Lessons from the WPRA Rulebook, rules that have changed in 2010 or really important things to know

Minor Violation Fines for 2010:

Minimum fine turnout notified in performance (drew up when requested) 1st or 2nd pref. $50
Turnout notified in performance (not up when requested) $15
Turnout notified during slack $10
Turnout not notified during performance $100
Turn out not notified during slack $20
Hat Fine $10
Release (per rodeo) $15 (ONLY 2 PER YEAR AND EACH IS FOR 7 DAYS)
Unnecessary roughness toward horse during competition or on rodeo grounds $250
Running out of drawn order $250
Working horse on markers $250 (NOW A MAJOR VIOLATION)
Failure to remove barrels (during practice) $100
Failure to pay entry fees by Tues. 3pm MT following rodeo whether turned out or competed $50
Barrels not restored to original location $100
Practicing after ground is worked $250
Failure to make an honest effort $50
Dress Code up to $100
Grand Entry $0
Circling [in the arena before run] $100
Competition Discrepancy $250
9.2.24. Competition discrepancy. When a contestant arrives at a rodeo prepared to compete at a performance or slack other than what is listed on the information provided each arena secretary from Procom, and she alleges that her arrival is due to an error by Procom, she shall be able to compete if she has a Procom confirmation number. However, the judges will investigate the allegation as soon as possible. If Procom is not responsible for the error, contestant will forfeit any money, points or awards won and will be fined $250. Contestant will run last.

1.3 Membership Dues and Qualifications

1.3.1 There shall be membership as hereinafter listed, and shall be limited to females who have been approved for memberships by the membership committee and have reached the age of eighteen (18) years or older.

a. National card member (W)$315 $395 * PASSED AT $375
b. National permit member (R) $265 $300 * PASSED
c. WPRA Rodeo/Roping/Rough Stock card (P)$190 $225 * PASSED
d. Gold Card (competing) .... $95 $125 * PASSED
e. Futurity / Derby Membership$140 $175 * PASSED
f. Junior Membership $140 $150 * PASSED

1.3.4.1 Dues for WPRA card members received in the WPRA office between Dec 31 and February 1 will be assessed a $25 service charge. and dues received after Feb 1 will be assessed a $50 service charge.

What does this mean? Your dues have increased for 2010, here are the new amounts if you pay by December 31:
a. National card member (W) $375
b. National permit member (R) $300
c. WPRA Rodeo/Roping/Rough Stock card (P) $225
d. Gold Card (competing) $125
e. Futurity / Derby Membership $175
f. Junior Membership $150