The above dates are subject to change due to weather conditions or other problems that may arise. However, if a change should occur, every effort will be taken to contact participants as early as possible. 

You may participate as a non-series member for day money only. End of the year awards are for series members only.

ONLINE REGISTRATION:

 https://www.rodeoresults.com/firc/                   

     Click on the link to register online OR to avoid the online processing fee you can USPS mail your forms to Kathy.                                                  

USPS Mail Registration: 

Download the entry form and send it along with a cashier's check or money order payable to First Impression Rodeo Club to:

Kathy Romero, FIRC Secretary 
5712 CAMBRIA RD NW 
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87120

RODEO SERIES INFORMATION

NOTE: WE WILL ONLY BE TAKING THE FIRST 20 CONTESTANTS IN EACH EVENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RODEO. (If the event is full, you will be refunded for that day and event only).

SERIES FEE:

The Series fee is $50.00 which includes saddles to all around champions at the end of the season who enter 3 or more events. (Only top 3 high points used from each rodeo no matter how many events are entered). Buckles go to runner up winners, and 2nd place awards will also be given to each age group in time events. Contestants must participate in at least 6 of the 8 rodeos and enter a minimum of three events.

Series contestants will sign up at our first rodeo to qualify for end of the year series awards for our Rodeo Season. Please keep reading for more information. THE NM STATE FAIR RODEO DOES NOT COUNT TOWARDS SERIES POINTS.

ROUGH STOCK FEE:

Series fee is $50.00 for contestants in one event competing for championship buckles with a minimum of 3 contestants. Contestants must participate in at least 6 of the 8 rodeos. Rough stock events will receive separate awards for championship winners.

 Awards Eligibility:

THERE HAS TO BE A MINIMUM OF THREE SERIES CONTESTANTS IN THE AGE GROUP TO QUALIFY FOR AWARDS AT THE END OF THE SERIES.

 LATE FEES:

Any late arrival sign ups on Saturday morning, day of the rodeo, will be charged a $25 late fee. Late sign-ups will be accepted ONLY between 7am-8am the morning of the rodeo. We accept cash, debit and credit cards. No personal checks accepted.

 Perfect Attendance:

Awards for perfect attendance will be given only to the contestants who have paid the awards fee and competed in ALL rodeos. If a contestant has paid their entries but does not physically compete in a rodeo, this does NOT qualify them for a perfect attendance award. There are no exceptions to this rule. If a contestant is NOT eligible for the perfect attendance award the award can usually be purchased by the contestant or parent.  

Parents - please read rules & guidelines:

It is your responsibility to keep your children out of harms way on the rodeo grounds. Have your children warm up their horses away from populated areas on the arena grounds. DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILDREN TO LOPE THEIR HORSES THROUGH THE PARKING LOTS AND WALKWAYS. Due to safety concerns, parents and children will be restricted from crowding the gate area. If a contestant is found loping their horses in a crowded area they will be fined $25.00, which must be paid the end said rodeo, No exceptions! 

ARENA:

Rodeos will be held at First Impression Rodeo Arena, Albuquerque, NM (unless otherwise stated). All families are expected to help keep the rodeo grounds clean and be respectful to the community.

****PLEASE NOTE: PARENT/GUARDIANS ASSISTING THEIR CHILDREN IN THE ARENA MUST ALSO BE IN COWBOY DRESS CODE****

Dress code will be enforced. All contestants are required to wear cowboy boots or riding shoes with riding heel. Cowboy hats required and helmets are suggested for all contestants for safety precaution. Visors, caps, etc. are not allowed. All contestants must wear long pants, no cut-offs or shorts. Long sleeve button up shirts with collars are required. Helmets and vests are required for all rough stock events.

Order of Events:

Sheep Riding

Leadline

Goat Tapping

Goat Tying

Poles

Stick Horse Race

Flags

Barrels

Ribbon Roping

Breakaway Roping

Steer Dobbing

Team Roping

Calf Riding

Steer Riding

**Order of Events subject to change**

ARENA GROUND RULES: 

No alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the arena grounds. 

Three call rule will be enforced.
No international circling when starting run.

Contestants will be given the length of the alley to start their run into the arena and must come to complete stop before leaving the arena, Contestants who start before the alley will be disqualified.

Event Directors are arena officials. All decisions of the arena officials will be final. Flaggers are only used for helping with back up times, not for making any judgment calls.

All complaints will be registered in the crow's  nest on a complaint form and must be accompanied by a $25.00 fee. Complaints must be made before the end of the event in question; otherwise it will not be addressed. The FIRC committee will determine if the complaint merits immediate attention. If deemed necessary, resolution will be made immediately with assistance of arena officials. All other complaints will be addressed upon before the next scheduled rodeo.
Contestants will be disqualified in any event if they receive assistance once they have passed the starting line (exception Lead line).

No spectators will be allowed in arena during rough stock events.

Harassment of Rodeo Officials, personnel, or secretaries by contestants or family members will be cause for immediate disqualification of contestant from event and/or rodeo series as determined by the FIRC committee.

Contestants will be asked to leave the arena for any one of the following:

1) Use of foul/abusive language. 
2) Harassment of other contestant.  
3) Mistreatment of livestock  including their own.  
These rules apply anywhere on the rodeo grounds. 

*Please Practice Good Sportsmanship*
Good sportsmanship occurs when teammates, opponents, coaches, and officials treat each other with respect. Kids learn the basics of sportsmanship from the adults in their lives, especially their parents and their coaches. Kids who see adults behaving in a sportsmanlike way gradually come to understand that the real winners in sports are those who know how to persevere and to behave with dignity - whether they win or loose.
A NOTARIZED RELEASE IS REQUIRED BEFORE A CONTESTANT MAY COMPETE. PLEASE SEND THE RELEASE WITH YOUR ENTRIES, THERE WILL NOT BE A NOTARY AVAILABLE AT THE RODEO. A COPY OF EACH CONTESTANT'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE NEEDS TO BE MAILED OR PRESENTED TO THE RODEO SECRETARY WITH THE FIRST ENTRY BEFORE THE START OF THE FIRST RODEO.

No refunds for turnouts or draw-outs (see Gymkhana rules) unless accompanied by a Dr./vet note. Upon receipt of a Dr./vet note. entries can be rolled to their next rodeo.

Series awards fees and administrative fees are non-refundable.

 The Crow's Nest will be off limits during the rodeo. Please do not request times of placing.  The announcer will announce unofficial winners after each event. If you need to verify anything, please wait until after the rodeo is over. 

 Arena Clean up Days

March 23 @ 2pm

May 25 @ 2 pm

July 29 @ 9 am

September 28 @ 9 am

 Family Fun Days

TBA

 Parades

April – South Valley Pride

July 4 – Los Lunas

September 7 – New Mexico State Fair

   December 7 – Twinkle Light Parade

Chairman of the Board:   Laura J Chavez
CEO/PRESIDENT:            Mike Chavez
VICE PRESIDENT:            Joey Gonzales
SECRETARY:                          Kathy Romero 
SERGEANT OF ARMS:   Eddie Perales                        
ARENA DIRECTOR:          Gabriel Torres
ROYALTY COORDINATOR:  Linda Flores
Treasurer & Marketing Director:  Laura J Chavez 

Contestants age as of March 1 will be used for the whole series. Age groups will be as follows:
 Age Groups:

6 and under 

7-9 

10-13

 14-18

Note: Any Contestant may participate in any age group higher than his/her own group and must remain in that age group for the remainder of the series, however, points awarded in another division WILL NOT carry over.

 ALL AROUND POINTS:

At the end of the rodeo series, the contestant's overall points won in the top 3 events for each rodeo, will be totaled to determine the series all-around champion, 2nd and 3rd place winners. This includes rough stock events.

Points awarded to anyone participating in the series only. Other contestants are welcome to compete for day money if not signed up for the series.

 POINTS:

We will be combining boys and girl points. Boys and girls will compete against each other for points and paycheck in all events.

  1st place-10 points        6th place- 5 points

  2nd place- 9 points      7th place- 4 points

 3rd place- 8 points       8th place- 3 points

 4th place- 7 points       9th place- 2 points

 5th place- 6 points       10th place- 1 point

Ties: Points will be averaged (e.g.: 10+9=19 by 2=9.5 points each), All event points will be added to determination placing for the all around in each age group.

ADDITIONAL RULES: There WILL NOT be any duplicate awards presented at the Rodeo due to a tie in points. If a tie should occur, the following system will be used to break the tie.

1) The highest score in the rough stock events or the fastest timed events at the rodeo will be used to break the tie. If another tie occurs, go to #2.

2) Most money won is the event at the rodeo will be used to break the tie. If another tie occurs, go to #3.

3) A flip of a coin will be the final decision to break the tie at the Rodeo. This will occur with both contestants and FIRC Board members present.

Payback Schedule:

Paycheck will be based on event, age group and number of contestants entered. The more contestants per event, the more places will be paid back. Boys and girls will compete against each other for paycheck monies. The paycheck schedule is listed below and is used for all events. Checks will not be mailed. Contestants winnings must be cashed within 30 days of receiving. All checks will be voided after 30 days. WE WILL NOT RE-ISSUE CHECKS. There will be no ground money paid in the event of no qualified rides. All monies will be placed in the awards funds. PLEASE allow enough time for checks to be processed. It will be announced when checks are ready to be picked up.

Contestants_Paychecks

1-5  1 Place      6-10  2 Places        10-15  3 Places

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