We appreciate the hard work and dedication of the host committees that put on rodeos for our members across the province.
A sanction fee of $200 for EACH performance & Division is payable to the AHSRA. All rodeo sanction fees must be paid when sanction form is submitted. Stand alone Cutting and/or Reined Cow Horse is subject to $100/performance.
*If the rodeo is cancelled, the host committee forfeits the sanction fee.
Sanction forms must be sent to the Data Secretary at ahsradata@gmail.com. Sanction fees are payable by etransfer to ahsraoffice@gmail.com or by cheque to the ASHRA Provincial Office, Box 4763, Barrhead, AB T7N 1A6.
Spring rodeo sanction forms must be submitted by January 15th. Fall rodeo sanction forms must be submitted by June 15th.
All rodeo are subject to approval by the district executive.
If you have any questions about the Sanction process, please contact our Data Secretary Jamie Thorsteinson at ahsradata@gmail.com or call 403-740-3575.
In 2025, the board approved a motion allowing AHSRA to co‑sanction Cutting and Reined Cow Horse events with other associations. These events will now be open to all AHSRA members, providing an exciting new opportunity for those who wish to participate.
The AHSRA will pay a sanction fee of up to $100 to the host committee.
A completed RCH / Cutting Co-Sanction Form must be sent to the Data Secretary at ahsradata@gmail.com.
All co-sanctions are subject to approval by the district Reined Cow Horse and Cutting Directors, as well as each District President.
If you have any questions about the Sanction process, please contact our Data Secretary Jamie Thorsteinson at ahsradata@gmail.com or call 403-740-3575.
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
#AHSRA #AlbertaHighSchoolRodeo
💥 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!
#AHSRA #WhyIRodeo #TeamAlberta #YouthRodeo #District2 #JuniorHighRodeo #StudentLeaders #RodeoFamily #FutureOfRodeo #BehindTheChutes
🐴 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
