Rodeo Club ready to crack the latches in Brooks
The Hanna Big Country Rodeo Club is ready to rodeo at the Silver Sage in Brooks as we host our Jr. & Sr. High School rodeo April 29, 30 and May 1. Although we were grateful that we still had the opportunity to compete during the pandemic we are so excited to welcome spectators back to the stands. Whether you are new to the sport or have been a lifelong fan these will be three action packed days of rodeo competition with fantastic rodeo stock.
The Alberta High School Rodeo Association (AHSRA) is a provincial organization that provides students an opportunity to develop skills in rodeo, leadership and mentorship. Jr. High competitors are in grades 5-8 and Sr. High competitors are in grades 9-12. Alberta is divided into three competing districts with the rodeo season following the school year. The fall and spring rodeo seasons conclude with provincial finals in June. Silver Sage will be the home again this year for our District 2 Jr. & Sr. High rodeo.
The Jr. High rodeo will kick off on April 29 at 10am and will wrap up on April 30 starting at 8am.
With a full range of events, suited to developing their skills, these grade 5-8 students will compete in Bareback Steer, Barrels, Tie Down Roping, Ribbon Roping, Breakaway Roping, Chute Dogging, Saddle Bronc Steer, Team Roping, Goat Tying, Pole Bending and Bull Riding.
The Sr. High rodeo starts April 30 following the Jr. High rodeo at approximately 11am. May 1 we will begin our final day at 8am with the Working Cow Horse and Cutting events starting us off. Both these competitions showcase the horse and rider’s ability to maneuver stock and reining patterns. The Sr. High events include Pole Bending, Barrels, Breakaway Roping, Goat Tying, Team Roping, Tie Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Bareback, Saddle Bronc and Bull Riding. As our Sr. High competitors have grown through these events, many are competing at a high level of competition and have gone on to find further success within various other rodeo associations.
Come out and observe the skills and talents of these young cowgirls and cowboys and celebrate our western heritage. For further event information please visit https://www.albertahsrodeo.com/documents.aspx and under the District 2 heading the Jr. & Sr. High Brooks programs will be available. Hope to see you there!
Keldon Powell
Andi Powell
Haylee Wagstaff
