Frequently Asked Questions

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     Q.  When will the 2009 rodeo season?

     A.  Our points cut-off date is September 19, 2009.

     Q.  When can I join for the 2010 rodeo season?

     A.  Our office will began accepting 2010 memberships the first week in September, 2010.

     Q.  How do I become a member of CPRA?

     A.  There are several ways to join.  1) Call our office during business hours. Our secretary will be glad to take your

           information over the phone.  Master Card or Visa accepted with $5.00 S.C. 2) Membership applications can be

           found in our official publication, Cowboy Sports News, or on this website on the "Join" page  Simply complete the

           application and mail to our office along with the appropriate fees. 4) Memberships can be purchased at any                  CPRA  approved rodeo.  Personal checks accepted. 

     Q.  How much is the membership fee?

     A.  A competing card is $100.00.  A non-compete card is $50.00.  

     Q.  What are the requirements to become a CPRA bullfighter?  Is membership required to work a CPRA  

           rodeo?  How much is the membership?    

     A.  Bullfighters applications can be found on our website "Join" page.  Requirements are listed on the application.  Yes,

           you must have a bullfighters membership to work our rodeos.  Membership is $50.00

     Q.  Are there any age limits for membership or to compete at CPRA Rodeos?

     A.  For timed events there are no age limits.  For rough stock events you must be 16 yrs.of age or older.  Any contestant

          that is under 18 yrs.of age must have a notorized minors release.  Release forms can be found on our website, "Join"

          page.  

     Q. Can I enter and compete without a membership?

     A.  Yes.  You will pay a permit fee of $10.00 in addition to your entry fees at the rodeo.

     Q.  How do I find information on the rodeos?  How do I enter a CPRA Rodeo?

     A.  All CPRA Rodeos and approved events are listed on our website, "Schedule" page.  Entry numbers, along

           with entry book opening dates and times, are listed on the "Schedule" page.  Schedules are also listed in theCowboy 

           Sports News.  

     Q.  Can I enter at the rodeo?

     A.   No.  All rodeo entries must be made during official entry dates and hours.

     Q.  If I miss entering when the books are open are late entries accepted?

     A.  At the stock contractors discretion & under certain conditions the books may be left open on Wednesday from                 10AM to 2:00PM only for performances not filled.  No slack late entries are accepted.  Please refer to our rule         

             book under Rodeo Entries, pg. 4 & 5.

     Q.  What happens if I enter a rodeo and turn-out?  Can I call and draw out after the rodeo books have closed?

     A.  After the expiration of seven business days you will be placed on the fines list and not be allowed to enter another     

           rodeo until the fine is paid.  This applies to all permit entries as well as card members.  Once the books have closed

           you cannot draw out.

     Q.  If I am placed on the fines list how do I know how much my fine is?

     A.   Two ways.  (1) Fines list are updated on our website after the expired deadline date.  Just go to the "Fines List" page.

           And, (2) your fine will always be your fees at the rodeo you turned out at, plus $25.00.

     Q.  How do I vet or doctor release from a rodeo?

     A.   Releases must be received on vet or doctor letterhead.  Simply fax or mail to the CPRA office.       

            It is the contestants responsibility to make certain faxes or mailed releases are received in the CPRA

            office within the deadline.  It is not the responsibility of the vet or doctor regardless of whether the vet or doctor 

            tells you they will fax the release.

      Q.  How much time do I have to send a vet or doctor release?

      A.  You have seven (7) business days from the final performance of the rodeo.  Business days do not include                         weekends or holidays.  Releases received after the deadline are not accepted.

      Q.  How many vet or doctor releases am I allowed?

      A.  Every contestant is allowed two (2) total releases per year.  This applies to permit entries as well as card members.

            You can have two vet releases or two doctor releases.....or one of each per year.

                       More information will be provided at a later date.  Please check back often.

    For questions not answered on this page, please refer to our online rule book or feel free to contact our office.