Schedule

Monday, May 1 - Mini Clinics - 9:00 AM - 1st session I 10:30 AM - 2nd session, Pro Rodeo Slack at 1:00 PM

Tuesday, May 2 - 11:30 AM - Junior Division Performance I Junior Division Slack immediately following the perf. not before 1:00

Wednesday, May 3 - 11:30 AM - Senior Division Performance I Senior Division Slack immediately following the perf. not before 1:00

Thursday, May 4 - 7:30 PM - American Royal Pro Rodeo

Arrival Schedule

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

Sunday, April 30 - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Monday, May 1 - 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday, May 2 - 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday, May 3 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Junior Events

Ages 13 and under, as of May 2, 2023

Events Include:

• Junior Bulls (12-13 years)
• Girls Barrel Racing
• Girls Goat Tying
• Tie Down Roping
• Boys Breakaway Roping
• Girls Breakaway Roping
• Girls Pole Bending
• Team Roping (must enter as a team)
• Junior Bareback (12-13 years)
• Steer Riding (9-11 years)

Senior Events

Ages 14-19, as of May 2, 2023

Events Include:

• Bareback Riding
• Bull Riding
• Barrel Racing (Ladies)
• Breakaway Roping (Ladies)
• Goat Tying (Ladies)
• Pole Bending (Ladies)
• Tie-Down Roping
• Steer Wrestling
• Saddle Bronc Riding
• Team Roping (must enter as a team)

Hooey Jr. Patriot Regional Qualifier

We would like to offer our contestants the opportunity to qualify for the Hooey Jr. Patriot in Fort Worth for 2024.

You will have the option to enter a sidepot with the Jr. Patriot, once they have their entries open, it will be at the link below.

This will be a regional qualifier allowing the top 10-15 in each event (recognized by the Jr. Patriot and in accordance with their rules) to qualify for the Hooey Jr. Patriot.

You must enter the American Royal Youth Rodeo and be a member of the Jr. Patriot in order to enter the sidepot regional qualifier.

You may enter the Jr. Patriot twice if you entered the American Royal twice for timed events.

There will be a separate entry for the sidepot for the Hooey Jr. Patriot. The sidepot is completely ran by the Jr. Patriot and is no way affiliated with the American Royal.  If you have any questions or issues with your entry for the Jr. Patriot sidepot, please contact them directly at jrrodeopatriot.com or 417-350-1252.

Hooey Jr. Patriot Website - sidepot not open

Mini Clinics

Youth Rodeo mini clinics will be held Monday, May 1 in Hale Arena from 9:00 am - Noon. Instructors will be collegiate rodeo members and coaches along with professional rodeo contestants. There will be two sessions allowing you to attend two different sessions. Each session is $25 or attend two for $50. Breakaway, Steer Wrestling and Bareback/Saddle Bronc will be in the first session starting at 9:00 am. The second session will begin at 10:30 and will include Goat Tying, Tie Down and Bull Riding. You can register for the clinics at the link below.

Register

Event Directors

We are seeking event leads to help with the production of that event during the performance and slack for each division. This person can be an adult or a senior contestant or past contestant. They would be responsible to find 2-3 additional people to help with their event. General responsibilities would be to write times down, listen to contestant protests, set poles, set barrels, and help in the timed event box.  They would have the opportunity to join the American Royal Youth Rodeo Committee after helping this year.  The selected candidates will receive entry passes and swag.

Apply

Rules

Please review the American Royal Rule Book.

2023 RULE BOOK

You may enter the Jr. Patriot twice if you entered the American Royal twice for timed events.

Only two runs total in Team Roping, you can head or heal but only two runs total.

Second entry for Barrels and Poles must be ran on a different horse.

Only the fastest time will count towards All Around.

 

Contestant Meetings

All contestants selected for a performance must attend the contestant meeting each morning at 10:00 AM in the hospitality area.  It is located in Lower Ex where all horses will be stalled, it is on the West side in the middle of the barn. We will hold a separate meeting for all the contestants participating in slack. The slack contestant meeting will be held immediately after the performance, the meeting will be in the grand stands of the arena.

Mutton Busting Jackpot

We will be taking mutton busting entries onsite each day of the Youth Rodeo May 2 and 3.  You can enter your child at the contestant meeting each morning at 10:00 AM.  Entries will be $40. Please refer to the rule book for requirements.

Equine Health Requirements

All horses must have an accompanying current (7 days) Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and Negative Coggins test (1 year). This includes Kansas and Missouri horses. Papers will be checked 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.

Please complete the following form and bring it with you when you arrive. They will be collected at the entry gate.

Equine Health Entry Form

Stalls & Shavings

Stalling is available on the grounds in Lower Exhibition Hall. Stalls will be first come first serve. No tie-outs are allowed. Please be advised this location has concrete floors.  Outside shavings are NOT allowed. You may purchase shavings on your entry form or onsite they will be $10 a bag.

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. Hook-ups are $25 per night and you can reserve a spot on your entry form.

Directions & Facility

The rodeo will be held in Hale Arena, located on the Northeast side of the American Royal Center. Warm-up arena will be available 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 shirts given out to the performance contestants this year. The continued issues with the supply chain are not allowing us to be able to get shirts.

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

Pay Out

• Event winners will receive the champion belt buckle.
• 75% payback
• Buckles will be presented at the Pro Rodeo opening ceremonies Thursday night.
• 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 - $55
Pot - 75%

$200 added 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 before 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.