The California High School Rodeo Association (CHSRA) was created to give high school students the opportunity to participate and compete in this unique and challenging sport. Although not recognized by high school athletics, the CHSRA offers a program that sets high school rodeo apart from other varsity sports in that athletes compete on a level comparable to collegiate and professional rodeo competitors. CHSRA is an independent student athletic association--governing itself without supervision of school administrations or assistance from tax dollars. Members are fully insured, supervised and guided by adult experts. Competitors have the opportunity to earn scholarships for post-secondary education.
CHSRA members may compete at approximately 20 rodeos and a state championship, with the top four contestants in each event qualifying for the National High School Finals Rodeo held annually in July. More than 100 students are participating members of CHSRA.
C.H.S.R.A. District 3
Member's Handbook
2006-2007
The California High School Rodeo Association is open to any high school student enrolled in a California high school. Founded in 1970, the organization is dedicated to building sportsmanship, horsemanship and character in our youth. CHSRA is a family organization and family participation is encouraged.
CHSRA is a member of the National High School Rodeo Association and operates according to the NHSRA rulebook. CHSRA has approximately 900 members in nine districts. Members must be under 20 years old at the beginning of the rodeo year and they must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average and 4 passing grades in 4 subjects of if carrying less than 4 subjects, student must have passing grades in all subjects.
Each of the nine districts holds between five and ten rodeos each year. Points for winning or placing are accumulated throughout the year and the tope five district competitors in each event qualify to go to the CHSRA State Finals rodeo in June. The top four winners in each event at the State Finals qualify to go to the NHSRA Finals Rodeo in July. Those who place fifth through tenth qualify to go to the Silver State International Invitational Rodeo in Fallon Nevada over the 4th of July weekend. We also have the Challenge of Champions Rodeo that is held in March every year. The top three competitors from each district in each event, at the end of February's rodeo qualify to go.
CHSRA has state board meetings at which all members are welcome. Each district sends representatives from whom the Executive Board is elected. The CHSRA board oversees state business including the State Finals Rodeo and the Challenge of Champions Rodeo. Both State and District organizations sponsor scholarships for year end winners as well as providing awards.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
To become a Student Member of NHSRA, CHSRA and District 3, students are required to meet the following criteria.
Student must be enrolled in a high school in the 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade.
Student must be 20 years of age or younger and not have competed in high school rodeo more than 3 years.
Student must turn in a completed membership application and membership fees of $150.00 to District 3's Membership Secretary.
With the membership application, student must turn in a copy of their latest report card and have at least a 2.0 grade point average and 4 passing grades in 4 subjects or if carrying less than 4 subjects, student must have passing grades in all subjects.
Members must turn in a copy of his/her legal birth certificate with their membership application. (New members only)
The membership application must have both parent's and member's signatures notarized.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
Each member will receive a copy of the NHSRA rulebook. Each member and his/her family are expected to read and know the rules. There are sections outlining proper conduct and courtesy as well as event rules. No alcohol or drugs are allowed at any NHSRA or CHSRA function. Contestants found participating in undesirable conduct as outlined in the Rulebook will be removed from the function or events and risk losing points, awards and membership.
In order to rodeo each month members must be in "Good Standing" in CHSRA and not ruled undesirable for misconduct at school as well.
Each entry form must be signed and sealed by the principal or counselor. Also his or grade average must be acceptable.
Report cards must be turned into the membership secretary each grading period with a 2.0 grade point average and 4 passing grades in order to be eligible to rodeo. No report card, no competing. (This is a NHSRA, CHSRA and District 3 rule) Report cards will not be accepted at the rodeo.
If your report card is due, it must be received by the membership secretary prior to that months rodeo.
Rodeos will have an entry deadline. No late entries will be accepted.
Each member is required to participate in the State fundraiser by selling a minimum of 10 trailer raffle tickets. Your trailer ticket money is due prior to the Challenge of Champions Rodeo. If this money is not turned in, you will not be eligible to compete at Challenge of Champions or be in good standing with CHSRA.
District 3 relies heavily on fundraising efforts throughout the year. Each member is required to sell $200 worth of arena signs, chute signs, scholarship sponsors, buckle sponsors or saddle sponsors to be in good standing. To rodeo, and to receive any awards, this money is due by November 19, 2006. For those having a family hardship, please submit a letter to District 3 adult president prior to the November rodeo.
Each additional $200 in sponsorship money is equal to one work day.
Each member entered in the rodeo is required to attend the general membership meeting at every rodeo. The meeting will be held Saturday morning before the rodeo begins. Roll call will be taken and a $10.00 assessment fee will be charged any member not in attendance. Exceptions will be made for Sunday set-ups. Students will not be in good standing until assessment is paid.
Each member is required to do a job at every rodeo. Contestants will select a job when they pick up their number from the Rodeo Secretary. They are expected to complete the job even if they must trade or find a replacement. Each work card needs to be signed by the adult or adult director for the event the member is working. The signed work card then needs to be turned in at the end of the Sunday performance. Members not completing their selected job, will be assessed an additional work day (4 hours).
One parent is expected to work in the snack bar one day during the year.
Each member is required to participate in three (3) work days for a total of 12 hours. A student member may receive a workday credit when an adult family member participates in a workday. The Board will identify workdays or workday equivalents.
Grand entry participation is required by all timed event members, unless excused by the Arena Director.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
Any non-student member must be an associates member if they plan on assisting in the arena, crows nest, snack bar or will be horseback at any time. Anyone riding a horse in the arena or warm-up arena must also be in western attire. Any non-student person can become an Associate Member of CHSRA and District 3. The fee is $20.00 and must be included with the Associate Membership form and given to the District 3 Membership Secretary.
Benefits of Associate Membership are:
You have the right to vote for all board members if you join by March 1st.
You can be behind the chutes, in the warm up arena or on horseback anywhere on the grounds.
You are supporting District 3 and its members.
FUNDRAISING
District 3 relies heavily on the fundraising efforts throughout the year. When our budget allows, we provide financial support to our members that qualify for the Challenge of Champions, State Finals, Silver State International Invitational and the National High School Rodeo Finals.
Each member must sell $200.00 worth of arena signs, chute signs, scholarship sponsors, buckle sponsors or saddle sponsors to be in good standing, to rodeo and to receive any awards. Other fundraisers which include but are not limited to the following: Jackpot team roping, Jackpot barrel racing, Saddle raffle tickets and 50/50 raffle.
The District is always open to new fundraising ideas. Please contact District 3 President.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
Student membership in the CHSRA includes medical insurance, which will provide coverage beginning with travel to, during and returning home from a designated CHSRA function. The insurance is secondary to your primary.
Any person who wishes to help with the rodeo at any time during the year will be required to join us as an Associate member. Any person within the arena fence, bucking chutes, and warm up arenas MUST be an Associate Member and in western attire. If an Associate Member wishes to purchase additional insurance through the State, they should contact Cindy Tyler, District 3 Membership Secretary.
The District will provide a list of District Members with addresses and telephone numbers when requested. For a list, please contact Cindy Tyler, District 3 Membership Secretary. If you do not wish to have your name, address and telephone number included on the list; you must notifiy the Membership Secretary as soon as possible.
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