Below are some questions that are frequently asked by New Members. If there is something not mentioned, please do not hesitate to email the webmaster!
Q: Does my child need to have his/her own horse to participate?
A: The only non-horse events that IJRA offers are Calf Riding (K-2), Steer Riding (3-5 & 6-8) ,
and Chute Dogging (6-8) for the boys. Horses are required for Barrels, Poles, Goat Tying, Team Roping, Steer Daubing, and Breakaway Roping.
*Membership info
Membership sheets will be mailed in the spring. They must be signed by both parents and notarized by a licensed notary public. If you have not contacted your district, or the state secretary, please fill out the information section on the homepage. The webmaster will get your information to the State Secretary. See below for Membership fees.
Contestants are not allowed to join and/or sign up for events at the rodeos!
Q: How do I go about entering my child in an IJRA rodeo?
A: To enter an IJRA rodeo, you must be a member in good standing at least two weeks prior to the date of the first rodeo.
The first rodeo is typically the end of May so the notarized membership application and membership and insurance fees should be paid in early April. Members are responsible for payment of entry fees for all events for which they have "called-in", regardless of whether or not they compete.
Q: How do we go about learning the events and basic skills to compete?
A: Historically the districts have held rodeo clinics that allow new contestants to receive basic instruction from experienced adults. Clinics are sometimes open to non-members. However, a liability waiver and proof of insurance may be required for non-members. The availability of rodeo clinics varies from year to year. You can call your district officers or check the
district newsletter on this site for more information.
Rodeo Fees
Q: How much are entry fees for IJRA events?
A: Membership fees are free to first year families with a $50 family membership each year thereafter. Entry fees for IJRA rodeos are somewhere around $10-15 per event per day. The by-laws allow for an optional "stock charge" for those events that involve the use of livestock. Inclusion of a stock charge is at the discretion of the district hosting the rodeo. Recent stock charges have been somewhere around $8- $10 per event
1. The General Membership for new families is waived the first year. After the first rodeo season, families pay a yearly membership of $50. That money is due in the spring before the D1 Rodeo.
2. State Sponsorship - Each family (new and veteran) is required to collect a $150 state sponsorship. We will do a group raffle for a YETI cooler, and a few other YETI items. Tickets will be sold for $5 each. You may sell tickets of get sponsors. Sponsors can be businesses or individuals. This fee will be due before the State Rodeo in August!
3. Rodeo fees - Each district will set its own fees for stock and events. You must mail in your forms to the rodeo secretary by the due date, or a $50 late fee will be imposed. Day sheets have to be printed, and we have to allow our rodeo secretary time to have them ready.
4. District Fees - Each district has a way of raising funds. For example - District 3 sells ads to local businesses and individual sponsors. Each family is asked to sell $500 worth of ads to help with the cost of the rodeo. Please check with your district's officers to see what the fundraising expectations are.
*Dress Code
All participants must be in western attire for the Grand Entry, rodeo performance (for his/her age division), helping in the arena, and during awards. Western attire includes: Jeans, long-sleeved western shirt, cowboy hat or helmet. Back numbers must be worn at all times (even in plain clothes) for participants. Parents helping at the gate or in the arena must be dressed in full western attire.
Q: When is the rodeo season?
A: The season begins in late May and ends in August. The rodeos dates are decided upon by each District hosting the Rodeo. As a general rule we try to have 1 rodeo weekend a month in May, June, July & August.
Q: Where are the rodeos held?
A: Each district holds 1 rodeo in their district. Location of that rodeo may vary each year.
Q: Who is eligible for the State Finals?
A: Any contestant who competes in at least three rodeos may enter the State Finals Rodeo in August. Each day (Saturday & Sunday) count as 1 rodeo. So each weekend counts as 2 rodeos if you compete both days.
Q: My child started school late (or was held back). How do I know in which age group he or she should compete?
A: Under current rules, IJRA contestants are allowed to compete at the grade division they are currently enrolled.
However, contestants are limited to a maximum of 3 years in each grade division.
Helpful hints from Veteran Members -
*Get a list of phone numbers from other rodeo families. Keep this in your truck in case of vehicle trouble. It's not a matter of if, it is when in the rodeo world!!
*Get a rule book early on. (It is available on the website). Study it! Have your children study it. Know the rules and follow them. Refresh yourselves on the way to rodeos. It will pass the time.
*Keep duct tape handy for muddy rodeos. Boots do come off in goat tying.
Q: Does my child need to have his/her own horse to participate?
A: The only non-horse events that IJRA offers are Calf Riding (K-2), Steer Riding (3-5 & 6-8) ,
and Chute Dogging (6-8) for the boys. Horses are required for Barrels, Poles, Goat Tying, Team Roping, Steer Daubing, and Breakaway Roping.
*Membership info
Membership sheets will be mailed in the spring. They must be signed by both parents and notarized by a licensed notary public. If you have not contacted your district, or the state secretary, please fill out the information section on the homepage. The webmaster will get your information to the State Secretary. See below for Membership fees.
Contestants are not allowed to join and/or sign up for events at the rodeos!
Q: How do I go about entering my child in an IJRA rodeo?
A: To enter an IJRA rodeo, you must be a member in good standing at least two weeks prior to the date of the first rodeo.
The first rodeo is typically the end of May so the notarized membership application and membership and insurance fees should be paid in early April. Members are responsible for payment of entry fees for all events for which they have "called-in", regardless of whether or not they compete.
Q: How do we go about learning the events and basic skills to compete?
A: Historically the districts have held rodeo clinics that allow new contestants to receive basic instruction from experienced adults. Clinics are sometimes open to non-members. However, a liability waiver and proof of insurance may be required for non-members. The availability of rodeo clinics varies from year to year. You can call your district officers or check the
district newsletter on this site for more information.
Rodeo Fees
Q: How much are entry fees for IJRA events?
A: Membership fees are free to first year families with a $50 family membership each year thereafter. Entry fees for IJRA rodeos are somewhere around $10-15 per event per day. The by-laws allow for an optional "stock charge" for those events that involve the use of livestock. Inclusion of a stock charge is at the discretion of the district hosting the rodeo. Recent stock charges have been somewhere around $8- $10 per event
1. The General Membership for new families is waived the first year. After the first rodeo season, families pay a yearly membership of $50. That money is due in the spring before the D1 Rodeo.
2. State Sponsorship - Each family (new and veteran) is required to collect a $150 state sponsorship. We will do a group raffle for a YETI cooler, and a few other YETI items. Tickets will be sold for $5 each. You may sell tickets of get sponsors. Sponsors can be businesses or individuals. This fee will be due before the State Rodeo in August!
3. Rodeo fees - Each district will set its own fees for stock and events. You must mail in your forms to the rodeo secretary by the due date, or a $50 late fee will be imposed. Day sheets have to be printed, and we have to allow our rodeo secretary time to have them ready.
4. District Fees - Each district has a way of raising funds. For example - District 3 sells ads to local businesses and individual sponsors. Each family is asked to sell $500 worth of ads to help with the cost of the rodeo. Please check with your district's officers to see what the fundraising expectations are.
*Dress Code
All participants must be in western attire for the Grand Entry, rodeo performance (for his/her age division), helping in the arena, and during awards. Western attire includes: Jeans, long-sleeved western shirt, cowboy hat or helmet. Back numbers must be worn at all times (even in plain clothes) for participants. Parents helping at the gate or in the arena must be dressed in full western attire.
Q: When is the rodeo season?
A: The season begins in late May and ends in August. The rodeos dates are decided upon by each District hosting the Rodeo. As a general rule we try to have 1 rodeo weekend a month in May, June, July & August.
Q: Where are the rodeos held?
A: Each district holds 1 rodeo in their district. Location of that rodeo may vary each year.
Q: Who is eligible for the State Finals?
A: Any contestant who competes in at least three rodeos may enter the State Finals Rodeo in August. Each day (Saturday & Sunday) count as 1 rodeo. So each weekend counts as 2 rodeos if you compete both days.
Q: My child started school late (or was held back). How do I know in which age group he or she should compete?
A: Under current rules, IJRA contestants are allowed to compete at the grade division they are currently enrolled.
However, contestants are limited to a maximum of 3 years in each grade division.
Helpful hints from Veteran Members -
*Get a list of phone numbers from other rodeo families. Keep this in your truck in case of vehicle trouble. It's not a matter of if, it is when in the rodeo world!!
*Get a rule book early on. (It is available on the website). Study it! Have your children study it. Know the rules and follow them. Refresh yourselves on the way to rodeos. It will pass the time.
*Keep duct tape handy for muddy rodeos. Boots do come off in goat tying.
