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ROCK SPRINGS — The first wave of National High School Finals Rodeo participants are checking-in at the Sweetwater County Events Complex. The gates opened at noon and contestants must be checked in by 7 a.m. Sunday July 12th.
2015 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday,July 9, 2015
12 Noon – Check-in opens. Contestants can begin checking in. Must be checked in by 7 a.m. Sunday, July 12
Friday, July 10, 2015
8 a.m. – Queen Contest Written Test & Orientation – Western Wyoming Community College
9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. – Queen Contest Social with Judges – Western Wyoming Community College Atrium
11:30 a.m. – Queen Contest Judge’s Meeting and Lunch – Western Wyoming Community College – (No Contestants)
1:30 p.m. – Queen Contest Horsemanship – Indoor Arena – Cutting Arena
6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. – First Session of Queen Contest Personal Interviews – Western Wyoming Community College
Saturday, July 11, 2015
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Second Session Queen Contest Personal Interviews – Western Wyoming Community College
9 a.m. – Reined Cow Horse Workshop – Yellowstone Arena
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. – NHSFR Trade Show – Tradeshow Pavilions
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Basket Silent Auction Entries accepted in Tradeshow Pavilions
3 p.m. – Bareback Riding Safety Seminar & Equipment Check 1st Session – Rabbit Barn
3:45 p.m. – Saddle Bronc Safety Seminar & Equipment Check 1st Session – Rabbit Barn
4:30 p.m. – Bull Riding Safety Seminar & Equipment Check 1st Session – Rabbit Barn (Rough Stock Contestants need attend only one of the sessions but attendance is MANDATORY)
5 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – PRCA Rough Stock Mini Clinic – East Pavilion
7 p.m. – Queen Contest Modeling & Two-Minute Speeches – Western Wyoming Community College (Roll Call 6:45 p.m.)
Sunday, July 12, 2015 – “Boot Barn Day”
7 a.m. – Check in Closes – All Contestants MUST be checked in by this time!
8 a.m. – Church Service by Fellowship of Christian Cowboys – Grandstand Arenas
9 a.m. – Student Delegate Meeting for Student Officers, Delegates and Candidates – Exhibit Hall
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Basket Silent Auction Entries accepted in Tradeshow Pavilions
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. – NHSFR Trade Show – Tradeshow Pavilions
11 a.m. – MANDATORY Contestant’s Meeting, Immediately Followed by State/Province Team Pictures & State/Province All-Around Group Photo & Shooting Contestant Group Photo – Grandstand Arenas
1:30 p.m. – Bareback Riding Safety Seminar & Equipment Check 2nd Session – Rabbit Barn
2:00 p.m. – Cutting Clinic & Live Work – Cutting Arena
2:15 p.m. – Saddle Bronc Safety Seminar & Equipment Check 2nd Session – Rabbit Barn
3 p.m. – Bull Riding Safety Seminar & Equipment Check 2nd Session – Rabbit Barn (Rough Stock Contestants need attend only one of the sessions but attendance is MANDATORY)
3 p.m. – Queen Contest Introductions/Impromptu Questions – Western Wyoming Community College
5 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – PRCA Rough Stock Mini Clinic – East Pavilion
6 p.m. – All Contestant Horses must be checked in by Horse Check-in
6 p.m. – Scholarship Application Deadline – Foundation Office – Exhibit Hall
7 p.m. – 1st Rodeo Performance sponsored by Sweetwater County Grandstand Arenas – Cutting in Indoor Arena – Reined Cow Horse at Yellowstone Arena
10:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. – Contestant’s Dance – Breezeway
Monday, July 13, 2015 – “Ariat Day”
8:00 a.m. – 8:10 a.m. – Daily Devotional with Cory Young– Jackpot Arena
9 a.m. – 2nd Rodeo Performance sponsored by McDonalds Grandstand Arenas – Cutting in Indoor Arena – Reined Cow Horse at Yellowstone Arena
10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – NRA Light Rifle Practice, Green River Shooting Range
10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – NRA Trap Shooting Practice – Rock Springs Trap Club
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. – NHSFR Trade Show – Tradeshow Pavilions
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – College Fair – Exhibit Hall
1 p.m. – Cinch Field Day – Paul J. Wataha Recreation Area
1 p.m. – Ariat Endorsee Clinic – Rough Stock Arena
1:30 p.m. – State/Province Secretary & Director Informational Seminar – Cutting Indoor Arena
2 p.m. – Queen Autograph Signing – White Mountain Mall
2 p.m. – Heel-O-Matic Roping Clinic – Timed Event Arena
5:30 p.m. – Cinch Team & Captain Photos – Rough Stock Arena
7 p.m. – 3rd Rodeo Performance sponsored by Coyote Creek Steakhouse – Grandstand Arenas – Cutting in Indoor Arena – Reined Cow Horse at Yellowstone Arena
10:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. – Contestant’s Dance – Breezeway
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 – “Classic Rope & Rattler Rope Day”
8:00 a.m. – 8:10 a.m. – Daily Devotional with Cory Young– Jackpot Arena
9 a.m. – 4th Rodeo Performance sponsored by White Mountain Mall – GrandstandArenas – Cutting in Indoor Arena – Reined Cow Horse at Yellowstone Arena
10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – NRA Light Rifle Competition, Green River Shooting Range
10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – NRA Trap Shooting Practice – Rock Springs Trap Club
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. – NHSFR Trade Show – Tradeshow Pavilions
12 Noon – Foundation Scramble for Scholarships Golf Tournament – White Mountain Golf Course
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. – NHSFR Volleyball Tournament – Paul J. Wataha Recreation Area
2 p.m. – Heel-O-Matic Roping Clinic – Timed Event Arena
2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – PRCA Knowledge Bowl – Exhibit Hall (Awards Immediately Following)
6:30 p.m. – State/Province Secretary of the Year Awards – In Front of Grandstand Arenas
7 p.m. – 5th Rodeo Performance sponsored by BP – “Memorial Tribute” – Grandstand Arenas – Cutting in Indoor Arena – Reined Cow Horse at Yellowstone Arena
10:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. – Contestant’s Dance – Breezeway
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 – “Hutchison HW Brand Day”
8:00 a.m. – 8:10 a.m. – Daily Devotional with Cory Young– Jackpot Arena
9 a.m. – 6th Rodeo Performance sponsored by Taco Time – Grandstand Arenas – Cutting in Indoor Arena – Reined Cow Horse at Yellowstone Arena (End of 1st Go-Round – Awards immediately following Performance – In Front of Performance Arena Grandstands)
10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – NRA Trap Shooting Practice – Rock Springs Trap Club
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. – NHSFR Trade Show – Tradeshow Pavilions
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. – NRA Light Rifle Family Day, Green River Shooting Range
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. – NHSFR Volleyball Tournament – Paul J. Wataha Recreation Area (Awards Immediately Following)
1 p.m. – Foundation Scholarship Interviews for Senior NHSFR Qualifiers – Exhibit Hall
1 p.m. – Ariat Endorsee Clinic – Timed Event Arena
2 p.m. – Heel-O-Matic Roping Clinic – Timed Event Arena
3:30 p.m. – Special Kids Rodeo – Indoor Arena
4:30 p.m. – Refreshments for Special Kids Rodeo Contestants – East Pavilion
6:15 p.m. – Big Juan Burrito Eating – Contest sponsored by Taco Time – Main Arena Grandstands
7 p.m. – 7th Rodeo Performance sponsored by Loaf ‘N Jug & Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County – Grandstand Arenas – Cutting in Indoor Arena – Reined Cow Horse at Yellowstone Arena Contestants, Spectators, Fans and Personnel are asked to wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
10:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. – Contestant’s Dance – Western Swing Two-Step Theme – Breezeway
Thursday, July 16, 2015 – “Cinch Jeans & Shirts Day”
8:00 a.m. – 8:10 a.m. – Daily Devotional with Cory Young– Jackpot Arena
9 a.m. – 8th Rodeo Performance sponsored by Simplot – Grandstand Arenas – Cutting in Indoor Arena – Reined Cow Horse at Yellowstone Arena
10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – NRA Trap Shooting Competition – Rock Springs Trap Club
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. – NHSFR Trade Show – Tradeshow Pavilions
1 p.m. – NHSR Foundation Scholarship Auction – Exhibit Hall (Platinum Trailer Sells at 3 p.m. Benefits NHSRA)
2 p.m. – Heel-O-Matic Roping Clinic – Timed Event Arena
3 p.m. – NHSRA Platinum Trailer sells at Live Auction during Foundation Scholarship Auction – Exhibit Hall
5 p.m. – Silent Auction of State/Province Baskets Closes – Tradeshow Pavilions (Pay and Pick up Baskets 5-7 p.m.)
6:10 p.m. – Girl’s Heel-O-Matic Challenge Finals – Timed Event Arena (Awards Immediately Following)
6:50 p.m. – Retiring Address of NHSRA Student Secretary Lorrie Ann Smith – Grandstand Arenas
7 p.m. – 9th Rodeo Performance sponsored by Pepsi Grandstand Arenas – Cutting in Indoor Arena Reined Cow Horse at Yellowstone Arena
10:30 p.m. – NHSRA Talent Contest & NHSFR “King” Contest – Exhibit Hall (Awards Immediately Following)
10:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. – Contestant’s Dance – Breezeway
Friday, July 17, 2015 – “Gist Silversmiths Day”
8:00 a.m. – 8:10 a.m. – Daily Devotional with Cory Young– Jackpot Arena
9 a.m. – 10th Rodeo Performance sponsored by Anadarko Petroleum Corporation – Grandstand Arenas – Cutting in Indoor Arena – Reined Cow Horse at Yellowstone Arena Contestants, Spectators, Fans and Personnel are asked to wear Red to Honor our Troops
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. – NHSFR Trade Show – Tradeshow Pavilions
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. – NRA Trap Shooting Family Day – Rock Springs Trap Club
12:00 Noon – Queen Contest Crowning Ceremony Practice – Grandstand Arenas Grandstands
1:00 p.m. – Queen Lunch & Congeniality Voting – Grandstand Arenas Grandstands (Roll Call 1:00 p.m.)
2 p.m. – Student Delegate Meeting for Student Officers, Delegates and Candidates – Exhibit Hall
2 p.m. – Heel-O-Matic Roping Clinic – Timed Event Arena
4 p.m. – NHSR Foundation Scholarship Awards Presentation – Exhibit Hall Including the Professional’s Choice Athlete & Equine Athlete National Scholarship Winners
6:10 p.m. – Open Heel-O-Matic Challenge Finals – Timed Event Arena (Awards Immediately Following)
6:40 p.m. – NRA Shooting Competition Awards (All Shooting Events) – In Front of Grandstand Arenas
6:50 p.m. – Retiring Address of NHSRA Student Vice President Colton Mize – Grandstand Arenas
7 p.m. – 11th Rodeo Performance sponsored by OCI, Solvay, Tata, Tronox – “Honor our Troops” -Grandstand Arenas – Cutting in Indoor Arena – Reined Cow Horse at Yellowstone Arena, Contestants, Spectators, Fans and Personnel are asked to wear Red to Honor our Troops
7:30 p.m. – Reined Cow Horse Short-Go Performance – Yellowstone Arena
10:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. – Contestant’s Dance – Breezeway
Saturday, July 18, 2015 – “Ram Rodeo Day”
8:00 a.m. – 8:10 a.m. – Daily Devotional with Cory Young– Jackpot Arena
8 a.m. – 12th Cutting Performance – Indoor Arena (PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER START TIME)
9 a.m. – 12th Rodeo Performance sponsored by Bank of the West – Grandstand Arenas (End of 2nd Go- Round – Awards immediately following Performance – In Front of Performance Arena Grandstands)
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. – NHSFR Trade Show – Tradeshow Pavilions
2 p.m. – Cutting Final Go-Round Performance – Indoor Arena
3 p.m. – Finalist Meeting for all Rough Stock Arena Contestants – Exhibit Hall
3:30 p.m. – Finalist Meeting for all Timed Event Arena Contestants – Exhibit Hall
5:30 p.m. – Queen Contest Crowning Ceremony – Grandstand Arenas (Roll Call 5:15 p.m.) Featuring Retiring Address of NHSRA Queen Taylor Spears
6:40 p.m. – Presentation of the NHSRA Man/Woman of the Year – In Front of Grandstand Arenas
6:50 p.m. – Retiring Address of NHSRA Student President Samantha Kerr – Grandstand Arenas
7 p.m. – Rodeo Short Go-Round Performance sponsored by Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply – Grandstand Arenas (Short Go & National Champion Awards for all Events 30 minutes after Performance – Exhibit Hall)
Sunday, July 19,2015
8 a.m. – NHSRA Annual Meeting – Exhibit Hall
