BCLBRA

Committee

Please find enclosed information to help you with your upcoming rodeo. Please ensure that your judges have a copy of the rule book and are familiar with our rules.

For returning and new rodeos, we have a few things that may help you:

  1. For the 2024 rodeo season, the BCLBRA will cut the approval fee by 50%, if your form is received in the office before March 1, 2024. (ie: $75.00/day).
  2. Senior Boys Calf Tying is now called SENIOR BOYS GOAT TYING.
  3. In the steer riding, horned animals may be used but the horns must be covered for the Jr. Boys.
  4. Please run poles, stakes, and barrels together… do not break them up by putting an event in between them.
  5. Please make every effort to obtain breakaway steers that are uniform in size and pre-conditioned.
  6. Note that our insurance requirements are $5 million, and the BCLBRA must be named as an additional insured. For individual insurance needs, please phone Katie McCullough at Integris Insurance Services in Clinton, BC. Her number is
    250.459.2301, we have found Katie easy to deal with and their rates to be competitive, and Katie will know pretty much what you need.
  7. In 2024, Chute dogging is an event for senior boys. In the Chute dogging, contestants must wear a protective vest and mouth guard. Please contact Chute Dogging director with any questions.
  8. In 2024, the option of entering a rodeo online continues to be available. Please check into the website for all requirements for online entries.

If you have any further information about your rodeo that you would like listed, please send it in with the approval form.

We look forward to coming to your arena to rodeo

Little Britches Tail Tying 2

The British Columbia Little Britches Rodeo Association is a place for young cowboys and cowgirls to get a start in the sport of rodeo. A non-profit organization, the BC Little Britches Rodeo Association, along with local rodeo clubs throughout the province host rodeos throughout the spring, summer and fall. Communities from Langley in the Fraser Valley to Falkland in the Okanagan to Prince George in the north participate.

This is a family-oriented sport that benefits young competitors in several ways including the responsibility they learn through caring for their animals, as well as the respect, camaraderie, and sportsmanship they gain as competitors.

After competing all season, points are tabulated to determine the Year-End Champions and awards are given out for Competitors’ achievements. All this is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors.

Approval Form Online
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Competition Divisions

Junior Girls

Age 10 & Under

Barrel Racing
Pole Bending
Goat Tail Tying
Dummy Roping
Co-Ed Steer Riding

Junior Boys

Age 10 & Under

Stake Race
Goat Tail Tying
Co-Ed Steer Riding
Dummy Roping

Senior Girls

Age 15 & Under

Barrel Racing
Pole Bending
Goat Tying
Breakaway Roping
Co-Ed: Steer Riding

Senior Boys

Age 15 & Under

Stake Race
Goat Tying
Breakaway Roping
Chute Dogging
Co-Ed: Steer Riding

Pre-Rodeo To-Do Checklist

  • Book Arena
  • Book Personnel
  • Plan Rodeo Start Times/Schedule
  • Book Stock Contractors
  • Book Rodeo Insurance

2 Months Prior

  • Book Rental Toilets
  • Book Portable Lights
  • Book Stock Feed
  • Book First Aid
  • Get Sponsors
  • Book Advertising

1 Month Prior

  • Insurance Confirmation
  • Get Sponsors
  • All Stock Confirmed
  • All Personnel Confirmed

3 Weeks Prior

  • Arena Clean Up
  • Arena Repairs
  • Sponsors Confirmed

2 Weeks Prior

  • Arena Clean Up
  • Arena Repairs
  • All Sponsor Money In
  • All Sponsor Advertising In
  • Rodeo Program Started
  • Rodeo Entries
  • Advertising Starts
  • Reminders To Personnel
  • Rule Book To Judges

Rodeo Week

  • Rodeo Direction Signs Up
  • Program To Printers
  • Mark Patterns In Arena
  • Rodeo Office Setup
  • All Arena Signage/Banners Up
  • Portable Toilets Arrive
  • Portable Lighting Arrive
  • Stock Arrives

Rodeo Personnel Checklist

NAME

PHONE

Announcer

Arena Director

Judge

Judge

Timer

Timer

Whipper-In (SAT)

Whipper-In (SUN)

Whipper-Out (SAT)

Whipper-Out (SUN)

Arena Crew (SAT)

Arena Crew (SAT)

Arena Crew (SAT)

Arena Crew (SUN)

Arena Crew (SUN)

Arena Crew (SUN)

Timed Event Chute Boss

Timed Event Chute Help

Timed Event Chute Help

Stripping Chute

Stripping Chute

Stock Contractor

3/4 Line Judge with AirHorn

A Way of Transporting An Injured Animal Out of Arena

Roughstock Chute Boss

Chute Gate Opener

Bullfighter/Clown

Bullfighter/Clown

Rodeo Secretary

Secretary Helper

Secretary Helper

Goat Contractor

Goat Holder (SAT)

Goat Holder (SUN)

Tractor Operator

Water Truck

Anthem Singer

Cowboy's Prayer

Vet On Call

First Aid

Stall Coordinator

Awards Coordinator

Concession

Volunteer Lunches

Rodeo Programs

50/50 Draws

Money Person (Floats, Deposits, etc)

Score Sheet Runner

Washrooms/Garbage

Rodeo Stock Checklist

SUPPLIER

PHONE

PRICE

CONFIRMED

Goats

  • Goats to be between 45 – 75lbs
  • All goats must be uniform in size
  • If possible smaller goats should be used for goat tail tying

Breakaway

  • Stock must be between 150 – 500lbs
  • Stock used for roping must all have horns or be muley cattle

Chute Dogging

  • 350 – 400 lbs

  • Should be uniform in weight and breed

Cow / Steer Riding

  • Horned steers may be used in riding events with the tips of the horns covered.

  • Every effort should be made to get smaller stock for the juniors