by barrier, contestant shall get his calf back, providing contestant declares himself by pulling up. 5. A broken barrier will result in a 10 second penalty.

6. Team will consist of a boy roper and a girl runner. Roper and runner must both enter each rodeo. 7. The flagman will stand at the edge of the box and flag the runner on her return with the ribbon in hand. The runner must run into the box in front of the flagger. 8. The ribbon shall be placed no more than 6 inches below the tail head and attached with a rubber band. 9. It is the responsibility of the line judge to see that the ribbon is on the calf while it’s in the chute. If the ribbon comes off before the runner touches the calf, the runner will tag the tail of the calf and run back to the line, and time will be awarded. No re-runs will be allowed if ribbon is on calf when it leaves the chute. 10. Only one loop will be allowed. 11. If roper drags calf toward finish line and/or runner, he will be disqualified. 12. Running apparel for runners must include long sleeve shirts and some type of footwear. 13. Contestant will be disqualified for any abusive treatment of calf or his horse. 14. The calf must be caught (rope must go over calf’s head), the roper must be dallied, and the rope still on the calf when the runner gets the ribbon, or they will be disqualified. 15. Team will consist of a boy roper and a girl runner. Roper and runner must both enter each rodeo. Runner may only run once unless there aren’t enough runners. If she gets a second run, monies won won’t count toward finals qualification or year end awards.

JR. BOYS CHUTE DOGGING 1. chute shall be part of the arena. 2. Score line will be parallel to bucking chutes. It will be set at ten (10) feet in front of bucking chute. The measurement will be made with chute gate in the closed position. 3. The line (barrier) judge will flag the start when the animals’ nose crosses the score line. 4. Steer belongs to contestant when he calls for it, regardless of what happens, with the following exceptions: a. In any timed event, if animal escapes from the arena, field judge will drop flag and all watches will be stopped. Contestant will receive original animal back with a lap and tap start. Time already accumulated will be added to time used to complete the qualifying run. b. In cases of mechanical failure. c. If in the opinion of the line judge contestant is fouled by chute, contestant shall get his steer back, providing contestant declares himself by pulling up. 5. Time shall be taken between two flags 6. A left delivery chute must be used and all chute dogger runs must be made from the same chute. 7. With steers loaded in bucking chute, dogger gets beside the steer, right hand in front of or behind right front shoulder. When dogger calls for the steer the chute gate will be opened. Dogger must keep right hand in front of or behind shoulder until the steer’s nose crosses the score line. If dogger moves into throwing position or touches either horn before steer’s nose crosses score line there will be a ten (10) second penalty added to time. If steer is thrown before crossing the score line the dogger will be disqualified. 8. Chute Dogger must allow steer to maintain forward motion to the score line. Chute Dogger may not choke steer. 9. If steer gets loose, dogger may take no more than one step to catch steer. 10. After crossing the start line, wrestler must bring it to a stop or change its direction and twist it down. 11. If steer is accidentally knocked down or thrown before being brought to a stop or is thrown by wrestler putting animal’s horns into the ground, it must be let up to all four feet and then thrown. 12. Steer will be considered thrown down only when it is lying flat on its side, or on its back with all four feet and head straight. 13. Wrestler must have hand on steer when flagged. 14. If steer falls on it’s own before nose crosses line, steer must be let up and not thrown until steer’s nose crosses line. 15. There will be a ten (10) second penalty added if dogger moves right arm to the right horn (throwing position) before start line. This will be referred to as breaking the barrier.

JUNIOR BOYS ASSISTED CALF TYING (Jr Boy Roper - Sr Boy Assistant or Parent/Grandparent(mugger) 1.Time taken between two flags 2. Catch as catch can. Roping the calf without releasing the rope from hand is NOT permitted. 3. Rope must be tied “hard and fast” to saddle horn. The contestant must rope the calf, dismount the horse, and go down rope at which time mugger will flank calf and roper must cross and tie three feet. If calf is down when mugger reaches it, it must be let to its feet and thrown by hand. If the mugger’s hand is on calf when calf falls, calf is considered thrown by hand. Rope must hold calf until mugger gets hands on calf. 4. After roping the calf, roper must dismount and wait for mugger to throw calf by hand. Mugger holds foreleg and gives foreleg to roper. At this time, mugger can assist in holding calf down in a way that calf is unable to gain its feet. After roper has completed tie and throws hands in air signaling time, mugger must step away from calf. Mugger cannot aid roper in gathering calf’s legs to enable roper to tie calf. 5. Mugger may remove rope from calf (before roper has finished the tie) if necessary for safety reasons. This will not disqualify the run, however, after roper has signaled for time the rope may not be removed until judge has expired 6 second tie rule. 6. A neck rope must be used and contestant must adjust rope and reins in such a manner that will prevent the horse from dragging calves. 7. Tie must hold until passed on by judge. Roper and mugger must not touch calf after giving finish signal. If tie comes loose before the tie has been ruled a fair one, the roper will be given no time. 8.Calf must be crossed and tied with at least one wrap and hooey. 9.The flag judge will pass on the tie of the calf by use of stop watch, timing 6 seconds from the time roper has remounted (rider may have assistance from mugger to remount) and given slack to rope. Rope will not be removed from calf and rope will remain slack until field judge has passed on tie. 10. Flag judge is to stop watch when calf kicks free, using the time on the watch to determine if time limit of 6 seconds was reached to qualify time. 11. Mugger will be chosen by the contestant. Mugger must be a Parent or Grandparent or a Senior Boy entered in the Tie Down Roping. This will be a courtesy run for them, no fees paid and no prizes awarded or prize money paid. 12. Maximum weight of calves will be 200 pounds.

PARENT / CHILD TEAM ROPING 1. Youth ropers must rope with their parent, grandparent or legal guardian. Contestants must enter at time of entry, no entries will be accepted at the rodeo. 2. Entry fees will be $32 for the youth Contestant in the Senior Division with $17 jackpotted, $13 committee fee, $2 CJRA Finals fund fee. Fees in the Junior Division will be $27 for the youth contestant, $12 jackpotted, $13 committee fee, $2 CJRA Finals fund fee. Pee-Wee contestants will be allowed to rope in the Junior Division. There will be no entry fee, payback or awards for parents in this event. 3. Only one loop at the head and heels will be allowed in both the Junior and Senior Divisions. Girl heelers and Parent/Grandparent over 60 in both divisions will be allowed to tie-on. All other Team Roping rules listed above apply. 4. Monies won in this event do not count toward year end awards. The Finals committee has the option to hold the Parent/Child Team Roping as an optional event at the Finals. 5. If the heeler is a woman, she will be allowed to tie on (USTRC rules apply.) 6. If the header catches a front leg, he/she has the opportunity to try to get it out. No abuse of cattle will be tolerated.

COLORADO JUNIOR RODEO ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Danielle (Waco) Wollert, Lamar, CO (719) 940-0870 Vice President Brian (TJ) Cullen, Yuma, CO (970) 554-1444 Secretary/Treasurer Mitch Hickey, Brush, CO (970) 380-1442 Executive Member Josh/Kristi Staudt, Nathrop, CO (970) 227-0729 Executive Member Kyle/Manchie Hughes, Olney Springs, CO (719) 469-3451 Executive Member Chris/Megan Evans, Yuma, CO (970) 371-8813 Executive Member Chad/Christy Draper, Wetmore, CO (719) 429-1901 Executive Member Josh and Jeane Schoemaker Motley, Fort Morgan, CO (970) 381-5014 Executive Member Brian and TJ Cullen, Yuma, CO (970) 554-1444 Executive Member Monty Lammers, Elbert, CO (719) 964-4501 Executive Member Nate and Amy Jo Reisdorfer, Cheyenne, WY (307) 631-3665 Executive Member Dean and Heidi Geesen, Kersey, CO (720) 281-5290

Honorary Member Ray and Julie Dorenkamp, Lamar, CO Honorary Member Lee and Terri Lancaster, Bennett, CO Honorary Member Jay and Tammy Ellerman, Fort Lupton, CO Honorary Member Willy and Karen Kaess Yunikar, Salida, CO Honorary Member Bob and Laurie Dineen, Fort Lupton, CO Honorary Member Dan and Julie Cahill, Bennett, CO Honorary Member Darrel and Angie Hoss, La Junta, CO Honorary Member Kevin and Cricket Kobza, Brighton, CO

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