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SJRAIf you are a student ages five to fifteen, K5-9th grade, with a desire to rodeo then SJRA invites you to become a part of their association.

Students are divided from age 5 to 11 years old for a Junior Division and 12 to 15 years old make up the Senior Division. Events include Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, Team Roping, Tie-Down Calf Roping, Break-Away Calf Roping, Goat Tying, Chute Dogin’, and Ribbon Roping. .

The Southern Junior Rodeo Association draws families from North Central Florida and South Georgia. It is a family oriented association allowing youngsters to compete in rodeo events, while developing good sportsmanship and character. The students have the opportunity to meet and fellowship with others their age that have the same interest in the sport of rodeo. By competing in the SJRA students are more prepared for the Junior High and High School Rodeo Association in their state.

The SJRA will hold 13 rodeos throughout the region encompassing their membership and have finals in May of 2012 in Ocala, FL at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion.

So come join us – let’s RODEO!

BREAKING NEWS....

  • Finals Attendance Rule - In order to attend finals, contestant must enter and compete in 50% of scheduled rodeos. The only other qualification is report cards must be turned in and the contestant must have a 2.0 or higher GPA.
  • Other Important Finals Rules:
    • Stock draw events (Tie Down, Chute Dogin', Breakaway, & Team Roping) - all stock will be drawn for finals
    • Goat Tying - all stock will be drawn for finals
    • Ribbon Roping - Boys MUST declare a partner. If you did not declare a partner in your packet, please contact Patti Ciaccio by Friday, 4/20
    • Team Roping - Headers and Healers must declare a partner for finals with whom they have designated their points with for at least 60% of the current year. If said partner does not qualify for finals, contestant must designate a partner with whom they roped at least 5 rodeos in the current year. In the event a partner fitting this criterion is not available, one will be drawn from the available team roping contestants competing in the finals.
    • Points: Points eared throughout the rodeo season are accumulated and carried to the finals. At the finals, contestants receive points as normal for first and second performance. The time/score for those two rodeos are averaged and the third rodeo is created. The total points for the finals as well as the total points throughout the year are totalled and awarded as such.
    • Tie Breakers - in the event of a tie at finals, there will be NO runoff. Both contestants will receive designated award.
  • Friday - Rodeo begins at 6pm. Registration begins at 2pm.
  • Bleachers will be open on one side only (the side where the concession stand is). Please DO NOT sit on the other side.
  • Additional Finals Information - FINALS INFORMATION.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO - Ocala, FL

Ocala Livestock Pavilion
2220 NE Jacksonville Rd
Ocala, FL

  • 1st Go-Round will be Friday at 6pm. Check schedule of events on finals page for additional information
  • Run order will be posted by Thursday of the rodeo week and a copy will be in your finals bags
  • Stalls are required - you may not tie-out over night. Pricing in your finals packets. Shavings may be brought in from outside but not sold on premises. Marion County will have shavings available for purchase. Marion County requires that all stall have shavings.
  • COGGINS - Marion County requires negative coggins to enter the premises. Please have the with you when you enter the facility.
  • Hotel rooms - a discounted room rate of $79/nt plus tax is available at the newly renovated Fairfield Inn (4101 SW 38th Court, Ocala). Call 352-861-8400 and ask for the SJRA rate. Rate is valid until 5/15. Credit card required to guarantee reservation. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance to avoid penalty.
  • Concessions available
  • Rest rooms available
  • Showers available
  • Stall decorating contest - Game On - decorate in your favorite football team (college or pro)
  • Queen/Princess contest. If you are interested in running for queen or princess, please reach out to Ms. Baldwin to get your packet.
  • Good luck to everyone at Finals - safe travels.
  • Please have any vendors interested in attending complete a Vendor Form and e-mail back to Patti Ciaccio asap.
NEW - SJRA's official publication Florida Equine Athlete.
Florida Equine Athlete is an on-line publication that specializes in equine athletes. Visit their web site to read great articles about SJRA, barrel racing, roping, events, training tips, and much more. Note: Membership to FEA is required.
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