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4/3/13 Rule
10.6.1.5 - Contestants are allowed six (6) free trades
(without another conflicting rodeo) per competition year.
A free trade is counted against both contestants trading
as recorded by Procom. If there is a conflict, the trade
will NOT count against either contestant as long as contestants
did not enter to set up conflict. Penalty for first trade
offence is $50, any further trade offences will result in
a $100 fine and disqualification from rodeo, and contestant
will return any money won; which will be redistributed.
Free trades are an important tool that
you can use as the rodeo season starts to pick up.
1/11/13 Rule
1.3.4.1. The WPRA “Dues paying year” shall
commence on January 1 of each year and run through midnight
of December 31 the same year. Annual dues shall be payable
on or before December 31 of the calendar year preceding
the dues paying year. Dues for WPRA card, permit, junior,
active gold card members received in the WPRA office between
December 31 and February 1 will be assessed a $25 late fine.
WPRA card, permit, junior, active gold card member dues
received in the WPRA office after February 1 will be assessed
a $50 late fine.
12/1/12
Rule 12.3.7.1 - The Start Line is defined as the
plane across the entire arena, fence to fence, regardless
of the position of the electric timers. Crossing the start/finish
line anytime before horse breaks electric eye beam to start
run will result in a no time.
This rule refers to the start
of your competition run -- if you break the plane (even
if on the outside of the electric timer), you will be given
a no time. If you circle around and break the plane after
your competition run, you will not be given a no time.
11/5/12
Rule 9.1.2.2
All amounts billed to members are due to the office
by the 20th of the following month. If the billed amount
is not paid in full, the member will be ineligible until
account is brought current. Interest and/or other service
charges will be assessed on all past due accounts. (i.e.,
June 30 statement, payment must be received by July 20 in
full or member becomes ineligible.)
It is
the responsibility of the member to keep their WPRA account
current. When you enter a rodeo, you should enter knowing
you are eligible to enter. Procom has a courtesy which they
extend but can not guarantee……they may tell a
member that you are flashing ineligible but they are not
obligated. You are still responsible to know your status.
9/2/12
Rule 9.3.20 states that
working horses on markers is a major rule violation. Please
note rule 9.2.9 states horses shall not be worked around
official pattern with or without barrels. Barrels shall
be set not less than fifteen (15) feet off markers. THIS
IS A MAJOR VIOLATION.
Please remember that 15 feet means
no circling the markers within that distance at anytime
whether working the pattern or circling a marker as you
are riding around the arena.
7/31/12
Rule 10.7.2 Visible Injury: While the entire section
refers to Visible Injuries, sections 10.7.2.3 and 10.7.2.4
are important to note.
With a visible injury you will still need to pay your entry fees. Your fines will be waived as long as a judge signs the visible injury form and returns it with the results to the WPRA office.
7/2/12 Rule # 9.3.3 Any member, member’s spouse, member’s parent(s), or person with any relationship with a WPRA competitor whether related or not who recklessly, knowingly or willfully causes trouble inside or…read more outside the ranks of the WPRA by excessive complaining, willfully causing disturbances, or unnecessarily aggravating WPRA Officers and Directors, producers, secretaries, committees, judges, sponsors, employees, volunteers and/or tractor drivers.
Ladies the point is, remember you are part of a professional organization. How you or those traveling with you behave, sends a message about you and your fellow members. There is a correct way to handle differences. Discuss them in the proper setting in the correct way. Remember your Circuit Director is a valuable resource. Everyone wants to be treated fairly.
Also remember for those of you roping this year, the roping year end cut-off is September 4, 2012.
6/4/12 Rule 12.8.1: Contestant will be disqualified for not being ready to contest when her name is called by the judge or announcer. Remember, rodeo committees are putting on a production for spectators. You are a critical part of the production and its success. Be sure to have yourself and horse ready to get in the arena when called.
4/3/12 Rule 18.1.1 No horse shall be ridden in competition at a WPRA approved event if the horse has been administered a prohibited substance. "Prohibitive substances" include any drug, stimulant, depressant, tranquilizer, local anesthetic, steroid or masking drug, unless such substance has been administered as a therapeutic measure for the protection of the health of the horse. You may be unaware that this rule exists. Read it carefully.
Rule 10.6.1.5 Contestants are allowed four (4) free trades (without another conflicting rodeo) per competition year. A free trade will be taken from the member listed as initiating the trade, as recorded by Procom.
Be aware the contestant who makes the 1st call into Procom is considered the initiating party. A free trade will be taken from their four (4). Hold on to your confirmation number.
3/12/12 Releases: Rules 9.2, 9.3.12 and 10.7.1 Remember you are allowed only 2 releases per rodeo year. If you use 3 releases you become ineligible and will have to pay a $250 minor rule violation fine before you can compete again. Use 4 releases and you have a major rule violation. Keep track of your releases!
1/8/12 - Rule # 9.2.3. Long sleeve shirts that are collared and have either buttons or snaps on the front of the shirt, jeans without holes, western boots and western hat must be worn for all rodeo performances and slack. Contestant’s appearance must be neat, clean and professional. Any contestant whose appearance is deemed unprofessional will be fined. The fine will be $100.00. Only a WPRA Board approved dress code ground rule will supersede.
12/19/11- Rule 9.1.2.2 All amounts billed to members are due to the office by the 20th of the following month. If the billed amount is not paid in full, the member will be ineligible until account is brought current. Interest and/or other service charges will be assessed on all past due accounts. (i.e., June 30 statement, payment must be received by July 20 in full or member becomes ineligible.)
It is the responsibility of the member to keep their WPRA account current. When you enter a rodeo, you should enter knowing you are eligible to enter. Procom has a courtesy which they extend but can not guarantee……they may tell a member that you are flashing ineligible but they are not obligated. You are still responsible to know your status.
10/3/11- Rule 12.8.1. Contestant will be disqualified for not being ready to contest when her name is called by the judge or announcer. Remember it is very important to Rodeo Committees that events run on a timely basis. You should be on your horse and ready to enter the area, as the contestant before you is leaving the arena. It is at the judge's discretion to determine if you are not ready or taking too long to enter the arena. Not being ready when called can lead to a disqualification, be ready!
7/19/11- Rule 10.7.1 Releases. It is the busy time of the year with rodeos. Be sure to remember you are only allowed 2 releases during the rodeo year and when you initiate a release you can not compete for seven (7) days. It is important that you re-read the WPRA rules regarding the use of Releases.
10.7.1. Releases
10.7.1.1. If a contestant is releasing out of a PRCA/ WPRA rodeo, she must notify Procom no later than three (3) hours prior to the performance she is up in. Releases carry a charge of $20 per rodeo released.
10.7.1.3. A contestant is allowed a total of two (2) releases in a rodeo year. Competing in a WPRA co-approved event within the seven day period terminates that release. Contestant may compete at a WPRA co-approved event (barrel race approved with another primary association, such as a large 4D jackpot), but monies won will not count for WPRA national and/or circuit standings, if applicable, unless the seven (7) day grace period is up prior to competition. 10.7.1.3.1. Use of additional releases will result in a major rule infraction.
10.7.1.4. A contestant who releases shall not be eligible to compete for seven (7) days, beginning with the first performance the release is used. She may, however, continue to enter events that have entry closings during this time. It will be that contestant’s responsibility to notify the Procom of rodeos already entered so that she will be released. (Example: if release is used for the first competition scheduled for the fifth of the month, the first day the released contestant is eligible to compete will be the twelfth of the month) Anyone found in violation will be subject to a major rule infraction and forfeiture of all winnings including money, prizes and sponsor points.
10.7.1.5. Once a contestant releases out of a rodeo, she is out of the entire rodeo. Releases may not be used by go round only.
10.7.1.6. If Procom is notified of a withdrawal because of release prior to contestant competing in an event, her entry fee is not to be included in the payoff.
6/27/11 Rule # 12.7. Exhibition Runs 12.7.1. A contestant cannot make any exhibition runs until all her competition runs at that rodeo have been made. Contestant cannot have an exhibition run made by another person on her contest horse until all competition runs have been made on that horse. Violation will result in a major rule infraction (See Rule 9.3.20).
Be sure to understand the rule. It does not matter if you are on another horse or if someone else is riding your horse. The exhibition run can not be until AFTER the competition run is completed.
5/6/2011 Rule # 9.2.27 Procom Investigation — A fee may be charged to any contestant who files a discrepancy with the Central Entry Office. The determination of the charge will be based on the following. 1. If the contestant has the correct confirmation number and the Central Entry Office is found to be in error, no charge will be assessed. 2. If the contestant has the wrong confirmation number, a $15 fine will be assessed. 3. If the contestant is found to be in error, a $250 charge will be assessed.
Having good, precise communication with Procom operators is really important to avoid costly investigations. Particularly pay attention to how you request a turn out or a release. The largest percentage of investigations which we conduct involves members who claim they wanted to release out of a rodeo and were turned out instead. When we hear the recordings, it often goes as follows:
Member: "I need to turn out of "XYZ" rodeo. My horse is off. I am not going, so make sure you turn me out,"
Operator: "Ok you are now a notified turnout for "XYZ" rodeo. Your confirmation is XXXXX."
With a turn out you are responsible for entry fees and a fine. With a release you are only responsible for a fine. When an investigation takes place, you will need your confirmation number for the process to go smoothly.
4/14/11 Rule # 12.3.7.1 The Start line is defined as the plane across the entire arena, fence to fence, regardless of the position of the electric timers.
Crossing the start/finish line anytime before horse breaks electric eye beam to start run will result in a no time.
Don't make a mistake and think it only means within the eye beams. It could be a costly mistake!
3/7/11 Rule # 9.2.9.3 Member shall be allowed to set up her run as necessary, without circling. (if you circle there is a $100 fine). A spin or pivot is acceptable. No intentional dismounting. If a member takes an excessive amount of time she may be fined $100 at the judge's discretion.
The intention behind this rule is to remind every competitor, when at a rodeo we are there to compete at a professional level.
The committee is expecting and the audience is paying for a professional performance.
It is not considered professional to circle. Setting up your run is important but you must be aware of how much time you are taking to do it. Be aware we are asking the judges to make the call if you are taking an excessive amount of time to set up.
2/14/11 Rule # 9.2.4 Contestants TURNED OUT or COMPETING at the rodeo must pay entry fees to the rodeo secretary at the rodeo or entry fees must be received in the WPRA office by 3:00 PM Mountain Time on the Tuesday following the end of the rodeo. If not there is a $50 fine.
It is very important to recognize, you really should pay your entry fees when you arrive at a rodeo. If you can't, the WPRA does allow you the opportunity to pay them to the office by 3:00 PM Mountain Time on the Tuesday following the end of the rodeo. When you don't meet the Tuesday 3:00 PM Mountain Time deadline , you are fined $50. Checks written out to those who placed at the rodeo reflect all entry fees. When you don't pay on time the WPRA is advancing those entry fees.
12/17/10 The WPRA office is getting ready to print the 2011 Rule Books. To help you get familiar with some of the changes, the office is attaching the Board's decision regarding proposals submitted by members. In addition the 2009 Rule Book is still listed at the bottom of the web site. Click here to view rule proposal decisions...
11/1/10 Rule # 1.3.4.1.2 Don't forfeit your points/$ won by forgetting to renew your 2011 Membership before December 31, 2010 !! Rule 1.3.4.1.2 clearly states.... "Points won after determination of the circuit and national year, but not prior to the purchase of the next year's membership, will not count for the succeeding year unless the member timely (by December 31) purchases membership for the succeeding year. If a member allows her membership to expire, all points previously won will be forfeited unless member purchases membership for the succeeding year (by December 31)"
As a WPRA member you are responsible to be familiar with the rules , comply and be bound by them. (Rule 1.1.3) Don't forget to renew before December 31, 2010 or else you will forfeit your points!!
9/8/10 Reference Rules # 10.7.1, Release Quick Facts- for PRCA Rodeos. A change was made to the release rule for 2010. 1. You must notify Procom no later than three 3 hours prior to the performance in which you are up. (If releasing out of slack, notification must be 3 hours before the prior night's performance. If no prior night performance, it must be before 5:00PM MT of the prior day.) 2. You are allowed 2 releases per rodeo year. A release may cover several rodeos and the cost is $15.00 per rodeo. 3. When a contestant releases they are not eligible to compete for 7 FULL days, beginning with the first performance the release is used. You may continue to enter events that have entry closings during this time. NOTE: It is your responsibility to notify Procom of the rodeos already entered in order to be released. 4. When you release out of a rodeo it is for the whole rodeo. Example: if release is used for the first competition scheduled for the 5th of the month, the first day you will be eligible to compete will be the 12th of the month. 5. If try to compete in less than 7 days, it is a major rule violation. 6. If you use more than 2 releases in a rodeo year is a major rule violation. 7. You must send a release statement to the WPRA Office within 7 business days from the performance you are releasing. If the WPRA Office does not receive your statement in that time period, you will be assessed a $25 fine. 8. Release statements must include name, card #, rodeo(s) you're releasing from and their dates.
7/1/10 SLACK- If NEEDED: Please remember that when slack is listed as "IF NEEDED" the rodeo may or may not have slack . It will depend on the number of entries which they received. Contestants have a 1.5 hour grace period after the rodeo closes where they can call Procom back to check numbers, change preferences or draw out without fees or fines. It is always important to verify slack dates and times when entering a rodeo and particularly important when listed as SLACK- IF NEEDED.
6/1/10 Rule 9.3.20 Working horse on markers is a major violation. This rule was changed from a minor violation to a major one with the 2010 Rule Book. You are not to work your horse on the markers once the pattern has been set regardless of time or if barrels are present.
5/3/10 This month I would like for everyone to be aware of rule 10.5.4 and rule 9.2.1.1 which are associated with payment of entry fees. 10.5.4 Contestants competing at the rodeo must pay entry fees to the rodeo secretary at the rodeo or entry fees must be received in the WPRA office by 3:00 PM Mountain Time, Tuesday following the end of the rodeo. 9.2.1.1 The WPRA Board of Directors will deal with minor violations. A contestant cannot be disqualified for any minor violations ... Failure to pay entry fees by Tuesday (3:00 PM MT) whether turned out or competed....$50.
The WPRA must cover the entry fees that were not paid by a contestant so that checks from the secretary don't bounce to the winners . The amount of money can average $30,000 to $50,000 during the slow season and can double during the busy season. This puts a huge financial obligation on the association and it is why it is imperative for you to get your money to the office within this time frame.
Please keep this on the top of your list as you are competing at the rodeos.
3/16/10 Minor Violation -- Rule 9.2.23: Unnecessary roughness of a horse during competition or on rodeo grounds will result in a minimum $100 fine.
Major Violation -- Rule 9.3.13: Abuse of a horse on rodeo grounds. This accusation must be supported in writing by at least two persons, the complaining party and one witness. The requirement of a witness is waived if the complaining party is a PRCA Rodeo Judge .
For the most part, the public does not realize our horses are not only our competitive partners but also an extremely important part of our personal lives. Abusing them does not make sense. Yet there are many eyes watching us when we are at a rodeo (when in the arena and anywhere on rodeo grounds) who may not know the difference between a reprimand or something far worse. Remember how you behave with your horse (anywhere at a rodeo and on rodeo grounds ) is important, be professional at all times. The WPRA takes unnecessary roughness and abuse violations very seriously.
1/15/10 - Rule # 1.3.4.1.1 says- membership dues must be received in the WPRA National Office no later than three (3) business days prior to the entry opening time of a given rodeo to allow time for processing. (Indicated as “member dues date” in the official publication).
This means- the WPRA office must have officially received, processed and changed your status to active a full 3 business days prior to the entry opening date.
Tip- If you wait until the last minute (such as the actual dues date) you run the risk that the WPRA office did not actually receive your application or could not process it. Plan ahead and don't wait until the last minute.
10/27/09 - Reference Rules # 10.7.1, Release Quick Facts- for PRCA Rodeos. A change was made to the release rule for 2010. This particular rule change will go into effect as of November 1, 2009 so you have time to be aware of it. 1. You must notify Procom no later than three 3 hours prior to the performance in which you are up. (If releasing out of slack, notification must be 3 hours before the prior night's performance. If no prior night performance, it must be before 5:00PM MT of the prior day.) 2. You are allowed 2 releases per rodeo year. A release may cover several rodeos and the cost is $15.00 per rodeo. 3. When a contestant releases they are not eligible to compete for 7 FULL days, beginning with the first performance the release is used. You may continue to enter events that have entry closings during this time. NOTE: It is your responsibility to notify Procom of the rodeos already entered in order to be released. 4. When you release out of a rodeo it is for the whole rodeo. Example: if release is used for the first competition scheduled for the 5th of the month, the first day you will be eligible to compete will be the 12th of the month. 5. If try to compete in less than 7 days, it is a major rule violation. 6. If you use more than 2 releases in a rodeo year is a major rule violation. 7. You must send a release statement to the WPRA Office within 7 business days from the performance you are releasing. If the WPRA Office does not receive your statement in that time period, you will be assessed a $25 fine. 8. Release statements must include name, card #, rodeo(s) you're releasing from and their dates.
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