Alberta Junior High Finals

ALBERTA Junior High FINALS

The 2026 Alberta Junior High Finals Rodeo returns to the Rimbey Agrim Centre on May 22-24, 2026. 

Thank you to the Rimbey Ag Society and their wonderful committee for hosting this event once again. 

To become a Sponsor, contact rimbeyagsociety@gmail.com

Committee Chair – Jeanine Edge – jeanineedge@gmail.com

schedule of events

Important Dates and Times

  • Contestant Check In Closes Friday at 11:00 am
  • Mandatory Contestant Meeting & Group Photo – Friday at 11:30 am
  • Note additions to schedule:
    • Thu – Barrel & Pole Work
    • Fri – Frisbee Toss
    • Sat – Dance Party

Changes for 2025

  • Light Rifle will be held on Thursday, May 22nd
  • The AHSRA AGM will be held during the Junior High Finals, on Thursday, May 22nd at 7pm in the Upper Auditorium

program and results

The rodeo program and live results are available on EQuest Event

order of events

Bareback
Barrel Racing
Tie Down Roping
Ribbon Roping
Boys Breakaway
Girls Breakaway
Chute Dogging
—– INTERMISSION —–
Saddle Bronc
Girls Goat Tying
Boys Goat Tying
Team Roping
Pole Bending
Bull Riding

map of grounds

Contestants are requested to use the West Entrance to access the Rimbey Ag Society Grounds.

With the recent rain, our parking lot has become soft and muddy, so we kindly ask everyone to enter through this alternative entrance. Thank you for your understanding!

entry information

All Provincial Qualifiers must enter online in EQuest Event
Entry Link: Alberta Junior High Finals Rodeo – May 22-25, 2025

Entries Open: Monday, May 12th at 7:00 am 
Entries Close: Wednesday, May 14th at 7:00 pm 
Entry Changes: Wednesday, May 14th from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Call 403-323-7070

  • The Top 10 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.
  • Any questions about finals qualification, please contact the Provincial Secretary:

Contestant Fees

Entry Fees

  • Entry fees must be paid at the rodeo office when you arrive – Cash or Cheque:
    $75 per event + $5 per contestant Finals Fee

    • Light Rifle – $25 entry fee. Enter online in EQuest, the same as the other events
    • Light Rifle – Top 10 in each district qualify
  • DO NOT ENTER unless you have confirmed that you have qualified (Top 10 in each event, OR you are a confirmed roll-up by the provincial office.)

Other Fees (Shirts / Banquet Tickets / Parking / Stalls)

Additional fees will be collected by the host committee:

Contestant Form Link – Shirts, Stalls, Banquet – Opens May 12 

  • This form will be open the same time as entries:
    • Form Opens – Monday, May 12th at 7:00 am
    • Form Closes – Wednesday, May 14th at 7:00 pm
  • Please fill out a SEPARATE FORM for each contestant.
  • Please DO NOT fill out this form more than once for the same contestant. Please contact Jeanine Edge for any changes or additions at jeanineedge@gmail.com.
  • Finalist Shirts$40 each  Please be prepared to enter your shirt size to order on the form.
  • Banquet tickets$30 each Space is limited, each family will be limited to 4 banquet tickets total. Any additional banquet tickets for family members will be offered on May 16th, at 8:00 am. The link will be opened at that time and will close when they are sold out.
  • Parking Information
    • Self Penning is allowed in designated areas (see map). 
    • Rimbey Ag Society will have parking volunteers to help park everyone. Please be respectful to them! 
  • Self penning / Camping $25 per unit for the weekend
  • Stalls$75 for the weekend – includes shavings. There are 53 indoor stalls and 25 outdoor covered stalls available.
  • Stalls must be cleaned prior to departure or additional charges will be incurred. Please pile manure/hay before you leave. 

Light Rifle

  • Entries for Light Rifle are done on EQuest with the other events. Shooting contestants MUST have their CCFR Student Membership – $20 student membership 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 up your targets from the rodeo office. 

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

2024 champions

Congratulations to our 2024 Junior High School Provincial Champions! 

BAC-Bareback – Riley Baird
BAC-Saddle Bronc – Lachlan Stauffer
Bull Riding – Ryder Topolinski
Barrel Racing – Laci Pole
Pole Bending – Ellie Havens
Girls Breakaway – McKenna Williams
Boys Breakaway – Cruz Lillico
Girls Goats – Ellie Havens & Grace Havens
Boys Goats – Luke Hronek
Ribbon Roping-Roper – Tess Strid
Ribbon Roping-Runner – Jayden Payne
Team Roping-Header – Boone Wilkie
Team Roping-Heeler – Mier McNiven
Tie Down – Hayes Smith
Chute Dogging – Tanner Massier
Girl High Point – Ellie Havens
Boy High Point – Quinten Saunders
Girl Rookie – Tenley Matheson
Boy Rookie – Ryder Topolinski
Light Rifle – Dallan Crossland

2025 champions

Congratulations to our 2025 Junior High School Provincial Champions! 

Bareback Steer – Ryder Topolinski
Saddle Bronc Steer – Ryder Topolinski
Bull Riding – Ryder Topolinski
Barrel Racing – Chesney Hegedys
Pole Bending – Kaislee Ziebarth
Girls Breakaway – Paiten Axten
Boys Breakaway – Levi Swales
Girls Goats – Lauren Lundberg
Boys Goats – McKoy Reeder
Ribbon Roping-Roper – Jaxen Gattey
Ribbon Roping-Runner – Lexie Edge
Team Roping-Header – Wyatt Elder
Team Roping-Heeler – Tryp Pugh
Tie Down – Winston Humfrey
Chute Dogging – Rhett Poitras
Girl High Point – Laci Pole
Boy High Point – Ryder Topolinski
Girl Rookie – Lilly Gross
Boy Rookie – McKoy Reeder
Light Rifle – Lena Kronschnabl

2025 JH Finals Personnel

Announcer – Marshal Glover

Arena Director – D1 Friday, D3 Saturday, D2 Sunday

Judges – Bob Wilson, Marty Lillico, Karl Siemens

Timers – Deb Northcott, Rhonda Henry

Stock Contractor – Rocky Ross

Goat Contractor – Christine Ross

Pick Up Men – Lane Inglis, Dallas McDougall

Bullfighters – Austin Byer, TBD

Videographer / Photographer – B Martin Photography and Hartt Photos

other information

District Duties 

Each district is responsible for one performance:

  • Friday, May 23 – District 1
  • Saturday, May 24 – District 3
  • Sunday, May 25 – District 2 

On your assigned day, your district must:

  • Attend the Daily Production Meeting – 1 hour before performance in the rodeo office – 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 who is responsible to find 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

    • Volunteers to set barrels (6 members who are in other events or 3 parents)

    • Volunteers to set poles (6 required – can be parents or members in other events)

    • Volunteers to help with the goat tying including one goat holder

    • Volunteers to tie neck ropes and pull barrier in roping events, work stripping chute
  • Contestants are not required to do regular duties in barrels, poles and goats.   

  • Districts may need to provide gate help for the rough stock events. Please be available on your assigned day if the host committee needs additional help.

Equipment

Districts are not required to bring equipment. The host committee is responsible to ensure the following items are on site and will contact districts directly as needed:  

  • Flags and banners
  • Barrel covers, poles
  • Chute dogging chute
  • Goat peg and rope  

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. This explains the points structure and format. These are the procedures that will be followed for the Finals and you should be aware of them.

Other Information

  • Several food trucks will be onsite
  • Trade show in the lobby area

Host Hotels

  • Clarion Pointe Rimbey – 403-843-3808
  • Quality Inn & Suites – 403-843-2999
  • Please ask for the Rimbey Agrim discount rate

nationals / canadians

Nationals Signups

  • The 2025 National Junior High Finals will be held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa from June 22-28, 2025. See details at https://nhsra.com/juniorhighfinals/.

  • Please give this some thought and discuss it as a family. If you qualify for Nationals, you must make a decision on Sunday at the finals. All paperwork and fees are payable that day.

  • 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.
  • Qualifiers can sign up on Sunday beginning at Noon upstairs in the Agrim Centre.
  • Both parent signatures are required and must be done in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths.

    • One Commissioner will be on site at the finals.

    • If one or both parents are not present at the finals, and you intend to go to Nationals if you qualify, you can get the forms signed with a commissioner ahead of time and bring it with you to the finals.

    • Contestants will not be allowed to enter unless both signatures are on the form. Download and print the Nationals entry forms here.

  • PLEASE NOTE – There is a new rule at Nationals this year – CONTESTANTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DRIVE GOLF CARTS. You are allowed to bring your own golf cart, but contestants are not allowed to drive them. 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 disqualified and sent home. 

  • Golf carts must be booked directly with the rental company. Limited carts are available to so do this as soon as possible. 
  • If you wish to bring your own golf cart, you must apply for a permit. See details here
  • All NJHFR contestants are encouraged to review all the information on the NHSRA Website

National Qualifier Jackets

  • Nationals Qualifier Jackets will also be available to purchase.
  • 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. 
  • Jacket Price (USD) – $310 plus customizations: Embroidered Name: $15; Event Chevrons: $22 each
  • Payment accepted by Cash, Cheque or Etransfer to ahsraoffice@gmail.com

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 as they are available. 
  • The Top 5 in each Junior High event qualify for Canadians, rolling to 10th.
  • Canadian Signups will take place AFTER the High School Finals have completed. Entries will be done online at that time. 

2023 champions

Congratulations to our 2023 Junior High School Provincial Champions! 

BAC-Bareback – Riley Baird
BAC-Saddle Bronc – William Hale
Bull Riding – Brodi Beasley
Barrel Racing – Laci Pole
Pole Bending – Sawyer Lacey
Girls Breakaway – Suttyn Volz
Boys Breakaway – Cruz Lillico
Girls Goats – Lauren Lundberg
Boys Goats – Luke Hronek
Ribbon Roping-Roper – Jonas Carr
Ribbon Roping-Runner – Lena Kronschabl
Team Roping-Header – Rance Coates
Team Roping-Heeler – Rowen Littau
Tie Down – Diezel Liptak
Chute Dogging – Knox Humphrey
Girl High Point – Kennedy Smith
Boy High Point – William Hale
Girl Rookie – Laci Pole
Boy Rookie – Quinten Saunders
Shooting – Whip Gertner

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!

📋 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 – “Lope Away.”

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

📍 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! 🔥

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

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

To our contestants — you brought the grit, drive, and sportsmanship that define what rodeo is all about. 💪
To every committee and volunteer who worked tirelessly behind the chutes and in the dirt to keep things running smooth — thank you for your heart and dedication.
To the parents who hauled, cheered, cooked, fixed, and supported your kids through every ride and run — 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 — and now the countdown is on for Spring 2026! 🌟

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👋 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

👉 Learn more & become a member here:
🔗 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 — and we can’t wait to see everyone back in the arena next April. Let’s keep this momentum rolling, Team Alberta! 💛🐴

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

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

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Wednesday, Oct 1

10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
	•	Levi M.
	•	Kayne M.
	•	Shaye G.

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
	•	Levi M.
	•	Kayne M.
	•	Lexie E.
	•	Erin E.

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Thursday, Oct 2

10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
	•	Shaye G.
	•	Jordyn D.

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
	•	Oaklyn S.
	•	Laci P.
	•	Levi P.

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Friday, Oct 3

10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
	•	Quinn S.
	•	Avery G.

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
	•	Parker H.
	•	Kale H.
	•	Calli J.

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Saturday, Oct 4

10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
	•	Quinn S.
	•	Avery G.

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
	•	Kally W.
	•	Phoenix L.

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Sunday, Oct 5

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
	•	Grace H.
	•	Taylor B.
	•	Kaylee B.
	•	Riley B.

12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
	•	Grace H.

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👉 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 — see you all there! 🤠
Hey grads! 🎓 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:
✅ Proof of Enrolment
✅ 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