Schedule

Tuesday, September 22 - 9:00 AM - Senior Division

Wednesday, September 23 - 9:00 AM - Junior Division

Arrival Schedule

You must arrive during the following hours only, there will be no access into the facility outside of these hours.

Monday, September 21 - 5:00 PM - Midnight

Tuesday, September 22 - 6:00 AM - Midnight

Wednesday, September 23 - 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Junior Events

Ages 13 and under, as of January 1, 2020

JUNIOR DRAW - WEDNESDAY

(draw has been updated since original post, as there was an error in the barrels)

EVENT ORDER

 

 

Senior Events

Ages 14-18, as of January 1, 2020

SENIOR DRAW - TUESDAY

EVENT ORDER

Rules

Please review the American Royal Rule Book.

RULE BOOK

Stalls & Shavings

Stalling is available on the grounds in Lower Exhibition Hall. Stalls will be assigned and are required with each horse entry. No tie-outs are allowed. Please be advised this location has concrete floors.  Outside shavings are NOT allowed. You may purchase shavings onsite they will be $9 a bag in the Feed Room. The Feed Room is located in the South West corner of stalling.

Feed Room Hours:

Tuesday - 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday - 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

RV/Trailer Hookups

RV/Trailer hook-ups will be available at the facility. 30 amp spots will be available for reservation. Hook-ups are located in Lot A, behind the front entrance of the American Royal. Upon arrival you will be directed to your reserved parking spot. Please be respectful of space and be courteous when parking.  No tie-outs allowed.

Equine Health Requirements

All horses must have an accompanying current (30 days) Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and Negative Coggins test (1 year). The Rodeo Veterinarian will be checking papers at check-in upon arrival. Only healthy livestock are allowed on the grounds. The Rodeo Veterinarian may perform a health assessment on any animal in question and will have final say on whether or not the animal may be on the grounds.

Equine Health Entry Form

 

COVID-19 Guidelines

COVID-19 GUIDELINES

Event Access

The event this year will not be ticketed or open to the public.

Directions & Facility

The rodeo will be held in Hale Arena, located on the Northeast side of the American Royal Center. Warm-up will be in Tom Bass Arena and stalling is in Lower Exhibition Hall, located on the South end of the American Royal Center.

Facility Map
Directions

Performance Shirts

There will NOT be any shirts given out to the contestants this year.

Pay Out

Everyone competing  will be eligible for the champion buckle and payback monies. Payout will encompass all contestants for that age division. Buckles and checks  will be mailed out within 10 days. Prize money checks will be void 90 days after issuance. 

1. No ground money paid. No day money paid.
2. If there is a qualified time or score, all prize money will be paid.
3. If a contestant does not show up, their entry fee remains in the pot (except with a doctor’s or vet’s release).

Payout will be as follows:

1 entry 100%
2-4 entries, 2 monies - 60%, 40%
5-8 entries, 3 monies - 50%, 30%, 20%
9-12 entries, 4 monies - 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%
13-29 entries, 5 monies - 30%, 25%, 20%, 15%, 10%
30+ entries, 6 monies - 29%, 24%, 19%, 14%, 9%, 5%

Payout breakdown per event:

Entry Fee - $50
- Pot - $35.00, 70%

Added money $175 per event

 

Refund/Cancellation Policy

There will be no refunds for Youth Rodeo. Exceptions will be considered if a doctor’s note or vet release is produced and approved by the day of competition. Requests for refunds must be submitted to the American Royal and are subject to a $20 cancellation fee. The amount to be refunded may not be used as a credit toward a future event.

In case of cancellation of the contest or unavailability of the event due to any causes that are beyond the American Royal’s control, including, without limitation, such causes as war, governmental action or order, act of God, fire, flood, severe storm, strike,  labor disputes, or other similar causes (“Force Majeure Event”), this Agreement shall terminate, and the Contestant shall be entitled to the return of the fees for the Contest, less the prorated share allocated to the American Royal of the expenses incurred by the Royal in connection with the event as of the date of the Force Majeure Event. Refund of the Fees as provided in this section shall be the exclusive remedy of the Contestant against the American Royal in case the contest is cancelled or rescheduled through a Force Majeure Event. In the event of cancellation or unavailability for reasons beyond the control of the American Royal, Contestant releases and holds all claims for damage and agrees that the American Royal shall have no obligation except the above stated refund.

Signage & Decorations

Signage & Decoration Guidelines:

• There is no signage allowed outside your assigned exhibitor space.
• Decorations, signs, posters, etc., may not be taped, nailed, tacked, or otherwise fastened to ceilings, painted surfaces, columns, glass doors, marble, fabric, walls, etc.
• Approved tape 3M 9589 (double side adhesive), 3M 471 (single side adhesive) and Gaffers tapes are the only approved products for booth markings and carpet applications within the facility.  Applied tapes and any residue must be removed from all surfaces prior to move-out.
• Paint, shoe polish and unapproved tapes are not allowed to be used in the facility.
• No drilling of the structure is allowed. Any means of attachment must be non-destructive to the structure.
• Helium balloons are not allowed inside the facility. The Facility Manager may approve helium balloons if they are an integral part of the display.
• Glitter and adhesive-backed decals are not permitted in the facility or on the premises.
• All labor requirements for move-in/out, setup of display areas, etc. shall be the responsibility of show management and/or exhibitors and their service providers.

Vendor Rules & Regulations

All vendors participating in the Youth Rodeo should review the Vendor Rules and Regulations prior to arriving at the American Royal.

Rules & Regulations