Northeast Youth Rodeo Association

ENTRY FORM

NOW OPEN FOR JULY 25TH!!!

Northeast Rodeo Association Youth Division

Welcome to the Northeast Rodeo Association Youth Division! We are excited to introduce a new opportunity for young rodeo athletes to develop their skills, compete in a supportive environment, and become part of a growing rodeo community rooted in sportsmanship, respect, and family.

Our inaugural Youth Rodeo will take place Saturday, July 25, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Fonda Fairgrounds.

Parent Meeting

A mandatory Parent/Guardian Meeting will be held promptly at 9:00 a.m. on the morning of the event. During this meeting, we will review event procedures, contestant expectations, safety guidelines, payouts, season information, and answer any questions before competition begins.

Youth Division Eligibility

Contestants must be 8 years of age by January 1 of the current rodeo season and may compete through 18 years of age.

Beginning with the August rodeos, contestants wishing to compete throughout the season will be required to purchase a Northeast Rodeo Association Youth Membership for $100.

Youth Events

Our Youth Division offers opportunities for a variety of age groups and skill levels.

Events include:

  • Barrel Racing

  • Pole Bending

  • Breakaway Roping (Girls & Boys)

  • Team Roping (Girls & Boys)

  • Tie-Down Roping

  • Chute Dogging (13 years and older)

  • Steer Wrestling (14–18 years old)

  • Bull Riding (14 years and older)

Event age requirements are designed to provide a safe and competitive experience for all contestants.

Registration Information

Youth Division registration is completed separately from the evening rodeo performance.

  • Entries open two weeks prior to each event on Monday at 6:00 a.m. (ET)

  • Entries close on the Wednesday before the event at midnight

  • Entry Fee: $40 per event

Payouts will be determined by the number of contestants entered in each event. Additional payout information will be discussed during the Parent Meeting.

Outstanding performers from each event may have the opportunity to be recognized during the 6:00 p.m. Northeast Rodeo Association performance. Contestants wishing to compete in the evening performance must register separately and pay the applicable evening entry fee.

Payout Structure

  • 70% of entry fees are paid back to contestants.

  • 30% supports stock expenses and our end-of-season buckle awards, helping us build a strong and sustainable youth rodeo program.

Rules

To ensure fair competition, judges will follow:

  • WPRA Rules for Barrels, Breakaway Roping and Team Roping

  • APRA Rules for all remaining rodeo events

Stalls & Camping

We are pleased to offer accommodations for those traveling to compete.

  • Horse stalls are provided free of charge.

  • Shavings must be purchased through the Northeast Rodeo Association for $10 per bag.

  • Outside shavings are not permitted.

  • Please leave your stall completely cleaned before departure and dispose of all manure and debris in the designated manure pits located near the barns.

Camping options include:

  • RV Hook-Up: $40 per night

  • Dry Camping: Complimentary

For the safety of all animals and participants, all horses must be stalled while on the fairgrounds.

Rodeo Attire

We encourage all contestants and volunteers to help preserve the traditions and professionalism of rodeo.

Appropriate rodeo attire includes:

  • Jeans

  • Long-sleeve button-down shirt with a collar, tucked in pants.

  • Cowboy boots

  • Cowboy hat

We ask our volunteers to dress similarly as they represent the Northeast Rodeo Association and help create an authentic rodeo experience for our youth and spectators.

Volunteers Needed

The Youth Division is built on the support of our rodeo families and community.

We are looking for volunteers to assist with:

  • Bucking chutes

  • Roping events

  • Barrel setting

  • Pole setting

  • General arena support

Volunteer opportunities will be organized through SignUp Genius during the registration period. We hope to rotate volunteers throughout the day so everyone has an opportunity to both help and enjoy watching the youth compete.

Questions & Suggestions

We want every family to feel prepared before arriving on July 25.

Please click the link below to submit any questions or suggestions you'd like addressed during the Parent/Guardian Meeting.

Questions must be submitted by Wednesday, July 22, so we have time to include them in our meeting.

We are excited to welcome you to the beginning of something special. Our goal is to create a safe, competitive, and family-centered environment where young athletes can build confidence, develop their rodeo skills, and experience the values of hard work, integrity, and community. We look forward to seeing you in the arena!

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