WPRA News June 2023

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

Rule of the Month Check the WPRA schedule at WPRA.com frequently as that is the source of the most up-to-date rodeo approval information. It’s important to note that WPRA members shall not participate in a PRCA sanctioned rodeo that is not approved by the WPRA. Refer to Rule 9.3.16. in the WPRA Rule Book

WPRA 2023 Holiday Schedule Holiday Day of Week From the Corner Office

Date

Memorial Day

Monday Tuesday Monday Thursday

May 29

Independence Day

July 4

Labor Day

September 4 November 23 November 24 December 22 December 25 December 29

Thanksgiving Day

Day After Thanksgiving Friday

Christmas Eve Christmas Day New Year’s Eve

Friday

Monday

Thought of the Month Never be afraid to try something new. Rember amateurs built the Ark… professionals built The Titanic.

Friday

2024 Holiday New Year’s Eve Day

Monday

January 1

WPRA Merchandise Line The WPRA now has an official merchandise line that includes t-shirts, sweatshirts, outerwear and caps. There are a variety of options using the standard WPRA logo in addition to artwork depicting barrel racing and breakaway roping. To check-out the full line visit www.wpra.com and click on Official Store at the top of the page or simply visit wpra.store. Additional items including exclusive 75th Anniversary products will be added in the throughout the year, so check back often for the most recent items available.

First Frontier Breakaway Circuit Count Requirement Due to the Cowtown Rodeo not having WPRA approved breakaways at their rodeos this season, the WPRA Board of Directors have adjusted the required 2023 season breakaway count in the First Frontier circuit. Listed below is the updated required circuit count. First Frontier Breakaway 2023 Circuit Count Requirement Resident- 13 Non-Resident- 15

“The Biggest Communication Problem Is We Don’t Listen to Understand. We Listen To Reply.”

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