ONTARIO C.C.A. RODEO SPECIAL EVENT RULE AMENDMENTS:
Breakaway Roping - Open gate calf must be roped before entering ally way and horse must not enter alley way.
Tie Down Roping - Closed gate in the calf roping with option of open gate if conditions permit (if open gate calf must be roped before entering alley way and horse must not enter alley way).
Drag rule is 6 feet. - The run is complete when the cowboy has remounted and seated on his horse and horse is stepped forward one step and produces slack in the rope. All other CCA rules apply.
Great News from Denise regarding many New directions from the CCA. I believe that these changes are going to be interesting and beneficial to all.
Memberships - In a tough economic environment, it is helpfull that those that were 2009 members can compete at New Years Eve on their existing membership. Permits are also allowed as well as Local entries helping accommodate all.
Team Roping - Our Team Ropers will now have their runs count for the Regina Canadian Finals. This seems to be the way many are going as the PRCA has also adopted this rule at many Rodeos. We will now acknowledge both Heading and Heeling as separate events. (Respectfully the partners both have the costs associated with travelling down the road.) We will have $1200.00 Added money for Team Roping at all Eastern CCA -Dodge Tour Rodeos. I believe that the average will reward more people in the results.
Regina - Absolutely it is exciting for those representing Eastern Canada at the Regina Finals. With over $100,000.00 and a chance to compete at a national level I know the Champions are excited.
There should be expanded opportunities for Ontario Cowboys/Girls in the future as we move progressively forward. As many have noticed we have started announcing New Rodeos to the Dodge Tour on our web site www.ontariorodeo.com
Entries for New Years Eve are: December 14th. As seen on the Web Site www.dodgefirstnightrodeo.com there is a Special of $75.00 to the New Years Dinner, Dance, Rodeo and Fireworks. Regular $99.00 there is a Special price of $75.00 for each competitor and they can also purchase a guest pass for this price. As those that attended last year know the dinner by Fat Boys Cuisine is tremendous and this is great value for an entire New Years Eve celebration. Please call Shawn Turner to reserve tickets for New Years. (Tables seat 8)
Ross
MESSAGE FROM EASTERN CCA DRIECTOR
Well we are at the end of another great season and now looking forward to the next.
Please find below a message from the Eastern Director
Good Morning members first I would like to congratulate all the members who made it to the finals. As the season has come to an end we now have to look at the upcoming season and review some changes.
1) Team Roping - As all of you are aware the CCA western board has requested the eastern board to change the team roping to concur with the west. This has been discussed through the year many times at different venues and the membership was asked to vote on their preference at the Valentia Rodeo. As of the 2010 rodeo season team roping will no longer allow 2 partners. You will enter with one partner, have 2 goes and the payout will be done on the average.(you will not switch ends) This will start with the New Year's Rodeo.
2) Membership - If you have your 2009 CCA membership card you may compete on your 2009 membership card at the New Years Rodeo for 2010 points.
3) AGM - The AGM will be held again early this spring and there are many positions that are up for re-election or need to be filled . These will include the steer wrestling field representative, barrel racing/pole bending field representative, secretary/ information officer, optional events representative, saddle bronc/bareback bronc field representative , stock contractor representative, team roping/calf roping field representative and the Eastern Director's position. If anyone is interested in any of the positions please contact Mary Schofield.
4) CCA Finals Regina - We would like to wish good luck to the eastern members heading west to the CCA Canadian Finals...Ashley Bull, T'laine Mills, John Bridge, Tyler Facchini, Greg Mackey, Shawn Turner, Travis Gilman.
See you at the New Year's Rodeo
Denise Stoddart
Eastern Director
If you have any questions or concerns please forward them to me at maryschofield@rogers.blackberry.net .
Mary Schofield
Secretary/Information Officer