TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCIATION REGION VII JULY 2018

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1 Hello Region VII THSRA Members, TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCIATION REGION VII JULY 2018 Hey! It is rodeo time again! Hard to believe, where did the summer go, we hope everyone had a great summer and ready to start the rodeo season. We are looking forward to a great season, with all the calls we have been receiving it looks like we are going to have a great region. This year our adult directors will be: President Craig Miller, Vice President Dan Simpton, Rodeo and Region Secretary Nena Boettcher, State directors Dee Ann Rawlinson, Scott Shook, and Rory Koehn. We all are so proud of Region VII and the main reason is because of you the members and their parents. WE HAVE the greatest volunteers, and believe me we could not pull these region rodeos off without each and every one of you. All of our helpers are volunteers, that is from the announcers, time keepers (we need two each rodeo), to our actual arena helpers. We usually have plenty of help and are always looking for more, especially setting up barrels and poles. It takes no past experience to getting involved in our region; we will train anyone that is willing to help us. Believe me, the more help we have the quicker and smoother our rodeos are run. On the rodeo entry letter it outlines the rodeos and tells about the rodeos and tells about the first rodeo. If any meeting is important, it will be the one on September 16, It will begin at 9 a.m. and we will give all the pole benders plenty of time to warm up after the meeting. We will be going over all of the rules of THSRA that we feel need to be addressed and be voting for student officers, student directors and adult event directors. THIS IS A MANDATORY MEETING FOR EVERY CONTESTANT AND PARENT. PLEASE BE THERE. We will begin with church service at 8:30 a.m. with the meeting following. We will give the girls plenty of time to warm up before poles. Within this package, you will find many important papers: 1. Checklist check off follow this and you will be doing good!!! 2. Membership application: must be filed out completely both pages (membership and liability), do not worry about the NHSRA membership number (I will fill that in), on the signatures, this is very important, if it is wrong, National Office will kick it back. The only case where one parent s signature is acceptable is when the other parent is deceased, or if the parent signing the form, has full custody. Those release forms should be marked deceased or have full custody on the line where the second parent should sign. Along with a completed membership application, you must include: a copy of your last semester (May/June 2018) report card, a copy of your birth certificate, and a copy of your coggins of the horse you are competing on (I need a copy, not just a look at it) I have to send these all to the state office. It must also be notarized; these must be completed before you may ride on September 10 NO EXCEPTIONS. 3. Photo Release This needs to be signed and notarized.

2 4. Student Event Director Nomination new these must be turned in with first entry see form for instructions. 5. Rodeo Entry Information Letter attached to the top of your first entry blank. All entry blanks for rodeos 1-12 can be found online thsra7.com. 6. Prospective Members Letter from state very important TEXAS rules, regarding the requirements that must be met, Dodge Raffle Ticket Sales, and the Ad Program Sales. 7. Donation Letter it is never too early to start trying to get sponsors, it all goes back into your awards and rewards. Membership Applications need to be notarized and postmarked by August 20, 2018 for rodeo contestants ALL CUTTERS POSTMARK DATE IS AUG 3, Save a stamp and mail the first rodeo entry blanks with your membership form and postdate the check for the first rodeo 9/4/18. If you have any questions filling them out, please do not hesitate to contact me. If for some reason, you cannot get it notarized please send the application in by the postmark date and I will notarize the membership application and photo i.d. form at the first rodeo. This year our region will require each contestant to sell $100 worth of Bloomer raffle tickets and each contestant must sell $50 Bloomer ticket for the THSRA, each contestant will turn in $ total for Bloomer Tickets. At or November rodeo, we will split the HS rodeos with JH and on that Saturday night we will have a Live Auction and Dinner for all the family members. We will hold our live auction during the dinner! Sounds like a good time. We are looking for all types of auction items we will auction off the big-ticket items (fishing, hunting, home accessories.) and smaller items we will have a silent auction. Jackpot team roping after every JH rodeo. We also have a facebook auction we will need auction items ASAP. Please contact Nena, Kimmi Byler, or Kelley Reina. Please remember this money is used for prizes, state entry fees, and travel money. When you check in at the first rodeo and you have completed your application in full (remember you WILL NOT ride until it is right) you will receive a rule book (if you are a new member), back number, Dodge raffle tickets, Bloomer ticket, ad sales form, and various other important papers from the state office and national office. I have enclosed a letter from Brackenridge, call is August 7, 2018 at 9:00 AM. go ahead and call now so they can plan. The number to reserve these is The address for Brackenridge is 284 Brackenridge Parkway, Edna, TX The Gonzales rodeo please call the JB Wells arena at One more very important item is dress code. Remember new and old members, every contestant must be in full western attire. This consists of cowboy hat, LONG sleeve shirt (tucked-in), blue jeans, belt (may be taken off during your riding event), cowboy boots, and your number on your back (keep up with your number, but if you loose it we will have more for $5). This is a must at all times anytime you are under the covered arena area, even if you are not riding at the time. This is a NHSRA rule, so let s all follow it, we do not have time to keep telling everyone to get in full dress, and you may be disqualified if it is a problem. You never know when we have sponsors drop by, and we want them to know REGION VII IS THE BEST PLEASE SIGN UP FOR REMIND 101: SEND TEXT TO 81010: IN THE MESSAGE

3 TO: FROM: PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS THSRA STATE OFFICE DATE: August 2018 RE: MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS Welcome prospective members to the National and Texas High School Rodeo Association. We are pleased to know that you are thinking about becoming a member in this great association where "The Elite Compete". Along with the requirements of the region you are thinking about joining, there are a few the THSRA requires, and so there will be no misunderstanding as to what these requirements are, they are listed below: 1. You must be in good standing, under 20 years of age, and be considered a full-time student with passing grades in 70% of classes taken. Any student attending a private, homeschool, year-round school or correspondence school, must show proof of full-time status (passing 70% of classes) and the grade report must be a professional, computer generated document with the signatures of the teacher(s) for each subject. Any of these types of schools must be a state accredited school/program. If there are any questions, you must get pre-approved ONE (1) MONTH PRIOR TO DEADLINES through the THSRA State Office by calling All students, even the ones in public school, will be required to turn in a report card or transcript with their membership application, at mid-term and at the State Finals. Any questionable documents of public, private, home, year-round or correspondence school received at deadline times will result in ineligibility of points for a minimum of two (2) rodeos, until the problem is worked out. Any documents that are falsified will result in immediate disqualification from the association. 2. You will be required to sell fifteen (15) RAM Truck Raffle tickets by December 2018 and have these returned to your region secretary. For every five (5) tickets sold, you will receive one (1) free ticket. 3. You will required to sell three (3) $50 Bloomer Trailer Raffle ticket by December 2018 and have this returned to your region secretary. 4. You will also be required to sell at least one (1) $50 State Ad for the THSRA State Finals program. For any additional ads sold, the member will received 25% commission on the additional ad amount and your region will receive 20% commission. THSRA members selling the most total ads and sponsorships will receive the following awards: 1st place - Trophy saddle 2nd place - hand crafted silver/rawhide breast collar and head stall, unless the member sells over $5,000 in ads. If your ads total over $5,000, you will also receive a gift certificate for a trophy saddle 3rd place - choice of hand crafted silver/rawhide breast collar or headstall 4th place - choice of hand crafted silver/rawhide breast collar or headstall 5th place - deluxe travel bag with hand-tooled leather logo "THSRA" THANKS AND LET'S HAVE A FUN AND SAFE RODEO SEASON!!

4 Texas High School Rodeo Association Region 7 Howdy, Cowboys and Cowgirls! I hope everyone is ready to kick-off another great rodeo season. The Brackenridge Main Event Center in Edna would like to thank each and every one of you for coming to our venue and enjoying the facilities which we have to offer. This year we will be opening up the office phone lines for the rodeo season reservations on August 7th at 9:00 a.m. We will follow the same format as last year. In case you are new to Region 7, we do not accept any reservations until that date and time. Do not leave a message on our answering machine or send an to let us know what sites you wish to have. We will take phone calls only. Also, we will only allow you to make your own reservations. We do this to try and promote an equal reservation opportunity for all participants in Region 7. Once we have received your phone call, your name and phone number will be written down in the order we received them. We will then return your call within a few days to book your reservations for the year. Keep in mind, we will probably be loaded with calls on the first day, so if you do not get a call back right away, don t be alarmed. Finally, it is not mandatory, but we do recommend paying for your reservations in advance. This helps us to have everything unlocked and ready to go for you when you arrive. In doing this, we are aiming to make your check-in as smooth as possible. If you do not have a reservation, do not pull into a hook-up spot, as it is more than likely already taken. The same rule applies for stalls, as well. The Rodeo Dates September 15-16, November 3-4, January 19-20, February 2-3, February We are looking forward to another great season with the awesome folks from Region 7! If you have any questions regarding this information, just give us a call at (361) Sincerely, Dustin Muncrief Main Event Center Director Phone: (361) Cell: (361)

5 GUIDELINES TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCIATION 2018/19 RAM TRUCK RAFFLE * Tickets will cost $5.00 per ticket * Tickets may only be sold by THSRA members or persons authorized by the THSRA * Each THSRA member is expected to sell a minimum of 15 tickets, and the COMPETITION is to sell as many as possible. * For each five (5) tickets that a THSRA member sells they will receive one (1) ticket free to place in the raffle. * The top selling THSRA member from each region will receive $250.00, providing the member sells at least 50 tickets. * The top selling region will receive $1, and the second and third selling region will receive $ each. (This will be figured on a basis of number of members in each region. In the event of a tie, the money will be split.) * The raffle may not be promoted through paid advertising * Raffle drawing will be held on June 15, 2019, at the THSRA State Finals in Abilene, Texas. * The winner of the RAM Truck will be responsible for all Vehicle Tax, Title, License, Transfer Costs, and all other taxes including income. Winner must receive truck as is and leave advertising on truck for at least one (1) year from delivery date. * Call Susan at for more information about the raffle. The 1st 15 tickets must be turned into your region secretary by December 1st Thanks to HENSON FAMILY MOTORS for their support! RAMTruckRaffleGuidelines/word

6 THSRA / TJHRA SHOOTING EVENT DIVISION. Check out the opportunities of becoming a member! WHO WE ARE AND WHERE WE CAME FROM In 2010, TJHRA held its first ever State Finals Light Rifle event in Gonzales and then the next year THSRA followed by holding their first Trap and Light Rifle events in Abilene. JR SHOOTING EVENT: MAY 26, GONZALES SHOOTING RANGE, GONZALES, TX 1) Light Rifle Competition *** REQUIREMENT: At shoot you must show proof of completing the Texas Parks and Wildlife s Hunter Education Course. Visit for more information on how to enroll in the course. Visit for more information on shooting division and official rules. HS SHOOTING EVENT: JUNE 8, CALLAHAN SHOOTING SPORTS CLUB, CLYDE, TX 1)Trap Competition 2)Light Rifle Competition *** REQUIREMENT: At shoot you must show proof of completing the Texas Parks and Wildlife s Hunter Education Course. Visit for more information on how to enroll in the course. Visit for more information on shooting division and official rules. HOW TO GET STARTED - Contact your Region Secretary for a membership packet. Visit or and click on About>Regional Divisions to locate your home region. - Each member who joins to be a shooter only will need to join by March 1, Please note that all fundraising requirements must also be turned in on this day (to view the membership requirements visit the website or request from your region secretary). BENEFITS TO SHOOTING MEMBERS Shooting members receive all the benefits of being a member of the Texas High School Rodeo Association: - Buckles to the Top 4 - High School Gives Award Money to first place in events - Chance to compete at National Finals in July - Seniors can apply for thousands in scholarships given each year

7 COULD YOU BE MISS THSRA 2019? Do you have the drive, ambition, and room for the awards, to be the next Miss THSRA? The time to start thinking about it is NOW! Not only does it take the horsemanship skills, rodeo and rule book knowledge, but the heart and love for the THSRA to become Miss THSRA. The 2018 Miss THSRA competition awarded over $13,000 in awards and scholarships. All contestants received $500 in gifts just for entering the contest. Miss THSRA 2018 received over $7,500 in awards and scholarships, with another $5,800 awarded in runner-up and category awards. The opportunity to travel the state of Texas and beyond, attend several prestigious events, not to mention represent the great Lone Star State at the National High School Finals for a chance to bring the NHSRA crown home to Texas awaits the 2019 Miss THSRA. For more information contact Ann Blackwell, THSRA Queen Coordinator at tablackwell@yahoo.com, (home), (cell/text), or (work). You may also contact Aubrie Fields, Miss THSRA 2018 or visit our FB page at Miss THSRA Queen Contest. Contestant / rule packets will be ready by early September. Plans are for a mock contest with complete critiques at the end of the contest instead of the clinic. No dresses for the mock contest. This will be either mid-december or end of January 2019.

8 2019 TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCIATION STATE FINALS PROGRAM AD RATES 1/8 page or busines card $ " X " 1/4 page $ " X 4.875" 1/2 page $ " X 4.875" FULL PAGE $ " X 9.75" BUCKLE SPONSOR $ Includes a 1/2 page ad 4 Season Tickets & 2 complimentary programs to rodeo performance SADDLE SPONSOR $ 1,200 Includes a full page ad 6 Season Tickets & 2 complimentary programs to rodeo performance EVENT SPONSOR $ 1, Full page ad as an event sponsor Company flag carried in grand entry (Provided by Sponsor) Banner displayed in coliseum (Provided by Sponsor) 10 Season Tickets & 2 complimentary programs to rodeo BUCKLE, SADDLE, & EVENT SPONSORS will receive recognition from the announcer throughout the event at each performance if script is provided to announcer. BUCKLE, SADDLE, & EVENT SPONSORS ONLY PLEASE FILL IN THE INFORMATION BELOW Please send my tickets and complimentary program to: Name: Address: Town & Zip: Phone: THSRA Member: ** Ads may be sent in on a CD or USB. Any file types can be accepted, but EPS with type as outlines or PDF files with embedded fonts are preferred. If you send in a disk or the ad, you also need to send in a hard copy print-out of the ad in case there are font problems. Software files that are acceptable are: PDF JPEG LAST DAY FOR ARTWORK OR ADDITIONAL ADS TO BE RECEIVED IN THE STATE OFFICE IS: MARCH 1, 2019 Ad Rates.XLS

9 T H S R A STATE FINALS PROGRAM AD SALES CONTESTANT REGION AMOUNT OF AD $ AD SIZE Lay out the ad as close as possible to the exact size and design you want. We will typeset ad at no charge. Please indicate any original artwork or pictures you want used in the ad. Use the back of this sheet for full page ads. Turn all ads into your REGION SECRETARY *1/4 PAGE AD - $ finished size in program will be 3.625" X 4.875" *1/8 PAGE OR BUSINESS CARD - $ finished size in program will be 3.625" X " *1/2 PAGE AD - $ finished size in program will be 7.25" X 4.875" *USE BACK FOR FULL PAGE AD - $ finished size in program will be 7.25" X 9.75" ADSALES.XLS

10 TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCIATION REGION VII CHECK LIST POST MARKED AUGUST 3, 2018 (CUTTERS) POST MARKED AUGUST 20, 2018 (Rodeo Contestants) Filled out Membership Application in full, two pages. (Please legible, and make sure I can read your address if you want to be put in the address book.) Have Membership Application Notarized, with proper signatures. The only case where one parent signature is acceptable is when the other parent is deceased, or if the parent signing the form, has full custody. Those release forms should be marked deceased or have full custody on the line where the second parent should sign. Photo Release signed and notarized. W9 Form Contestant Approval Form Completed Adult Membership Form, with payment. Copy of your last semester Report Card (May/June 2018) Copy of your Birth Certificate Copy of coggins papers of the horse or horses you are competing on. (Must be a copy, not just a visual look, I have to mail into the State office.) Student Event Nomination Check for $295 made out to Region VII, THSRA Entry Blank for First Rodeo September 16, 2018 make sure Postmarked by Sept 4, 2018, to avoid late charges (mail entry with your membership packet and postdate your check for 9/4/18.) BRING RODEO 3 & 4 ENTRY BLANK WITH YOU SAVE POSTAGE! MAIL EVERYTHING TO: P.O. BOX 833, EAST BERNARD, TEXAS If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me (281) or region7thsra@gmail.com Nena Boettcher Region VII Region Secretary

11 National High School Rodeo Association Membership Application [Please Print Clearly or Type & Fill In All Blanks] STATE/ PROVINCE SECRETARY USE ONLY NHSRA MEMBER # Name: Primary Phone:( ) Mailing Address: Other Phone #: ( ) City, State/Province: Zip+4/Postal Code: Country: Address: Date of Birth: Month Day Year Type of Membership: Competing Associate Competing Members are eligible to enter events at qualifying rodeos, compete for awards and scholarships and qualify for the NHSFR. Associate Members are not eligible to enter rodeos. Both categories are eligible for additional benefits as may be currently offered. Gender: Male Female Check One: Rookie (1st year) Member Renewing Member Number of Years in NHSRA [include current year]: Number of Years in JH Division: State/Province Association: Region/District [if applicable]: If you live in a different state than applying for, have you submitted a signed transfer form? Yes No EVENTS As a competing member, you are eligible to enter any of the events offered for your gender. For statistical purposes, please check any and all of the events you are planning to enter any time this rodeo season. BOYS EVENTS: TIE DOWN ROPING STEER WRESTLING BAREBACK RIDING SADDLE BRONC RIDING BULL RIDING TEAM ROPING CUTTING REINED COW HORSE SHOOTING LIGHT RIFLE SHOOTING TRAP GIRLS EVENTS: BARREL RACING BREAKAWAY ROPING POLE BENDING GOAT TYING TEAM ROPING QUEEN CONTEST CUTTING REINED COW HORSE SHOOTING LIGHT RIFLE SHOOTING TRAP Dues and Fees Competing Member: U.S Members: NHSRA Dues, Insurance, NHSRA Times & Western Horseman. $124 Foreign Members: NSHRA Dues, NHSRA Times & Western Horseman. $0 State/ Province Dues $ Region/ District Dues.. $ Dues and Fees Associate Member: U.S Members:... $40 TOTAL: $ Foreign Members:. $65 SCHOOL INFORMATION School Name: City of Attending School: State/ Province of Attending School: School Type: Public Private Homeschool Current Grade: Important Please Initial I understand that I receive a oneyear subscription to Western Horseman magazine as a benefit of my NHSRA membership. $2 of my membership dues will be applied to this one year subscription. Initial Here: READ AND SIGN BELOW We certify that the information supplied in this application is true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief, and that the student applying for membership meets the qualifications and criteria for membership in the District/Region High School Rodeo Association, the State/Province High School Rodeo Association and that National High School Rodeo Association. By applying for and receiving membership in the District/Region, State/Province and the National High School Rodeo Association, we hereby agree to follow all rules and guidelines set forth by the Region/District, State/Province and the National High School Rodeo Association and to abide by all decision and rulings of the governing committees and boards of these associations. Member s Signature: Date: Mother s Signature: Date: Father s Signature: Date: BOTH PARENTS AND/OR GUARDIANS MUST SIGN APPLICATION. BE SURE TO COMPLETE THE MINORS RELEASE FORM.

12 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCIATION (Please Print Clearly or Type and fill in all blanks) NHSRA Membership# Member's Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone#: DOB: Month Day Year MINOR'S RELEASE, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT We, the undersigned, hereby request that the below named minor (minor) be granted permission (1) to enter the restricted area, (2) to participate as a contestant, assistant, official or otherwise in rodeo events, (3) to compete for money, prizes, recognition or reward, (4) to be covered by participants' hospitalization insurance, if applicable, as limited by the master policy (all collectively hereinafter called "permissive entr y "). In consideration of "permissive entry" to minor into the restricted area, which is the area from which admission to the general public is restricted, which includes, but is not limited to the rodeo arena, competition area, chutes, pens, adjacent walkways, concessions, and other appurtenances, we, the undersigned, on behalf of the minor and for ourselves, our personal representatives, heirs, next of kin, spouses and assigns, do hereby: 1. RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the rodeo committee, stock contractor, rodeo association, sponsors, arena operators or owners, and each of them, their officers, agents and employees (all hereinafter collectively referred to as "releasees") from any and all claims and liabiltiy arising out of strict liability or ordinary negligence of releasees or any other participant which causes the undersigned injury, death, damages or property damage. We, the undersigned, jointly, severally, and in common, covenant to hold releasees harmless and to indemnify releasees from any claim, judgement or expenses releasees may incur arising out of any of the minor's activities or presence in the restricted area. 2. UNDERSTAND that minor's entry into the restricted area and/or participation in rodeo events contains DANGER AND RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO MINOR, that conditions of the rodeo arena change from time to time and may become more hazardous, that rodeo animals are dangerous and unpredictable, and that there is INHERENT DANGER in rodeo which we each appreciate and voluntarily assume because the minor and we choose to do so. Each of the undersigned has observed events of the type that the minor seeks to participate in. We further understand that the arena surface, access ways or lack thereof, lighting or lack thereof, and weather conditions all change and pose a danger to the minor. We further understand that other contestants and participants pose a danger to the minor, but nevertheless, WE EACH VOLUNTARILY ELECT TO ACCEPT ALL RISKS connected with the minor's entry into the restricted area and/or participation in any rodeo events. 3. AGREE that this agreement shall apply to any incident, injury, accident or death occurring on the above date and FOR A PERIOD OF TIME covering any statutory period in which a cause of action may accrue for minors or adults. All subsequent agreements and release documents signed by any of the undersigned shall amplify, but shall in no way limit the provisions of this document. The provisions of this document may be cancelled by any one of the undersigned by delivering to the above rodeo association written cancellation of this agreement which shall be effective 24 hours after the date said cancellation is actually received by the rodeo association. 4. Releasor or parents or guardians of the undersigned minor AGREE TO INDEMNIFY the Releasees and each of them from any loss, liability, damage or costs they may incur due to the presence or participation of the minor in the described activities whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise. WE HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT, WE UNDERSTAND IT IS A RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS. WE APPRECIATE AND ASSUME ALL RISKS INHERENT IN RODEO. Signature of Natural Father Print Clearly or Type Name of Natural Father Signature of Natural Mother Print Clearly or Type Name of Natural Mother Signature of Legal Guardian Print Clearly or Type Name of Legal Guardian Signature of Member Print Clearly or Type Name of Member On this day of 20, before me, personally appeared------,-,---...,...-.,.,...,---,-,-----,---, Notary: List all Names Notorized to me known to be the persons who executed the foregoing Release and acknowledged that they signed same as their free act and deed. My Commission Expires: Notary Public *Both parents and member or legal guardian must sign this form in the appropriate places above. If only one parent is signing, please note reason on signature line. For example, DECEASED, DIVORCED AND FULL CUSTODY, ETC. All signatures must be witnessed by a notary and listed as personally appearing in the appropriate place on the form. Be sure that notary signs, dates and places his/her seal on the form. Please return original Minor's Release form to the state/province secretary with membership application and fees.

13 TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCIATION 704 ½ Southview Circle Center, Texas Permission to Use Photograph or Video Images, Release and Indemnity Agreement Member s Name: Address: Telephone: To Whom It May Concern: We/I, the undersigned, do hereby grant and release the right to the Texas High School Rodeo Association, it agents, employees, officers, members or licensees (hereinafter refereed to as Texas High School Rodeo Association), to make copies and assume ownership of the photographic or video images of our minor child that are obtained in connection with our child s participation in any and all Texas High School Rodeo Association activities. We/I authorize the Texas High School Rodeo Association to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically. We/I agree that the Texas High School Rodeo Association may use such photograph(s) or video images that are taken of the above-identified member for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content. The use of said photographic or video images either in print, electronically or as Web content by any third party for any manner of unlawful or unauthorized purposes shall not be the responsibility of the Texas High School Rodeo Association. We/I hereby RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the Texas High School Rodeo Association, its agents, employees, officers, members or licensees (hereinafter called the releasees ) from any and all claims and liability arising out of strict liability or ordinary negligence of releasees or any other party which causes the above referenced member injury, damages or property damage. We/I the undersigned, jointly and severally, covenant to hold releasees harmless and to indemnify releasees from any claim, judgment or expense releasees may incur arising out of the use of the minor child s photographic or electronic image of minor child s participation in the activities of the Texas High School Rodeo Association. WE HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT, WE UNDERSTAND IT IS A RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS: Signature Printed Name: Signature Printed Name: Date: Title: FATHER/LEGAL GUARDIAN Date: Title: MOTHER/LEGAL GUARDIAN STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of, 20 by & (Seal) Notary Public Signature NOTARY PUBLIC, State of Texas My Commission Expires: PLEASE MAIL BACK TO YOUR REGION SECRETARY ALONG WITH THE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION!!

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15 Contestant Approval Form: The following must be filled out completely and signed for contestant to be eligible to compete. CONTESTANT NAME: GRADE MEMBER# ADDRESS CITY ST ZIP CELL # S Parent Contestant PARENT APPROVES CONTESTANT TO ENTER THE FOLLOWING EVENTS ONLY: X Initial Date X Initial Date Bareback Riding Queen Contest Saddle Bronc Riding Barrel Racing Bull Riding Pole Bending Tie Down Roping Breakaway Roping Steer Wrestling Goat Tying Boys Cutting Girls Cutting Team Roping Team Roping Reined Cow Horse Reined Cow Horse Shooting Trap/Rifle Shooting - Trap/Rifle I do certify that the above named student meets the Grade and Conduct qualifications of our State Rodeo Association Standards which is passing at least 70% of the classes taken. School Name Phone # Superintendent, Principal or National Director / Date Parent -HOMESCHOOL RECORDS ON FILE / Date BOTH PARENTS & CONTESTANT MUST SIGN: We, the undersigned, (parent/guardians/contestant) give the nearest or local HOSPITAL, and the physicians on the medical staff, permission to administer necessary treatment of injuries incurred while participating in the THSRA REGIONAL RODEO. We understand that each contestant must be and is covered by medical insurance. We hereby release the aforesaid hospital, physicians and the producers from all liability. X,X,X Parent Parent Contestant STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of, 20 by & & (Seal) Notary Public Signature NOTARY PUBLIC, State of Texas My Commission Expires:

16 THSRA PHONE LINE WEBSITE: Change in procedure for entry forms Everyone will need to fill out the following Contestant Approval Form and submit it with or prior to our first entry form. You will no longer have to get EACH entry form signed by the principle or notarized; however, you MUST take this form to your school and have it signed by your superintendent or principle. You will also need to take this form to have it notarized. This form will stand good for your seasons entry forms as long as this form is on file with the secretary. Entry forms will not be accepted without it on file. You, your parents or guardians will also have to sign before submitting to secretary. PARENTS: You will need to check the X box for all events that you are allowing your contestant to compete in as well as initial and date this box. If contestant enters an event that has NOT been checked by parent approval the computer WILL NOT accept the entry. Therefore, if you are considering entering other events at a later date (such as cutting) then you need to check and approve those events as well. If you have any questions give me a call or . Susan Baldwin THSRA Secretary texashighschoolrodeo@gmail.com

17 REGION VII THSRA CONTESTANT CONTACT INFORMATON CONTESTANT NAME: PARENTS NAME: (FATHER) (MOTHER) PARENTS S: (FATHER) (MOTHER) (CONTESTANT) CELL PHONE: (FATHER) (MOTHER) (CONTESTANT)

18 THSRA 2018/2019 Adult Membership Form $10.50 per adult Name Date Address City State Zip Phone Cell Name of Contestant THSRA 2018/2019 Adult Membership Form $10.50 per adult Name Date Address City State Zip Phone Cell Name of Contestant

19 REGION STUDENT EVENT DIRECTOR NOMINATION FORM We are going to try something different this year on the Student Event Director Nominations and Voting. First we need to explain that this is a very important position and requires someone that knows and understands the rules of the event. According to the rule book we must have one student and adult event director during each event that is ran. Therefore, you must compete in that event in order to be nominated or nominate yourself. When you compete you will have someone fill in your position and then as soon as you are through you will take your position. You will be responsible for getting the clipboard from the previous event director before the event starts. You will watch every run and be ready for any protest or question a contestant has from their run and the judge s decision. You will also write down the times of each run at the end of the event you will ask the Judge for their sheets and you will immediately bring your sheets and the judges sheets to the announcer stand so all the times can be verified before posting. I know that being a student director can be a real pain but it is an honor to be even be nominated from your peers because that is saying that they look up to you for understanding the rules in that event. If you have always wanted to be an event director and never nominated here is your chance please either nominate yourself or someone for the events that you will be participating in. I will contact those that will be placed on the ballot to make sure they are willing to do the job. Then when you check into the first rodeo (everyone has to check in to get your number) you will vote on a ballot and they will be counted during the general meeting and announced at the end of the meeting. PLEASE NOMINATE SOMEONE OR YOURSELF IN THE EVENTS THAT YOU PARTICIPATE IN: POLES TIE DOWN BREAKAWAY STEER WRESTLING BARRELS TEAM ROPING HEADER T/R HEELER GOAT TYING ROUGH STOCK GIRLS CUTTING BOYS CUTTING RCH NOMINATED BY: (Required) MAIL BACK WITH MEMBERSHIP AND ENTRY FORM BY AUGUST 18,

20 TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCIATION REGIONVTI 2018/2019 Donation Opportunities Region VTI of the Texas High School Rodeo Association is a member of the National High School Rodeo Association. The purpose of the National High School Rodeo Association is to promote the sport of rodeo and to promote the highest type of conduct and sportsmanship and expose its positive image to the general public. Its purpose also includes preserving the Western Heritage, offering a privilege of family bonding, offering an opportunity of continuing education, and marinating the highest regard for the livestock. There are high school students from ten regions in the state of Texas that compete at the region level in order to continue on and compete at the state level, and from there, on to the National level. Region VII will be awarding numerous prizes to the high school students who finish in the top of their event. The prizes will be paid for with the help of donors, the members, and various fundraising activities. In addition to these prizes, the region assists the members who make it to state to compete, as well as to the national level to represent the State of Texas. This past year, we are also proud to be able to give all the seniors who completed a scholarship application and submitted their college courses with a $500 scholarship from our region. Region VII will pay for RV hook-up at the State Finals form each Saddle Donor. Donations from business and individuals greatly help Region VII in meeting its goals. Donors may choose the amount of donation and the event: Saddle Donor $1, Event Donor (excludes saddle) $ Buck.le Donor $ During each rodeo, donors will be recognized. THANK YOU for donating to Region VTI of the Texas High School Rodeo Association. Please indicate the amount of your donation by circling below. Please fill out your contact information below and make your check payable to THSRA-Region VTI, P.O. Box 833, East Bernard, Texas 77435(or call for more information). Saddle Donor $1, Buckle Donor $ Name: Event Donor (excludes saddle) $ Other Address: Phone Number: Event Preferred:

21 TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCIATION REGION VII JULY 2018 RODEO ENTRY INFORMATION All of the THSRA Region VII rodeos for the rodeo season are scheduled to be held in Brackenridge Center in Edna, TX EXCEPT OCTOBER RODEO WILL BE IN GONZALES. All rodeos will begin at 9:00 am and have a church service between the 2 rodeos. The first rodeo on September 16, 2018 will begin with a very important mandatory contestant and parent meeting we will begin at 9:00 a.m. Everyone entered in the rodeo, must attend the meeting. We will be going over all the rules, voting for student officers and student event directors. Following this meeting we will start with rough stock and will give the girls time to warm up for the poles. Let s get our year started out with a great start! The dates, postmark deadlines and late deadlines are as follows: RODEO RODEO DATE POSTMARKDATE LAST DAY INHAND 1 & 2 September 16, 2018 Sept 4, 2018 Sept 10, & 4 October 7, 2018 Sept 24, 2018 Oct 1, 2018 Gonzales 5 November 3, 2018 Oct 22, 2018 Oct 29, November 5, 2018 Oct 22, 2018 October 30, & 8 January 20, 2019 Jan 7, 2019 Jan 14, & 10 February 3, 2019 Jan 21, 2019 Jan 28, Feb Feb 4, 2019 Feb 11, Feb 17, 2019 Feb 4, 2019 Feb 11, 2019 AWARDS & STATE SIGN UP FEB 17, 2019 CUTTING CUTTING DATES POSTMARK DATE LOCATION 1 August 11, 2018 Jul 30, 2018 Gonzales 2 August 12, 2018 Jul 30, 2018 Gonzales 3 September 29, 2018 Sept 17, 2018 Gonzales 4 September 30, 2018 Oct 1, 2018 Gonzales 5 October 13, 2018 Oct 1, 2018 Gonzales 6 October 14, 2018 Oct 6, 2018 Gonzales 7 November 11, 2018 Oct 29, 2018 Brenham 8 December 28, 2018 Dec 17,2018 Gonzales 9 December 29, 2018 Dec 17,2018 Gonzales 10 December 30, 2018 Dec 17, 2018 Gonzales 11 January 12, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Brenham 12 January 13, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Brenham AWARDS & STATE SIGN UP FEB 17, 2019 EDNA TX COW REIGNING REIGNING DATES POSTMARK DATE LOCATION 1 2 TO BE ANNOUNCED IN AUGUST 3 AWARDS & STATE SIGN UP FEBUARY 17, 2019 EDNA TX

22 . If your entries are not postmarked by the deadline dates, a $25 late fee for each entry due (this could be a $ 50 fine on a double rodeo day). The last day in hand means the entry must be in my hand NOT POSTMARKED. I MUST HAVE IN MY POSSESSION! There will be no exceptions as far as the deadline dates are concerned! GRADES WILL BE REQUIRED AFTER 1 ST SEMESTER! All entry fees, late fees, and any returned checks must be paid before the rodeo starts or you will not be allowed to rodeo. I will confirmation if there is a note on the entry blank and I have your address or if you do not use the internet, it may be a good idea to send a self-addressed stamped postcard along with your entries for confirmation purposes. Medical draw outs will be honored only I am notified before the rodeo starts. I will need a vet release if draw out involves your horse. If your horse is injured during the first rodeo, you must fax in a vet release by the following Monday from your vet to receive a refund. Cutters and Cow Reigning, if you are only entering the cutting, you will still need to fill out the entry blank and mail into my office before the cutting or handed into the director in charge at the cutting. NO cutting points will be awarded until I have received your entry. All entries I received by mail after the cutting date will be accessed a $25 late fee per entry. There will be no exceptions to this rule. If you would like to get my s, please make sure I have your address. There will be a place on your membership application for it. Or me and I will add you region7thsra@gmail.com. If you ever have a question or something just clarified, please do not hesitate to contact me, or any other director. You may call or text me at You may also me at region7thsra@gmail.com. I know some of this seems kind of harsh, but believe me, if we all follow the rules that are coming from the NHSRA rule book everything runs so much smoother and there are

23 no questions. Remember High School rodeo, is trying to get you ready for your next step in rodeo. Thanks, and lets all have a great rodeo season!!! Nena Boettcher THSRA Region VII Secretary region7thsra@gmail.com thsra7.com Like our facebook page: Texas High School Rodeo Association Region 7 REMIND 101: SEND TEXT TO AND IN

24 TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCITATON OFFICIAL ENTRY BLANK - QUALIFYING REGION VII CUTTING BLOOMER TICKETS DUE BY OCTOBER 7, 2018 LIVE AUCTION & DINNER Nov 3, 2018-ORDER TICKETS BY OCT 7, 2018 DODGE TICKETS & STATE AD DUE NOVEMBER 4, 2018 Mail Entries to: CUTTING Cutting Date EntryDeadline Late Entry Dealdline PLACE THSRA REG VII 1&2 8/11 & 8/12/18 7/30/18 8/6/18 Gonzales NENA BOETTCHER 3&4 9/29 & 9/30/18 9/17/18 9/24/18 Gonzales PO BOX 833 5&6 10/13 & 1014/18 10/1/18 10/8/18 Gonzales EAST BERNARD TX /11/18 10/29/18 11/5/18 Brenham 8, 9 & 10 12/28 12/29 12/30 12/17/18 12/24/18 Gonzales 11 & 12 1/12 & 1/13/19 12/31/18 1/7/19 Brenham CONTESTANT NAME: Address: City State Zip Phone: This entry form is for Cutting # and Cutting # WHEN ENTERING TWO CUTTINGS ADD OFFICE FEES TOGETHER GIRLSEVENTS Cutting 1ST CUTTING 2ND CUTTING PARENT SIGNATURE BOYSEVENTS Cutting OFFICE CHARGE: ONE CUTTING $25 --TWO CUTTINGS $50 LATE FEE: LATE FEE ONE CUTTING $25 -TWO CUTTINGS $50 TOTAL DUE:

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29 TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCIATION OFFICIAL ENRY BLANK-QUALIFING REGIN VII RODEO BLOOMER TICKETS DUE BY OCT 7, 2018 LIVE AUCTION & DINNER NOV 3, 2019-ORDER TICKETS BY OCT 7, 2018 DODGE TICKETS & STATE ADS DUE NOV 4, 2018 STARTING TIME FOR RODEOS 9:00 AM RODEO # RODEO DATE ENTRY DUE LATE ENRY DUE LOATION MAIL ENTRIES TO 1 & 2 SEPT /4/18 9/10/18 EDNA THSRA VII 3 & 4 OCT /24/18 10/1/18 GONZALES NENA BOETTCHER 5 NOV /22/18 10/29/18 EDNA PO BOX NOV /22/18 10/29/18 EDNA EAST BERNARD TX & 8 JAN /7/19 1/14/18 EDNA & 10 FEB /21/19 1/28/19 EDNA region7thsra@gmail 11 FEB /4/19 2/11/19 EDNA 12 FEB /4/19 2/11/19 EDNA CONTESTANT NAME ADDRESS CITY ZIP PHONE: This entry form is for Rodeo# &Rodeo # WHEN ENTERING 2 RODEOS ADD ENTRY FEES AND OFFICE TOGETHER GIRLS EVENTS #1 RODEO #2 RODEO TOTAL PARENT SIGNATURE BARREL RACING $50 $50 POLE BENDING $50 $50 BREAKAWAY $50 $50 GOAT TYING $50 $50 BOYS EVENTS #1 RODEO #2 RODEO BAREBACK $85 $85 BULL RIDING $85 $85 SADDLE BRONC $85 $85 CALF ROPING $50 $50 STEER WRESTLING $50 $50 TEAM ROPOING $50 $50 HEADER HEELER TOTAL ENRY FEES: OFFICE CHARGE: ONE RODEO$25-TWO RODEOS $50 LATE FEE: ONE RODEO $25-TWO RODEOS $50 TOTAL DUE:

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