WPRA Press Releases

PRCA Weekly Press Release - Aug. 24, 2009
[Aug. 24, 2009] 1. Masters shatters regular-season earnings record
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – This whole roping-with-consistency thing is working out great for Chad Masters.

Pharr pockets $29,372 to lead all barrel racers during the Fourth of July run
[Jul. 6, 2009] COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Brittany Pharr, who won her first world title in 2007, is eyeing another gold buckle and following her lucrative Fourth of July run, she closed the gap between her and WPRA standings leader Mary Burger.

No Experience Necessary, But Can Be Helpful
[Jun. 23, 2009] North Platte, Neb.-Two WPRA ladies from opposite ends of the experience spectrum shared the title at the NEBRASKALand Days and Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte, Neb., June 17-20.

Sears Takes Sisters Win
[Jun. 18, 2009] Sisters, Ore.-The weather in central Oregon can be unpredictable even in the middle of June but one thing is known - the Sisters Rodeo will go on, rain or shine, and the best in professional rodeo will come compete.

WPRA Members Rock the Rocky Mountain Super Race
[May 18, 2009] Colorado Springs, Colo.-When the WPRA first began co-sanctioning large divisional races for WPRA points, the vision was to partner with the best productions in the country to create more opportunities for all WPRA members.

This vision has played out with partnerships with tremendous producers from California to Florida and all points in between. It was no more evident than over Mother's Day weekend at the 12th Annual Rocky Mountain Super Race.

Member Update as of 5/12/09
[May 12, 2009] Over the past few years the WPRA has used the theme line, “Where the elite compete®” and while only a theme line, it really does convey the value we try to provide to our members. We've stood at the pinnacle of barrel racing success for over 60 years, representing our roots at the rodeos.

Yet the barrel racing market has changed, most noticeably in the last 15 years. During that time the broader category of barrel racing has experienced unprecedented growth with the introduction of jackpots, the “D” format and futurity events. This is in contrast with the overall world of rodeo, which has not experienced similar growth.

Kathi Myers elected Women's Professional Rodeo Association President
[Mar. 5, 2009] COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) announced on March 2 the results of their recent elections and Kathi Myers of Pedricktown, N.J., will take over the duties of President on March 15 after receiving 335 votes to Patti Roberts’ 234 votes. This will be the first time in the 61-year history of the WPRA that someone from the First Frontier Circuit will lead the oldest women’s sports organization in the country. By Courtesy WPRA

2009 Nominations Are
[Jan. 27, 2009] The following members have accepted your nomination to appear on the WPRA 2009 Election ballots. Election ballots will be mailed out to eligible card holders on or before February 10, 2009. More information and details will be posted to our site later this week.

NO CONFLICT PREFERENCE BEGINNING JANUARY 21, 2009
[Jan. 21, 2009] What is NO CONFLICT?
At rodeos whose entries close after the entry closing time of San Antonio (11:00 AM MST January 21, 2009) contestants will be allowed to give a "No Same Day'' or "No Same Performance" preference as a second preference at the time of entry.

WPRA Membership Recap for 2008
[Jan. 13, 2009] As 2008 has come to an end, we would like to share with all of our members a recap of some of the major activities and initiatives from last year. Much went on behind the scenes to get the WPRA back in business and much remains to be done. The recap below reflects your Board's desire and commitment to have an association that is healthy, growing, and supporting the needs of all of its members.

Notice To WPRA Members
[Jul. 28, 2008] Information regarding rule chages to take effect immediately and for consideration at September meeting. By Courtesy PRCA

WPRA encourages young ladies to compete with the Elite, Board approves additional funds for the circuit system
[Jul. 2, 2008] The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) is encouraging the female youth of America to join the only all-women's rodeo association, which gives women of all ages a chance to keep their Western heritage alive by competing on rodeo's professional level.

2008 WPRA World Finals rolls into Tulsa, OK, Nov. 18-22
[Jun. 9, 2008] In a joint press conference on June 5, at the Tulsa (Okla.) Expo Square’s Ford Arena, the Tulsa Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Tulsa Expo Square officially welcomed the Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) and their World Finals, scheduled for Nov. 18-22, to the city of Tulsa. The WPRA Wrangler World Finals Rodeo will feature the best women in the rodeo business competing for world titles in team roping, breakaway roping, tie-down roping, bareback and bull riding. Barrel racing will also be featured and an event champion will be crowned but the world champion will be crowned at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Dec. 4-13. By Courtesy WPRA

Mesquite Championship Rodeo Embarks on New Adventure - Brings WPRA Along for the Ride
[May 28, 2008] Beginning on Friday, June 13th, Mesquite Championship Rodeo will no longer be a PRCA approved rodeo. Instead, a new format featuring professional bull riding and barrel racing along with an open format for saddle bronc riders and team ropers will entertain the crowds at Resistol Arena. By Courtesy WPRA