Alberta High School Finals

ALBERTA High School FINALS

We look forward to the 2025 Alberta High School Finals returning to Stettler, Alberta onΒ June 3-8, 2025. Β 

Thank you to the Stettler and District Agricultural Society and their wonderful committee for hosting this event once again:

Contact: Alana Weaver
Phone 403-742-6288
EmailΒ stettleragsociety1907@gmail.com

*NOTE – The finals dates were initially scheduled for May 28 – June 1, 2025. The change in dates was made by a motion at the August 13, 2024 board meeting.Β 

sponsorship

Join us as a sponsor for the 2025 AHSRA Finals. You will help create an extraordinary platform where dreams are realized, friends are forged, and the spirit of rodeo thrives. Contact us today!

Stettler Ag SocietyΒ 
403-742-6288Β  stettleragsociety1907@gmail.com

AHSRA Provincial OfficeΒ 
780-305-9640
ahsraoffice@gmail.com

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Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!Β 

Presenting Sponsors

Astara Energy Corp
CVS Controls
Jones BoysΒ 

Saddle Sponsors

McComish Ranch
Skocdopole Ranches
Ross Family Contracting
Coyote Designs
Black Elk Jr & Sr High School Rodeo

In KindΒ 

Central Alberta Co-op
Free BBQ Lunch
Friday 11 am – 12:30 pmΒ 

schedule of events

Print the Schedule (PDF)

Important Dates and Times

  • Contestant Check In Closes Friday, June 6th at 10:00 am
  • Mandatory Contestant Meeting & Group Photo – Friday, June 6th at 10:00 am (NOTE – Light Rifle, Trap, Cutting & RCH Contestants who have completed their events and are not in the rodeo do not need to attend the meeting)

Changes for 2025

  • 1st Go of Cutting and Reined Cow Horse will be on Tuesday, June 3rdΒ 
  • Trap Shooting will be on Wednesday
  • Light Rifle will be on Thursday
  • Rodeo Performances will begin at 11:00 am each day

entry information

All Provincial Qualifiers must enter online in EQuest Event:
EQuest Event Entries β€” Alberta High School Finals Rodeo β€” June 2-8, 2025

Entries Open: Monday, May 19th at 7:00 amΒ 
Entries Close: Wednesday, May 21st at 7:00 pmΒ 
Entry Changes: Wednesday, May 21st from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Call 403-323-7070

  • The Top 12 in each event qualify for the finals. (Including ties)
  • Do not enter unless you have confirmed qualification in your event(s).
  • Please send an email or text to the data secretary if you have qualified in an event but will not be entering the finals.
  • The provincial office will notify anyone who has rolled up in an event.
  • Questions about finals qualifications? Contact our Data Secretary, Jamie Thorsteinson:
  • All fees are due when you enter. Etransfer toΒ stettleragsociety1907@gmail.com

contestant bio

All contestants must submit an updated Bio to be used by the announcer at provincials.

  • Log in to your NHSRA Membership profile
  • Select “Edit My Profile” and then scroll down to the “Announcer Biography
  • Max 200 characters

qualifier hoodie

**Attn: High School Provincial Finalists – Hoodie Pre-Order**
Get your custom hoodie to celebrate your achievement!
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βœ… **How to Order:**
* Email it to **sheri@coyote-designs.net**
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πŸ“ **Pick-Up Options:**
* Hoodies will be delivered to the finals in Stettler for pick-up.
* Sheri will also be set up at the Junior Finals in Rimbey, where you can purchase and decorate your hoodie.
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πŸ“… **Order Deadline:** May 25 – *No exceptions!*
Year end standings will be finalized by midnight, May 18th
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❓ Questions? Contact Sheri Laye at Coyote Designs & Embroidery:
πŸ“ž 404-333-5421
πŸ“§ sheri@coyote-designs.net

2025 hs finals info

Qualifiers

  • The top 12 in each district will qualify for the finals (including light rifle and trap). 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.Β 
  • Roll ups in each event will be closely monitored by the provincial office and will be communicated directly to members.

Rodeo Format

  • Qualifiers enter the finals with allocated points based on their year end standing in their event.Β 
  • Contestants can earn points in each go round as well as the average.Β 
  • Contestants and parents are encouraged to review the AHSRA Policy Manual, Section 4. Provincial Finals for details on:
    • Team Entries
    • Finals Points, Order of Go and Awards
    • Turnouts
    • Mandatory Meeting
    • Provincial Champion Banners
    • National Finals Qualifiers

Shooting EventsΒ Β 

The Trap Shoot will be held on Wednesday, June 4th at the Stettler Gun Club. (Located approx 1.5 miles west of Stettler on 44 Ave, go past the Sports Park, then south on RR 202A)Β 
  • Trap Check In – 11:00 to 11:45 amΒ 
  • Shoot at Noon
  • Trap Awards will be presented Wednesday following the Shooting at the Stettler Agri Plex – time TBD
The Light Rifle Shoot will be held on Thursday, June 5th at Diamond N Ranch. (Located approx 4.5 miles south of Stettler on Hwy 56 – West side of Hwy – second driveway).Β 
  • Light Rifle Check In – 9:00 to 9:45 amΒ 
  • Shoot at 10 amΒ 
  • Light Rifle Target Review – 2:00 to 3:00 pm at Agriplex
  • Light Rifle Awards – 4:00 pm at Agriplex

StallsΒ 

Stalls Mandatory (No Self Penning Permitted)

  • Covered Stalls $100 per stall for the weekend (shavings provided)Β 
  • 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.Β 
  • Stalls must be cleaned out before you leave.Β Β 

Parking / Camping / Host Hotel

Parking will be as you arrive, we will not separate into districts.Β 

  • 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.Β 
  • 20 Power Sites available – $100 – Book and pay in EQuest when you enter.Β Β 
  • Manure is to be piled at the end of the weekend.Β Β 
  • Camping for extended family members is available at Prairie Junction within walking distance. Contact 403-742-8855 to book.
  • Host Hotel –Β 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 6 – District 1
  • Saturday, June 7 – District 3
  • Sunday, June 8 – District 2Β 

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 has been provided to the district executive, please fill this out and bring it to the production meeting to give to the announcer.Β 
  • 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
    • 2 volunteers to help with the goat tying including one goat holder
    • 1 neck rope, 1 barrier help
    • 2 untie calves tie down
    • 2 stripping chute
  • Contestants are not required to do regular duties in barrels, poles and goats.Β Β 
  • 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!Β 

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 2025 will be held on June 7th 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)Β  All Grade 12 members are invited to attend.Β Β 

  • Ticket Price: $40 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.Β 
  • Ticket Deadline: Deadline to request tickets is May 8th.
  • Confirmation and Payment: Confirmation on the number of tickets and payment instructions will be sent via email by May 15th. Cowboy Prom tickets must be purchased in EQuest on May 19 – 21, along with your entries and other add ons.Β Β Β Β 
  • 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.Β 

2024 finals PERSONNEL

Announcer – Randy Schmidt

Arena Director – Denton Edge, Jack Skjonsberg

Judges – Glen Nash, TJ Nash, Gary Havell, Marty Lillico

RCH & Cutting Judges – Geoff Hoar, Brady Jensen

Timers – Tanya Meston, Heather Meson, Shelly Tubbs, Kim Havell

Timed Event Contractor – Rocky Ross

Goat Contractor – Christine Ross

Rough Stock Contractor β€” Meston Rodeo

Pick Up Men – Frank Gillard, Justin Meston, Jeff Resch

Bullfighters – TBD

Photographer – Wildwood Imagery, Chantelle Bowman

2024 finals schedule

Important Notes:

  • Trap Shooting added this year – all Shooting events will be held on Wed, May 29th.Β 
  • Round 1 of the Cutting and Working Cow Horse will also be held on Wed, May 29th.
  • Light Rifle Shooters are welcome to practice Tuesday evening at Diamond N at 7:00PM
  • Barrels & Poles Practice $10 (one time only per contestant) – Pre-purchase tokens at the office
  • Team Roping & Breakaway Practice 1/$15 or 3/$40 – For finalists in that event only | Pre-purchase tokens at the office
  • Jackpots – enter an hour before start time at the SAS Saloon located east of the grandstand.
    • Tie Down Jackpot $80 | Thurs 10:00 am | Small Arena – Open AHSRA Members Only – Enter 2x, 2 head average
    • Goat Jackpot $50 | Thurs 2:00 pm | Small Arena – Open to AHSRA Members Only – 1 head, Top 10 short go
    • Open Team Roping JackpotΒ  $100 | Thursday 7:00 pm | Large Arena – #10 Slide, Straight Draw, 3 head progressive, Entries Close at 6:30 pm
    • Open Breakaway Jackpot $100 | Friday 7:00 pm | Small Arena – Enter 2x, 2 head average, Ladies Only, CFB Qualifier Sidepot $150

Wednesday, May 29th

12:00PM – 10:00PM – Contestant Check In – Outdoor Grandstand Area
10:00AM – Light Rifle Shoot – Diamond N Ranch
2:00PM – Trap Shoot – Stettler Trap Club
3:00PM / Following Trap – Shooting Competition Awards Presentation – Stettler Trap Club
9:00AM – 4:00PM – Working Cow Horse/ Cutting Arena Open for Warm Up – Indoor Arena
5:00PM – Cutting 1st Go, Working Cow Horse 1st Go – Indoor Arena

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Thursday, May 30th

9:00AM – 10:00 PM – Contestant Check In – Outdoor Grandstand Area
9:00 AM – Cutting 2nd Go, Working Cow Horse 2nd Go – Indoor Arena
10:00 AM – Tie Down Jackpot $80 | Thurs 10:00 am | Small Arena – Open AHSRA Members Only (even if you didn’t make finals) – Enter 2x, 2 head average

10:30 AM – Pole Bending PracticeΒ – Large Outdoor Arena

  • $10 (one time only per contestant) – Pre-Purchase tokens at the office.Β 

12:00PM – AHSRA AGM and Executive MeetingΒ – Agriplex
2:00 PM –Β Goat Tying Jackpot $50 | Thurs 2:00 pm | Small Arena – Open to AHSRA Members Only (even if you didn’t make the finals) – 1 head, Top 10 short go

2:00 PM – Barrels PracticeΒ – Large Outdoor Arena

  • $10 (one time only per contestant) – Pre-Purchase tokens at the office.Β 

3:00PM – Cutting 3rd Go, Working Cow Horse 3rd Go – Indoor Arena
6:00 PM / Following 3rd Go –Β  Cutting & WCH Awards Presentation – Indoor Arena
7:00 PM – Open Team Roping JackpotΒ  $100 | Thursday 7:00 pm | Large Arena – #10 Slide, Straight Draw, 3 head progressive, Entries Close at 6:30 pm

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Friday, May 31st

8:00AM – 11:00AM – Contestant Check In – Outdoor Grandstand Area
8:00AM – 11:00AM – Team Roping Practice – Large Outdoor Arena
8:00AM – 11:00AM – Breakaway Practice – Small Outdoor Arena
11:00AM – Check in Closes – All Contestants must be checked in – Outdoor Grandstand Area
12:00PM – Mandatory Rodeo Contestant Meeting & Group Photo – Outdoor Arena/Grandstand
1:00PM – 1st Performance – Outdoor Arenas
5:00PM / Following Rodeo – Go Round Awards Presentation – Outdoor Arena
6:00PM – 7:00PM – District Awards – Agriplex
7:00PM / Following Awards – Open Breakaway Jackpot $100 | Friday 7:00 pm | Small Arena – Enter 2x, 2 head average, Ladies Only, CFB Qualifier Sidepot $150

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Saturday, June 1st

8:00AM – 10:30 AM – Team Roping Practice – Large Outdoor Arena
8:00AM – 10:30 AM – Breakaway Practice – Small Outdoor Arena
11:00AM – 2nd Performance – Outdoor Arenas
3:00PM / Following Rodeo – Go Round Awards Presentation – Outdoor Arena
6:00PM – Cowboy Prom & Graduation Ceremony – Agriplex

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Sunday, June 2nd

8:00AM – 11:00AM – Pancake Breakfast – by Donation – Pavilion Hall
8:00AM – 10:30 AM – Team Roping Practice – Large Outdoor Arena
8:00AM – 10:30 AM – Breakaway Practice – Small Outdoor Arena
11:00AM – 3rd Performance – Outdoor Arenas
12:00PM – 6:00PM – Nationals Sign Up – Pavilion Hall West Entrance
3:00PM / Following Rodeo –Β  Awards Presentation – Outdoor Arena

order of events

Large Arena

Barrel Racing
Bareback
Team Roping

Intermission

Saddle Bronc
Pole Bending
Bull Riding

Small Arena

Tie DownΒ 
Goat Tying
Closed

Intermission

Breakaway
Steer Wrestling
Closed

signups info

Nationals Signups

  • The 2025 National High School Finals will be held at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs, Wyoming from July 13-19, 2025.Β 
  • See NHSFR details at https://nhsra.com/nhsfr/.Β 
  • Please give this some thought and discuss it as a family before the finals. If you qualify for Nationals, you must make a decision on Sunday at the finals. There is a lot of information so please review everything in advance. All paperwork and fees are payable at the finals.
  • Payment accepted by Cash, Cheque or Etransfer to ahsraoffice@gmail.com
  • 2025 National Finals Rodeo – Pricing Sheet (prices in USD)
  • The Top 4 in each event qualify for Nationals, with roll ups to 8th place.Β 
  • Qualifiers can sign up on Sunday beginning at 1:00 pm in the Pavilion.
  • Both parent signatures are required and must be done in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths.Β 
    • At least one Commissioner will be on site on Sunday at the finals.Β 
    • **If one or both parents will not be present at the finals, and you intend to go to Nationals should you qualify, bring the completed form to the provincial finals.Β 
    • National High School Finals Entry Form & Members Release
    • Contestants will not be allowed to enter unless both signatures are on the form.Β 
  • CONTESTANTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DRIVE GOLF CARTS at Nationals, even if you bring your own. Only parents / guardians over the age of 21 are allowed to drive golf carts. If a contestant is caught driving a golf cart, they will be sent home.
  • Important important notes are on the Nationals Page.
    • Golf Cart Rentals
    • Stall Mats
    • Video Packages
    • Housing Information
    • RV Rentals and Homes

Nationals Jackets

  • Nationals Qualifier Jackets will also be available to purchase on Sunday at the finals.Β 
  • See Jacket Poster Here
  • If you qualify in the Top 4 but choose not to go to Nationals, you can still purchase a qualifier jacket. If you qualify in 5th to 8th spot, you must attend Nationals in order to purchase a jacket. Jackets may or may not be ready to pick up at Nationals. If not, they will be shipped at a later date. We have no control over this as the pre-order deadline is June 1st in order to guarantee delivery at the Nationals.Β 
  • Jacket Price (USD) – $310 plus customizations:
    • Embroidered Name: $15
    • Event Chevrons: $22 each
  • Payment accepted by Cash, Cheque or Etransfer to ahsraoffice@gmail.comΒ 

Canadians Signups

  • The 2025 Canadian High School Finals will be held at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba from July 30 – August 2, 2025. Details will be posted on the Canadians page when available.Β Β 
  • The Top 6 in each High School event will qualify for Canadians, with roll ups to 10th place.Β 
  • Canadian Finals entries will be done online – more info to come.Β 
  • If you are in the Top 6 in your event, please notify the Provincial Secretary at Signups if you are going to Canadians or not. This will allow us to notify others who can roll up.Β 
  • All roll ups will be confirmed by the Provincial Secretary. You will be contacted if you roll up.

2023 provincial champions

Congratulations to our 2023 High School Provincial Champions!Β 

Bareback – Spur Cottingham
Saddle Bronc – Clay Greenslade
Bull Riding – Beau Gardner
Barrel Racing – Kasha Borsy
Pole Bending – Braidy Meston
Breakaway – Aubrey Ross
Goat Tying – Faith Lundberg
Team Roping-Header – Caleb Fawcett
Team Roping-Heeler – Coy Skocdopole
Tie Down – Coy Skocdopole
Steer Wrestling – Owen Schauer
Reined Cow Horse – Tyree Swales
Girls Cutting – McKena Fleischhacker
Boys Cutting – Joel Evans
Queen Contest – Brooke Baehl
Girl High Point – Aubrey Ross
Boy High Point – Coy Skocdopole
Girl Rookie – Kenzie Reber
Boy Rookie – Clay Greenslade
Shooting – Keldon Powell
Spirit Award – Charlee Resch

INSTAGRAM FEED

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

JR BULL RIDING – ROUND 1 RESULTS
ALBERTA JR HIGH SCHOOL RODEO PROVINCIAL FINALS
RIMBEY, ALBERTA β€’ 2025

The bulls were rank, but these cowboys held on tight!
Here’s your Top 8 from Round 1:

πŸ₯‡ Kash Lievers – 74 
πŸ₯ˆ Quade Tye – 71 
πŸ₯ˆ Ryder Topolinski – 71 
4️⃣ Ridge Flundra – 69.5
5️⃣ Kane McKnight – 67.5
6️⃣ Kooper Kusler – 66
6️⃣ Daxton McKean – 66
8️⃣ Tryan-Ryder Van Loon – 65.5

These young guns showed serious grit β€” and the bulls are just getting warmed up.
Let’s ride into Round 2!

#JuniorBullRiding #AHSRAFinals #Rimbey2025 #BaytexEnergy #HoldOnTight #RodeoGrit πŸ‚πŸ”₯⏱️
POLE BENDING – ROUND 1 RESULTS
ALBERTA JR HIGH SCHOOL RODEO PROVINCIAL FINALS
RIMBEY, ALBERTA β€’ 2025

Speed. Precision. These cowgirls lit up the arena in Round 1!

1️⃣ Tinley Harvie – 20.906
2️⃣ Kaylee Baird – 21.080
3️⃣ Teagann Finkbeiner – 21.328
4️⃣ Kaislee Ziebarth – 21.346
5️⃣ Lilly Gross – 21.367
6️⃣ Harper Lee – 21.996
7️⃣ Jorja Waters – 22.010
8️⃣ Style Finnerty – 22.020
9️⃣ Luxton Nickolson – 22.048
πŸ”Ÿ Rylin Staley – 23.180

These girls came to weave, whip, and win β€” and the race is far from over!

Catch the full results at: www.albertahsrodeo.com

#PoleBending #AHSRAFinals #Rimbey2025 #BaytexEnergy #JuniorHighRodeo #WeaveAndWin #FastHorsesFastTimes #Top10Cowgirls #SpeedAndGrit 🐎⏱️πŸ”₯
TEAM ROPING – ROUND 1 LEADERS
ALBERTA JR HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCIATION
PROVINCIAL FINALS – RIMBEY, ALBERTA | 2025

These dynamic duos got it DONE in Round 1!
Check out the top team ropers:

1️⃣ Boone Wilkie & Mier McNiven – 8.4
2️⃣ Levi Swales & Blair Boisjoli – 11.7
3️⃣ Harper Lee & Rayelle Rose – 13.3
4️⃣ Carson Bowyer & Colter Buchwitz – 13.5
5️⃣ Zane Rasmuson & Kooper Kusler – 18.6

The teamwork, timing, and talent were off the charts!
Let’s see who tightens it up in Round 2!

Full results available at: www.albertahsrodeo.com

#TeamRoping #JuniorHighRodeo #AHSRAFinals #Rimbey2025 #BaytexEnergy #HeaderHeelerHeat #RopeFast #Top5Teams #CowboySkills πŸ‚β›“οΈπŸ’₯
BOYS GOAT TYING – ROUND 1 WRAP-UP
ALBERTA JR HIGH SCHOOL RODEO PROVINCIAL FINALS
RIMBEY, ALBERTA β€’ 2025

These cowboys hit the dirt with SPEED!
Here’s your Top 10 leaderboard after a fired-up first round:

πŸ₯‡ Wyatt Elder – 10.1
πŸ₯ˆ McKoy Reeder – 12.6
πŸ₯‰ Mier McNiven – 12.7
πŸ₯‰ Cruz Gordon – 12.7
πŸ₯‰ Hayes Smith – 12.7
6️⃣ Jaxen Gattey – 14.4
7️⃣ Gibson Woolf – 14.7
8️⃣ Ridge Butterfield – 14.8
9️⃣ Daxton Erickson – 15.1
πŸ”Ÿ Carson Bowyer – 15.7

They’re leaving it all in the arena!
Round 2 is coming in HOT β€” stay tuned!

Full results at: www.albertahsrodeo.com

#BoysGoats #GoatTying #AHSRAFinals #Rimbey2025 #BaytexEnergy  #JuniorHighRodeo #Tie 🐐⏱πŸ”₯