Become a Member

before you begin...

All Alberta High School Rodeo Contestants MUST:

  • Complete and upload all required Registration Forms, including a Minor’s Release Form which must be signed by both parents in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths or Notary Public. Don’t forget to download and sign the Alberta Waiver.
  • Upload your signed Principal’s Form (or Home School Form) at your first rodeo in the fall.
  • Upload a Current Report Card and signed Principal Form by March 1st.
  • Attend all Mandatory Meetings as scheduled by the district executive.
  • Follow all rules set out in the NHSRA Rulebook and AHSRA Policies and Procedures Manual including Conduct, Western Attire and Back Numbers
  • Contestant Registrations close February 1st.
  • All contestant families are encouraged to sell one (1) book of Raffle Tickets and return them to your ticket coordinator by April 1st (25 tickets @ $20 each = Total Value $500).

get your MEMBERSHIP in 3 easy steps

Contestant Registrations (Memberships) open July 1st and close February 15th. 

All memberships are processed through the NHSRA online system:
https://nhsra.equestevent.com/

LOGIN OR CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT

Login to the NHSRA Membership system to create an account (new members) or login to your existing account (returning members).

Returning members must login using their current profile. If you don’t know your password, please click Forgot Password link.

PAY FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP FEES

Payment can be made by Credit Card, and is subject to a processing fee.

Junior High (Grade 5-8)
$275.00 (After August 1st – $325.00)

High School (Grade 9-12)
$325.00 (After August 1st – $375.00)

DOWNLOAD, SIGN AND UPLOAD DOCUMENTS

After you have paid your membership fee, you must download these three (3) documents to complete:

*The Members Release must be signed by both parents (unless otherwise stated) and the member in the presence of a commissioner of oaths or notary public.

APPROVAL

Once all required documents are completed, signed, and uploaded to your NHSRA member profile, the provincial secretary will review for accuracy. Please allow five (5) days for processing. Note – You cannot enter a rodeo until your membership is approved and active.

The deadline for membership processing is midnight on Mondays. Any membership paperwork submitted past then will not be processed in time for entries on Tuesday. Please do not wait until the last day to complete your membership.

Once your membership is approved, you will receive a welcome email with important information, including deadlines, your back number and district executive information.

LATE FEES

If you purchase your membership before August 1st, but do not upload your paperwork by that date, you will be assessed a $50 late fee. Late fees will be invoiced from the Provincial Office and are payable by cash, cheque or etransfer to ahsraoffice@gmail.com.

Contestants will not be allowed to compete until the late fee is paid.

Contact Us

Let us know if you have any questions or concerns, or if you’re interested in sponsoring our provincial Junior High or High School finals.

INSTAGRAM FEED

Follow us on Instagram @albertahsrodeo

Thank you to Carla Pocock, our PR Coordinator, for crafting engaging social media content to highlight our members and partners!

πŸŽ“ GRADE 12 AHSRA MEMBERS β€” THIS IS FOR YOU!

The 2026 AHSRA Scholarship Application is now OPEN, and we strongly encourage ALL Grade 12 members to apply.

Even if you are unsure of your post-secondary plans, you must apply in your Grade 12 year in order to access these funds later. Plans can change β€” applying now keeps your options open.

πŸ† With one application, you may be eligible for:
β€’ AHSRA Raffle Scholarship ($275 for each year as a member in good standing)
β€’ Additional earnings for extra raffle books sold
β€’ CFR shifts worked
β€’ Casino shifts worked by family members
β€’ Alberta Merit Awards
β€’ CPRA Boy & Girl Awards
β€’ NEW Troy Fischer Silverworks Scholarship
β€’ NHSRA Merit Awards
β€’ Teskey Top Hand Award
β€’ Presidents Award (District Student Presidents)
β€’ Plus additional external scholarship opportunities

πŸ’° The AHSRA has awarded over $100,000 annually since 2023.

πŸ“… APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2026
πŸ–₯️ Applications must be submitted online

πŸ”— Apply here:
https://albertahsrodeo.com/scholarships/

As part of the application, members will be required to:
βœ”οΈ Complete the online application form
βœ”οΈ Upload Grade 10–12 school marks (signed by your principal)
βœ”οΈ Submit three letters of reference
βœ”οΈ Upload a 600–1000 word essay
βœ”οΈ List AHSRA involvement, awards, leadership roles, and community activities

πŸ“© You will receive a confirmation email once your application is submitted.

If you have questions or need help submitting your application, please contact:
Terrie Barkshire – Scholarship Coordinator
πŸ“ž 403-358-0161
πŸ“§ ahsraraffle@gmail.com
πŸ“₯ FROM THE INBOX β€” CLINIC OPPORTUNITY 🀠

Shared with us by the Rimbey Ag Society for members who may be interested.

πŸ‚ Curtis Cassidy Chute Dogging & Steer Wrestling School
πŸ—“ March 28, 2026
πŸ“ Rimbey, AB

The Rimbey Ag Society is pleased to present a one-day chute dogging and steer wrestling school instructed by Curtis Cassidy.

πŸ”Ή This school is designed for all abilities and all stages of learning
πŸ”Ή Lunch is provided to participants
πŸ”Ή Limited spots available

⏰ Schedule:
β€’ 9:00 AM – Sign appropriate liability forms
β€’ 9:30 AM – School begins
β€’ 5:30–6:00 PM – Approximate wrap-up

🐎 Please indicate on the registration form if you are bringing horses, as well as the horse’s experience level.

πŸ”— More information & registration:

https://www.cognitoforms.com/TheCooperatorsAgrimCentre/CurtisCassidySteerWrestlingSchoolMarch282026

πŸ“£ For clinic-specific questions, please contact the Rimbey Ag Society using the information provided on the registration form.
🎟️ AHSRA TRUCK & TRAILER RAFFLE – MEMBER REMINDER 🎟️

The AHSRA Truck & Trailer Raffle is one of our major annual fundraisers and helps support programming and opportunities for our members.

🎟️ Raffle tickets are available for purchase from AHSRA members.

To help encourage early ticket returns, our Raffle Ticket Coordinator is offering a member incentive contest for tickets handed in ahead of the final deadline.

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⭐ EARLY RETURN INCENTIVE CONTEST

πŸ—“ Contest Deadline: FEBRUARY 15, 2026

➑️ Members who return their raffle ticket books by February 15 will be entered to win incentive prizes.

πŸ† Overall Prize: YETI Cooler
🎁 District Prizes:
β€’ D1 – 1st, 2nd, 3rd: YETI Cups
β€’ D1 Junior – 1st, 2nd, 3rd: YETI Cups
β€’ D2 – 1st, 2nd, 3rd: YETI Cups
β€’ D2 Junior – 1st, 2nd, 3rd: YETI Cups
β€’ D3 – 1st, 2nd, 3rd: YETI Cups

πŸ™ Thank you to Santanna Thom, Cattleman’s Corner & Etch It for organizing and donating prizes.

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πŸ“Œ RAFFLE TICKET RETURN DEADLINE

πŸ—“ APRIL 1, 2026

βœ”οΈ Raffle tickets and funds must be returned or postmarked to your District Ticket Coordinator by April 1.

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🎟️ We appreciate the efforts of our members and families in supporting the AHSRA Truck & Trailer Raffle.

If you have questions, please contact your District Ticket Coordinator.
🚨 NOT A MEMBER YET? READ THIS! 🚨

Good news! πŸ™Œ
The AHSRA membership deadline has been EXTENDED ⏰

πŸ—“ NEW DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2026
(Previously February 1)

βœ”οΈ Didn’t compete in Fall 2025
βœ”οΈ Didn’t purchase a fall membership
βœ”οΈ Want to compete in the Spring 2026 season

πŸ‘‰ This applies to YOU.

πŸ”— Register here:
https://albertahsrodeo.com/become-a-member/

❗ This extension applies to MEMBERSHIPS ONLY.
All other deadlines remain the same.

πŸ“ž Questions? Contact:
Pam Golden β€” Provincial Secretary
πŸ“± 780-305-9640
πŸ“§ ahsraoffice@gmail.com

🀠 Spring is coming fast β€” don’t miss your chance to rodeo!