WYOMING AMERICAN LEGION HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS

WYOMING AMERICAN LEGION HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS Dear WHSRA Members, May 7, 2018 It is now State finals time and all of the information you need to register for the State Finals is available here on our website. We are excited to be going to Rock Springs for the 2018 State Finals and to be working with the Sweetwater Events Complex staff! The rodeo performance dates are June 7-9, 2018 in Rock Springs, WY. A copy of the tentative finals schedule is also posted. CHECK-IN: The deadline to check in is Wednesday June 6 th at 5pm. The rodeo office (located in Indoor Arena) will be open for check in from 3-5pm ONLY for official check-in. STATE FINALS CUTTING and the STATE REINED COWHORSE FINALS-Will be held during the State final, check the schedule for times and location. Fees will be the same as any other event. Check in will be just prior to the event in the rodeo Office. ENTRY FEES: All entry fees are $60.00 per event (this is the total per event for the week) PLUS a PER PERSON Central Entry fee of $1.00. For example: you want to enter the Barebacks and the Saddle Broncs- total cost for entry fees is $121.00 ($60 + $60 + $1). Jackpot fees are separate and optional in each event and require a separate form. Remember the fund raising benefit; for every $150 of raffle tickets sold you will get a $60 credit towards your State Entry Fees (Not Jackpot fees, just Entry fees). Sold tickets with corresponding money must be turned into Dixie or JT Nunn by the entry deadline May 21 st in order to get the credit on entry fees. More information is available on the website. JACKPOT ENTRIES- Again this year you will be allowed to jackpot any or all of your events at the State Finals. The cost is $50.00 per event. The WSHRA will hold 3% for office charges and the balance will be split as follows: 25%-1st Go; 25%-2nd Go and 50% to the Average (on two head). There is a separate entry form for the jackpot entry. You will need to complete the Official Entry Form for all of the events that you want to enter at state and you will also need to complete the Jackpot Entry Form for the events that you wish to jackpot. You must include your jackpot fees and your Jackpot Entry Form with your regular entry fees and Official Entry Form to be eligible for jackpot payoff. Please contact Dixie Huxtable if you have any questions. If there are less than 5 entries we will not jackpot that event and your jackpot fees will be refunded. CAMPING/RV & STALL RESERVATIONS- All will be done on line through the Sweetwater Events Complex website (www.sweetwaerevents.com). You must reserve and pay on line, it opens May 12 th! No Refunds. QUEEN CONTESTANTS-If you are interested in the queen contest you will need to contact our Queen-Kate Dickinson or Gerda Dickinson, Gerda s email is: gerdadickinson@vermillionranchlp.com. The majority of the queen contest will be held Monday of State Finals Week, so please contact us for the schedule of events. SENIORS-A scholarship application is available on the website. The deadline for the scholarship application is May 21st and grade transcripts are due by June 6 th during the interviews. TEAM ENTRIES- A team entry form is also available on the website. We give awards to the top three teams during the State Finals. A team can consist of 2 boys and 1 girl or 1 boy and 2 girls. You do not have to be from the same school or hometown to be on the same team. The team entry form must be turned in to the office during check-in. Team entry deadline is June 6, 2018 5:00 p.m. 1

ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS-Next year s student officers and event directors will be balloted for your vote at the rodeo office. If you are interested in running for an office or event director, complete the nomination form on the website and return it with your entry blank. You will receive your ballot to vote when you check in at Finals. DRESS CODE-Official dress code will be enforced. You must be in official dress code to check in, during the mandatory contestant meeting and in the designated areas: the arena at all times; the timed event area from wood to wood; bucking chutes area in designated (fenced) area; and in the cutting arena (the indoor arena). If you have questions please ask at the rodeo office. GENERAL INFORMATION If you are interested in singing the national anthem during one of the performances, there will be sign up sheet in the office during check in. Please check the posted schedule of events to know when the mandatory check-in is and when the mandatory contestant meeting will be held. Also please note that the schedule for queen event has changed. It is required that you attend the mandatory contestant meeting or make prior (BEFORE 6/6/18) arrangements with National Director-Dixie Huxtable EMERGENCY RODEO OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: 307.351.1327 ENTRY DEADLINE IS MONDAY 21st, 2018. ONLY A CASHIERS CHECK OR MONEY ORDER (made payable to WHSRA) WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR YOUR ADMINISTRATIVE FEES AND JACKPOT FEES: Each event Fee listed covers the entire rodeo. Mail entry form, completed on front and back to: DIXIE HUXTABLE Phone 307-351-1327 PO BOX 914 Fax 307-358-4065 DOUGLAS, WY 82633 The School signed certificate of eligibility on the Waiver of Liability form is your grade eligibility for the State Finals. National Qualifiers will be required to submit final semester grade transcripts within 5 days after the completion of the State Finals. REMEMBER-THESE ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN May 21st 2018. THERE WILL NOT BE ANY FULL REFUNDS ALLOWED FOR DRAWOUTS. An approved medical or vet release will be considered for refund of jackpot funds only. Camping & Stall reservations will be done online by the Sweetwater Events Complex, please see the Online Registration Information page of this packet for information on how to reserve your camping/rv spot and/or stall. This is an online registration, AND you must pay on online. There are no refunds! There will be someone on site to register you if you bring an extra horse (if stalls are available) BUT you won t be next to your original reservations! At this time there is NO DRY CAMPING at State Finals! READ THE RULE BOOK-BE FAMILIAR WITH YOUR EVENT(s) RULES!! 2

O F F I C I A L E N T R Y F O R M THE AMERICAN LEGION S 64th ANNUAL WYOMING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP HIGH SCHOOL RODEO JUNE 4-9, 2018 ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING- SWEETWATER EVENTS COMPLEX IMPORTANT: This entry, together with all fees, must be sent to DIXIE HUXTABLE, PO Box 914, Douglas, WY 82633. POSTMARKED not later than midnight Monday - May 21st, 2018. NO DRAWOUTS OR REFUNDS WILL BE ALLOWED except for approved medical and vet releases. ONLY MEMBERS OF THE WYOMING HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCIATION, IN GOOD STANDING MAY ENTER THIS RODEO. Full Name : Contestant Back # WHSRA Membership #: (TR Partner-Membership # Back # ) Mailing Address: Age: City, State, Zip: Gender: F M Phone Number: E-Mail: High School Name: Grade: (circle) 9 10 11 12 Publicity, Background Information (Hobbies, interests, awards- This is for the announcer) EVENTS YOU ARE ENTERING AT THE 2017 W.H.S.R.A. STATE FINALS RODEO ******BOTH PARENTS MUST SIGN NEXT TO EACH EVENT ENTERED***** Place X in this Box Total Fee Event *****Signature of both parents******** $60 BA Barrel Race $60 PB Pole Bending $60 BK Breakaway $60 GC Girls Cutting $60 QT Goat Tying $60 QC Queen Contest $60 RCH Reined Cow Horse $60 BC Boys Cutting $60 BB Bareback $60 SB Saddle Bronc $60 BR Bull Riding $60 SW Steer Wrestling $60 TD Tie Down Calf Roping $60 TR Team Roping (REQUIRED) Partners Name: TOTAL STOCK CHARGES $1.00 Administrative Fee - $1.00 Per Person Jackpot Fees From Jackpot Entry Form TOTAL FEES DUE Cashier s check or Money Order payable to WHSRA) *STOCK CHARGES, ADMINISTRATION FEES & JACKPOT FEES-(cashier s check or money order made payable to WHSRA) In consideration of being allowed to compete in the WHSRA State Finals Rodeo, the Contestant agrees to abide by and comply with all rules and the Rules, Constitution and By-Laws of the National High School Rodeo Assn. All above information is correct. Contestant s Signature Date DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: POSTMARKED BY May 21, 2018 NO DRAWOUTS FOR REFUNDS WILL BE ALLOWED except for approved vet and medical releases for jackpot fees. C H E C K - I N - DEADLINE: 5:00 PM JUNE 6, 2018 WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY IS DUE BY May 21, 2018. INCOMPLETE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE PROCESSED IF YOU ARE JACKPOTTING ANY OR ALL OF YOUR EVENTS- A JACKPOT ENTRY FORM MUST ACCOMPANY THIS ENTRY BLANK. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS HAVE SIGNED NEXT TO EACH EVENT YOU ARE ENTERING. If your entry blank is not completed properly, it will be sent back! National Qualifiers must submit final Semester Grade Transcripts within 5 days after the completion of the State Finals. Dixie Huxtable -Cell - 307-351-1327 Fax 307-358-4065

WAIVER OF LIABILITY FILL OUT COMPLETELY WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, PARENTS (SURVIVING PARENT OR GUARDIAN) OF : Name of Contestant A minor, do hereby release and discharge THE WYOMING HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCIATION, THE AMERICAN LEGION HIGH SCHOOL RODEO COMMITTEE, THE AMERICAN LEGION, DEPARTMENT OF WYOMING, IT S POSTS, OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES, from any and all claims, demands, damages suits, actions, or causes of action which we (I) may, can or shall have by reason of any illness, injury or accident incurred or suffered by said son (or daughter) while participating in the WYOMING CHAMPIONSHIP HIGH SCHOOL RODEO to be held: JUNE 4 THRU JUNE 9, 2018, ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING WE THE PARENTS OR GUARDIANS OF Name of Contestant Give the Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital and the physicians of the Medical Staff of the SCMH permission to administer necessary emergency treatment for injuries he or she may incur while participating in an approved High School rodeo. We understand that each contestant must be and is covered by medical insurance. We hereby release the Hospital, Physicians on the Medical Staff, and the rodeo Sponsors from all liability. and (Both parents or Guardian(s) must sign) This release is complete and full, and is not conditioned upon any act, word or deed by either the undersigned or the sponsoring bodies and individuals of said Rodeo. Dated this day of, 20. (*) Father s (or Guardian) Signature Mother s (or Guardian) Signature Mailing Address City State Zip Subscribed and sworn to before me, this day of, 20. Notary Public * (ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE IN FRONT OF THE NOTARY) CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY I the undersigned, do hereby certify that: Name of contestant Is a student in good standing, enrolled in High School, and has made passing grades in 70% of the classes taken for the most recent semester/quarter. Signature of School Official Date Position or Title (Telephone Number) NOTE: THIS CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY IS YOUR GRADE ELIGIBILITY FOR THE STATE FINALS! WITHOUT YOUR SCHOOL OFFICIAL SIGNATURE YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RODEO! ALL NATIONAL QUALIFIERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT FINAL GRADE TRANSCRIPTS WITHIN 5 DAYS OF THE COMPLETION OF THE STATE FINALS.

2018 WYOMING AMERICAN LEGION HIGH SCHOOL RODEO FINALS JACKPOT ENTRY FROM NAME: BACK # WHSRA MEMBERSHIP # SSN MAILING ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP EVENT Jackpot PARENTS AMNT Y/N SIGNATURE(requires BOTH) $ Barrel Race $50 Polebending $50 Breakaway $50 Girls Cuting* $50 Goat Tying $50 Boys Cutting* $50 Saddle Bronc $50 Bull Riding $50 Bareback $50 Steer Wrestling $50 Calf Roping $50 Reined Cow Horse $50 Team Roping $50 Partners Name* TOTAL DUE Partner Must Jackpot Also (Include in Total Fees on Official Entry Form) TOTAL Contestant Signature Due - Postmarked May 21st, 2018

2018 WYOMING AMERICAN LEGION HIGH SCHOOL RODEO FINALS SHOOTING ENTRY FORM NAME: BACK # WHSRA MEMBERSHIP # MAILING ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP Gender: F M Phone No.: High School Name: Grade(circle) 9 10 11 12 Publicity, Background Information (Hobbies, interests, awards- This is for the announcer) EVENT PARENTS AMNT SIGNATURE(requires BOTH) $ Light Rifle $25 Trap Shooting $25 TOTAL DUE Administraive Fee $1.00 per Person (if not in another arena event) $1 (Include in Total Fees on Official Entry Form) TOTAL *STOCK CHARGES, ADMINISTRATION FEES & JACKPOT FEES-( cashier s check or money order made payable to WHSRA ) In consideration of being allowed to compete in the WHSRA State Finals Rodeo, the Contestant agrees to abide by and comply with all rules and the Rules, Consititution and By-Laws of the National High School Rodeo Assn. All above information is correct. Contestant Signature Due - Postmarked May 21st, 2018

2018 W.H.S.R.A. STATE FINALS s OFFICIAL TEAM ENTRY T E A M: (2 BOYS & 1 GIRL OR 2 GIRLS & 1 BOY) CONTESTANT: # : (EVENTS ENTERED): CONTESTANT: # : (EVENTS ENTERED): CONTESTANT: # : (EVENTS ENTERED): TEAM ENTRY: $15 PER TEAM: PD:

NOMINATION FORM 2018 2019 WHSRA Student Officer President Secretary/Treasurer Vice President Please indicate which office you are interested in running for! 2018 2019 WHSRA Event Director Barebacks Saddle Broncs Bull Riding Team Roping Barrels Breakaway Steer Wrestling Tie Down Calf Roping Boys Cutting Reined Cow Horse Poles Goat Tying Girls Cutting NAME Please print your name if you are interested in any of the above events.

American Legion WYOMING STATE 2018 HIGH SCHOOL RODEO FINALS Sweetwater Events Complex Rock Springs, Wyoming ARMBAND PASS RESERVATION FORM Please complete the following information and mail to WHSRA % Dixie Huxtable-PO Box 914 Douglas, WY 82633 To insure timely processing-due BY May 21, 2018 This form may be mailed in with stall/camper form You will receive Your Pass at Check In Contestant s Name: Contestant s Parent Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Phone Number: ( ) Email Armbands for Admissions (Armband good for all performances) All persons over 12 years of age must have an armband or ticket to attend any portion of a rodeo performance. Contestants and Children 12 and under: FREE Contestants Armband IS FREE @ $25.00 Season Armbands each Total $ @ 10.00 each per Performance (Thurs & Fri. 6:00 PM) Total $ (Thursday and Friday Morning will be Slack=no cost; All Rough Stock & SW will be in evening performances) @ $10.00 each for Final Qualifying Round Performance Total $ Total $ Anyone needing a Pass must come to the WHSRA Rodeo Office All Volunteers (Day or week), Committee workers, ground crew, arena help and Press Pass, Advertising exchange, food commercial etc. List will be in the WHSRA Rodeo office with their Pass Payment is requested in the form of cash or check payable to WHSRA % Dixie Huxtable PO Box 914 Douglas, WY 82633 Any Questions: Call Dixie Huxtable, Phone 307-351-127, Email djhuxtable@yahoo.com Thank You Office Only Date Received Amount Received: Check # Cash

2018 WYOMING HIGHS SCHOOL STATE FINALS RODEO June 4 10 th, 2018 Rock Springs, Wyoming- SWEETWATER EVENTS COMPLEX SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (subject to change by the WHSRA Board) MONDAY June 4 th - Queen Competition ALL TIMES & EVENTS TO BE DETERMINED TUESDAY June 5 th - 1:00 PM 1 st Go Reined Cow Horse Indoor Arena 7:00 PM 2 nd Go Reined Cow Horse Indoor Arena WEDNESDAY June 6 th - 8:00 AM FINAL GO Reined Cow Horse- Indoor Arena 10: 00 AM - Board meeting-meeting Room of Exhibit Hall 1:30-3:30 PM - Scholarship Interviews-Small Hall or Exhibit Hall 3:00-5:00 PM - Contestant check-in-rodeo Office-Indoor Arena/Ground Floor under Announcer Stand (MUST be in Western Attire to Check In) 5:30 PM Contestant Mandatory Meeting-Main Grandstands (MUST be in Western Attire) (Mandatory rough stock equipment check to follow) 6:00 PM Jackpot Team Roping-Indoor Arena (Roping to start ASAP after meeting) (Contact Chad Espenscheid 307.231.2389 for additional information) THURSDAY June 7 th 7:00 AM- Cowboy Church-Main Grandstands 8:30 AM - 1 st Go - 1 st Slack-Timed Events only (no rough stock or SW)-Grandstand Arenas Noon 4 PM Shooting Sports Competition-Location TBD 6:00 PM -1 st Go - 2 nd Performance-Grandstand Arenas ** (Tough Enough to Wear Pink & Memorial Night) FRIDAY June 8 th 7:00 AM- 1st Go Cutting- Indoor Arena 8:30 AM - 2 nd Go 1 st Slack-Timed Events only (no rough stock or SW)-Grandstand Arenas (Reverse order of 1 st go) 2:00 PM 2nd Go Cutting Performance Indoor Arena 4:45 PM Senior Recognition-Main Grandstands 5:15 PM - Crowning of the Queen Grandstand Arena** 6:00 PM - 2 nd Go 2 nd Performance-Grandstand Arenas (reverse order of 2 nd go)** SATRUDAY June 9 th 7:00 AM Qualifying GO Cutting-Indoor Arena 10:15 AM Grand Entry-Grandstand Arena** 10:30 AM - Qualifying GO Performance- All other events-grandstand Arenas** National Qualifier paperwork to be completed during performance and immediately following performance 5:30 PM - Awards Banquet Exhibit Hall SUNDAY June 10 th 8:00 AM - Annual Board Meeting-Meeting Room of Exhibit Hall **Tickets required during these times 5/7/2018 1:37 PM

2017 Wyoming HS State Finals Entry Checklist MANDATORY ITEMS: (Mail to Dixie Huxtable- PO Box 914, Douglas, WY 82633 1) OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM - DUE MAY 21st-(Postmarked) (Signed by both parents and entry fees included) 2) WAIVER OF LIABILITY - DUE MAY 21st Postmarked) & NOTARIZED (Signed by both parents and school) 3) CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY-DUE MAY 21st (Postmarked) (Signed by School) 3) ENTRY FEES- DUE MAY 21st- (Postmarked) (Make Cashier's check or money order payble to WHSRA) 4) RAFFLE TICKETS- Due May 21st (Postmarked) (to be eligible for an entry fee credit) 5) GRADE TRANSCRIPT- National Qualifiers will be required to submit Final grade transcript within 5 days after the completion of the State Finals The school signed Certification of Eligiblity is your grade eligibility requirement for State Finals. OPTIONAL ITEMS- (Mail to Dixie Huxtable- PO Box 914, Douglas, WY 82633 1) JACKPOT ENTRY FORM & APPROPRIATE JACKPOT FEES (DUE MAY 21st-Postmarked) (Signed by both parents and member) 2) NOMINATION FORM- DUE MAY 21st-(Postmarked) 3) TEAM ENTRY FORM (Due by Wed. June 6, 2018 5:00 PM with $15 entry fee) 4) Arm Band Passes- can be sent with entries or purchased at the gate (Mail to address on forms and make checks payable to WHSRA) CAMPING/STALL RESERVATIONS-Will be done online-to go www.wyhsra.org for information Sweetwater Events Complex is handling all of the camping and stall reservations on line; Go to the WYHSRA website for more information; Prices increse on May 22nd. SENIORS- (Mail to Dixie Huxtable, PO Box 914 Dogulas, WY 82633) 1) Scholarship Application-DEADLINE May 21st-(Postmarked) (Grade transcripts may be handed in at interview Wed. June 6th) IMPORTANT DEADLINE DATES MAY 21st Official Entry Form; Waiver of Liability; Entry Fees; Jackpot Entry; Nomination form; Scholarship Application MAY 21st Camper/Stall fees will increase on the 22nd THERE WILL BE NO DRAWOUTS- only approved medical and vet relases for jackpot fees only June 6th- 5PM Check in Deadline and Team Entry Deadline