Canadian High School Finals

2026 Canadian high school finals rodeo

Alberta High School Rodeo is partnering with the Vermilion Ag Society to host the 2026 Canadian High School Finals Rodeo.Β 

When: August 7-9, 2026Β 

Where: Vermilion, AlbertaΒ 

More information will be provided here when available.Β 

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Signups are open for the 2025 Canadian High School Finals.Β 

Deadline Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 9:00 pmΒ 

  • Each province can send 5 contestants in each Junior High Event – rolling down to 15th if needed to fill spots.Β 
  • Team Roping and Ribbon Roping – if your partner is not going, you can pick up another contestant who qualified for the provincial finals in that event.Β 
  • See the 2025 Alberta JH Year End Standings Report to confirm your year end placing.Β 
  • Please mark YES or NO on the google sheet if you are going to Canadians or not. The top 15 are now listed on the sheet.

Β Top 15 Junior High (Google Sheet) – Declare Yes or No

  • You will receive an email confirmation of your entry with the amount due.Β 
  • All fees are due immediately after submitting your entry, payable by etransfer to ahsraoffice@gmail.com
  • Please indicate Contestant name, Canadians, and which event(s) you are entering

Deadline Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 9:00 pmΒ 

  • Each province can send 6 High School contestants in each event – rolling down to 15th place if needed.Β 
  • See the 2025 Alberta HS Year End Standings Report to confirm your year end placing.
  • Please indicate YES or NO on this google sheetΒ Β 

Top 15 High School (Google Sheet) – Declare Yes or NoΒ 

  • You will receive an email confirmation of your entry with the amount due.Β 
  • All fees are due immediately after submitting your entry, payable by etransfer to ahsraoffice@gmail.com
  • Please indicate Contestant name, Canadians, and which event(s) you are entering

DOWNLOAD THE DRAWS

Go-Round Event Awards will be held in the UCT Pavilion 30 mins following Perf
Final Awards & Scholarships will be held in the UCT Pavilion 30 mins following Perf on Saturday

** Shavings Barn open Thurs/Fri/Sat 7:30am-9:30am**

2023 Canadian Champions

Congratulations to our 2023 Canadian Champions!

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High SchoolΒ 

  • Bareback – Ty Ferguson
  • Barrel Racing –Β HannahΒ Sheehan
  • Pole Bending –Β Braidy Meston (tie)
  • Saddle Bronc –Β Sam Flaherty
  • Team Roping – Vane Ferguson & Keilan Kugler (tie)
  • Tie Down Roping –Β Chance Freemark

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Junior High

  • Boys Breakaway – Cruz Lillico
  • Boys Goats – Nate Tully
  • Light Rifle – Whip Gertner
  • Pole Bending – Alex Roth
  • Ribbon Roping – Cruz Gordon & Jane Beierbach
  • Saddle Bronc – William Hale
  • Team Roping – Rance Coates
  • Team Roping – Rowen Littau
  • Tie Down – Rance Coates

ENTRY FORMS

Every contestant who attends Canadians must complete a Medical Release Form which must be signed by a commissioner of oaths.Β 

A signed entry form is also required for each contestant. All forms must be completed and emailed to the Provincial Secretary by July 12, 2023.Β 

Payments are accepted by etransfer to ahsraoffice@gmail.com.Β 

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 

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πŸ’₯ Meet Your Student Executive β€” Avery Gertner, District 1 President. 

Each week we’ll feature one of our AHSRA Student Executives in our Why I Rodeo series β€” sharing their stories, experiences, and what rodeo means to them.

We’re starting with Avery Gertner, your 2025–2026 District 1 Student President and a six-year member of AHSRA.

How did you first get involved with AHSRA?
I first got involved through AHSRA mainly because my family were all members in the past and knew what a great association it was. Majority of the kids I had junior rodeoed with were now migrating towards AHSRA. I have been a member for 6 years.

What events do you compete in?
I compete in barrel racing, breakaway roping and team roping. In junior high I ribbon roped and tied goats also (until I had a wreck and can no longer do this). My dad ropes so he built my foundation which has been really neat. I’ve always loved the roping events because it’s not just about what horse you’re on and there’s so many other aspects you have to take note of. I love barrel racing too, there’s nothing quite like sending a good one down the alley!

What inspired you to step into the role of D1 Student President?
I have now been on the AHSRA board for 5 years and have gained so much from it. I’ve coordinated events, public spoke, attended board meetings and so much more. Being on the board has taught me so much, leadership being a huge part. I love collaborating on things whether it be inside or outside of the arena.

What do you love most about being part of AHSRA?
Simply the people you meet and the environment you learn and compete in. No one wants to see you succeed more than the high school rodeo parents that are in the muddy arena sorting calves and lining poles!

Why is AHSRA important for youth?
There are SO many positive outcomes. There’s clinics, good stock, appropriate set ups and so much help and knowledge everywhere you go. Can’t figure out why your ropes hitting the dirt? Chances are there is a CFR qualifier standing in the same arena you are.

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🀠 Thank you, Avery, for your time, leadership, and everything you do for District 1 and AHSRA!

#AHSRA #TEAMALBERTA
🀠 Meet Your 2025–2026 District 1 High School Executive!

These are the voices of District 1 β€” the volunteers who pour their hearts, hours, and weekends into making high school rodeo happen across southern Alberta.

They’re not sitting in offices β€” they’re in the arena, in the dust, and in the middle of the action. These are the people making sure every event and every rodeo day runs smoothly, safely, and fairly for our members.

They’re parents, competitors, mentors, and leaders β€” all working together to make sure every Alberta High School Rodeo member (Grades 9–12) gets the chance to do what they love. πŸ’ͺ

πŸ‘ Join us in thanking this powerhouse team for the hundreds of volunteer hours they dedicate each season!

🌾 District 1 spans across the southern region of Alberta, and we’re always ready to welcome new members to the arena.

πŸ’₯ Membership for the 2026 spring season is open until February 1st!
Join Team Alberta now and be part of something bigger: albertahsrodeo.com/become-a-member

#AHSRA #District1 #TeamAlberta #HighSchoolRodeo #YouthRodeo #VolunteerDriven #RodeoFamily #SouthernAlberta #BehindTheChutes #WesternHeritage #FutureOfRodeo
πŸ’₯ A HUGE THANK YOU to our incredible Casino Volunteers! πŸ’₯

This weekend, 38 amazing AHSRA members stepped up to help make our 2025 Casino Fundraiser a success! Your time, teamwork, and dedication fuel everything we do β€” from supporting our athletes to building the future of rodeo in Alberta.

We are so proud to have such a strong and generous community behind us.
From all of us at the Alberta High School Rodeo Association β€” THANK YOU! β€οΈπŸ€πŸ’™

#AHSRA #AlbertaHighSchoolRodeo #RodeoStrong #ThankYouVolunteers #AHSRAFamily #BuildingTheFutureOfRodeo
What is AHSRA? 🀠

We’re more than an association β€” we’re family. ❀️
Proudly part of the National High School Rodeo Association, we give Alberta youth the chance to compete at the provincial, national, and international levels of rodeo. 🌎

From classroom to chutes, we’re building the best of the best β€” student-athletes with grit, heart, and sportsmanship that shines both in and out of the arena. πŸ’ͺ🐴

Our season runs twice a year β€” about 6 weeks in the fall and 6 weeks in the spring β€” and there’s still time to join Team Alberta for the Spring 2026 season!

πŸ“… Membership deadline: February 1
πŸ“ 3 Districts β€” choose the one closest to you

Team Alberta wants YOU. πŸ†
Learn more or sign up ➑️ albertahsrodeo.com/become-a-member

#AHSRA #AlbertaHighSchoolRodeo #TeamAlbertaRodeo #AHSRAProud #RodeoFamily #YouthRodeo #StudentAthlete #JoinTheRide #NHSRA