D2 High School

Welcome to the D2 High School Page

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

d2 secretary

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

Carla Pocock
Phone 780-853-7642
Email d2srahsra@gmail.com

COMMUNICATION

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

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

RODEO DATES

Spring 2025 Rodeo Schedule

Fall 2024 Rodeo Schedule

Click on rodeo to see details in EQuest Events

  • Stettler – August 24 & 25 (Saturday & Sunday) APPROVED
    • Light Rifle & Trap – YES, Saturday, August 24
    • Cutting & RCH – NO
  • Vermilion – September 1 & 2 (Sunday & Monday) APPROVED
    • Light Rifle & Trap – YES, Saturday, August 31
    • Cutting & RCH – YES, Two performances Saturday, August 31 at 2:30pm in Field Arena at fairgrounds beside rodeo.
  • Ponoka (Battle River) – September 7 & 8 (Saturday & Sunday) APPROVED
    • Light Rifle & Trap – NO
    • Cutting & RCH – NO
  • Sundre (Mountain View) – September 14 & 15 (Saturday & Sunday) APPROVED
    • Light Rifle – NO
    • Cutting & RCH – NO
  • Carstairs – September 21 & 22 (Saturday & Sunday) APPROVED
    • Light Rifle & Trap – NO
    • Cutting & RCH – YES, One performance Friday, September 20 at 5:00pm at Robson’s Arena
  • Rimbey – September 28 & 29 (Saturday & Sunday) APPROVED
    • Light Rifle & Trap – Light Rifle YES, Trap NO. Saturday, September 28
    • Cutting & RCH – NO

 

D2 executive 2024-2025

All executive positions are voted on by the membership. 

Adult President, Vice President and Secretary positions are for two (2) year terms. 
All other positions are for one (1) year.  

PRESIDENT

Steve Bishell

403-575-1924

Vice President

Neil Heck

403-741-7799

SECRETARY

Carla Pocock

780-853-7642

student President

Aubrey Ross

student vice president

Maysa Schiffner

student secretary

Brynn Freemark

D2 HS volunteers

Raffle Ticket Coordinator:

Amy Keith  amyvance@telus.net  780-674-1144

Return tickets and funds to:
Box 54, Site 4, RR2
Barrhead, AB 
T7N 1N3

It’s a good idea to send with a tracking number. Any books lost or not handed in by the deadline will result in disqualification from the finals. 

 

Education Coordinator: 

Leah Walker   leahdawnwalker@hotmail.com   403-854-0087

Prize Coordinators: 

Megan Wills, Jayna Hankins

Event directors

Barrel RacingChristine RossAubrey Ross, Brooke Busenius, Shelby Dutertre
Pole BendingBrenda Sheehan, Sandy Resch, Kathrine TremblayDanielle Sheehan, Hailey Resch
Goat TyingPam Golden, Christine RossMaysa Schiffner
BreakawayMarcie ButterfieldAnna Butterfield, Jessica Boxma, Brynn Freemark
Steer WrestlingJared HarderOwen Harder
Tie Down RopingTee HunterLevi Hunter
Team RopingKelly Strandquist, Darcy FreemarkRoan Heck, Taylor Nichol
Bareback / Saddle BroncJack Skjonsberg, Justin MestonDenton Skjonsberg, Clay Greenslade
Bull RidingCraig Jacklin, Rob EricksonJestin Jacklin, Glen Erickson
Working Cow Horse / CuttingJill HarvieWhip Gertner
Light Rifle / TrapMegan WillsKally Wills, Dalton Powell, Kayl Hankins, Justin Kronschnabl

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 properly 
  • February 1 – Membership deadline 
  • 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.   
  • April 1 – Raffle ticket deadline.  All members must have all tickets and money to their raffle ticket coordinator.  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.** 
  • April 1 – Grade 12 scholarship deadline.

D2 hs Events calendar

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

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. 

 

deadlines

See the Deadlines page for more details. Make sure you know them – all deadlines are strictly enforced. 

 

forms

At each rodeo, contestant need to hand in a Parental Release Form 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.

EVENTS CALENDAR

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

Calendar of Events

S Sun

M Mon

T Tue

W Wed

T Thu

F Fri

S Sat

4 events,

6 events,

0 events,

0 events,

2 events,

5 events,

4 events,

3 events,

0 events,

6 events,

0 events,

2 events,

6 events,

4 events,

3 events,

9 events,

0 events,

0 events,

3 events,

3 events,

3 events,

9 events,

3 events,

3 events,

3 events,

3 events,

0 events,

0 events,

0 events,

0 events,

0 events,

0 events,

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. 

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!

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

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

🥇 Kash Lievers – 74 
🥈 Quade Tye – 71 
🥈 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 — and the bulls are just getting warmed up.
Let’s ride into Round 2!

#JuniorBullRiding #AHSRAFinals #Rimbey2025 #BaytexEnergy #HoldOnTight #RodeoGrit 🐂🔥⏱️
POLE BENDING – ROUND 1 RESULTS
ALBERTA JR HIGH SCHOOL RODEO PROVINCIAL FINALS
RIMBEY, ALBERTA • 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
🔟 Rylin Staley – 23.180

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

Catch the full results at: www.albertahsrodeo.com

#PoleBending #AHSRAFinals #Rimbey2025 #BaytexEnergy #JuniorHighRodeo #WeaveAndWin #FastHorsesFastTimes #Top10Cowgirls #SpeedAndGrit 🐎⏱️🔥
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 🐂⛓️💥
BOYS GOAT TYING – ROUND 1 WRAP-UP
ALBERTA JR HIGH SCHOOL RODEO PROVINCIAL FINALS
RIMBEY, ALBERTA • 2025

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

🥇 Wyatt Elder – 10.1
🥈 McKoy Reeder – 12.6
🥉 Mier McNiven – 12.7
🥉 Cruz Gordon – 12.7
🥉 Hayes Smith – 12.7
6️⃣ Jaxen Gattey – 14.4
7️⃣ Gibson Woolf – 14.7
8️⃣ Ridge Butterfield – 14.8
9️⃣ Daxton Erickson – 15.1
🔟 Carson Bowyer – 15.7

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

Full results at: www.albertahsrodeo.com

#BoysGoats #GoatTying #AHSRAFinals #Rimbey2025 #BaytexEnergy  #JuniorHighRodeo #Tie 🐐⏱🔥