The Northern California Junior Rodeo Association, or N.C.J.R.A., is a nonprofit organization that was established in 1982 to promote youth rodeos in California. The association established and maintains standards and rules to govern all of the sanctioned rodeos for youth ages six to 18. Most rodeos are put on by local rodeo associations who decide on many of the specifics of that particular rodeo.
Every N.C.J.R.A. sanctioned rodeo has at least 17 sanctioned events. These rodeos have events for two separate age groups: Junior (6-13 years) and Senior (14-18 years). Some of the rodeos may have Junior-Junior or Pee-Wee age groups, but this is up to each rodeo association.
Points are awarded to the first 1st through 10th place in each event, and are tabulated by the N.C.J.R.A. rodeo secretary. First place receives 10 points on down to tenth place receiving one point. Members at each sanctioned rodeo accumulate points (see rulebook for further information). At the end of the rodeo season, usually in August or September, a finals rodeo is produced by the N.C.J.R.A.
By becoming a member of N.C.J.R.A., you will get placed on the mailing list for each of the sanctioned rodeos held that year. Additionally, schedules, points, and important updates are accessible on this official website. Only participants who are members have their points tabulated toward the year-end awards. You can expect each of those rodeos to be run in a fair manner in accordance with the rules presented in the N.C.J.R.A. rulebook.
Parents, family members, and friends can help N.C.J.R.A. remain the BEST Junior Rodeo Association in the state by helping out at the rodeos. If you are interested in helping at a particular event or rodeo, or would like to learn more about N.CJ.R.A., please contact any of the Board of Directors listed on our directors page.
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