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CPRA Welcomes New Rodeo Administrator

Tanner GirletzMarch 20, 2023 l Airdrie, Alberta
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The Canadian Professional Rodeo Association is excited to announce that Tanner Girletz will be joining the team as CPRA Rodeo Administrator. The former Canadian bull riding champion and CPRA board member brings broad rodeo experience, maturity and enthusiasm to the role.

“I’m excited to be a voice in the [CPRA] office,” said Girletz. “I’m a positive, forward-thinking person with a strong interest in promoting youth in our sport at both ends of the arena and bringing some new ideas forward.” Girletz has nine Canadian Finals Rodeo appearances and an equal number of PBR Finals qualifications on his resume, along with experience in event production through his work at both the CFR and intercollegiate rodeo circuit. The third generation cowboy coaches the rodeo team at Olds [Alberta] College and takes pride in his work with young competitors and the growth he’s seen in the program over the last six years. “I’m going to be business-like in my approach to the rodeo administrator role,” noted Girletz. I have big shoulders and have the rule book to go by. And Randa Nugent [former CPRA Rodeo Admin) is going to give me a hand if questions arise.”

CPRA President Terry Cooke offers his congratulations to Tanner Girletz, “I’m happy for the Association and for Tanner. I think he’ll be a good addition to the organization. He brings a younger perspective and I believe he’ll make a difference to future of rodeo in Canada.”

Girletz will start his new position at the CPRA office in Airdrie, Alberta on Monday, March 27.

About the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association
The Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) with headquarters in Airdrie, Alberta is the official sanctioning body for Professional Rodeo in Canada. The CPRA approves 55 events annually with a total payout exceeding $5.7 million. The organization oversees the SMS Equipment Pro Tour Finals each fall in Armstrong, BC, holds their premiere event - the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) - at Westerner Park in Red Deer, AB in early November and endorses the Maple Leaf Circuit Finals as part of Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, SK. Follow the CPRA on Twitter @prorodeocanada and Instagram @prorodeocanadaofficial, ‘Like’ Canadian Professional Rodeo Association on Facebook or online at RodeoCanada.com.

For more information:
Barb Poulsen
CPRA Communications Lead
Mobile: 403 625-9225
media@rodeocanada.com
http://rodeocanada.com



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CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL RODEO ASSOCIATION
~ 2023 NEWS RELEASES and ANNOUNCEMENTS ~


2023
JANUARY  
* CPRA Welcomes New CRES Mgr  
MARCH  
* New Pro Rodeo Canada Partner  



2022
JANUARY AUGUST
Big Time Success for CPRA Athletes at NWSS CPRA Athletes Make Hay on a Three Province Weekend
MARCH Hay Sets New World Record
ATB Enters Three Year Agreement as Presenting Sponsor of CFR Good Times For Goodine
CPRA-Semi-Pro Rough Stock Agreement Hansen Makes a Move
CPRA AwardS Permit Memberships to High School Rodeo Champs and Reserve Champs Standings Races Tighten
APRIL Edmonton Pro Rodeo Gains Pro Tour Status
Rough stock cowboys on DL list Triple Play for Graham Team Roping Brothers
Exciting Season On Tap for Pro Rodeo Canada Good Times For Goodine
Veterans Shine as CPRA Season Gets Underway Hansen Makes a Move
MAY SEPTEMBER
Graham Team Roping Brothers On Fire Big Moves in BC on Labour Day Weekend
SMS Equipment - Pro Tour Title Sponsor Kylie Whiteside Bats 1000 (Olds & Hanna Highlights)
Scott Byrne - P.A. Sport Hall of Fame Inductee Packin' For CFR (Edmonton Pro Rodeo Highlights)
Taber Spring Rodeo Highlights CPRA Year-End Awards Announced
SMS Equipment Pro Tour Kicks Off In Grande Prairie OCTOBER
102 Years of the Falkland Stampede Sundre Pro Rodeo Joins SMS Equipment Pro Tour
Grande Prairie Stompede 2022 CPRA Rodeo Administrator Announcement
JUNE 2022 CFR Personnel Announced
Cassidy Extends Season Lead 2022 CPRA Committee of the Year Awards Decided
Big Weekend for Ben Andersen NOVEMBER
Athlete Stand-Outs - Davison & Schmidt 1st CFR Victory Lap for Beau Cooper
Ty Harris On Fire Stellar Round of CFR Steer Wrestling
JULY New Record in the Saddle Bronc at CFR
Cowboy Christmas - A Game Changer Tight Races Heading Into CFR Sunday
NFR Open / Circuit Finals Results 2022 Pro Rodeo Canada Champions Crowned
Guenthner Tops Leaderboard Legends Were Made at CFR '48
BAW Roster Expands For CFR#48 Lea Park Rodeo Gains Pro Tour Status
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  WNFR Highlights
  Thurston Wins Third World Title


2021
JULY OCT
* Rodeo Canada Season Underway * Congrats 2021 CPRA Award Winners
AUGUST * Canadian Finals Rodeo is Back
  NOV
* August Long Weekend Sees Big Performances CFR - Performance One
* Dublanko and Durazo Among Weekend Winners CFR - Performance Two
* Consistency Pays Off For CPRA Athletes CFR - Performance Three
SEPT CFR - Performances Four-Five
* CFR47 Announcement Champions Declared at CFR47
  Maple Leaf Circuit Champions Decided
 







 
 
 
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