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2026-207 MEMEBRSHIP SIGN UP IS NOW OPEN!

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HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER!

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HOW TO BECOME A WPYRA MEMBER & REGISTER FOR RODEOS


Welcome to the Western Pennsylvania Youth Rodeo Association (WPYRA)! We’re excited to have you join us. Follow these simple steps to complete your membership and register for upcoming rodeos.


STEP 1: COMPLETE YOUR MEMBERSHIP. 


Before the start of the season, complete the WPYRA Membership Form online (work in progress -beta phase) or complete the below forms to be returned to the rodeo secretary. 


How to sign up:

  1. Follow the Membership Registration link (above) on the WPYRA website or Facebook page.
  2. Complete all required sections of the Google Form.
  3. Upload all required membership documents.
  4. Complete, sign, and notarize any documents that require notarization.
  5. Submit the form and appropriate documents before the start of the season.


DAY PASSES for NON-MEMBERS

NOT A MEMBER! NO PROBLEM!  JOIN US WITH A DAY PASS!  A DAY PASS IS STILL ELIGIBLE FOR PAYOUT.


DAY PASS FEE: $25.00 per contestant, per each rodeo. 


CAN'T UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENTS?

No problem! If you are unable to upload your completed, signed, or notarized documents through the Google Form, bring the completed originals with you to the first rodeo of the season.

IMPORTANT: All required membership paperwork must be completed and turned in before the contestant will be permitted to participate in WPYRA events.


STEP 2 — CREATE OR LOG IN TO YOUR EQUEST EVENT ACCOUNT

WPYRA uses EQuest Event for rodeo entries and event registration.

Go to EQuestEvent.com and:

Already have an account?
Log in using your existing profile.

New to EQuest Event?
Create an account and set up the appropriate contestant profile(s) before registering for a WPYRA event.

TIP: If you already have an EQuest Event profile, do not create a duplicate profile. Use your existing account.



STEP 3 — SELECT THE WPYRA EVENT

Once you are logged in:

  1. Find and select the WPYRA rodeo/event you would like to attend.
  2. Select the DAY or DAYS you want to participate.
  3. Select each EVENT you want to enter for each applicable contestant.
  4. Review your selections carefully before continuing.


Don't Forget the Add-Ons!

Some WPYRA venues may have additional fees or options that must be selected during registration.

These add-ons will be noted for each individual venue/event.

Be sure to review and select all applicable add-ons before checking out.



STEP 4 — REVIEW, PAY & SUBMIT


  1. Before submitting your registration:

  • Confirm the correct contestant is entered.
  • Confirm the correct rodeo date(s).
  • Confirm all desired events are selected.
  • Confirm all applicable venue add-ons are selected.
  • Review your entry and fees.
  • Pay the appropriate fees at checkout.
  • Submit your registration.


Once your registration has been successfully submitted through EQuest Event, you're registered for the rodeo!

Please pay attention to WPYRA Facebook posts and event information for important updates, including entry deadlines, schedules, draw information, venue requirements, and other rodeo announcements.



NEED HELP?

We’re happy to help!

For the quickest response, please contact WPYRA through:

Email — Send us an email with your question.

Facebook Messenger — Message the WPYRA Facebook page.

When contacting us about an entry issue, please include the contestant's name and the rodeo/event you are trying to enter so we can assist you as quickly as possible.



YOU'RE REGISTERED! 🤠



QUICK REFERENCE

  1. 1. JOIN WPYRA
    Complete the Membership Google Form and submit all required documents.
  2. 2. LOG IN TO EQUEST EVENT
    Use your existing account or create a new account.
  3. 3. FIND YOUR WPYRA RODEO
    Choose the event you want to attend.
  4. 4. SELECT DAYS + EVENTS
    Enter the correct contestant in each event and day.
  5. 5. SELECT APPLICABLE ADD-ONS
    Review any venue-specific requirements.
  6. 6. REVIEW + PAY + SUBMIT
    Complete checkout and submit your registration.


Get Registered. Get Entered. Get Ready to Rodeo.




Note: THE FOLLOWING MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM WILL BE NEEDED AT OR BEFORE YOUR CHILD'S FIRST RODEO. PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW AND PRINT THE FORMS. PLEASE SEND FORMS BACK TO THE SECRETARY PRIOR TO OR AT YOUR FIRST RODEO. THE ADDRESS IS ON THE FORMS. MEMBERSHIP DUES AND SPONSORSHIPS CAN BE COMPLETED AND PAID ON THE EQUEST WEBSITE, APPROVED WPYRA PAYMENT METHODS, OR IN PERSON.  BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP DONATIONS ARE 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE AND INVOICES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.


WE ARE UPDATING THE 2026/2027 RULEBOOK. PLEASE STAY TUNED. 


THERE ARE MANY CHANGES IN OUR PROCEDURES AND EVENTS THIS YEAR.


FOR ALL & ANY POINTS RELATED QUESTION OR TO FILE A POINTS DISPUTE. PLEASE EMAIL WPYRAPOINTS@GMAIL.COM

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT WPYRACALLINS@GMAIL.COM


WPYRA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION 2026/2027 (pdf)Download
Sponsorship Packet Pg 1 (pdf)Download
Sponsorship Packet Pg 2 (pdf)Download
Sponsorship Packet Pg 3 (pdf)Download
Sponsorship Packet Pg 4 (pdf)Download
How to Become a WPYRA Member & Register for Rodeos (pdf)Download
How to Enter a WPYRA Jackpot (pdf)Download

  

WHAT TO EXPECT RODEO DAY 

  1. Rodeo days begin at 8 am with check in. 
  2. You  must sign your child in at the office prior to their first run of the day and pay any fees owed including entry fees, camping hook ups, etc.
  3. Student meeting starts at 9am 
  4. Grand entry starts at 10am
  5. Rodeo to follow grand entry
  6. Sunday times will be the same but with no student meeting
  7. Cowboy church starts at 830am every Sunday

 

MEMBERSHIP General Information

MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP FEES: $75.00 per (1) child per family, per season. 

Additional children per family: $50.00 per each additional child, per family, per season.

*Please feel free to reach out to us for any questions that you may have. 


*Membership and Sponsorship fees are due at or before the start of the first rodeo of the season. *

 

SPONSORSHIP

EACH PARTICIPANT MUST OBTAIN A $200.00 SPONSOR PER SEASON. SEASONS RUN SEPTEMBER OF THE CURRENT YEAR UNTIL SEPTEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR. ALL SPONSORSHIP DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. INVOICES ARE AVAIBLE UPON REQUEST. 

FUNDRAISER

THE ORGANIZATION RELYS ON DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING.  OPTIONAL FUNDRAISES MAY OCCUR THROUGH THE SEASON.

ALL AROUND

EACH PARTICIPANT WANTING TO ENTER ALL AROUND MUST COMPLETE IN 3 EVENTS CONTINUOUSLY THROUGH THE SEASON.

FINALS RODEO

THE TOP 10 PARTICIPANTS IN EACH EVENT QUALIFY FOR FINALS.

DAY PASS

NOT A MEMBER! NO PROBLEM!  JOIN US WITH A DAY PASS!  A DAY PASS IS STILL ELIGIBLE FOR PAYOUT.


DAY PASS FEE: $25.00 per contestant, per each rodeo. 

COWBOY PROM

FINALS WEEKEND WE WILL HAVE A COWPOY PROM HOSTED BY THE QUEESN AND PRINCESS WITH FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT.

EVENTS

8 & UNDER Co-Ed

Barrel Racing

Pole Bending

Goat Tying

Goat Un-Tying

Dummy Roping 

Calf Riding (assisted or unassisted)

Chute Dogging

Lead Line Division


9 - 13 Co-Ed

Barrel Racing

Pole Bending

Goat Tying

Intermediate Dummy Roping

Sled Roping

Breakaway

Heading

Heeling

Jackpot Team Roping

Tie-down calf Roping

Chute Dogging 

Steer Riding


14 - 19 Co-Ed

Barrel Racing

Pole Bending

Goat Tying

Breakaway 

Heading

Heeling

Jackpot Team Roping 

Chute Dogging

Jr Bull Riding

Sr Bull Riding

Tie-down Calf Roping

Steer Wrestling

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