63rd Annual NHSFR – 2011 Event Schedule

July 10, 2011

National High School Rodeo Association


Thursday, July 14, 2011

12 Noon – Check-in opens. Contestants can begin checking in. Must be checked in by 7 a.m. Sunday, July 17

Friday, July 15, 2011

9 a.m. - Queen Contest Written Test & Orientation – Heritage Center Theater – (Roll Call 8:45 a.m.)
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Queen Contest Social with Judges – Energy Hall Seminar Room #1
12:30 p.m. - Queen Contest Judge’s Meeting and Lunch – Heritage Center Green Room – (No Contestants)
2:30 p.m. - Queen Contest Introductions, Impromptu Questions & Reception – Heritage Center Theater (Roll Call 2:15 p.m.)
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. – First Session of Queen Contest Personal Interviews – Heritage Center Green Room

Saturday, July 16, 2011

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Second Session Queen Contest Personal Interviews – Heritage Center Green Room
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - NHSFR Trade Show – Wyoming Center
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Basket Silent Auction Entries accepted at Display Area in Wyoming Center Lobby
3 p.m. – Rough Stock Safety Seminar & Equipment Check 1st Session – East Pavilion (Cutting Arena)
(Rough Stock Contestants need attend only one of the sessions but attendance is MANDATORY)
7 p.m. – Queen Contest Modeling & Two-Minute Speeches – Heritage Center Theater (Roll Call 6:45 p.m.)

Sunday, July 17, 2011 – “Boot Barn Day”

7 a.m. - Check in Closes - All Contestants MUST be checked in by this time!
8 a.m. - Church Service by Fellowship of Christian Cowboys – Heritage Center Theater
9 a.m. - Student Delegate Meeting for Student Officers, Delegates and Candidates – Energy Hall
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Basket Silent Auction Entries accepted at Display Area in Wyoming Center Lobby
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - NHSFR Trade Show – Wyoming Center
11 a.m. - MANDATORY Contestant's Meeting, Followed by State/Province Team Pictures – Morningside Park
Following meeting signup to take place for the Ariat Text’N Round-Up in Morningside Park
1:30 p.m. – Rough Stock Safety Seminar & Equipment Check 2nd Session – East Pavilion (Cutting Arena)
(Rough Stock Contestants need attend only one of the sessions but attendance is MANDATORY)
2:15 p.m. – Queen Contest Horsemanship – Timed Event Arena (Roll Call 2:00 p.m.)
6 p.m. - Scholarship Application Deadline - Foundation Office – Wyoming Center
7 p.m. – All Contestant Horses must be checked in by Horse Check-in
7 p.m. – 1st Rodeo Performance – Main Arenas, Morningside Park – Cutting in East Pavilion
(Performance Sponsored by Wyoming Beverage of Gillette)
10:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. - Contestant's Dance – Central Pavilion

Monday, July 18, 2011 – “Resistol Hat Day”

8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Practice Session for NRA Light Rifle Shoot, Gillette Gun Club
9 a.m. – 2nd Rodeo Performance –Main Arenas, Morningside Park – Cutting in East Pavilion
(Performance Sponsored by Campbell County Memorial Hospital)
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - NHSFR Trade Show – Wyoming Center
12:30 p.m. 5 p.m. – Practice Session for NRA Trap Shoot, Gillette Gun Club
12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Ariat Text’N Round-Up Race (Location to be advertized upon sign up)
1 p.m. - 5 p.m. – NHSFR Volleyball Tournament – Volleyball Courts on the Plaza
1:30 p.m. – State/Province Secretary & Director Informational Seminar – Energy Hall Seminar Room #2
3 p.m. – NHSRA Sponsorship Informational Seminar – Energy Hall Seminar Room #2
5 p.m. - State/Province Association of the Year Scrapbook Entries due in Rodeo Office – Energy Hall
6:30 p.m. – State/Province All-Around Group Photo – Rough Stock Arena
7 p.m. – 3rd Rodeo Performance –Main Arenas, Morningside Park – Cutting in East Pavilion
(Performance Sponsored by TransCanada)
10:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. - Contestant's Dance – Central Pavilion

Tuesday, July 19, 2011 – “Classic Rope & Rattler Rope Day”

9 a.m. – 4th Rodeo Performance –Main Arenas, Morningside Park – Cutting in East Pavilion
(Performance Sponsored by Wyoming Office of Tourism, City of Gillette, CCCVB and Campbell County)
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - NHSFR Trade Show – Wyoming Center
12 Noon - Foundation Scramble for Scholarships Golf Tournament – Gillette Golf Club, 1800 Country Club Road
12:30 p.m. – NRA Light Rifle Shooting Competition – Gillette Gun Club
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. – NHSRA Round Table Discussions on Association & Industry Issues – Energy Hall Seminar Room #2
1 p.m. - 5 p.m. – NHSFR Volleyball Tournament – Volleyball Courts on the Plaza (Awards Immediately Following)
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Ariat Text’N Round-Up Race (Location TBD)
3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – PRCA Roundtable “PRCA 101/Becoming a Champion” Seminar – Energy Hall Seminar Room #1& #2
6:30 p.m. – Cinch Rodeo Team & Team Captain Photos – Rough Stock Arena
6:45 p.m. – State/Province Secretary of the Year Awards – Winner’s Circle, Morningside Park
7 p.m. – 5th Rodeo Performance – “Memorial Tribute” – Main Arenas, Morningside Park – Cutting in East Pavilion
(Performance Sponsored by Wyoming Work Warehouse)
10:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. - Contestant's Dance – Central Pavilion

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 – “Ariat Day”

9 a.m. – 6th Rodeo Performance – Main Arenas, Morningside Park – Cutting in East Pavilion
(Performance Sponsored by Gillette College)
(End of 1st Go-Round - Awards immediately following Performance – Winner’s Circle, Morningside Park)
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - NHSFR Trade Show – Wyoming Center
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – NRS Model Search Photo Shoot – Cinchtown – Central Pavilion
1 p.m. - Foundation Scholarship Interviews for Senior NHSFR Qualifiers – Energy Hall
1 p.m. – NRA Shotgun Trap Shooting Competition – Gillette Gun Club
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Ariat Text’N Round-Up Race (Location TBD)
4:30 p.m. - Special Kids Rodeo – East Pavilion
5:30 p.m. - Picnic for Special Kids Rodeo Contestants – East Pavilion
6:30 p.m. - Ariat Text’N Round-Up Race finals (Morningside Park)
6:50 p.m. – Foundation Scramble for Scholarships Golf Tournament Awards – Winner’s Circle, Morningside Park
7 p.m. – 7th Rodeo Performance – “Breast Cancer Awareness” – Main Arenas, Morningside Park – Cutting in East Pavilion
Contestants, Spectators, Fans and Personnel are asked to wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
(Performance Sponsored by Gillette College)
10:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. - Contestant's Dance – Central Pavilion

Thursday, July 21, 2011 – “Cinch Jeans and Shirts Day”

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – NRA Family Fun Shoot & Picnic – Gillette Gun Club (8:30–11:30 a.m. Rifle; 12 Noon – 3:30 p.m. Trap)
9 a.m. – 8th Rodeo Performance – Main Arenas, Morningside Park – Cutting in East Pavilion
(Performance Sponsored by Farmers Co-op Association)
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - NHSFR Trade Show – Wyoming Center
1 p.m. - NHSR Foundation Scholarship Auction – Wyoming Center (Platinum Trailer Sells at 3 p.m. Benefits NHSRA)
1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Teskey’s Knowledge Bowl – Heritage Center Theater (Awards Immediately Following)
3 p.m. – NHSRA Platinum Trailer sells at Live Auction during Foundation Scholarship Auction – Wyoming Center
5 p.m. – Silent Auction of State/Province Baskets Closes – Wyoming Center Lobby (Pay and Pick up Baskets 5-7 p.m.)
6:20 p.m. – Girl’s Heel-O-Matic Challenge Finals – Timed Event Arena (Awards Immediately Following)
6:45 p.m. – NRA Shooting Competition Awards (All Shooting Events) – Winner’s Circle, Morningside Park
6:50 p.m. – Retiring Address of NHSRA Student Secretary Sammy Windsor – Main Arenas, Morningside Park
7 p.m. – 9th Rodeo Performance – Main Arenas, Morningside Park – Cutting in East Pavilion
(Performance Sponsored by First Interstate Bank)
10:30 p.m. – Ariat NHSRA Talent Contest & NHSFR “King” Contest – Heritage Center Theater (Awards Immediately Following)
10:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. – Contestant’s Dance – Central Pavilion

Friday, July 22, 2011 – “Ram Rodeo Day”

9 a.m. – 10th Rodeo Performance – “Honor our Troops” – Main Arenas, Morningside Park – Cutting in East Pavilion
Contestants, Spectators, Fans and Personnel are asked to wear Red to Honor our Troops
(Performance Sponsored by Cloud Peak Energy, Inc.)
12:30p.m. - Queen Contest Crowning Ceremony Practice – Winner’s Circle, Morningside Park (Roll Call 12:30p.m.)
2:00p.m. - Queen Lunch & Congeniality Voting – Heritage Center Lobby (Roll Call 2 p.m.)
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. - NHSFR Trade Show – Wyoming Center
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - College Fair – Energy Hall
4 p.m. - NHSR Foundation Scholarship Awards Presentation – Heritage Center Theater
Including the Professional's Choice Athlete & Equine Athlete National Scholarship Winners
6:20 p.m. – Open Heel-O-Matic Challenge Finals – Timed Event Arena (Awards Immediately Following)
6:50 p.m. – Retiring Address of NHSRA Student Vice President Cody Lensman – Main Arenas, Morningside Park
7 p.m. – 11th Rodeo Performance – “Honor our Troops” – Main Arenas, Morningside Park – Cutting in East Pavilion
Contestants, Spectators, Fans and Personnel are asked to wear Red to Honor our Troops
(Performance Sponsored by Peabody Energy)
10:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. - Contestant's Dance – Central Pavilion

Saturday, July 23, 2011 – “Gist Silversmiths Day”

8 a.m. – 12th Cutting Performance – East Pavilion (PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER START TIME)
9 a.m. – 12th Rodeo Performance – Main Arenas, Morningside Park (Performance Sponsored by First National Bank of Gillette)
(End of 2nd Go-Round - Awards immediately following Performance – Winner’s Circle, Morningside Park)
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. – NHSFR Trade Show – Wyoming Center
1 p.m. - Student Delegate Meeting for Student Officers, Delegates and Candidates – Energy Hall
2 p.m. – Cutting Final Go-Round Performance – East Pavilion
3 p.m. – Finalist Meeting for all Rough Stock Arena Contestants – Energy Hall
3:30 p.m. – Finalist Meeting for all Timed Event Arena Contestants – Energy Hall
5 p.m. – Association of the Year Scrapbooks and Awards can be picked up in the Rodeo Office – Energy Hall
5:30 p.m. – Queen Contest Crowning Ceremony – Winner’s Circle, Morningside Park (Roll Call 5:15 p.m.)
Featuring Retiring Address of NHSRA Queen Callie Martin
6:45 p.m. - Presentation of the NHSRA Man/Woman of the Year – Winner’s Circle, Morningside Park
6:50 p.m. - Retiring Address of NHSRA Student President Kansas Thorp – Main Arenas, Morningside Park
7 p.m. – Rodeo Final Go-Round Performance – Main Arenas, Morningside Park (Performance Sponsored by Alpha Coal West)
(Short Go & National Champion Awards for all Events 30 minutes after Performance – Winner’s Circle, Morningside Park)
Sunday, July 24, 2011-8 a.m. - NHSRA Annual Meeting – CAM-PLEX, Energy Hall