CONTACT THE CANADIAN COWBOYS ASSOCIATION
For CCA Members, Rodeo Committees, Media or general inquiries our office staff is ready to answer your questions. Please feel free to contact the CCA office by email, telephone, fax or regular mail using the information provided below. Attention rodeo committees - please contact the CCA office to sanction your rodeo!
Canadian Cowboys' Association
RR #4, Site 412, Box 287 (Upper Level of Saskatoon Auction Market)
Saskatoon, SK S7K 3J7
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (CST)
Phone: 306-721-2700 Fax: 306-721-2701
Email the CCA
For CCA Members, Rodeo Committees, Media or general inquiries our office staff is ready to answer your questions. Please feel free to contact the CCA office by email, telephone, fax or regular mail using the information provided below. Attention rodeo committees - please contact the CCA office to sanction your rodeo!
Canadian Cowboys' Association
RR #4, Site 412, Box 287 (Upper Level of Saskatoon Auction Market)
Saskatoon, SK S7K 3J7
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (CST)
Phone: 306-721-2700 Fax: 306-721-2701
Email the CCA
CCA RODEO RULEBOOK & BYLAWS
The CCA Rulebook and Office Directory is available here for download as a PDF document. All members should have a copy of the rulebook and are incouraged to be familiar with the rules. Please check back periodically for updates.
Download the Rulebook
The CCA Rulebook and Office Directory is available here for download as a PDF document. All members should have a copy of the rulebook and are incouraged to be familiar with the rules. Please check back periodically for updates.
Download the Rulebook
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
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CCA Application Form
Just click below to download the most current CCA Membership Application Form. It is in PDF format and as such you'll need Acrobat Reader.
CCA Application Form
CCA OVERALL STANDINGS
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CCA Overall Standings Page
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CCA Overall Standings Page
R.I.D.E. - CCA RODEO ENTRY SYSTEM
CCA Central Entries
Co-ordinator: Kathryn Moorman
Entry Line: 1-800-667-9444
Rodeo News:
Editor: Kelley Byrne
P.O. Box 1086
Prince Albert, SK S6V 5S6
Phone: 306.764.8162
Fax: 306.922.2487
CANADIANCOWBOYS.CA WEBSITE:
Manager: Brenda Hunter
Phone: 306.378.2788
Fax: 306.378.2910
CCA Website
CCA Central Entries
Co-ordinator: Kathryn Moorman
Entry Line: 1-800-667-9444
Rodeo News:
Editor: Kelley Byrne
P.O. Box 1086
Prince Albert, SK S6V 5S6
Phone: 306.764.8162
Fax: 306.922.2487
CANADIANCOWBOYS.CA WEBSITE:
Manager: Brenda Hunter
Phone: 306.378.2788
Fax: 306.378.2910
CCA Website
The Dodge Rodeo Tour and ontariorodeo.com are proud to host the following competitors pages on behalf of the Canadian Cowboys Association East The Canadian Cowboys' Association (CCA) is a semi-pro rodeo association that was founded in 1963 with 60 members. At that time the association sanctioned 15 rodeos throughout the season. Today, the CCA sanctions over 60 rodeos within the provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and one American state. In 2005 the CCA expanded into Ontario with an exciting new tour of rodeos in that province to become the largest geographical rodeo association in Canada.
Our 2010 rodeo season is upon us and the Eastern Board would like to welcome you. I would first like to introduce myself as your new Eastern Director. My name is Bill Thom and I have been involved in rodeo, riding bulls going on 5 years. The last portion of the 2009 season I was also the Bull Riding Representative for the CCA Eastern Division. I am committed to the sport of rodeo and would like to see it thrive here in Ontario. As we transition from last year to this please be patient. We will get up to speed quickly while still addressing all issues that are before the board.
I would like to extend a warm thank-you to Denise Stoddart and her board members for the effort and commitment they put into their roles over the last years. We are here today because of the foundation that has been put into place through your dedication to the sport and the initiative to begin our junior assistance program. Once again, Thank-you.
The members that make up the 2010 Eastern Division Board are as follows:
1. Stephanie Gregson: Tie Down Roping & Breakaway Rep
stephaniegregson@gmail.com
2. Shawn Turner: Team Roping Rep
info@shawnturner.ca
3. Ryan Kent: Steer Wrestling Rep
ryan_kent479@hotmail.ca
4. Robyn Corriveau : Barrel Rep (Incl. Jr.'s and Pole Bending)
rcganador@hotmail.com
5. Larry Smith: Stock Contractor Rep
ksmith@hotmail.com
6. Greg Mackey: Saddle Bronc & Bareback Rep
gbmakey@aol.com
7. Mary Schofield: Secretary/Information Officer/Judges Rep
peterandmary@xplornet.com
8. Bill Thom: Bull Riding Rep (Incl. Jr. Steer Riding)
billthom84@yahoo.ca
Please give them your support and I would ask that all event specific questions or concerns start with the reps.
I would like to thank Jonathan Kmita, Graham Stewart and Kathryn Moorman for taking the time to attend the AGM held in London. I would also like to thank the Management Team of the Can Am in assisting with the organization of the meeting. Some interesting information came out of this meeting. I am pleased to announce this year we will be introducing Jr. Steer riding to the program for our Jr. membership. It will be open to all competitors (male and female) under the age of 14. If anyone has any specific questions regarding this please do not hesitate to ask.
As a whole, Jr. membership is down but especially with Rough Stock riders. A discussion was initiated at the AGM surrounding how we can work towards creating a "succession plan" going forward. I would like to form a committee of interested people (not only rough stock riders) who would like to get involved in building that succession plan. The Jr.'s are our future and if we do not provide a vehicle for them to learn the fundamentals of the sport of rodeo, we will not have their interest in the future. I will be discussing some of our next steps to achieve this with the committee and the eastern board. I would like to put this committee in place by the first rodeo so I can report the status of our initiatives early in the season. Please contact me if you are interested in being apart of that committee. Additionally if you have any ideas but are not able to join as a committee member please contact me at the address below.
Rule changes were introduced by Jonathan Kmita and Graham Stewart. Additional ground rules were also brought forward to the membership for Ontario. Once these ground rules have been reviewed by the western board and approved we will notify the members. Please watch for these in following messages and on the Dodge Rodeo website.
I will be sending out messages throughout the course of the year, please stay close to your computers. You will have an opportunity to address questions or concerns and hear about what the CCA is working on. Times and dates for Eastern Board meetings will be posted with due notice on the Dodge website. We will be still looking at a central website to post questions on. Some changes may have to occur to the present MSN address. We will advise when this is up and running.
Please feel free to contact me at anytime. I look forward to an exciting 2010.
Bill Thom
Eastern Director & Bull Riding Rep.
billthom84@yahoo.ca
I would like to extend a warm thank-you to Denise Stoddart and her board members for the effort and commitment they put into their roles over the last years. We are here today because of the foundation that has been put into place through your dedication to the sport and the initiative to begin our junior assistance program. Once again, Thank-you.
The members that make up the 2010 Eastern Division Board are as follows:
1. Stephanie Gregson: Tie Down Roping & Breakaway Rep
stephaniegregson@gmail.com
2. Shawn Turner: Team Roping Rep
info@shawnturner.ca
3. Ryan Kent: Steer Wrestling Rep
ryan_kent479@hotmail.ca
4. Robyn Corriveau : Barrel Rep (Incl. Jr.'s and Pole Bending)
rcganador@hotmail.com
5. Larry Smith: Stock Contractor Rep
ksmith@hotmail.com
6. Greg Mackey: Saddle Bronc & Bareback Rep
gbmakey@aol.com
7. Mary Schofield: Secretary/Information Officer/Judges Rep
peterandmary@xplornet.com
8. Bill Thom: Bull Riding Rep (Incl. Jr. Steer Riding)
billthom84@yahoo.ca
Please give them your support and I would ask that all event specific questions or concerns start with the reps.
I would like to thank Jonathan Kmita, Graham Stewart and Kathryn Moorman for taking the time to attend the AGM held in London. I would also like to thank the Management Team of the Can Am in assisting with the organization of the meeting. Some interesting information came out of this meeting. I am pleased to announce this year we will be introducing Jr. Steer riding to the program for our Jr. membership. It will be open to all competitors (male and female) under the age of 14. If anyone has any specific questions regarding this please do not hesitate to ask.
As a whole, Jr. membership is down but especially with Rough Stock riders. A discussion was initiated at the AGM surrounding how we can work towards creating a "succession plan" going forward. I would like to form a committee of interested people (not only rough stock riders) who would like to get involved in building that succession plan. The Jr.'s are our future and if we do not provide a vehicle for them to learn the fundamentals of the sport of rodeo, we will not have their interest in the future. I will be discussing some of our next steps to achieve this with the committee and the eastern board. I would like to put this committee in place by the first rodeo so I can report the status of our initiatives early in the season. Please contact me if you are interested in being apart of that committee. Additionally if you have any ideas but are not able to join as a committee member please contact me at the address below.
Rule changes were introduced by Jonathan Kmita and Graham Stewart. Additional ground rules were also brought forward to the membership for Ontario. Once these ground rules have been reviewed by the western board and approved we will notify the members. Please watch for these in following messages and on the Dodge Rodeo website.
I will be sending out messages throughout the course of the year, please stay close to your computers. You will have an opportunity to address questions or concerns and hear about what the CCA is working on. Times and dates for Eastern Board meetings will be posted with due notice on the Dodge website. We will be still looking at a central website to post questions on. Some changes may have to occur to the present MSN address. We will advise when this is up and running.
Please feel free to contact me at anytime. I look forward to an exciting 2010.
Bill Thom
Eastern Director & Bull Riding Rep.
billthom84@yahoo.ca
Also 2010: Rule Amendments or Changes
Ontario C.C.A. Rodeo Ground Rules (Special Events):
Breakaway Roping - Open gate, calf must be roped before entering alley way and the horse must not enter alley way.
Breakaway Roping - Boys 15 years and under as of January 1 of the current season are permitted to enter break a way roping provided they are not entered in tie down roping. Being entered in team roping has no bearing on breakaway entries.
Breakaway Roping & Pole Bending - To follow approved rules from CCA Eastern Board (The points earned in these optional events will only count towards the Dodge Series Finals).
Tie Down Roping - The calf roping shall have an open gate and the calf must be roped before entering the alley and the horse must not enter the alley
Tie Down Roping - Drag Rule is 6 feet. The 6 second rule is waived. The run is complete when the cowboy has remounted, is seated on his horse and the horse is stepped forward 1 step and produces slack in the rope. All other CCA rules apply.
Junior Barrel Racing - will be open to boys and girls 15 years and under as of January 1 of the current season. Boy's points will only count for the Dodge Series Finals, not the Western CCA Finals at the Regina Agribition.
Pole bending - Boys 15 years and under as of January 1 of the current season will be permitted to compete.
All Junior competitors must wear protective helmets in Jr. Barrels and Jr. Bull Riding.
All optional events shall meet the membership requirements as outlined in Section 1 of CCA rules. Fee schedule for optional events shall adhere to Appendix A - Membership Dues from the CCA rules.
The competitor who finishes as year end champion will be invited to compete in the CCA Finals at the Regina Agribition provided they have competed in at least 5 CCA approved rodeos.
** Age limit changes are to keep in consistency with amendments made to **
** "Section VII - Junior Contestants rule #1(b)" **
Dodge Series Finals Ground Rules:
All "CCA Bylaws and Rodeo Rules" and "Ontario CCA Rodeo Ground Rules" will be adopted to the Dodge Series Finals.
In addition:
1. For Senior Events - the top 7 competitors for each event, plus the #1 competitor of that event from the west will be invited to compete at the Dodge Series Finals. For Junior Events - the top 5 competitors for each event, plus the #1 competitor of that event from the west will be invited to compete at the Dodge Series Finals. It will be left to the producer's discretion to fill all remaining spots to make a complete show.
2. Must compete in 5 Dodge Series Rodeos to qualify for the Dodge Series Finals (Mississauga Championships) and the Toronto Royal Winter Fair.
3. Juniors must upgrade to a Senior membership by August 1st to compete in any adult event at the Dodge Series Finals. Points accrued as a Junior member will count when membership is upgraded to Senior status if membership is upgraded by August 1st.
Breakaway Roping - Open gate, calf must be roped before entering alley way and the horse must not enter alley way.
Breakaway Roping - Boys 15 years and under as of January 1 of the current season are permitted to enter break a way roping provided they are not entered in tie down roping. Being entered in team roping has no bearing on breakaway entries.
Breakaway Roping & Pole Bending - To follow approved rules from CCA Eastern Board (The points earned in these optional events will only count towards the Dodge Series Finals).
Tie Down Roping - The calf roping shall have an open gate and the calf must be roped before entering the alley and the horse must not enter the alley
Tie Down Roping - Drag Rule is 6 feet. The 6 second rule is waived. The run is complete when the cowboy has remounted, is seated on his horse and the horse is stepped forward 1 step and produces slack in the rope. All other CCA rules apply.
Junior Barrel Racing - will be open to boys and girls 15 years and under as of January 1 of the current season. Boy's points will only count for the Dodge Series Finals, not the Western CCA Finals at the Regina Agribition.
Pole bending - Boys 15 years and under as of January 1 of the current season will be permitted to compete.
All Junior competitors must wear protective helmets in Jr. Barrels and Jr. Bull Riding.
All optional events shall meet the membership requirements as outlined in Section 1 of CCA rules. Fee schedule for optional events shall adhere to Appendix A - Membership Dues from the CCA rules.
The competitor who finishes as year end champion will be invited to compete in the CCA Finals at the Regina Agribition provided they have competed in at least 5 CCA approved rodeos.
** Age limit changes are to keep in consistency with amendments made to **
** "Section VII - Junior Contestants rule #1(b)" **
Dodge Series Finals Ground Rules:
All "CCA Bylaws and Rodeo Rules" and "Ontario CCA Rodeo Ground Rules" will be adopted to the Dodge Series Finals.
In addition:
1. For Senior Events - the top 7 competitors for each event, plus the #1 competitor of that event from the west will be invited to compete at the Dodge Series Finals. For Junior Events - the top 5 competitors for each event, plus the #1 competitor of that event from the west will be invited to compete at the Dodge Series Finals. It will be left to the producer's discretion to fill all remaining spots to make a complete show.
2. Must compete in 5 Dodge Series Rodeos to qualify for the Dodge Series Finals (Mississauga Championships) and the Toronto Royal Winter Fair.
3. Juniors must upgrade to a Senior membership by August 1st to compete in any adult event at the Dodge Series Finals. Points accrued as a Junior member will count when membership is upgraded to Senior status if membership is upgraded by August 1st.
JUDGES CLINIC
If anyone is interested in taking the judging clinic please register with me at the contact information as indicated below. The clinic will be held during the Dorchester Rodeo by Perry Gurski and Lane Peterson. These two judges have a wealth of knowledge to share and teach. At this time please allot both days for the event.
If you wish to judge you must be carded and attend this clinic. If I have already been in contact with you about judging this year you are not required to contact me again.
Mary Schofield
Information Officer/ Judging Representative
peterandmary@xplornet.com
or leave me a message at
(519) 638- 3872
If anyone is interested in taking the judging clinic please register with me at the contact information as indicated below. The clinic will be held during the Dorchester Rodeo by Perry Gurski and Lane Peterson. These two judges have a wealth of knowledge to share and teach. At this time please allot both days for the event.
If you wish to judge you must be carded and attend this clinic. If I have already been in contact with you about judging this year you are not required to contact me again.
Mary Schofield
Information Officer/ Judging Representative
peterandmary@xplornet.com
or leave me a message at
(519) 638- 3872
2010 Pole Bending Rules in PDF Format - Just Click the Link Below
JUNIOR STEER RIDERS
Rodeo time is here and I would like to offer all the participants in the Jr. Steer riding event for Dorchester rodeo an opportunity to practise. Alex Vanevery has graciously offered to bring his bucking barrel to the rodeo and give you juniors a chance to get on before you ride. We will have the barrel at the rodeo both days.
Practise for Saturday's riders will begin at 11:30am and go to 12:30pm. Sunday's practise will start at 10:00am and go until 11:00am. The barrel will be set up by the bucking chutes.
Hope to see all of you there.
Bill Thom
CCA Eastern Director & Bull Riding Rep
Rodeo time is here and I would like to offer all the participants in the Jr. Steer riding event for Dorchester rodeo an opportunity to practise. Alex Vanevery has graciously offered to bring his bucking barrel to the rodeo and give you juniors a chance to get on before you ride. We will have the barrel at the rodeo both days.
Practise for Saturday's riders will begin at 11:30am and go to 12:30pm. Sunday's practise will start at 10:00am and go until 11:00am. The barrel will be set up by the bucking chutes.
Hope to see all of you there.
Bill Thom
CCA Eastern Director & Bull Riding Rep
As the 2010 season is rolling on I wanted to maintain the line of communications with an update of some of the issues that we are working on and some general information.
1. Moves - BELOW please find the move form. This form is to be used when you are requesting a move of days or performances. If you wish to change from what the CCA has you drawn for please fill the move form out and e-mail it to Cheryl Bailey on or before the Wednesday prior to the performance. The use of this form avoids the possibility of the e-mail being lost, overlooked, or not communicated. The onus is on the contestant to assure that the paperwork is filled out correctly and received by Cheryl. Cheryl's e-mail address is shoobailey@rogers.com for all that do not have it.
2. Payouts - In discussions with some of the membership it has been noted that the checks for money won or earned at rodeos has been slow coming. I have discussed this with the CCA West and they have assured me that going forward they will have Checks mailed out on or before the Friday following the performance. I would encourage you to e-mail me if you have not yet received a check so that I can follow up with the CCA west, to get you a check number and when that money was put into the mail. The postage system is slow and we cannot control when it is delivered to you once it gets in the mail, however I can give you some feedback as to when your check was mailed if you're still missing payments from past rodeos.
3. Entries - The RIDE system does not allow for entries for 2 events to be over 2 days. Please enter as you have been and if you need to make a change use the move form as indicated above. Make use of the call back system on Wednesdays. This gives you as much opportunity to find out what you are scheduled for and to make necessary changes in advance to reduce issues and stress.
4. Finals - Remember, to be eligible to compete in a major event at the Dodge or CCA rodeo finals, a junior contestant must purchase a senior contesting membership before August 1. He/She will carry forward any points (standings) that were won on the junior membership. Insurances dues only need to be paid one time. Junior members do not need to upgrade their membership status if they are only competing in Junior events at the finals.
Thank you for your continued support and feedback. I appreciate the support and effort that I have been getting from the reps and the rest of the membership. It all helps to make the season run smooth.
Kind regards,
Bill Thom
CCA Eastern Director & Bull Riding Rep.
1. Moves - BELOW please find the move form. This form is to be used when you are requesting a move of days or performances. If you wish to change from what the CCA has you drawn for please fill the move form out and e-mail it to Cheryl Bailey on or before the Wednesday prior to the performance. The use of this form avoids the possibility of the e-mail being lost, overlooked, or not communicated. The onus is on the contestant to assure that the paperwork is filled out correctly and received by Cheryl. Cheryl's e-mail address is shoobailey@rogers.com for all that do not have it.
2. Payouts - In discussions with some of the membership it has been noted that the checks for money won or earned at rodeos has been slow coming. I have discussed this with the CCA West and they have assured me that going forward they will have Checks mailed out on or before the Friday following the performance. I would encourage you to e-mail me if you have not yet received a check so that I can follow up with the CCA west, to get you a check number and when that money was put into the mail. The postage system is slow and we cannot control when it is delivered to you once it gets in the mail, however I can give you some feedback as to when your check was mailed if you're still missing payments from past rodeos.
3. Entries - The RIDE system does not allow for entries for 2 events to be over 2 days. Please enter as you have been and if you need to make a change use the move form as indicated above. Make use of the call back system on Wednesdays. This gives you as much opportunity to find out what you are scheduled for and to make necessary changes in advance to reduce issues and stress.
4. Finals - Remember, to be eligible to compete in a major event at the Dodge or CCA rodeo finals, a junior contestant must purchase a senior contesting membership before August 1. He/She will carry forward any points (standings) that were won on the junior membership. Insurances dues only need to be paid one time. Junior members do not need to upgrade their membership status if they are only competing in Junior events at the finals.
Thank you for your continued support and feedback. I appreciate the support and effort that I have been getting from the reps and the rest of the membership. It all helps to make the season run smooth.
Kind regards,
Bill Thom
CCA Eastern Director & Bull Riding Rep.
