2023 AR YR SR RESULTS AND PAYOUTS
2023 AR YR JR RESULTS AND PAYOUTS
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
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
Ages 13 and under, as of May 2, 2023
Events Include:
Ages 14-19, as of May 2, 2023
Events Include:
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, the link for the sidepot is 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.
Youth Rodeo mini clinics will be held Monday, May 1 in Hale Arena from 9:00 am - Noon. Instructors will be Kansas State University Rodeo Team members and coaches along with professional rodeo contestants such as multi-time NFR qualifier Tanner Brunner.
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.
Offered during both sessions will be a Sponsorship training session with Ortho Equine owner Ginny Forge.
You can register for the clinics at the link below.
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.
Please review the American Royal 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.
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.
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, we will take the first 10 riders. Please refer to the rule book for requirements.
All horses must have an accompanying current (15 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
All vendors participating in the Youth Rodeo should review the Vendor Rules and Regulations prior to arriving at the American Royal.
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%
Entry Fee - $55
Pot - 75%
$200 added per event
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.
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