Rodeo Rules Changes for 2012

Following is a summary of the Rodeo Rule Changes for 2012 that were approved at IGRA Convention in San Diego. Please note that the list below is not comprehensive, but just a highlight of the changes that are significant.

All IGRA contestants and members should refer to the new Rodeo Rules for a full documentation of the changes. The rule book will be published and available well before the 2012 rodeo season.

• Friday Registration may be scheduled for a 2-3 hour time frame. Times must be published to contestants on the Association’s Web site, and e-mailed / mailed in Contestant Mailer.
• Late Registration Policy:  Association must publish their policy a minimum of 90 days prior to their rodeo.  Late Registration Fee cannot exceed $50.
• Pre-Registered contestant adding events – Association Policy must be published in the e-mailed or mailed Contestant Mailer.  Fee cannot exceed $50.
• Judges are to make every reasonable attempt to notify a contestant of any penalties or disqualifications.  They may incorporate the assistance of the Scorekeeper and or Announcer to do so.
• In Jr. Bull Riding, the word “Novice” has been added.   Associations should advise their Stock Contractors that contestants in this event are beginner to amateur ability and request the appropriate level of stock.
• The 7” minimum horn length is specific to Chute Dogging only.  Team Roping and Camp event Steers must have horns of uniform length.
• Photographs cannot be use in Rodeo Review Requests.
• Chute Dogging has been updated to include the Trustees Interpretation from 2010.  The intent of the No-Turn / No Beginning to Dog prior to the 4^th hove crossing the 10 foot line, is to provide the animal the advantage.  “Turning” is in reference to a skill set used prior to dogging, and will not be interpreted to contestants using a controlled hold on the steer, or who use a slow turning method to slowly move the steer across the line.
• Announcers are not eligible to compete in any Rodeo Event.
• RULE 1.12 – Ambulance is not required to be on site – however, there are requirements for Medics, or Paramedics – (BLS / ALS) so make sure to review this rule.   Medic Meeting Requirements are found as follow:  Arena Director – XVII. 1. D & E   Chute Coordinator – XVIII 1.F
• IGRA contestants are of an amateur ability and bucking stock provided must never exceed the level used in a high school rodeo.
• Calf Roping on Foot, a 10 second penalty will be assessed to a contestant for snaring, or laying the loop on, over, or in front of the calf in an attempt to have calf run into the loop, rather than skillfully throwing the loop to rope the calf.
• If any of the speed events are run back-to-back, and arena size & conditions permit, the pattern must be moved so as to not have barrel #3 (in Barrel Racing) or the end pole (in Flag Race and/or Pole Bending) in the same place.
• Those who choose to fill out the Optional Voluntary Medical Form, must sign across the seal of the envelope.
• Fines for inappropriate stock are $100 per intended use in all rough stock, camp, and roping events.