Carbondale Wild West Rodeo Association 2020 Rodeo Rules
Rodeos conducted by the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo Association (CWWRA) will be judged and governed by the Colorado Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) Rules. A copy of the CPRA rulebook will be located in the rodeo secretary’s office and each judge will posses a copy during the rodeo.
Local rules will govern events not covered in the CPRA rulebook: Dally Ribbon Roping, Cowhide Race, Ranch Broncs, Mutton Bustin', and Calf Scramble. Please consult the local rules for these events posted on the rodeo secretary’s office. CWWRA reserves the right to change the local rules based on their discretion and for the safety of contestants, judges, volunteers, spectators and livestock.
Mutton Bustin' Rule Change -- Effective June 27, 2019. Mutton Bustin' contestants must be 3 years and above and under 50 pounds.
Junior and Open Barrels Rule Change -- Effective July 23, 2015. Junior age barrel racers can enter the Open Barrels but cannot enter both the Junior and Open Barrels in the same rodeo.
General Rules:
1) During the performance; all questions, rule interpretations, and disputes will be decided by judges, rodeo secretary and arena director: NO EXCEPTIONS!
2) Rodeo is always under scrutiny from animal rights activists who are convinced we abuse our animals in spite of the facts. Additionally, CPRA Association Rule E is very specific in the proper management and treatment of animals. ANY VIOLATION OF CPRA ASSOCIATION RULE E WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL FROM THE CURRENT RODEO AND POSSIBLE SUSPENSION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR.
3) CONTESTANTS THAT ARE ABUSIVE AND DISRESPECTFUL TOWARD VOLUNTEERS WILL BE TURNED-OUT IF THEY HAVE YET TO RUN (ROPERS WILL BE TURNED-OUT FROM ALL OF THEIR PENDING RUNS), OR DISQUALIFIED FOR NEXT WEEK IF THEY HAVE ALREADY RUN. PHYSICAL VIOLENCE TOWARD A VOLUNTEER MAY RESULT IN CRIMINAL PROSECUTION AND A LIFETIME SUSPENSION FROM THE CARBONDALE WILD WEST RODEO.
4) DO NOT WALK OR RIDE YOUR HORSES AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE ARENA OR IN THE ROADWAY. PLEASE KEEP YOUR HORSES IN THE PARKING FIELD OR IN THE PRACTICE ARENA. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY AND INSURANCE MATTER; VIOLATORS WILL BE TURNED-OUT IF THEY HAVE YET TO RUN (ROPERS WILL BE TURNED-OUT FROM ALL OF THEIR PENDING RUNS), OR DISQUALIFIED FOR NEXT WEEK IF THEY HAVE ALREADY RUN.
5) ALL CONTESTANTS WITH HORSE TRAILERS WILL BE ASKED TO ENTER AND EXIT THE RODEO GROUNDS FROM THE WILLOW LANE ENTRANCE. This rule is for your safety and the safety of our spectators and volunteers.
6) ALL CONTESTANTS WILL BE ABLE TO BRING IN ONLY ONE FREE COMPANION (ie husband, wife, significant other, and friend). Other people riding in your vehicle will be asked to pay. As always, children 10 and under will be admitted FREE.
7) Cash or check will be accepted for entry fees. Winnings will be paid by check. Any contestant will be charged a $25 NSF fee for a returned check, and that contestant will not be allowed to compete until all fees are paid. The committee will only accept cash entry fees from Contestants who have had a check returned.
8) Any contestant who attempts to communicate directly with the timer will be disqualified.
9) A back-up timer will be used for all timed events.
10) Judges are not allowed to compete.
All Roping Events
Only three teams will be allowed in the arena at any one time: the team on deck, the team in the box, and the team that is stripping. When the alley gate opens, the team that has just finished stripping will leave the arena, the team that just ran will head for the stripping chute, the on-deck team will head for the box, and the in-the-hole team will enter the arena as on-deck. We are implementing this new system to assure that all teams have the same competitive advantage by way of a clear arena. We also feel that it will improve viewership for our guests and provide a safer environment for contestants.
Team Roping Rules
Dally Ribbon Roping Rules
Ladies Breakaway Roping Rules
Open Barrel Racing Rules
Junior Barrel Racing Rules
Bull Riding Rules
Junior Breakaway Roping Rules
Ranch Bronc Riding Rules
Cowhide Racing Rules -- Age has been lowered to 14, effective July 9, 2015 Carbondale Wild West Rodeo.
Junior Bull Riding Rules
Steer Riding Rules
Calf Scramble Rules
- Children must be 3-10 years old.
- No parents will be allowed to enter the arena.
- Sign-up will start at 5:30pm and end at 8:00pm at the rodeo secretary shed/registration booth.
- The parents of children that are signing up must be present when registering.
- All parents must sign the Entry Application and Release Form along with the Consent of Parent or Legal Guardian.
- Only children that have been given a wristband at the registration booth will be allowed to enter the arena.
Mutton Bustin' Rules--
IMPORTANT UPDATE as of June 27, 2019
- Children MUST be ***older than 3 years of age and under 50 pounds.
- Mutton busters must register through the call-in line on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm MDT
beginning June 2, 2020. The call-in number is 970 923 9270. - Mutton busters will not be allowed to ride on consecutive weeks unless we do not have enough participants signed up.
- Only the first ten plus three alternates will be allowed to participate each week.
- All parents must sign the Entry Application and Release Form along with the Consent of Parent or Legal Guardian.
Prize Money
The Carbondale Wild West Rodeo Association Board reserves the right prior to payout, to deduct any applicable expenses for stock contractor, rodeo secretary, announcer, timer, judges, pickup men and other specific event related costs. Along with the buckles for the specified events, we will again present the “Trent Goscha Sportsmanship Award”, given to a deserving rodeo and/or Gymkhana participant. Watch for details on the web site regarding how to nominate someone that you feel deserves this award. We will also be presenting a new saddle at the end of the season to the top money winner in two events or more (All-Around Winner). The All Around Winner must compete in one event 9 times or more and in a second event at least 4 times during the season and win money in each event and be the top money winner of all events at the end.
The following is the payout system for 2020
- Bull Riding – 1-8 Riders 2 places paid 60%/40%, 9 and over 3 places paid 50%/30%/20%. $300 added money.
-
Ranch Bronc Riding – 1-3 Contestants 2 places paid 60%/40%, 4-5 Contestants 3 places paid 50%/30%/20%,
6-10 Contestants 4 places paid 40%/30%/20%/10%. $300 added money. - Junior Bull Riding – 1-4 Riders 2 places paid 60%/40%, 5-6 Riders 3 places paid 50%/30%/20%.
-
Team Roping - Maximum 100 Teams between #8 & #11 -- Pays 4 holes each of #8 & #11 -- 40%/30%/20%/10%
(stock fee applies) - Dally Ribbon Roping - 1-15 50%/30%/20% (stock fee applies)
- Open Barrel Racing – 1-6 Contestants 2 places paid 60%/40%, 7-12 Contestants 3 places paid 50%/30%/20%, 13-20 Contestants 4 places paid 40%/30%/20%/10%.
-
Ladies Breakaway Roping – 1-6 Contestants 2 places paid 60%/40%, 7-12 Contestants 3 places paid 50%/30%/20%,
13-15 Contestants 4 places paid 40%/30%/20%/10%. (stock fee applies) - Junior Breakaway Roping – 1-5 Contestants 2 places paid 60%/40%, 6-10 Contestants 3 places paid 50%/30%/20%.
- Steer Riding - 1-4 Riders 2 places paid 60%/40%, 5-6 Riders 3 places paid 50%/30%/20%.
- Junior Barrel Racing - 1-2 Contestants 1 place paid 100%, 3-4 Contestants 2 places paid 60%/40%, 5-7 Contestants 3 places paid 50%/30%/20%, 8-10 Contestants 4 places paid 40%/30%/20%/10%.
- Cowhide Race - 1-10 teams 3 places paid 50%/30%/20%. $150 added money.
Amount of winnings will be used to determine the series buckle winners. New in 2015: Buckles for both the horse rider and hide rider in the Cowhide Race. All buckle winners must participate a minimum of 9 weeks in specific event. Exception is Ranch Bronc Riding which only has seven showings and Cowhide Race.