Important Times 

• AHSRA Annual General Meeting – Thursday, May 30th at Noon
  • Immediately followed by the Executive Board Meeting. Details posted here. 
• Contestant Check in closes Friday, May 31st at 11:00 am 
• Mandatory Meeting & Group Photo – Friday, May 31st at Noon 

Changes for 2024

• The finals will begin on Wednesday, May 29th with the Light Rifle and Trap, as well as the first go round of Working Cow Horse and Cutting.
• Grade 12 Cowboy Prom tickets will NOT be paid by AHSRA this year. You must order and pay for all tickets needed for your family.
• All payments are by etransfer to stettleragsociety1907@gmail.com.
• Light Rifle, Trap and Queen Contest entries must be done in EQuest.

Qualifiers

• The top 12 in each district will qualify for the finals. If a district does not fill all 12 spots, contestants from other districts will be rolled up to fill the spots (Max 36 total per event – 72 in team roping).
• Team Roping – Top 12 headers and top 12 heelers qualify in each district. It is possible that you may not rope at the finals with your regular partner. 
• Roll ups in each event will be closely monitored by the provincial office and will be communicated directly to members.
• Light Rifle and Trap – open to all AHSRA members, even if you have not entered a shooting event during the regular season

Shooting Events

• Entries for Light Rifle and Trap are done in EQuest with the other events. Shooting contestants MUST have their CCFR Student Membership – this is purchased on your own and must be uploaded to your EQuest Event profile. 
• After shooting is completed, and the placings are determined, please pick your targets from the rodeo office. 
  

Other Fees – Stalls / Shirts / Cowboy Prom

Contestants may purchase the following Add Ons when you enter in EQuest. This includes payment for Shirts, Stalls and Cowboy Prom tickets*

• Contestant Shirts (Cinch) are $40 each. Indicate your shirt size on the form. One shirt per contestant.
• Stalls Mandatory (No Self Penning Permitted)
  • Covered Stalls $100 per stall for the weekend (shavings provided) 
  • Uncovered Stalls $75 per stall for the weekend (shavings provided)
  • 1 Horse per event is guaranteed stalling, anything extra will be placed on a waitlist.
  • Steer Wrestlers and Cutters are allowed 2 stalls if needed. 
  • Stalls must be cleaned out before you leave.  
• Cowboy Prom Tickets (*Grade 12 members only) will be allocated by May 17th – grads will be notified by email.
• All payments are by etransfer to stettleragsociety1907@gmail.com

Parking / Camping / Host Hotel

• Parking will be as you arrive, we will not separate into districts. 
  • If you want to park with someone specific you would need to arrive together.
• Camping at no charge. Only contestants and immediate family can park on site. One unit per contestant allowed at the grounds. Overflow parking available at the County of Stettler Office. 
• 20 Power Sites available – $90 for the weekend. Book and pay in EQuest.  
• Manure is to be piled at the end of the weekend.  
• Camping for extended family members is available at Prairie Junction within walking distance. Contact 403-742-8855 to book.
• Host Hotel – Ramada Stettler Phone 403-742-6555. Let them know that you are booking with the AHSRA Finals, there are some rooms blocked off.

District Duties

Each district is responsible for one performance:

• Friday, June 1 – District 1
• Saturday, June 2 – District 3
• Sunday, June 3 – District 2 

On your assigned day, your district must:

• Provide all adult event directors
• Attend the Daily Production Meeting – 30 min before performance – this includes District Executive, All Adult Event Directors, Grand Entry Coordinator, Arena Director, Judges, Announcer, Stock Contractors, National Director, and Host Committee Reps.
• Provide a Grand Entry Coordinator – responsible to find approx 15 contestants to pack flags and one contestant to recite the Cowboys Prayer. A grand entry sheet will be provided, please fill this out and bring it to the production meeting to give to the announcer. 
• Provide the following in-arena volunteers: (Western attire is required)
  • 2 parent volunteers to open gates for the barrels, poles and goats
  • 6 volunteers to set barrels
  • 6 volunteers to set poles
  • 3 volunteers to help with the goat tying including one goat holder
• Contestants are not required to do regular duties in barrels, poles and goats.  
• Districts are not required to work the stripping chute and out gates, but please be available on your assigned day if the host committee needs additional help.

Sports Medicine

The Canadian Pro Rodeo Sports Medicine Team will be on site Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Your membership includes a $25 fee which allows us to have the CPRSMT at these events. All contestants are encouraged to use their services throughout the finals. Don’t be afraid to stop by and see them for massage, taping, assessment, etc. They are here to help you perform at your very best! 

Finals Policies & Procedures

We encourage all members and parents to read Section 4 of the AHSRA Policies and Procedures Manual. These are the procedures that will be followed for the Finals and you should be aware of them. 

Patch Policy

Members must adhere to the NHSRA Patch Policy It is up to the district executive to monitor and enforce this.

Cowboy Prom – Grade 12 Members only

Cowboy Prom for the Class of 2024 will be held on June 1st from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. It is an exciting event celebrating achievements and time spent with AHSRA. (Graduates do not have to have qualified for the finals to attend Cowboy Prom)  All Grade 12 members are invited to attend.  

• Ticket Price: $35 each
• Guaranteed Tickets: Each grad is guaranteed 4 tickets, including their own.
• Additional Tickets: The number of extra tickets available for purchase will depend on the number of grads attending. Extra tickets can be requested on the form. 
• Ticket Deadline: Deadline to request tickets is May 6.
• Confirmation and Payment: Confirmation on the number of tickets and payment instructions will be sent via email by May 17. Cowboy Prom tickets must be purchased in EQuest on May 20 – 21, along with your entries and other add ons.    
• Seating: Additional bleacher seating will be provided for walk-in guests prior to the 7:30pm ceremony portion of the program. Anyone who can’t get dinner tickets is welcome to attend at this time.
• Contact Person: For any questions, please reach out to Carrie Resch at 780-305-1375. 

This information has been shared by email to all graduates. All grads have been asked to complete a google form. If you are a graduate and did not receive this email, please contact Carrie and let her know.