D1 High School

Welcome to the D1 High School Page

Please refer to this page for updates and all important information pertaining to our district rodeos.

d1 secretary

Feel free to reach out to your District Secretary for any questions or concerns.

Kristine Longson
Phone 403-899-8062
Email d1ahsrasec@gmail.com

COMMUNICATION

The website is the official source of information, however we also share updates on our facebook page.Β 

Do not send facebook messages – you will not receive a reply.Β 

RODEO DATES

Fall 2025 Rodeo Schedule

Click on rodeo to see details in EQuest Events

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d1 hs executive 2025-2026

All executive positions are voted on by the membership.Β 

President, Vice President and Secretary positions are for two (2) year terms.Β 
All other positions are for one (1) year.Β  (Updated August 20, 2025)

president

Dalton Kraft

403-502-0487

Vice President

Logan Gertner

403-682-7163

SECRETARY

Kristine Longson

403-899-8062

student President

Avery Gertner

Student vice president

Mattie Keeley

student secretary

Quinn Sewell

D1 HS Coorinators / committees

Raffle Ticket Coordinator: Carmen Sewell

Education Coordinator: DeCoda Schuler

Prize Coordinators: Steph Yule/Willianne Trotter/Kristen Prescott

Grad Committee:Β 

Grand Entry:Β 

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event directors

Barrel RacingBrad Dezotell/ Dawn Van HalAddison Kraft/Jolie Desmet
Pole BendingSteve Broderson/ Mike LichtenbergerKendle Varner/ Teytan Thomson
Goat TyingSherry Lundberg (Austin Nunn/Bea Anne FriesenJane Beierbach/ Bristie Kugler
BreakawayBrad SommerfeldtErin Longon/Addison Trotter
Steer WrestlingRandy Rothwell/Mike PowelsonTripp Rothwell/ Jett Powelson
Tie Down RopingScott CampbellNate Tully
Team RopingMarty Broderson/Rikki SmathersLane Broderson/ Rylin Williams
RoughstockKyle Thomson/Cody ThomsonWalker Thomson
Cutting & RCHDeanne SwalesΒ 
Light Rifle & TrapPeter Domoslai/Tyler Herbert/Cody LongsonAbby Domoslai

important info

  • Members are responsible to follow all rules and policies set out by AHSRA – See the Rules Page
  • Members must sell raffle tickets and have them handed in by April 1st – See the Raffle Page
  • Members must have a signed rodeo release form in order to compete at a rodeo – See the Entries Page
  • Know your entry deadlines, no late entry is ever taken
  • Know the turnout policy – you will be fined if you do not turn out properlyΒ 
  • February 1 – Membership deadlineΒ 
  • March 1 – Report card and Principal form deadline. All students must upload their most recent report card and signed principal form on their NHSRA member profile.Β Β Β 
  • April 1 – Raffle ticket deadline.Β  All members must have all tickets and money to their raffle ticket coordinator.Β  The address is located on the inside of each raffle ticket book. Failure to meet this deadline will result in disqualification from the provincial finals.**Β 
  • April 1Β – Grade 12 scholarship deadline.

D1 hs Events calendar

Stay on top of all upcoming rodeos, entry and call in dates, and other deadlines.Β 

entry information

You must have an active NHSRA membership in order to enter a sanctioned AHSRA rodeo. You must also have an EQuest Events profile set up. See details on the Entry Information page.

TURNOUTS

All turnouts, including medical and vet releases must be submitted on the form on the Turnouts page. Details about turnout types including fines can be found here.Β 

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deadlines

See theΒ Deadlines pageΒ for more details. Make sure you know them – all deadlines are strictly enforced.Β 

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forms

At each rodeo, contestant need to hand in aΒ Parental Release FormΒ with their parent’s signature.

Twice per year, contestants need to provide a Principal’s Signature Form. (Homeschooled students need to submit a Home School form.)

  • Once at the beginning of the Fall Season – hand in at rodeo office.
  • Once at the beginning of the Spring Season – upload to Membership profile by March 1st.

Contact Us

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.Β 

INSTAGRAM FEED

Follow us on Instagram @albertahsrodeo

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

πŸ“‹ ATTENTION REINED COW HORSE CONTESTANTS

This is the pattern for the Alberta Stock Horse / Jensen Silver Year End Show on Thursday, October 16 in Ponoka.
Contestants will be running NRCHA Pattern 11 – β€œLope Away.”

This show is co-sanctioned for Working Cow Horse and Cutting contestants from across Alberta.

πŸ“ Calnash Ag Event Centre – Ponoka, AB
⚠️ Stalling is required (no self-penning). Entries are now closed.

#AHSRA #TeamAlberta #ReinedCowHorse #StockHorse #YouthRodeo #CowHorse
🀠 THAT’S A WRAP ON OUR 2025 FALL RUN! πŸ”₯

The gates close on another incredible AHSRA fall season… but we’re just getting started! πŸ’₯

From the first rodeo of the season to this final weekend, our Alberta High School Rodeo family showed up strong β€” giving it everything in and out of the arena.

To our contestants β€” you brought the grit, drive, and sportsmanship that define what rodeo is all about. πŸ’ͺ
To every committee and volunteer who worked tirelessly behind the chutes and in the dirt to keep things running smooth β€” thank you for your heart and dedication.
To the parents who hauled, cheered, cooked, fixed, and supported your kids through every ride and run β€” you’re the backbone of this association. ❀️
And to our executives and directors, thank you for your leadership, vision, and countless hours behind the scenes that keep Alberta High School Rodeo strong and growing.

This fall run has been packed with miles, memories, and moments that remind us why we do what we do β€” and now the countdown is on for Spring 2026! 🌟

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πŸ‘‹ WANT TO RODEO WITH US THIS SPRING?
If you’re a student in grades 5–12, it’s not too late to join the Alberta High School Rodeo Association and compete this spring season!
Membership deadline: February 1, 2026

πŸ‘‰ Learn more & become a member here:
πŸ”— albertahsrodeo.com/become-a-member

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We’re proud of every mile traveled, every gate swung, and every run made this fall β€” and we can’t wait to see everyone back in the arena next April. Let’s keep this momentum rolling, Team Alberta! πŸ’›πŸ΄

#AHSRA #TeamAlberta #HighSchoolRodeo #FallRun2025 #SpringRun2026 #JoinTheRide #SeeYouInApril #RodeoFamily #BehindTheChutes #ThankYouCommittees
πŸ“’ AHSRA Ticket Booth – CFR Volunteer Confirmation πŸ“’

Thank you to everyone who signed up to help at the AHSRA booth during the Canadian Country Music Expo at CFR! βœ… Below is the schedule with your confirmed shifts:

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Wednesday, Oct 1

10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
	β€’	Levi M.
	β€’	Kayne M.
	β€’	Shaye G.

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
	β€’	Levi M.
	β€’	Kayne M.
	β€’	Lexie E.
	β€’	Erin E.

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Thursday, Oct 2

10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
	β€’	Shaye G.
	β€’	Jordyn D.

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
	β€’	Oaklyn S.
	β€’	Laci P.
	β€’	Levi P.

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Friday, Oct 3

10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
	β€’	Quinn S.
	β€’	Avery G.

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
	β€’	Parker H.
	β€’	Kale H.
	β€’	Calli J.

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Saturday, Oct 4

10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
	β€’	Quinn S.
	β€’	Avery G.

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
	β€’	Kally W.
	β€’	Phoenix L.

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Sunday, Oct 5

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
	β€’	Grace H.
	β€’	Taylor B.
	β€’	Kaylee B.
	β€’	Riley B.

12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
	β€’	Grace H.

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πŸ‘‰ If you’d still like to jump in and help, you’re welcome to! Just stop by the AHSRA booth at the Expo Centre. Each shift earns $60 scholarship money, and no one will be turned away.

🎟️ The fun kicks off Wednesday at CFR β€” see you all there! 🀠
Hey grads! πŸŽ“ Be sure to claim your AHSRA Scholarship. It only takes a few minutes to submit online:
https://albertahsrodeo.com/scholarship-claim-form

⏰ 1st Deadline: Oct 15

Be sure to include:
βœ… Proof of Enrolment
βœ… Receipts paid for tuition

Questions? 
Email the provincial office at ahsraoffice@gmail.com or call 780-305-9640
If you miss it this time, our next round of payments will be on January 15th. 

#AHSRA #Scholarship #RodeoFamily #ClassOf2025 #DeadlineReminder