All Alberta High School Rodeo Contestants MUST:
Contestant Registrations (Memberships) open July 1st and close February 15th.
All memberships are processed through the NHSRA online system:
https://nhsra.equestevent.com/
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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π 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.
π 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
π° The AHSRA has awarded over $100,000 annually since 2023.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2026
π₯οΈ Applications must be submitted online
π Apply here:
https://albertahsrodeo.com/scholarships/
As part of the application, members will be required to:
βοΈ Complete the online application form
βοΈ Upload Grade 10β12 school marks (signed by your principal)
βοΈ Submit three letters of reference
βοΈ Upload a 600β1000 word essay
βοΈ List AHSRA involvement, awards, leadership roles, and community activities
π© 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 β Scholarship Coordinator
π 403-358-0161
π§ ahsraraffle@gmail.com
π₯ FROM THE INBOX β CLINIC OPPORTUNITY π€
Shared with us by the Rimbey Ag Society for members who may be interested.
π Curtis Cassidy Chute Dogging & Steer Wrestling School
π March 28, 2026
π Rimbey, AB
The Rimbey Ag Society is pleased to present a one-day chute dogging and steer wrestling school instructed by Curtis Cassidy.
πΉ This school is designed for all abilities and all stages of learning
πΉ Lunch is provided to participants
πΉ Limited spots available
β° Schedule:
β’ 9:00 AM β Sign appropriate liability forms
β’ 9:30 AM β School begins
β’ 5:30β6:00 PM β Approximate wrap-up
π Please indicate on the registration form if you are bringing horses, as well as the horseβs experience level.
π More information & registration:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/TheCooperatorsAgrimCentre/CurtisCassidySteerWrestlingSchoolMarch282026
π£ For clinic-specific questions, please contact the Rimbey Ag Society using the information provided on the registration form.
ποΈ AHSRA TRUCK & TRAILER RAFFLE β MEMBER REMINDER ποΈ
The AHSRA Truck & Trailer Raffle is one of our major annual fundraisers and helps support programming and opportunities for our members.
ποΈ 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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β EARLY RETURN INCENTIVE CONTEST
π Contest Deadline: FEBRUARY 15, 2026
β‘οΈ Members who return their raffle ticket books by February 15 will be entered to win incentive prizes.
π Overall Prize: YETI Cooler
π District Prizes:
β’ D1 β 1st, 2nd, 3rd: YETI Cups
β’ D1 Junior β 1st, 2nd, 3rd: YETI Cups
β’ D2 β 1st, 2nd, 3rd: YETI Cups
β’ D2 Junior β 1st, 2nd, 3rd: YETI Cups
β’ D3 β 1st, 2nd, 3rd: YETI Cups
π Thank you to Santanna Thom, Cattlemanβs Corner & Etch It for organizing and donating prizes.
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π RAFFLE TICKET RETURN DEADLINE
π APRIL 1, 2026
βοΈ Raffle tickets and funds must be returned or postmarked to your District Ticket Coordinator by April 1.
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ποΈ 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.
π¨ NOT A MEMBER YET? READ THIS! π¨
Good news! π
The AHSRA membership deadline has been EXTENDED β°
π NEW DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2026
(Previously February 1)
βοΈ Didnβt compete in Fall 2025
βοΈ Didnβt purchase a fall membership
βοΈ Want to compete in the Spring 2026 season
π This applies to YOU.
π Register here:
https://albertahsrodeo.com/become-a-member/
β This extension applies to MEMBERSHIPS ONLY.
All other deadlines remain the same.
π Questions? Contact:
Pam Golden β Provincial Secretary
π± 780-305-9640
π§ ahsraoffice@gmail.com
π€ Spring is coming fast β donβt miss your chance to rodeo!