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This rule book was amended on September 16 , 2015 after a lengthy meeting with all the
staff. We did tweek a few items. We have updated this book and will cover any questions
you have at the meet & greet on Wednesday September 30th. We are beyond excited
about this series.it is our intention to see it become the thing to do. We have put
together this set of rules and guidelines. After the start of the season there will be NO
changes. Looking forward to seeing old faces and meeting new ones.AWARDS: AT
THIS TIME I AM ONLY GOING TO GUARANTEE THE AWARDS LISTED IN THE
BACK OF THIS RULE BOOKHOWEVER,,,IT IS OUR UTMOST GOAL TO TRY TO
RAISE ENOUGH MONEY TO GIVE EVENT SADDLESMEMBERS WILL STAY IN
THE LOOP AS AT SEASON GOES ON REGARDING THIS. ..Sheila

Bridle Creek Junior/Family Rodeo Association (BCJFRA)

There is not a board of directors in BCJFRA. This series is being put on, ran and
governed by David & Sheila Chapman. There will also be an arena judge/flagman
present at all times. Any questions, comments and/or concerns should be directed to
Sheila Chapman. IF you have a question or concern during an event; bring it to Sheila.
She will meet the arena judge and get to the bottom of the situation.
Membership
Memberships are $50 Person. There ARE NO discounts for multiple family members as
each person competes for their own set of awards. Points will NOT start to accumulate until
Membership has been paid.
Gate Pass
Paid membership will receive a Gate Pass . The gate pass will get the paid member in the
gate . Everyone else in the group will pay to get in the gate. Paid memberships in to the
LEADLINE will receive two (2) Gate Passes.
Admission
See Gate Pass section for further details. Admission will be as follows:
Adults (18 and Over)
$5 Each
17 Years & Under
$2 Each
5 & Under
Free
Gate admission will be charged through the entire rodeo.
(When youre considering being put out by this, Be mindful that Gate money helps buy
awards)
Start Time
We will start the Rodeo on Saturday and Sunday at 1pm.
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We will offer barrel exhibitions from 11:30am till 12:30pm. Exhibitions will stop at 12:30
sharp to prepare the arena for the Grand entry and the rest of the rodeo.
Rodeos will start promptly at 1pm daily with the Grand Entry and go right into Lead Line
Barrels.
Books close on the timed events at 12:30 SHARP!!!!!
Timed Event Draws will be posted between 12:45 & 1pm.
Calf Roping Books close at the start of Goat Events. No Exceptions.
Calf Roping Draws will be posted at the start of the Special Event.
Team Roping Books close at the Start of the Special Event
Team Roping Draw will be posted at the start of the Calf Roping Event.
Schedule
This series will consist of 10 regular season shows and a two (2) day finals. Members must
compete in 2 or more events at a minimum of seven (7) of the ten (10) regular season shows
in order to make the finals.
Finals
The series finals will be a 2 day event. Members must compete in 2 or more events at a
minimum of seven (7) of the ten (10) regular season shows in order to make the finals. A
contestant MUST participate in both days of the finals in order to receive Year end awards.
Age Groups
We offer the following age groups:
Timed Events
Lead Line (more details to follow)
6 & Under
7 10
11 14
15 19
20 & Over
Ages are determined as the age you are October 1, 2015.
You must compete in your correct age group for points. May compete in the
age group above you but not for points.
Dresscode
All contestants are required to compete in western attire including a hat, long sleeve, button
up, collared shirt, and western style boots. Noncompliance of the western attire rule will
result in disqualification. In the Lead Line Age group, while hat participation is encouraged,
we understand the dilemma with children that small, therefore the hat and boot rule is waived
for the Lead Line contestants. However, the leader or person running/leading in the lead
line WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR a COWBOY HAT AND LONG SLEEVE
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COLLARED SHIRT. NO BALL CAPS WILL BE ALLOWED to be worn in the arena by

the Contestant, including the lead line runner. HELMETS ARE ALLOWED IN THE
PLACE OF A COWBOY HAT for any and all contestants in any age group and/or events. In
the lead line the runner may wear tennis shoes due to the nature of their activity. In the
ribbon roping the runner may wear tennis shoes as well. In the event that the Producer feels
that it is in the best interest of the contestants to allow hoodies and/or jackets to be worn
during competition; announcements will be made and posted prior to the start of the rodeo.
This will ONLY be acceptable if Producer makes that determination.
Entry Fees:
Speed Event Entry fees must be paid by 12:30pm for a start time of 1pm
Speed Events:
Lead Line $10 Per Event
6 & Under $12 Per Event
7 10
$15 Per Event
11 14
$17 Per Event
15 19
$17 Per Event
20 & Over $17 Per Event
Calf Roping entry fee must be paid by the start of Goat
Event. No Exceptions
Break Away, Ribbon Roping, Tie Down
10 & Under $26
11 14
$26
15 19
$26
20 - Over $35
Team Roping entry fees must be paid by the start of the Special Event. No
Exceptions.
14 & Under $32 Per person
15 & Over $36 Per person
Release of Liability Waiver
Every contestant must fill out the Release of Liability Waiver. It must signed by the
contestant (if over 18) or by a parent/legal guardian, and returned to the Producer before any
competition by the contestant is allowed.
Order of Events
1.
Grand Entry
2.
Barrels: Lead Line, 6& Under, 7 10, 11 14, 15 19, 20 & Over
3.
Lead Line Turn/Burn (same pattern as Flags, but with no Flag)
4.
Flags: 6 & Under, 7 10, 11 14, 15 19, 20 & Over
5.
Poles: Lead Line Poles, 6& Under, 7 10, 11 14, 15 19, 20 & Over
6.
Lead Line Goat Undecorating
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6 & Under Goat Undecorating

Goat Tying: 7 10, 11 14, 15 19, 20 & Over
Special Event: Lead Line, 6& Under, 7 10, 11 14, 15 19, 20 & Over
Breakaway Roping
Ribbon Roping
Tie Down Roping
Team Roping

Raffle Tickets
EACH member must sell 100 raffle TicketsTickets will be handed out when you join and
must be turned in at the Saturday January 2nd Event. Raffle tickets will be $1 each. The
following is a list of things that will be drawing for (in multiple drawings):
Big Screen TVs, Back On Track Products, Gift Cards to Walmart & Bass Pro Shop, the
list will grow.
Drags
During the Timed event portion of the rodeo, the ground will be worked after every 7th Run.
Exception During the Flags, the barrel is moved after each age group to prevent same
ground usage. Dragging will not occur during the Goat race. And may/may not occur during
the special event. During the Roping, it will be at the discretion of the producer to determine
if and when the arena needs to be worked.
Barrel Racing Rules
Contestant may start on either the right or left barrel. When starting on the right barrel, there will
be one right and two left turns around the barrels, and when starting on the left, there will be one
left and two right turns around the barrels.
Cloverleaf barrel patterns only. Any additional turns will result in a no-time. A knocked down
barrel will result in a 5 second penalty for each barrel down. Horse and rider must maintain
forward motion at all times, or the pattern will be considered broken and result in a no time.
Dragging the arena will occur after every 7 th run.
Flag Race Rules
The Flag will be placed in a standard coffee can with dirt to hold it upright. A staff member
selected by the Producer will be the ONLY person responsible for placing the flag in the can for
each contestant. The contestant can either take a right or left direction around the barrel, but
must go completely around it. The contestant will be disqualified for hitting their horse with their
flag intentionally. The contestant must make it across the timer line with the flag or it will result
in a no time. There is no penalty for knocking the coffee can over. There is a 5 second penalty
for knocking over the barrel. A dropped flag will result in a no time.
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Pole Bending Rules

The Pole Bending pattern is to be run around six poles. Each pole is to be 21 ft. apart and the
first pole is to be 21 ft. from the starting line. A rope stake must be placed in the middle of the
starting line of flagman or timer to measure from starting line to first pole. A horse may start
either to the right or left of the first pole, and run remainder of the pattern accordingly. There
shall be five (5) second penalty for each pole knocked down, even if pole is knocked back
upright. Horse and rider must maintain a forward motion at all times or pattern will be
considered broken and result in a no time. Dragging the arena will occur after every 7 runs.
Goat Undecorating
Time will start when the contestant crosses the starting line and will stop when the contestant
crosses the finish line. If the horse comes in contact with the goat or goat rope any time
during the run a (10) second penalty will be assessed. If the goat should break away because
of fault of the horse, the contestant will receive a no time for that run. The goat is to be tied
to a stake with a rope ten (10) feet in length. Stake should be pounded completely into the
ground so that no part is visible. The contestant must ride mounted on a horse from starting
line to goat, dismount from horse, pull the ribbon from the goats tail and throw hands in the
air. At that time the judge will drop the flag and the time will stop. In the Lead Line and 6
& Under the goat will be held by field help for the entire run. Field help may hold the horse
after the contestant stops and/or is attempting to dismount. They may not hold the horse
prior to attempts to dismount. We have staff what will assist in this event. At no time,
outside of leadline, will a parent be allowed in the arena.
Goat Tying (7 and up)
The goat should be held back behind the stake facing the contestant. The goat should be
released when the when the contestant crosses the timer line. The goats will be tied to a
stake with a rope which is ten (10) feet in length. Stake should be pounded completely into
the ground. No part of it should be visible or above the ground. If goat is down when the
contestant reaches it, goat must be stood on a least three (3) feet then thrown and then tie any
three (3) legs together with a leather thong, pigging string, or rope. If contestants hand is on
goat when goat falls, goat is considered thrown by hand. The goat must stay tied for five (5)
seconds, or the contestant will receive no time. The five seconds will not start until
contestant has cleared goat and stepped back at least 3 feet. In the event a contestant is
tangled with goat, flagman can start time. Timing will start when contestant crosses the
starting line and will stop when contestant signals the completion of the tie. If contestant
does not stand clear from goat immediately after completion of tie, he/she will receive a no
time. You must clear the rope with both hands before flag is given. If the horse crosses over
or touch either the rope, stake or goat, with or without contact to the goat, the contestant will
be fined ten (10) seconds. If the goat should break away because of the fault of the horse, the
contestant will receive a no time for that run. If the goat should break away any other time,
the contestant will receive a rerun. Positions will be drawn for contestant and contestants
will alternate goats. Once the horse has crossed the timer line the run has started. Once the
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run has started, you cannot cross the timer line again mounted. Doing so will result in a no
time.
Special Event
This will be a different event every rodeo. This will be selected by the Producer and will not
be revealed until 2 hours before the start of the rodeo. The rules for each one will be made
known on the day of.
Break Away Rules
The rope must be tied at end of rope with string provided by the BCJFRA, so when the calf is
roped, the rope will break away from saddle horn. A cloth fabric flag is to be tied to the rope
at the saddle horn. The calfs head must pass through the loop. The loop may draw up on any
part of the calfs body behind the head. Calf must break string with no assistance from roper.
If roper assists in breaking string, they will receive a no time. It is permissible to un-foul rope
from saddle horn. No time will be given if rope comes loose from saddle horn for any reason
before calf is roped, or if rope does not have a flag attached. Ropers will be allowed one loop
only. Back gate will remain open during all calf roping events except for 10 & Under. All
contestants will use string supplied by producer no exceptions . There will be a ten (10)second
penalty for a broken barrier. Ropers may only throw one (1) loop.
Ribbon Roping Rules
Runner may come from a lower age group but not higher age group than roper. Roper must
be on the ground and have his hands on calf before ribbon is removed. Runner will not be
required to have hands on calf anytime while removing ribbon from calfs tail. If there is no
ribbon on calf when the runner reaches calf for any reason, runner should slide hand down
calfs tail. Failure to do so will result in a no time. Runner must remove ribbon from calf. A
short length of ribbon of about 1/2 inch in width and 6 inches or more in length will be
fastened close to the root of calfs tail while it is in the chute. There will be enough ribbon to
allow the runner to grab and remove it without any trouble. The finish line will be the score
line in the vicinity of the roping chute. Flag Judge must be on ground on flag line. Finish line
will be the flag line and will be imaginary extending from one side of the arena to the other. A
second judge will be in the field to determine if roper had hands on calf. The runner removes
the ribbon and runs back across the flag line for time. In the event ribbon is pulled from calf
behind flag line, runner will cross flag line in the opposite direction to receive time. Only the
roper entered in the event shall receive points. The helper (or runner) will not receive points.
The roper is encouraged to give a minimum of 1/8 total winnings to runner. Any part of the
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ribbon is legal. Runner must show ribbon to Flag Judge. Judge must see ribbon in hand when
runner crosses the line. Disqualification for this infraction is at the discretion of the Flag
Judge. A boy and girl must work together in this event. If the roper is boy, the runner must be
a girl, and vice versa. The runner must be either a member or a non-member who is entered in
the rodeo that day. There will be a ten (10) second penalty for broken barrier. Ropers may
only through one (1) loop.
Tie Down Rules
Contestant must rope calf, dismount, go down rope, throw calf by hand and cross and tie
any three feet. To qualify as a legal tie, there shall be at least one complete wrap around at
least three legs, a half hitch and hooey. If calf is down when roper reaches it, calf must be
stood on at least three feet (calf must be elevated high enough that calf can regain its feet).
In the event calf has one or more feet roped, calf must be let up on what feet that are not
roped. This will be Judges opinion and decision if calf was let up properly. After roper
signals for time and Judge flags roper, that tie is complete. Tie must hold and three legs
remain crossed for a period of six (6) seconds. Roper must not touch calf after giving signal
until Judge has completed his examination. If the tie comes loose or calf gets to its feet
before the tie has been ruled a fair one, the roper will be given a no time. The Field Flag
Judge will drop flag when hooey is pulled and hands leave pigging string. It is catch as catch
can. After tying the Calf the Field Flag Judge will use stop watch to time six (6) seconds
from the time the roping horse takes his first step forward after the roper has remounted.
Rope will not be removed from calf and rope must remain slack until Field Judge has ruled
on tie. In the event of contestant's catch rope is off the calf after completion of the tie, the six
(6) second time period is to start when roper clears calf. Flag Judge must watch during the
six (6) second period and will stop watch in the event the calf kicks loose and use the time
shown on the watch to determine whether calf was tied long enough for a qualified time.
Roper will be disqualified for removing rope from calf after signaling for time, until the tie
has been ruled on by the Field Judge. If roper touches rope after signaling for time but before
mounting, roper will be given a no time. After re-mounting horse, if contestant intentionally
does not ride forward immediately and give slack, he will be subject to disqualification.
There will be a ten (10) second penalty for broken barrier. Ropers may only through one (1)
loop.
Team Roping
14 & Under Team Roping
You can enter each way 2 times. The entered contestant must be 14 years old or
younger. He/She can select a partner of any age. The partner does not pay entry fee
and will NOT win prize money and/or points. The Contestant can switch ends with
the same person but the same person cannot head for them twice or heel for them
twice. Awards are given on the head side and the heel side. Since everyone has the
opportunity to enter 2 times, points will be possible for both entries. The partner can
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rope for multiple entered members. There will be a 10 second penalty for a broken
barrier and a five (5) second penalty for a leg.
15 & Over
You can enter each way 2 times. This will be different from the 14 & Under in that
both header and heeler in each team will pay their entry fees, have the opportunity to
win money, earn points and claim awards. While we welcome non-members to
participate in our events; in an effort to preserve the intention of this roping we are
requiring that at least one person on each header/heeler team be a member or be the
immediate family member of a member. This does not mean they have to be your
family member. Just a family member of anyone on our membership list. For further
clarification see Sheila.
BCJFRA Point system
Points will be posted online within 72 hours of the performance. It will be the members (if
over 18) or parents responsibility to look over the points. If you feel there is any
discrepancy then it is the members/parents responsibility to bring it to the attention of the
Producer. Points will also be posted prior to each rodeo. Again, it is the responsibility of the
member/parent to look over points prior to the next rodeo starting and addressing any
questions. If you come to the Producer with point discrepancies weeks after the occurrence,
the points will stand. Points will NOT be accumulated until the contestants membership has
been paid and the Release of Liability Waiver is on file with the Producer.
Points will be awarded as follows:
1st Place = 12 Points
2nd Place = 10 Points
3rd Place =
8 Points
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4 Place =
6 Points
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5 Place =
4 Points
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6 Place =
2 Points
Points will be earned and awarded in every age group and every event. They will be added
together for All Around Awards. The exact breakdown for that will be listed below Under
Awards.
Awards
There will be series awards and finals awards. They will be as follows:
Finals Awards
Every contestant, regardless of how many are nominated in a particular age
group, who makes the finals will receive a trophy rodeo shirt with logo and
sponsors (if funds/sponsors allow we will give 2 shirts). This will be awarded at
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an opening ceremony on the 1 morning of the finals. There will also be a

cookout and dance on Saturday night. We plan to offer a variety of other
goodies for the finals contestants.
Series Awards
Points will be given as listed above in each age group, in each event. The
breakdown for awards is as follows:
*Minimums: NOTE-There must be at least 6 nominated members that compete in two or
more events; in an age group in order to give a saddle
Leadline
Barrels, Turn/Burn, Poles, Goats & Special
Points from each of these events will be added together to form Lead
Line All Around.
Lead line will give 1st thru 6th Place All Around
prizes.every nominated kid past 6th place will win a participation
award.
All Around Champion Saddle , Jacket, + Producers Choice
Res. All Around Trophy Headstall/ Breast collar set, Jacket + Producers Choice
3rd Place All Around Trophy Tack, Jacket + Producers Choice
4th Place All Around Trophy Tack, Jacket + Producers Choice
5th Place All Around Trophy Tack, Jacket + Producers Choice
6th Place All Around Trophy Tack, Jacket + Producers Choice
Speed Events - 6 & Under, 7 10, 11 14, 15 19, and 20 & Over
Barrels, Turn/Burn, Poles, Goats & Special
Points from each of these events will be added together to form the
All Around Champion - one (1) All Around Saddle will be given
unless we are able to secure additional sponsors if that occurred we
would give a boy and a girl All-Around. Once the All-Around
champion is determined from there the event winners will be
determined. If you win the all-around saddle and are winning one or more
events outright, you may not win the primary award associated with that event.
In other words, the below listed awards are for the event champions. If you win
the all-around saddle the then next person in line will win the event champion
award. If you win the all-around and are winning an event outright, you will be
given an award to acknowledge that. The event winners will be determined by
which event a contestant has the most points in. If a contestant is winning
barrels and poles but has more points in poles he/she will win the pole
awards and the 2nd place person in barrels would be the barrel
champion.
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Every nominated contestant gets a Jacket and a Producers

choice awards package at the awards banquet. This will consist of a variety of
different Items.
High Point All-Around Champion = Saddle , Jacket + Producers Choice
Barrel Champion = Trophy Headstall & Trophy Breast Collar Set, Jacket +
Producers Choice
Flag Champion= Trophy Headstall & Trophy Breast Collar Set, Jacket +
Producers Choice
Poles Champion= Trophy Headstall & Trophy Breast Collar Set, Jacket +
Producers Choice
Goats Champion - Trophy Headstall & Trophy Breast Collar Set, Jacket +
Producers Choice
Points will be earned toward the All-Around in the
Special Event, however, there will not be specific
awards given in that event.
*The All Around and event winners jackets will be slightly different
than the participation Jackets. Various other wards will be given for events
prizes. If after the All-Around winner and event winners are determined
if there are contestants that are nominated and placing in the top 6 in an
event; they will receive an award as well.
Calf Roping Awards
We will give one (1) Saddle in each age group of Calf Roping.
10 & Under points from Breakaway and Ribbon roping will add together for the
Saddle . The older age groups will have Breakaway, Ribbon Roping and Tie
Down added together for the saddle. From there awards will be given in the
specific events; but like in timed events it will be graduated down contestants
not already winning awards. **NOTE: IF YOU WIN SPEED EVENT
AWARDS IT DOES NOT EXCLUDE YOU FROM WINNING ROPING
AWARDShowever.no one person can win more than one saddle. If this
occurs then you would be allowed to pick which saddle you want. Then the
awards would be graduated down from there. After the saddle and event
winners are determined we will place 6 deep in the individual events.
Team Roping Awards
We will give heading and heeling saddle in both age groups of team roping. No
one person can win both saddles. If you are winning both you will receive the
saddle on the end you have the most points. If you are winning saddles in calf
roping and team roping you can only win one and will earn the saddle where
you have the most points. The same goes for a speed event Saddle. Once the
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champion header and heeler in each age group are determined will go 6 places
deep with awards.
Startup/Membership Drive
On Wednesday September 30th @ 7:30 pm we will have a startup/membership
drive/Q & A time at the arena. This will be an opportunity for you to ask
questions about rules and/or awards.a chance to meet new people and to
complete Liability Waiver and membership forms to reduce the chaos on the 1st
day of the rodeo series 2015-2016.

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