The 2026 Alberta Junior High Finals Rodeo returns to the Rimbey Agrim Centre onΒ May 22-24, 2026.Β
Thank you to the Rimbey Ag Society and their wonderful committee for hosting this event once again.Β
To become a Sponsor, contact rimbeyagsociety@gmail.com
Committee Chair – Jeanine Edge – jeanineedge@gmail.com
The rodeo program and live results are available on EQuest Event
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
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!
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 amΒ
Entries Close: Wednesday, May 14th at 7:00 pmΒ
Entry Changes: Wednesday, May 14th from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Call 403-323-7070
Entry fees must be paid at the rodeo office when you arrive – Cash or Cheque:
$75 per event + $5 per contestant Finals Fee
Additional fees will be collected by the host committee:
Contestant Form Link – Shirts, Stalls, Banquet – Opens May 12Β
All contestants must submit an updated Bio to be used by the announcer at provincials.
Congratulations to our 2024 Junior High School Provincial Champions!Β
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
Congratulations to our 2025 Junior High School Provincial Champions!Β
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
Announcer – Marshal Glover
Arena Director –Β 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 –Β B Martin Photography and Hartt Photos
Each district is responsible for one performance:
On your assigned day, your district must:
Attend the Daily Production Meeting β 1 hour before performance in the rodeo office β 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
Contestants are not required to do regular duties in barrels, poles and goats.Β Β Β
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.
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:Β Β
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. Donβt 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
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.
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.
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.Β
Canadian Signups will take place AFTER the High School Finals have completed. Entries will be done online at that time.Β
Congratulations to our 2023 Junior High School Provincial Champions!Β
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
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π£ Attention AHSRA Members!
The Annual General Meeting of the Alberta High School Rodeo Association will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Cal Nash Ag Event Centre β Upper Classroom in Ponoka, AB.
Agenda Highlights:
βοΈ President / Board Chair Report
βοΈ Approval of 2024β2025 Financial Statements
βοΈ Authorization of Accountant for 2025β2026
βοΈ Resolution to Approve Updated Bylaws
Please Note:
β’ There will be no elections for officer positions at this meeting.
β’ If approved, the updated bylaws must take effect before June 1, 2026.
β’ Elections for officer positions will be held at a special meeting prior to that date.
β’ π½οΈ Lunch will be provided for all in-person attendees.
π The full agenda is available at www.albertahsrodeo.comοΏΌ
π» Zoom access details have been emailed directly to all members by our Provincial Secretary.
Please check your inbox for the meeting link if you plan to join virtually.
π₯ Meet Your Student Executive β Emma Golden, District 2 President
Weβre continuing our Why I Rodeo series, featuring AHSRA Student Executives who lead in and out of the arena.
This week weβre proud to introduce Emma Golden, your 2025β2026 District 2 President and a Grade 12 competitor whoβs been part of AHSRA since junior high.
βI am in grade 12 and have been involved with AHSRA since grade 7, where I competed at my first junior high rodeo. My rodeo journey started when I was about 5 years old at the North Country Junior Rodeo Association, back when I trotted around the barrels and did goat tail untying. I became part of AHSRA because we knew that it was going to help me grow so much in my rodeo career and horsemanship, and without a doubt, it did.
I compete in breakaway roping, goat tying and team roping. Breakaway challenges me the most, and itβs also what I do the most.
It is my last year in AHSRA and I wanted to take on a leadership position. I appreciate being able to help people and be someone they can come to with questions. It also keeps it fun getting to work with the other student leaders, which I get to call my friends!
A trait about District 2 that makes me so proud to represent it is that over the years these D2 members became my βfamilyβ. Rodeo family is like no other β theyβll do just about anything for you even if it comes with no return.
A moment in my AHSRA journey Iβll never forget is the day I made nationals. I was in the arena setting poles and they announced qualifiers, and I heard my name β not knowing I even had a chance.
My advice to younger members: bring optimism into every day and be willing to grow and learn new things with a positive mindset. The sky is the limit and you can do whatever you set your mind to!β
π€ Thank you, Emma, for your leadership and for representing District 2 with such heart.
#AHSRA #WhyIRodeo #TeamAlberta #YouthRodeo #District2 #StudentLeaders #RodeoFamily #BehindTheChutes #FutureOfRodeo
π΄ Meet Your 2025β2026 District 1 Junior High Executive!
District 1 Junior High covers a wide stretch of southern Alberta β and it takes an incredible team of volunteers to help guide our youngest competitors (Grades 5β8) as they grow in and out of the arena.
These are the parents, members, and mentors who show up rain or shine β the ones standing on the fence, cheering at the chutes, lending a hand, and keeping things running smoothly through every event.
Their commitment builds confidence, sportsmanship, and lifelong friendships within our youth rodeo family. π
π Help us thank this outstanding group for the countless hours they give to make Alberta High School Rodeo such a positive experience for every junior high member.
π₯ Membership for the 2026 spring season is open until February 1st!
Join Team Alberta Junior High today and be part of something truly special:
albertahsrodeo.com/become-a-member
#AHSRA #District1 #JuniorHighRodeo #TeamAlberta #YouthRodeo #RodeoFamily #SouthernAlberta #VolunteerDriven #BehindTheChutes #FutureOfRodeo
AHSRA 2026 Provincial Finals β Stock Contractor Bids Now Open!
The Alberta High School Rodeo Association is now accepting Stock Contractor bids for the 2026 Provincial Finals, happening June 3β7, 2026 at the Willow Creek Ag Society in Claresholm, AB.
πΉ Timed Event Cattle β Tie Down | Breakaway | Team Roping | Steer Wrestling
πΉ Rough Stock β Bulls | Bareback | Saddle Bronc (Contractor to supply two Pickup Men & two Bullfighters β 18+, AHSRA-approved)
πΉ Goats β Goat Tying
All stock must meet AHSRA animal-welfare standards and be provided for three long gos, with a maximum of 36 contestants per event.
π© Submit bids to: ahsraoffice@gmail.com
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Deadline: December 1st, 2025
Help us showcase Albertaβs top high-school rodeo athletes at the 2026 Provincial Finals!
#AHSRA #AlbertaHighSchoolRodeo #RodeoContractors #ClaresholmRodeo #YouthRodeo #WesternLifestyle #RodeoCommunity
