Be sure you understand what is involved in being a member of high school rodeo. This is especially important for new members or anyone who is new to rodeo.
We encourage every AHSRA member to sell one book of tickets (Total value $500) for our Truck and Trailer raffle. Raffle proceeds are extremely important to the continued operations of AHSRA – funds are used towards scholarship payouts to graduates, and to help put on our provincial finals.
Each district has a volunteer ticket coordinator, who works with the Provincial Raffle Coordinator, Terrie Barkshire to distribute and track raffle tickets.
Failure to hand in your raffle tickets by April 1st will result in disqualification from the Provincial Finals. See more details on our Raffle page.
Full Western attire is mandatory and must be worn one hour prior to rodeo time until one hour after the rodeo has ended.
This includes a western hat, long sleeved shirt (must be tucked in, wrist length sleeved shirt, with collar and cuffs – no sweatshirts, T-shirts or pullover sweaters allowed), western boots, and western trousers at all times during a performance. This includes, all competition arenas, chute areas, stock working areas, any contestant in any seating area, whether competing or not.
Shirt sleeves must be rolled down. The only exception to this rule will be in bareback riding and bull riding; a rider may roll up sleeves as necessary to eliminate either a hang up or to accommodate necessary wrapping and/or support for the elbow. After competition, contestant must adhere to attire rules.
Back numbers must also be worn at all times while you are in the community where the current rodeo is being held.
You may make photocopies of your back number and laminate them. Members are encouraged to have several back numbers, one for each jacket. The NHSRA issued back number is the number you should wear in the arena. See our Rules page for more details.
Your district rodeo schedule is posted on your district page. You can also check the calendar, which shows online entry dates, call in entry dates.
All entries can be done online through the EQuest Event system. If you miss online entries, or need to make a change to your online entry, you must do that by phone on call in night. See more details on our Entries Information page.
Members are required to have parental consent to participate in each rodeo. This form must be handed in at each rodeo, and must be signed by a parent.
Members are also required to hand in a Principal’s Signature Form (Or Homeschool Form) twice per year – once at the beginning of the fall and again before the spring season.
Report cards must be uploaded by February 1st to remain in good standing.
See more details on the Become a Member page.
All members of the AHSRA are required to follow a very specific set of deadlines. Failure to meet some deadlines may result in not being allowed to compete at rodeos or the provincial finals. See details on our Deadlines Page.
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.
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Attention 2026 Grads! 🎓
Watch your inbox — an email is going out to all Grade 12 AHSRA members with everything you need to know about applying for AHSRA Scholarships.
The 2026 Scholarship Application Form is now LIVE, and must be completed online using the link in the email or on the AHSRA website.
One online form makes you eligible for:
• Raffle Scholarships
• Bonus earnings for raffle books, CFR shifts & casino shifts
• Alberta Merit Awards
• CPRA Boy & Girl Awards
• NHSRA Merit Awards
• Teskey Top Hand Award
• Presidents Award
Over $100,000 is awarded each year — don’t miss this opportunity.
📅 Deadline: April 1
📩 Check your email and apply online.
📣 AHSRA 2026 Provincial Finals – Personnel Bids Are Now Open!
The Alberta High School Rodeo Association is accepting bids for the following personnel positions for the 2026 Provincial Finals in Claresholm, AB – June 3–7, 2026:
🔸 Rodeo Judges (2) – Friday, Saturday & Sunday
🔸 Rodeo Timers (2) – Friday, Saturday & Sunday
🔸 Cutting / Reined Cow Horse Announcer (1) – Two days
🔸 Cutting / RCH Judges (2) – Two days
🔸 Ambulance / EMT – Must be licensed and able to transport to hospital (Fri–Sun)
🔸 Photographer – Must provide a reasonable turnaround time, allow AHSRA full access to galleries for marketing use, and provide 2–3 edited images nightly by 6pm.
🔸 Videographer – Must provide a reasonable turnaround time, allow AHSRA full access to video content for marketing, and provide 1–2 short clips nightly by 6pm.
All personnel must meet AHSRA and NHSRA standards and work cooperatively with arena directors, secretaries, and the production team.
📩 Submit bids to: ahsraoffice@gmail.com
📅 Deadline: December 5, 2025
#AHSRA #AlbertaHighSchoolRodeo
💥 Meet Your Student Executive — Jaxen Gattey, District 2 Junior High President
We’re continuing our Why I Rodeo series, highlighting the youth leaders who represent their districts and help shape the future of AHSRA Junior High.
This week, meet Jaxen Gattey, your District 2 Junior High Student President — a young leader who’s been riding and swinging a rope since before he can remember.
“My start in rodeo began at a very young age. I have been riding and swinging a rope since I was 2 years old. Both my parents rodeoed. I have always enjoyed going to local jackpots and rodeos.
My favourite event is calf roping because there are so many variables to make a good, smooth run.
What I enjoy most about being in AHSRA is that it provides opportunities for young, up-and-coming athletes to get an early start in rodeo.
Being the D2 Jr. High student president is important to me because I have a chance to better the association and encourage kids to be leaders.
One of my most favourite rodeo memories was winning provincials in the ribbon roping and competing at the Jr. National High School Finals Rodeo in the ribbon roping and goat tying in Des Moines, Iowa.
What makes the AHSRA like family is that everyone is there to lend a hand when needed so things run smoothly, and everyone encourages you even if you’ve had a tough day.
One of the goals I have for myself this year is to qualify for my second National JHSRA Finals.”
🤠 Thank you, Jaxen, for representing District 2 with leadership, sportsmanship, and heart!
#AHSRA #WhyIRodeo #TeamAlberta #YouthRodeo #District2 #JuniorHighRodeo #StudentLeaders #RodeoFamily #FutureOfRodeo #BehindTheChutes
🐴 Meet Your 2025–2026 District 2 Junior High Executive!
These are the voices of District 2 Junior High — the volunteers, parents, and student leaders who dedicate their time and heart to Alberta’s youngest competitors (Grades 5–8).
You’ll find them in the arena, cheering from the rails, and helping ensure that each rodeo day runs safely and smoothly for our members.
Their commitment helps shape the next generation of cowboys and cowgirls — building confidence, community, and lifelong rodeo passion along the way. 💛
👏 Join us in thanking this incredible team for the many hours they give to support youth rodeo in east-central Alberta!
💥 Membership for the 2026 spring season is open until February 1st!
Join Team Alberta Junior High today: albertahsrodeo.com/become-a-member
#AHSRA #District2 #JuniorHighRodeo #TeamAlberta #YouthRodeo #RodeoFamily #VolunteerDriven #EastCentralAlberta #BehindTheChutes #FutureOfRodeo
