Contestants, the association scrapbook is judged each year at nationals and we need pictures and newspaper articles.  The articles do not have to be rodeo-related, but can be for any extracurricular, academic or community service you have been recognized for.  Please mail photos and articles to Kaci Tracy, AHSRA Student Secretary, 825 County Road 459 Clanton, AL 35046.

The sponsors of the Goshen Rodeo decided not to host the April 10-11 rodeo.  The rodeo has been rescheduled for April 17-18 at the Circle D Arena in Marianna, FL.  The newsletter is posted below.

         NHSRA Welcomes Cinch Jeans and Shirts As New Sponsor

The National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) is proud to announce that it has signed a new sponsorship agreement with Cinch Jeans and Shirts to become the “Official Jeans and Shirts” of the NHSRA. Created in 1996, the Cinch brand of clothing is made and marketed by RockyMountain Clothing Company, a division of Miller International, Inc. “This is a fantastic opportunity and a significant milestone for the Cinch brand,” says Keith Mundee, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Rocky Mountain Clothing Company. “The past fourteen years have been a great ride for us and we can’t wait to get started working with the NHSRA and its members.”

“Our sales representatives live a western lifestyle,” Mundee says. “And in the mid 1990’s, we began to notice a trend in the types of clothing that young people at rodeos were wearing. Our response to that was how the Cinch brand was born. Today, our dedication to maintaining that ‘cutting edge’ remains strong. We are here to support the next generation of rodeo and to assist to the extent we can in promoting the western rodeo lifestyle. And to do that, we constantly evolve by keeping our product fresh, sponsoring important industry events, and utilizing the latest technology to reach asmany people as possible.”

“This is a very exciting time for us and we are happy to welcome Cinch Jeans and Shirts on board,“ says Kent L. Sturman, NHSRA Executive Director. “The staff at Cinch has some amazing ideas that will really help guide our Association and its members toward the future. We look forward to a long and meaningful relationship to promote rodeo for many years to come.” “As we transition, we also wish to thank Wrangler Jeans and Shirts for their past support of the NHSRA throughout the years,” Sturman notes. “Much of what the Association has accomplished is due to their dedication and we will always be grateful for their support.” Over the coming weeks, staff members of the NHSRA and Cinch will work to transition current
sponsor programs, as wellas plan for the future.

For more information on the Cinch and Cruel Girl brand lines,
please visit www.cinchjeans.com and www.cruelgirl.com.

The pictures are posted online from the Bama Challenge in Andalusia. You can use the link on the bottom of the page.

The Bay Minette Rodeo was a HUGE SUCCESS  due to the Hard Work by everyone involved congratulations to everyone.

Seniors                             

It is the time of your lives to start thinking seriously about college, I hope that everyone that can will try to go. If you are considering trying for a Rodeo Scholarship, please let me know if you need any help getting in contact with any college about their program. I already have some applications for a college in New Mexico, Please get in contact with me if you are interested. I will be glad to help you if i am needed

                                                                      Your National Director

NATIONAL BASKET, SCRAP BOOK, AND SENIOR INFORMATION ON STUDENT PRESIDENT PAGE! PLEASE READ!!!

PLEASE KEEP JOHNATHON VARNER AND HIS FAMILY IN YOUR PRAYERS. HE WAS IN A VERY BAD CAR WRECK EARLY THIS MORNING. HE IS A FORMER AJRA AND AHSRA CONTESTANT.

I have received several questions from new members about points at state finals.  It is true - event points are doubled at state finals.  Points are awarded for the 1st Go, the 2nd GO, the short go and the average.  First place earns 20 points, 2nd 18, 3rd 16, down to 10th place earning 2 points.  So, for example, if you won all three rounds, you would get 80 points at state finals (20 for the 1st GO; 20 for the 2nd GO; 20 for the short GO; and 20 for the average).  That is why you hear people say "anything can happen at state finals"!  It is very common for contestants to come in to state finals sitting 13, 14 or 15th and to have a really good finals and end up in the top 4 and qualify to go to Nationals.  So, keep practicing because "anything can (and does) happen at state finals"!   Point Secretary - Ann Simpson

1. Marianna Rodeo Call-In Monday, April 12 - Tuesday, April 13, 2010
2. Deadline for ad money  March 31, April 12, 2010 (postmarked).
3. Deadline for Drawdown ticket money and stubs March 31, April 12 2010 (postmarked).

Each contestant must sell a minimum of $300 in ads and/or rodeo sponsorships.  One-half of ads ($150) is due no later than January 31, 2010.   Balance of ads is due March 31, April 12, 2010. For the ad/sponsor contract, click on the "read more..." link below. 

If you have made a payment by check that did not clear your bank, you owe the amount of that check and a $25 fee. Please do not make yourself ineligible to call in by owing back charges. Accounts should be settled promptly. Mail a cashiers check or money order to cover your check and the fee to Carrie Ingram. Thank you.

See new information posted on Wrangler Division Page.

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