CALGARY, ALTA. – The Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) is counting down to the 36th annual Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR), and more than 90,000 rodeo fans are expected at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alta. for the six performance event, which runs from November 11 to 15.
One hundred and eight CFR contestants earned their spot at the finals by finishing at the top of the Canadian standings in their events, and attending at least 15 rodeos during the regular season, and many are among some of the best rodeo athletes in the world.
Joining them are the season’s best broncs, bulls and bullfighters; and, with more than $1.274 million in prize money up for grabs, anything is bound to happen.
The first CFR was held in 1974, and has been held at Rexall Place since 1975. A joint function by the CPRA and Northlands, it was recently announced that a contract extension will keep the CFR in Edmonton until 2016.
“We have worked with Northlands for many years and have really found our home in Edmonton. The team always puts on a great show and our athletes look forward to the event all year,” said CPRA president Dale Leschiutta at a press conference last week.
“We are delighted to continue our excellent working relationship with CPRA and keep CFR in Edmonton long term,” added Northlands President Ken Knowles. “The event provides significant economic impact to the City (of Edmonton) and an incredible amount of excitement for rodeo fans from all over.”
For the most up-to-date standings and results, visit www.rodeocanada.com.
CFR at a Glance
Canadian Finals Rodeo XXXVI: November 11-15
Total Entrants for 2009 CFR: 108 – Total Purse: $1.7 million
Nightly performances begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11 through Saturday, November 14. Matinee performances begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15. For more information, visit www.canadianfinalsrodeo.ca.
2009 CFR Television Schedule
Presented By: Shaw TV, CPRA and Northlands
Available On: Shaw TV Network and Shaw Direct
Show Times: November 12 – Wednesday Highlights (7:00-8:00 pm MST)
November 13 – Thursday Highlights (6:00-7:00 pm MST)
November 14 – Friday Highlights (7:00-8:00 pm MST)
November 15 – Saturday Highlights/Sunday Finals (7:00-10:00 pm MST)
2009 CFR Personnel
Announcer: Dave Poulsen
Master of Ceremonies: Wayne Brooks
Pick-Up Men: Gary Rempel, Jason Resch
Bull Fighters: Scott Byrne, Jesse Byrne
Clown/Barrelman: Ash Cooper
Specialty Acts: Crystal Shawanda, with guests Nikki Cammaert and Tess Thurston
2008 Canadian Champions
All-Around: Steven Turner, Cochrane, AB, $37,515
High Point: Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, AB, $60,916
Saddle Bronc: Dusty Hausauer, Dickinson, ND, $63,395
Bareback: Kyle Bowers, Brooks, AB, $74,987
Bull Riding: Tyler Thomson, Black Diamond, AB, $64,285
Tie-Down Roping: Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, $59,069
Steer Wrestling: Cody Cassidy: Donalda, AB, $74,591
Ladies Barrrel Racing: Lockhart, Oelrichs, SD, $58,598
Team Roping: Murray Linthicum, Glentworth, SK, $27,170 and Dwight Wigemyr, Brooks, AB, $26,954
Novice Saddle Bronc: Rylan Geiger, Bracken, SK, $9,198
Novice Bareback: Denver DeRose, Kamloops, BC, $8,756
Boys Steer Riding: Zeke Thurston, Big Valley, AB, $6,086
Top Times/Scores of 2009 Season
Saddle Bronc: 90 – Sam Kelts (Harvey Northcott’s Get Smart, Strathmore, AB)
Bareback: 90 – Dusty LaValley (Calgary Stampede’s Grated Coconut, Innisfail, AB)
Bull Riding: 90.5 – Beau Hill (C+ Rodeo’s Scar Tissue, Williams Lake, BC) and Jesse Torkelson (Franklin’s Little White Lie, Kamloops, BC)
Tie-Down Roping: 6.8 – Matt Shiozawa (Lea Park, AB)
Steer Wrestling: 3.2 – Tanner Milan (Luxton, BC) and Straws Milan (Abbotsford, BC) and Lee Graves (Calgary, AB)
Ladies Barrel Racing: 12.26 – Kendra Edey (McCord, SK)
Team Roping: 3.4 – Mike Beers and Shane Schwenke (Calgary, AB)
Novice Saddle Bronc: 76 – Coleman Watt (Hand Hills, AB)
Novice Bareback: 80 – Colin Adams (Lea Park, AB)
Boys Steer Riding: 92 – Lonnie West (Camrose, AB)
CFR Records
Saddle Bronc: 91 – Mel Coleman (Kesler’s Knott Inn, 1981)
Bareback: 90 – Kyle Bowers (Calgary Stampede’s Grated Coconut, 2003)
Bull Riding: 95 – Cody Snyder (Harvey Northcott’s Confusion, 1983)
Tie-Down Roping: 7.2 – Marty Becker (1997, 2006)
Steer Wrestling: 3.1 – Travis Frank (2006)
Ladies Barrel Racing: 14.55 – Gayle Howes (1978)
Team Roping: 3.7 – Mike and Brandon Beers (2008)
Novice Saddle Bronc: 81 – Rod Hay (1988) and Scott Lourance (2004)
Novice Bareback: 85 – Michael Solberg (2003)
CPRA Records
Saddle Bronc: 95 – Glen O’Neill (Franklin’s Airwolf, Innisfail, AB, 1996) and Doug Vold (Franklin’s Transport, Meadow Lake, SK, 1979)
Bareback: 95 – Davey Shields Jr. (Calgary Stampede’s Grated Coconut, Calgary Stampede, 2005)
Bull Riding: 94 – Greg Whitlow (Girletz Rodeo’s Lights Out, Strathmore, AB, 2001) and Bruce Johansen (Vold Rodeo’s Hagar, Wainwright, AB, 1980)
Tie-Down Roping: 5.7 – Lee Phillips (Assiniboia, SK, 1978)
Steer Wrestling: 2.9 – David Gibson (Stavely, AB, 1994) and Darby Roy (Brandon, MB, 1988) and Ralph Nelson (Vulcan, AB, 1981)
Team Roping: 3.4 – Mike Beers and Shane Schwenke (Calgary, AB, 2009)
2009 CFR CONTESTANTS:
Saddle Bronc
Sam Kelts, Millarville, AB
Dustin Flundra, Pincher Creek, AB
Justin Berg, Marwayne, AB
Luke Butterfield, Ponoka, AB
Kyle Thomson, Black Diamond, AB
Chet Johnson, Gillette, WY
Rod Hay, Wildwood, AB
Jim Berry, Rocky Mtn House, AB
Kyle Daines, Innisfail, AB
Todd Herzog, Penhold, AB
Alan Bandy, Wainwright, AB
Clay Creasy, Brownfield, AB
Bareback
Dusty LaValley, Crooked Creek, AB
Kyle Bowers, Brooks, AB
Kelly Timberman, Mills, WY
Jake Marshall, Wardlow, AB
Kevin Taylor, Swift Current, SK
Russ Hallaby, Airdrie, AB
Michael Solberg, Sunnynook, AB
Logan Hodson, Telkwa, BC
Reid Rowan, Seven Persons, AB
Luke Creasy, Brownfield, AB
Cimmaron Gerke, Brighton, CO
Matt Lait, Seven Persons, AB
Bull Riding
Devon Mezei, Scandia, AB
Brett Thompson, Medicine Hat, AB
Ty Elliott, Vernon, BC
Scott Schiffner, Strathmore, AB
Tyler Thomson, Black Diamond, AB
Beau Hill, West Glacier, MT
Kyle French, Red Deer, AB
Jesse Torkelson, Winfield, AB
Kyle German, Crossfield, AB
Steven Turner, Cochrane, AB
Tyler Pankewitz, Ponoka, AB
Jason Finkbeiner, Wardlow, AB
Tie-Down Roping
Steve Lloyd, Alix, AB
Nathan Baldwin, Blackfoot, ID
Alwin Bouchard, Scandia, AB
Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA
Mike Johnson, Henryetta, OK
Murray Pole, Erskine, AB
Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, UT
Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, ID
Marty Becker, Edmonton, AB
Logan Hofer, Magrath, AB
Dean Edge, Rimbey, AB
Chad Johnson, Del Bonita, AB
Steer Wrestling
Cody Cassidy, Donalda, AB
Tanner Milan, Cochrane, AB
Lee Graves, Calgary, AB
Todd Woodward, Lethbridge, AB
William Beierbach, Maple Creek, SK
Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, AB
Hunter Cure, Holliday, TX
Chad Bouchard, Rolling Hills, AB
Baillie Milan, Cochrane, AB
Todd Maughan, Airdrie, AB
Zane Hankel, Redcliff, AB
Trevor Knowles, Mt Vernon, OR
Ladies Barrel Racing
Brittany Pozzi, Victoria, TX
Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, SD
Lindsay Sears, Nanton, AB
Debbie Renger, Okotoks, AB
Joleen Seitz, Savona, BC
Gaylene Buff, Westwold, BC
Rayel Robinson, Alix, AB
Cathy Grant, Granton, ON
Kendra Edey, Longview, AB
Adel Hansen, Okotoks, AB
Rana Walter, Lethbridge, AB
Molly Powell, Stephenville, TX
Team Roping - Header
Shane Schwenke, Zortman, MT
Troy Fischer, Mayerthorpe, AB
Travis Gallais, Olds, AB
Murray Linthicum, Glentworth, SK
Blair Stroh, Elkwater, AB
Marty Lillico, Spirit River, AB
Steele DePaoli, Longview, AB
Justin McCarroll, Camrose, AB
Brian Larson, Medicine Hat, AB
Brett Buss, Ponoka, AB
Roland McFadden, Vulcan, AB
Levi Simpson, Claresholm, AB
Team Roping - Heeler
Mike Beers, Post, OR
Kevin Schreiner, Medicine Hat, AB
Brett McCarroll, Camrose, AB
Cody McCarroll, Camrose, AB
Dwight Wigemyr, Brooks, AB
Riley Wilson, Cardston, AB
Don DePaoli, Longview, AB
Jeffrey Quam, Airdrie, AB
Clark McCarroll, Daysland, AB
Rocky Dallyn, Nanton, AB
Scott Auclair, Ponoka, AB
John Robertson, Polsen, MT
Novice Saddle Bronc
Rylan Geiger, Bracken, SK
Kyreon Geiger, Gull Lake, SK
Wyatt Thurston, Big Valley, AB
Novice Bareback
Colin Adams, Deloraine, MB
Joseph Fentiman, New Zealand
Brady Bertram, Maple Creek, SK
Boys Steer Riding
Shay Marks, Sunnybrook, AB
Tristan Carlier, Medicine Hat, AB
Bryce West, Cadogan, AB
Jorden Moen, Elrose, SK
Lonnie West, Cadogan, AB
Ty Ellis, Sonningdale, SK
