Our Media Credentials Request form can now be downloaded (see below).

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2008 Media Credentials Request Form  

2008 Complete Rodeo Week Schedule (All activities) Link coming soon!

PRCA Media Guidelines

PRCA Animal Welfare Guidelines

PRCA Rodeo Performance Schedule
All performances begin at 7 PM, media must be checked in by no later 6 PM.

Thurs.  June 19 Xtreme Bulls presented by Dodge 
Fri. June 20 Reno Rodeo
Sat.  June 21 Reno Rodeo
Sun. June 22 Reno Rodeo
Mon. June 23 Reno Rodeo
Tues. June 24  Reno Rodeo
Wed. June 25 Reno Rodeo
Thurs. June 26 Reno Rodeo
Fri. June 27 Reno Rodeo      
Sat. June 28 PRCA ProRodeo Wrangler Summer Tour Reno Rodeo Finals

Please note: All completed media credentials request forms must be received by the Reno Rodeo office no later than Wednesday, June 18, 2008. If you would like to confirm that your request form has been received by the deadline or if you have a problem meeting the deadline for media credentials, please call the Director of Communications, Steve Schroeder, at 775-825-2665.

The members and volunteers of the Reno Rodeo would like to welcome those of you in the working press. Thank you for your continuing interest and coverage of our event. Your news stories, images and overall coverage have helped our event maintain credibility in the public's eye as well as maintain the status of the Reno Rodeo as the "Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West". The Reno Rodeo is one of the largest events in the Reno/Sparks/Lake Tahoe area and draws people from our local community as well as other states and countries.

PRCA Media Guidelines:
Media Access for freelance photographers and/or freelance journalists without editorial assignment will not be granted. You must have a verifiable editorial assignment from a recognized media outlet to attend as per new PRCA Media Guidelines. Reno Rodeo reserves the right to grant or refuse media access. Please call Director of Communications at 775-825-2665 for any questions or concerns.

PRCA Media Guidelines 

Media Office:
The Reno Rodeo Association Media Committee will be providing a media office located at gate #9. The office will be available to all working press professionals in the media that have been approved to attend. Daily check-in will begin at 3:00 PM and close at 7 PM. Media parking is available with a Media Parking Pass. Designated media parking is located directly in front of Gate #9 and is on a first come-first served basis.

Thank you to the working media for covering the Reno Rodeo.
The Media Office will provide:

Refreshments
-An air-conditioned place to take a break or work
-A computer with Internet connection and a printer
-A closed-circuit television broadcasting same images as video boards in the arena so you can cover the rodeo from the media office if you wish without missing any of the action
-Telephones and additional phone line connections for those that want to connect their laptops to the Internet
-Day Sheets
-Event information and overview
-Scores
-Daily news tips and story ideas
-Reno Rodeo Hot Sheets
-Reno Rodeo history
-Media Kits
-National rodeo information
-PRCA information and overview
-Sponsor information
-Finals night "Thank you" Pizza Dinner Extravaganza provided by Synergy Communications

**Please Note:
Submitting a completed media credentials request form does not guarantee your media credentials. You will be contacted prior to event with confirmation of your credentials request.

Once approved you will be notified in writing and a media parking pass will be included. Media parking pass also grants access through the entry gate. There is no charge for entry and parking for approved working media.

Thursday Night June 19 Rodeo - PRCA Xtreme Bulls
All PRCA Reno Rodeo performances begin at 7 pm.
PRCA Championship Finals Summer Tour Round Saturday NIGHT, June 28 @ 7 PM
Slack is a great opportunity to interview contestants not seen in evening performances. Slack begins at 7 AM (Outdoor Rodeo Arena)
Womens Barrel Racing Slack begins Friday, June 20 @ 7 am.
PRCA Timed Event Slack begins Sunday, June 22 @ 7 am and continues until all entries have completed 2 go rounds.
All rodeo performances are night performances. Arena Lighting has been upgraded as per TV specifications (~100 candlefoot power).

2008 Media Credentials Request Form

Once the application is downloaded please fill in all applicable information and submit form to the Reno Rodeo Association.

Fax this form to:
Attn: Steve W. Schroeder - Reno Rodeo Press Credentials
Fax # (775) 825-6411

Mail it to:
2008 Reno Rodeo Press Credentials
Attn: Steve W. Schroeder
Synergy Communications
6121 Lakeside Dr. Suite #135
Reno, NV 89511

Deliver it in person:
Synergy Communications
6121 Lakeside Dr. Suite #135
Reno, NV 89511

Any questions:
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Call: Steve W. Schroeder - Synergy Communications
775-825-2665 office.