Heel-O-Matic and the Bob Feist Invitational Team Roping Classic are proud to present
The Reno Rodeo Junior Roping Challenge

Sunday, June 17, 2012, 9:00 A.M. at the Reno Livestock Event Center, Pavilion
FREE EVENT!
NO HORSE NEEDED!
NO EQUIPMENT NEEDED!
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
GIRLS AND BOYS 12 YEARS OLD AND UNDER INVITED!

THANK YOU TO OUR JUNIOR ROPING CHALLENGE PRIZE SPONSORS

 Reno Rodeo Association: www.RenoRodeo.com
 Bob Feist Invitational:  www.bobfeistinvitational.com
 Heel-O-Matic:  www.heelomatic.com
 Ropers Sports News:  www.roperssportsnews.com
 Roger's Cowboy Supply:  www.rogerscowboysupply.com, Booth 216 - Indoor Arena 
 Cactus Ropes:   www.cactusropes.com  

Heel-O-Matic and the Bob Feist Invitational Team Roping Classic are proud to present The Reno Rodeo Junior Roping Challenge on June 17, 2012 at the Reno Livestock Event Center in the Pavilion.  Young aspiring ropers can showcase their skills in the Junior Roping Challenge by roping Heel-O-Matic sleds while Bob Feist acts as the Master of Ceremonies.  This is a free event!  Children do not need a horse, equipment or experience to participate.

Sign ups will be taken on a first come first serve basis!  Deadline for signups is 10:00 a.m. on June 17, 2012.  Early applications are encouraged.   Registrations for the event will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the roping will take place from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. The contest has three age groups:  5 and under, 6 - 8 year olds and 9-12 year-olds.  Age is determined as of the day of the roping.  Prizes will be awarded at a minimum through tenth place. 

Reno Rodeo Junior Roping
RULES AND REGULATIONS

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM 

Contestant’s division will be determined by contestant’s age at time of entry.

Roping positions will be drawn and posted prior to the roping.

In all rounds, boundary lines will be used.  Distance behind the BONES will be indicated with a PVC pipe.  Stepping outside the boundary line, over the PVC pipe or moving the PVC pipe results in “no score” for the round.

In each round, contestants will throw a loop from the designated line, depending on age division and stage of the contest.  Points or progress will be awarded for each successful catch. 

The judge’s decision shall be final.

5 & Under Rules
Helpers are allowed before contestant steps into the roping lane.  After the contestant enters the competition lane, they may not receive assistance.  Points will be recorded for every loop thrown to assist with tie-breaking. 

Each round for this age division will be held 2 ft. behind the BONES dummy. 

Points will be awarded for the following catches:
 3 Points:  Slick Horns  
 2 Points:  Half Head  
 1 Point:  Neck catch

Each round will result in a progressively longer horn spread:

Round 1 – Contestants throw one loop on short horn spread.  The 20 contestants with the highest point totals will advance to Round 2.
 
Round 2 – Contestants throw one loop on medium horn spread.  The 15 contestants with highest point totals will advance to Round 3.

Round 3 – Contestants throw one loop on long horn spread.  The 10 contestants with the highest points will advance to the finals. 

FINALS:  Distance line will be marked 3 ft behind the BONES dummy equipped with short horn spread.  Points are tallied after all contestants have thrown one loop.  If there is a tie for first place, the BONES is equipped with the medium horn spread and points are tallied after tied contestants have thrown one loop.  Should there continue to be a tie, the BONES will be equipped with the long horn spread and the process repeated.  Should ties persist, the distance line can be moved back increments of 1 foot until a winner is determined.

6-8  Rules
Helpers are allowed before contestant steps into the roping lane.  After the contestant enters the competition lane, they may not receive assistance.  Points will be recorded for every loop thrown to assist with tie-breaking. 

Round 1 will begin 3 ft. behind the BONES dummy.  Contestants throw one loop at medium horn spread.
Points will be awarded for the following catches:
 3 Points:  Slick Horns  
 2 Points:  Half Head  
 1 Point:  Neck catch

The 20 contestants with the highest point totals will advance to Round 2.

Round 2 will begin 5 ft. behind the BONES dummy. 
Contestants throw one loop at medium horn spread.
Points awarded for legal catches as described in Round 1.
The 15 contestants with the highest point totals will advance to Round 3.

Round 3 will begin 7 ft behind the BONES dummy. 
Contestants throw one loop on medium horn spread.
Points awarded for legal catches as described in Round 1.
The 10 contestants with the highest point totals will advance to the FINALS.

FINALS will begin 9 ft behind the BONES dummy.  Points are tallied after all contestants have thrown one loop.  If there is a tie for first place, the BONES is moved back 2 feet and the round is repeated.  Continue moving the BONES back by 2 foot increments until winners are determined.

9-12 Rules
Slick Horns Only!  No fishing.  No figure eights or hickies on horns.
Competition will begin with the Distance Line 8 ft behind the BONES dummy (equipped with medium horn spread). 
Each contestant throws one loop. 
Contestants making a legal catch move forward in competition
After each round, the Distance Line is moved back 2 ft. where all remaining contestants throw one loop.
Continue this reaching contest until winners are determined.

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM