RULES & REGULATIONS
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1. The Southern Oregon Junior Rodeo Association is ruled/ governed by its judges, flaggers, and directors. A more complete set of rules
will be posted at the rodeo.
2. There will be a RULES Meeting with the arena Director, Flaggers, and Judges prior to the event.
3. Any unnecessary roughness or abuse to livestock will result in disqualification determined by the Junior Rodeo Board and judges.
4. Each contestant will be called 3 times. If not present and ready on the third call disqualification will result in that event.
5. Any abusive language from the contestant or the contestant’s family or friends will result in disqualification; not only in that event but
the entire Rodeo.
6. Contestants and volunteers must wear appropriate western attire including western hat or helmet, long sleeve button shirt with collar,
jeans, and western boots. Contestants must have back number on at all times during the Rodeo.
**NO CHANGING OF CLOTHES BEHIND THE CHUTES**
HAT RULE- ALL CONTESTANTS MUST BEGIN THEIR COMPETITIVE RUN WITH HAT ON HEAD.
INTENTIONALLY LOOSING HAT MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. JUDGES DECISION.
7. In the event a judge’s ruling is contested, this challenge must take place prior to the end of said event and can ONLY be challenged
by the contestant, to the arena judge ONLY. (VIOLATION OF THIS RULE WILL CAUSE DISQUALIFCATION)
8. IT IS THE CONTESTANTS RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THAT THE JUDGES AND/OR FLAGGER ARE
READY, OR YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. THIS MEANS FLAG IS IN THE AIR.
9. EVENTS:
A. MUTTON BUSTIN—Contestant will ride from the bucking chute. Longest timed ride wins. Must clear gate.
B. DUMMY ROPING- One age group. Longest ride wins.
C. PEE WEE BARRELS- Must be able to ride alone. Clover leaf pattern and rules to govern. 5 second penalty for knocked
down barrel.
D. BREAKAWAY Roping- Two loops allowed if carrying second. 30 second time limit. Rope must drop over nose, then
catch as catch can. Rope Barrier???
E. GIRLS GOAT TYING- 30 second time limit for all age groups. Rope, leather or nylon goat string may be used. 10 second
penalty if horse comes in contact with goat or rope holding the goat. One Pivot permitted. Must stay tied for 6 Seconds
F. JR.BOYS GOAT TYING-30 second time limit. Piggin string must be used. 10 second penalty if horse comes in contact
the goat or rope holding the goat. One Pivot permitted.
G. BARREL RACING- Clover leaf pattern will be used. 5 second penalty for each knocked down barrel. Horse may not be
used twice in same age group. NO CIRCLING ALLOWED No running through gate.
H. POLE BENDING- 5 second penalty for each knocked down pole. Horse may not be used twice in same age group. One
Pivot permitted.
I. CHUTE DOGGIN- Will start from bucking chute. Can throw when steers head crosses designated line. 30 second time
limit.
J. JR CALF RIDING- 8 second qualified ride. Must finish ride with the same hand as the ride started, 1 or 2 handed.
Contestant must provide own equipment. Mouthpiece and Vest required. Flank will be provided
K. JUINIOR/SENIOR STEER STOPPING- One loop allowed. Three legal head catches. 30 second time limit.
L. TIE DOWN ROPING- Two loops allowed if carrying second. Catch as catch can after rope crosses over animals head. 30
second time limit. Must stay tied for 6 seconds
M. TEAM ROPING- Three legal head catches. 3 loops. 30 second time limit for Senior and Junior divisions. All age groups
can go twice but must switch ends and/or partners. Contestant’s responsibility to confirm partners before entering. Seniors
must enter with another Sr. Contestant. Juniors must enter with an Adult age 18 or over, and not entered in the rodeo.
(Highest placing run for All-Around points) Separate points for Girl and Boy All Around.
- Request of draw partner will be available for Senior div. Partners are drawn from a volunteered pool of entered
Paid draw runs will qualify for day money.
- SENIOR TEAM ROPING - You must verify your partner(s) before entering. If entries do not match, we will not
N. RIBBON ROPING- NO POINTS TO ALL AROUND. 100% ENTRY FEE TO POT. Boy/Girl team. Western attire
including boots, runner may wear tennis shoes. Both contestants must be entered in the rodeo. Either member may be
roper. No dragging must stay facing steer. No buckle. Day money only. Must stay in circle until head rope touches the
steer.
O. GOAT Untie – Must remain tied for 60 seconds
DECISIONS OF JUDGES AND/OR ARENA DIRECTOR ARE FINAL.
ABSOLUTELY NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL TO BE BROUGHT ONTO EXPO GROUNDS