The nation’s best college cowboys and cowgirls from eleven different regions will enter the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) arena at this June in Casper, Wyo.
The 61st Annual event will begin June 14 and run through June 20. National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) members will compete for national titles in saddle bronc, bareback, bull riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, team roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping, and goat tying. In addition men’s and women’s team and all-around champions will be determined.
The top three students in each event, and top two men’s and women’s teams from the NIRA’s 11 regions will qualify for the CNFR. Student athletes will also be competing for over $200,000 in scholarships from the U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. Scholarship Awards Program.
Two special “Bulls, Broncs and Breakaway,” performances will be held on Sunday, June 14th, a matinee at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. All remaining performances begin at 7:00 p.m., including the Saturday Championship Round. Slack will be held on the mornings of Monday, June 15th and Tuesday, June 16th, at 7:00 a.m.
Ticket prices are $8 for general admission, $15 for reserved seating, and $20 for box seats. Season passes are available, also. Tickets will be available for sale in April. All performances and slack will be held at the Casper Events Center. A trade show will be held in conjunction with the event.
Additionally, the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Foundation is making plans for the Annual Style Show Auction & Luncheon. The fundraiser is planned for June 20th with proceeds going towards scholarships.
For more information on the NIRA or the CNFR go to www.collegerodeo.com.
The national headquarters of the NIRA are located in Walla Walla, Washington. More information on the association and results from recent events available on www.collegerodeo.com.
