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.Β
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Each district has a volunteer ticket coordinator, who works with the Provincial Raffle Coordinator, Terrie Barkshire to distribute and track raffle tickets.Β
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Failure to hand in your raffle tickets by April 1st will result in disqualification from the Provincial Finals.Β 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.Β
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.Β
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.Β
Back numbers must also be worn at all times while you are in the community where the current rodeo is being held.Β
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.Β
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.Β
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.Β
Report cards must be uploaded by February 1st to remain in good standing.Β
See more details on the Become a Member page.Β
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.Β
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π¨ AHSRA WEBSITE NOTICE π¨
β οΈ We are currently experiencing technical issues that prevent us from updating spring rodeo schedules and approvals on the website.
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Memberships ARE working and can be completed online as usual β please donβt delay!
β οΈ Some spring rodeo information on the website may not be current.
π For the most accurate and up-to-date spring rodeo details, please check your district Facebook page.
Thank you for your patience while we work through this issue.
π₯βͺ THROWBACK THURSDAY β PART 9 βͺπ₯
In this clip, AHSRA alumni Aubrey Ross talks about the flashy red shirt she wore in Grand Entry as the first princess to AHSRA Queen Kally Wills β and laughs about the fact that it was the first time sheβs ever rocked fringe. β€οΈβ¨
While Aubrey has no plans to run for Queen in the future (despite Auntie Jamie always suggesting she should π), both she and Steve agree that Miss Kally Wills has done an amazing job representing Alberta at Nationals β and that being Queen takes far more work than most people realize.
One last clip still incoming β stick with us.
#AHSRA #ThrowbackThursday #TeamAlberta #NationalsMemories #AHSRAQueen #AHSRAAlumni #RodeoLife #BehindTheScenes #PartNine
π₯βͺ THROWBACK THURSDAY β FINAL PART βͺπ₯
In this final clip, Team Albertaβs super fan, Steve Bishell, closes out his last interview β and you can hear the emotion in his voice. Thereβs reflection, gratitude, and a deep sense of pride as he talks about watching Aubrey Ross grow into the competitor and role model sheβs become.
With Steveβs youngest son, Nathan, now graduated and moving on, this truly marks the end of the road for Steveβs chapter with AHSRA. After years of supporting, cheering, interviewing, and championing Team Alberta kids, this is his final sign-off.
A full-circle moment β for Aubrey, for Steve, and for everyone who has been part of this journey.
Thank you, Steve and Aubrey, for your years of dedication to AHSRA and for sharing this candid, heartfelt interview with all of us.
And a special thank you from AHSRA to Steve β for the countless hours, the unwavering support, and the passion you brought to Team Alberta. π€
#AHSRA #TeamAlberta #ThrowbackThursday #NationalsMemories #AHSRAAlumni #RodeoFamily #EndOfAnEra #FinalSignOff
β οΈ Deadlines are approaching fast β spring is coming up quickly! π€
Here are some important AHSRA Spring reminders and key dates:
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π JANUARY 15
π Spring Rodeo Sanction Deadline
Committees have until January 15 to submit spring rodeo sanctions.
You may not see the full spring rodeo list on our website until after this date.
π Scholarship Payout β Cycle #2
If you have already been awarded a scholarship and would like to have it paid out on this cycle, please submit your payout request before January 15.
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π€ FEBRUARY 1 β Membership Deadline (New Members Only)
This applies to contestants who:
β’ did not purchase a membership in Fall 2025, and
β’ did not compete in the fall season,
β’ but would like to compete in the Spring 2026 season
Membership info β https://albertahsrodeo.com/become-a-member/
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π MARCH 1 β Report Card & Principal Form
All members must upload the following to their
National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) membership profile:
β Semester 1 Report Card
βor a school letter showing current grades
β Signed Principal Form
As of 2025, the Principal Form is uploaded online rather than submitted at rodeos.
It is uploaded in the same place as report cards in your NHSRA profile.
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ποΈ APRIL DATES
π April 1 β Raffle Tickets Due
Tickets and money must be returned to your Ticket Coordinator β by April 1.
π April 1 β Grade 12 Scholarship Applications Due
Applications must be received by, or postmarked to, the Raffle / Scholarship Coordinator by April 1.
π April 15 β Scholarship Payout β Cycle #3
Third payout date for grad scholarship claims.
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π More details, forms, and resources are available on our website:
https://albertahsrodeo.com/
We appreciate our members and families for staying on top of deadlines β weβre looking forward to an awesome spring season! π
