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CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL RODEO ASSOCIATION
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2017 RODEO APPROVAL & FORMAT -
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GRASS ROOTS FINAL
Calgary, Alberta
September 29-30, 2017
Agrium Western Event Centre - Stampede Park
CPRA Approved |
2 perfs: Sept 29 & 30 @ 7pm
Purse: SB, BB, BR, TDR, SW, TR Header, TR Heeler, LBR - $10,500 added
Committee Contact: Randa Nugent
Rodeo Office: 403 945-0903
Rodeo Grounds: Agrium Western Event Centre - Stampede Park |
ENTRY DATES:
CE: Sept 25, 2017 @ 8am - 2pm
Callbacks: Sept 26, 2017 @ 8am - 4pm
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All contestants who qualify must call to confirm their position.
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Any positions not occupied by the top 10 qualified contestants will be filled by moving down the 2017 Grass Roots Tour Standings (contestants must meet the qualifications of the Grass Roots Tour).
GROUND RULES:
1. Top 10 from the Grassroots Tour qualify
......... i. Canadian Residents must compete at 40% of the Non-Tour Rodeos
......... ii. Non-Residents must compete at 50% of the Non-Tour Rodeos
2. Money won will count towards the 2017 Grassroots Pro Rodeo Canada Standings and will be included in the rodeo count as one (1) rodeo
3. Entry Fee: $200 (all events)
4. 7 Major Events – 2 go rounds
Payout: Will pay 2 go rounds & an average:
25% of final purse will pay each go round
50% of final purse will pay out the average
CONTESTANT INFORMATION:
The 2017 Grass Roots Series will include all rodeos except those on the Canadian Pro Tour, 2016 Regina Agribition Rodeo and Edmonton K-Days Rodeo. And Special Events do not count for the Grass Roots Series.
The top ten qualifying contestants in the seven major events from this new tour will compete at the Grass Roots Final which is slated for September 29 - 30 at the Agrium Western Event Centre, Calgary Stampede Park. The Final includes a two head / run contest with 25% of the purse paid in each go and 50% to the average. Four monies will be paid out in each go and the average. Contestants will pay a $200 entry fee and earnings from the finals will count toward the 2017 CFR standings.
RANCHMAN'S KICK-OFF:
The 2017 Grass Roots Final begins Thursday, September 28 with a Kick-Off Evening and Team Sponsor Draft at Ranchman's Cookhouse and Dancehall on Macleod Trail South. ALL CONTESTANTS are asked to attend the event which begins at 4:30 pm. Dinner will be provided.
* Grass Roots Final Sponsorship Opportunities are available. Contact the CPRA for details. |
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GRASS ROOTS RODEO FINAL - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS |
DRAFT RECEPTION |
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Ranchman's Cookhouse and Dancehall ----- 9615 Macleod Trail S.E. |
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Reception Sign-in Contestants, sponsors and media |
4:30pm |
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Food and Beverage Ranchman's and Coors Sponsored |
5:00pm-6:00pm |
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Opening Welcome sponsors and guests |
6:15pm |
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Draft Sale Sponsors draft their teams |
7:00pm |
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RODEO PERFORMANCE #1 |
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Agrium Center ----- Stampede Park |
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Contestants - Office opens |
2:00pm |
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Meet and Greet Chute tours, Rodeo 101 |
5:00pm-5:30pm |
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Grand Entry Reception (Robson Room or own Suites) |
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Grand Entry Sponsors and teams enter stadium |
6:45pm |
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Rodeo Performance begins |
7:00pm - 9:00pm |
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After Party Ranchman's will have buses waiting outside Agrium |
9:30pm |
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RODEO PERFORMANCE #2 |
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Agrium Center ----- Stampede Park |
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Meet and Greet Chute tours, Rodeo 101 |
5:00pm-5:30pm |
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Grand Entry REHEARSAL |
5:30pm |
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Grand Entry Sponsors and teams enter stadium |
6:45pm |
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Rodeo Performance begins |
7:00pm - 9:00pm |
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After Party Ranchman's will have buses waiting outside Agrium |
9:30pm |
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