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:
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:
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
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
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
WHAT TO EXPECT RODEO DAY

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. *
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.
THE ORGANIZATION RELYS ON DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING. OPTIONAL FUNDRAISES MAY OCCUR THROUGH THE SEASON.
EACH PARTICIPANT WANTING TO ENTER ALL AROUND MUST COMPLETE IN 3 EVENTS CONTINUOUSLY THROUGH THE SEASON.
THE TOP 10 PARTICIPANTS IN EACH EVENT QUALIFY FOR FINALS.
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.
FINALS WEEKEND WE WILL HAVE A COWPOY PROM HOSTED BY THE QUEESN AND PRINCESS WITH FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT.
Barrel Racing
Pole Bending
Goat Tying
Goat Un-Tying
Dummy Roping
Calf Riding (assisted or unassisted)
Chute Dogging
Lead Line Division
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
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
Interested in an event not listed. Contact us
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH RODEO ASSOCIATION
P.O. BOX 1034 CONNELLSVILLE, PA 15425