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Attention: Canadians

All funds paid to the IPRA/IFR by personal check, cashiers check or money order must be drawn on a U.S. bank in U.S. funds. If not possible, please pay by credit card.

News CES Policy on Trades at all IPRA Rodeos

In an effort to make the IPRA more user friendly we have decided to allow contestants to trade positions at all IPRA rodeos beginning Monday May 14, 2007. Normal trade policies will apply and trade deadline will be 4:00 PM the after books close.

In order to trade both parties must agree upon the trade. You must have both confirmation numbers when you call CES to make the trade.

CES Guidelines

Keep up with the IPRA rules.

Official Rule Book

Interested In Hosting an IPRA Rodeo?

The International Professional Rodeo Association has been providing rodeo excitement for more than 50 years. From big cities to small towns, from major league stadiums to portable arenas, the IPRA is keeping the spirit of the west alive with sanctioned rodeos in 30 states and 3 Canadian Provinces extending from coast-to-coast.

We would like to invite you to join our rodeo family and bring the exciting world of professional rodeo to your community. The International Professional Rodeo Association has everything you need to host a successful event. We have 3500 members and sanction 300 rodeos annually. The IPRA culminates the rodeo season with its showcase, the International Finals Rodeo (IFR) every January in Oklahoma City, OK. The IFR is held in conjunction with the Annual IPRA Convention where rodeo committees are invited to attend a seminar to help make your rodeo a success.

One of the IPRA’s biggest assets is its Stock Contractors/Producers; they can provide everything you need from top quality livestock to portable arenas. The IPRA also has a full office staff available to you at the world headquarters in Oklahoma City to assist you with everything from promotional packets to help promote your rodeo to a complete list of Stock Contractors/Producers to ensure you have everything you need to make your rodeo a huge success.

So whether you’re looking for a fund raiser for your civic organization or you’re an energetic entrepreneur that would like the challenging and rewarding opportunity to host an IPRA rodeo we can serve you! Please do not hesitate in calling the IPRA Headquarters (405)235-6540.

Serving the Sport of Professional Rodeo for over 50 Years!

ATTENTION CONTESTANTS

If you are placing at a rodeo and want someone to pick your money up you must leave the name of the person with the rodeo secretary.

If the secretary doesn't know the person she has the option to not give the money out (she is responsible for all cash).

If you do not leave a name or address your money will not be given out.

The secretary will mail it to you or it will come to the IPRA office and we mail it to you.

Approved RULE CHANGES 2009

PAGE 34, RULE 2- Grand Entry/Color Presentation take out “Judge shall be responsible for enforcing this rule”.

A contestant will be fined $100.00 for going around a barrel more than one time during her competition run.

i.e. If a barrel horse turns the first barrel and ducks second barrel, contestant may not go back to first barrel, turn it again and go onto the second barrel. This is not fair to the other girls that are lower on the ground draw.

PASSPORTS

As of June 1, 2009 you are required to have a passport whether you are driving into Canada or flying.

IPRA Announces Big News for Region System

The IPRA has entered into an agreement with the Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) in Montgomery, AL to host the IPRA National All Region Finals. The rodeo will take place March 11-13, 2010 and qualifiers will be determined from the 2009 region standings. The rodeo will feature $40,000 in added money along with saddles and buckles to event winners. The SLE has hosted a professional rodeo for more than 50 years and the IPRA is very excited to be a part of this prestigious event and bring the National All Region Finals to the SLE.

Another exciting opportunity for contestants in the Central and Southern regions is the addition of the IPRA Fall Classic Region Finals in Springfield, MO, November 6th and 7th. L&R Productions will host this unique event that will feature the top contestants from both the Central and Southern regions with average winners securing a spot at the National All Region Finals at Montgomery in March 2010. Contestants that compete at their region finals (if offered) will have first priority to enter the National All Region Finals.

More details will be coming soon at www.iprarodeo.com!

Mark McGee Memorial Fund

Contributions may be sent to the Mark McGee Memorial Fund at

First State Bank

P.O. Box 775

Valliant, OK 74764

(580)933-4201

Attn: Cindy Kennedy

October 30, 2009

Dear Members:

As the 2009 rodeo season winds down, the IPRA is very excited about the upcoming rodeo year and all that 2010 promises. Despite economic hard times throughout the country, the IPRA has seen many positive things evolve in 2009. The total number of IPRA sanctioned rodeos in 2009 rose 4.25%. The total amount of added money was up 3.25% and the total amount of payoff’s increased 16.8%.

Regional Finals News

The Regional Program saw three Regional Finals re-established in 2009. This opens the door for even more prospects in 2010. The National All-Region Finals, scheduled for March 11-13, 2010, will be held in conjunction with the Southeastern Livestock Expo in Montgomery, AL. The SLE has hosted professional rodeo for over 50 years and the IPRA is excited to now be a part of their event. The 2009 IPRA Regional winners will have a chance to compete for $40,000 in added money, trophy saddles and buckles.

Rodeo Series

IPRA contestants also had the opportunity to compete in the Oklahoma Twister Rodeo Series which included 10 of the 13 Oklahoma rodeos. Big Hat Rodeo Company also offered a series to contestants in the central states. It is planned that the regional series programs will take a deeper hold in 2010 and increase contestant incentives.

IFR 40

It is a milestone year for the International Finals Rodeo, as 40 years of showcasing the top 15 contestants will be celebrated in the newly renovated State Fair Arena in Oklahoma City. The IFR Convention brings rodeo committees, stock contractors, rodeo personnel, and fans together to share ideas, success stories, and time to just catch up with old friends. Former world champions will be given two free tickets to IFR40 for the performance of their choice.

Relocation

The IPRA recently invested in a building in the Historic Stockyard City area of Oklahoma City and relocated the headquarters to be more cost effective for the membership.

Canadian Expansion

The IPRA has truly gained its “international” status as the association’s expansion into Canada has virtually exploded and Matthew Mousseau of Dashwood, Canada, ON became the first Canadian to claim an IPRA world championship in the steer wrestling at IFR39.

Memberships

Membership dues for 2010 will remain at $275 for new members and at $250 for renewals. Membership applications may be downloaded from our website at www.iprarodeo.com. Each member receives a subscription of The Rodeo News as well as insurance with their membership.

The IPRA would like to thank you for your continued support and we pledge to provide you with an outstanding rodeo association you are proud to be a member of.

Sincerely,

Dale Yerigan

IPRA General Manager

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IFR 40 Telecast to Air

IFR40 will be telecast to air on In Country Television (ICTV). The previously scheduled dates have changed and we will post them as soon as the new dates are known. ICTV is available on Dish Network and will be available on DirecTV starting January 1, 2010. For more information on ICTV visit incountrytelevision.com

IPRA Canadian Finals Rodeo

The IPRA has entered into an agreement with the Western Fair Association in London, Ontario to host the first ever IPRA Canadian Finals Rodeo. This rodeo will take place March 11 & 12, 2010 with the top 8 qualifiers being deterimined from the 2009 IPRA Canadian Standings. Eligible contestants had to have competed at three Canadian Rodeos throughtout the 2009 rodeo season to qualify. The rodeo will feature $23,000 in added money along with Boulet boots and buckles to event winners. The Rodeo will consist of two action packed performances and will be held in conjuction with the renowned Western Fair Farm Show. Contestants can view the Canadian Standings.

IFR 40 Photo's

For IFR 40 Photographs please visit