The Alberta High School Rodeo Association (AHSRA) is a provincial organization that provides youth an opportunity to compete in rodeo while developing their leadership and mentorship skills.
D2 represents the central portion of the province, with rodeos typically being held between Highway 16 and Highway 1.
D1 has rodeos in the northern part of the province, typically from Highway 16 and north.
D1 rodeos are held in the southern part of the province, typically between Highway 1 and the Canada US Border.
The AHSRA operates as three (3) districts within the province for both the High School and Junior Divisions. Contestants can choose which district they rodeo in. Each district has their own executive directors that sit on the provincial board. Year end prizes are awarded within each district and 10-12 contestants from each district qualify for the provincial finals.
In 2022 we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Alberta High School Rodeo. Read more about the rich history of our association in this interactive brochure.
As members of the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) we follow the NHSRA guidelines and rules and we support the NHSRA Mission Statement:
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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Attention 2026 Grads! 🎓
Watch your inbox — an email is going out to all Grade 12 AHSRA members with everything you need to know about applying for AHSRA Scholarships.
The 2026 Scholarship Application Form is now LIVE, and must be completed online using the link in the email or on the AHSRA website.
One online form makes you eligible for:
• Raffle Scholarships
• Bonus earnings for raffle books, CFR shifts & casino shifts
• Alberta Merit Awards
• CPRA Boy & Girl Awards
• NHSRA Merit Awards
• Teskey Top Hand Award
• Presidents Award
Over $100,000 is awarded each year — don’t miss this opportunity.
📅 Deadline: April 1
📩 Check your email and apply online.
📣 AHSRA 2026 Provincial Finals – Personnel Bids Are Now Open!
The Alberta High School Rodeo Association is accepting bids for the following personnel positions for the 2026 Provincial Finals in Claresholm, AB – June 3–7, 2026:
🔸 Rodeo Judges (2) – Friday, Saturday & Sunday
🔸 Rodeo Timers (2) – Friday, Saturday & Sunday
🔸 Cutting / Reined Cow Horse Announcer (1) – Two days
🔸 Cutting / RCH Judges (2) – Two days
🔸 Ambulance / EMT – Must be licensed and able to transport to hospital (Fri–Sun)
🔸 Photographer – Must provide a reasonable turnaround time, allow AHSRA full access to galleries for marketing use, and provide 2–3 edited images nightly by 6pm.
🔸 Videographer – Must provide a reasonable turnaround time, allow AHSRA full access to video content for marketing, and provide 1–2 short clips nightly by 6pm.
All personnel must meet AHSRA and NHSRA standards and work cooperatively with arena directors, secretaries, and the production team.
📩 Submit bids to: ahsraoffice@gmail.com
📅 Deadline: December 5, 2025
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💥 Meet Your Student Executive — Jaxen Gattey, District 2 Junior High President
We’re continuing our Why I Rodeo series, highlighting the youth leaders who represent their districts and help shape the future of AHSRA Junior High.
This week, meet Jaxen Gattey, your District 2 Junior High Student President — a young leader who’s been riding and swinging a rope since before he can remember.
“My start in rodeo began at a very young age. I have been riding and swinging a rope since I was 2 years old. Both my parents rodeoed. I have always enjoyed going to local jackpots and rodeos.
My favourite event is calf roping because there are so many variables to make a good, smooth run.
What I enjoy most about being in AHSRA is that it provides opportunities for young, up-and-coming athletes to get an early start in rodeo.
Being the D2 Jr. High student president is important to me because I have a chance to better the association and encourage kids to be leaders.
One of my most favourite rodeo memories was winning provincials in the ribbon roping and competing at the Jr. National High School Finals Rodeo in the ribbon roping and goat tying in Des Moines, Iowa.
What makes the AHSRA like family is that everyone is there to lend a hand when needed so things run smoothly, and everyone encourages you even if you’ve had a tough day.
One of the goals I have for myself this year is to qualify for my second National JHSRA Finals.”
🤠 Thank you, Jaxen, for representing District 2 with leadership, sportsmanship, and heart!
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🐴 Meet Your 2025–2026 District 2 Junior High Executive!
These are the voices of District 2 Junior High — the volunteers, parents, and student leaders who dedicate their time and heart to Alberta’s youngest competitors (Grades 5–8).
You’ll find them in the arena, cheering from the rails, and helping ensure that each rodeo day runs safely and smoothly for our members.
Their commitment helps shape the next generation of cowboys and cowgirls — building confidence, community, and lifelong rodeo passion along the way. 💛
👏 Join us in thanking this incredible team for the many hours they give to support youth rodeo in east-central Alberta!
💥 Membership for the 2026 spring season is open until February 1st!
Join Team Alberta Junior High today: albertahsrodeo.com/become-a-member
#AHSRA #District2 #JuniorHighRodeo #TeamAlberta #YouthRodeo #RodeoFamily #VolunteerDriven #EastCentralAlberta #BehindTheChutes #FutureOfRodeo
