We follow National Highschool Rodeo Association (NHRA) Rules as closely as possible.  *CLICK HERE FOR RULE BOOK*

Age Classification

All members will compete based on their age as of September 30, 2025.

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Membership & Fees

• All FCCRS and High River Agricultural Society forms/waivers must be completed and fees paid before participating in any FCCRS event.

• Proof of Agricultural Society membership is required.

• E-transfers should be sent to: info@futurecowboysandcowgirls.com

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Safety & Helmet Policy

• Helmet rules follow High River Ag Society guidelines.

• Rider safety and control are mandatory. Riders or parents who cannot control their mounts will be asked to dismount and leave the arena.

• Riders may not be secured to the saddle in any way.

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Staging Area Rules

• No running in the staging area; riders must sit properly while mounted.

• Parents must monitor their children while mounted.

• No unattended horses. Extra horses must be tied at trailers until needed.

• Horses that kick must wear red ribbons on their tails and be placed with hindquarters to a wall or tied outside.

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Animal Welfare

• Unnecessary roughness or animal abuse is strictly prohibited.

• Offenders will be asked to leave immediately. Severe or repeated cases result in removal from the club.

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Conduct & Bullying

• Bullying of fellow members is not tolerated.

• Parents bullying members or board members will also result in removal.

• Removal from the club includes no financial reimbursement.

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Event Rules & Governance

• All events follow the rules posted on the FCCRS website.

• When clarification is required, FCCRS will defer to High School Rodeo Rules (or closest equivalent).

• A & B Groups will be determined by December 31, 2025 and will not be posted publicly.

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Points, Awards & Participation

• Awards and points are based on 7 regular-season runs plus finals.

• Riders must ride with their own age group.

• Missing your name being called or failing to enter the arena at the start of your run results in a no time.

• To qualify for year-end awards, riders must attend more than 50% of events (e.g., 4 of 7 rodeos).

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Steer Riding

• Minimum age: 10

• Cost: $25 per event, paid via e-transfer before the scheduled rodeo.

• Riders must supply their own equipment: rope, helmet, and chest protection.

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Live Breakaway Roping

• Cost: $25 per event, paid via e-transfer no later than Wednesday at 5:00 pm before the rodeo.

• All roping participants must attend the FCC roping clinic.

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Weekly Entries

• Open Monday–Wednesday at 10:00 pm before each scheduled rodeo.

• Late entries incur a $50 per family fee. No exceptions.

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Arena & Chute Safety

• No jumping or running on the backs of chutes during timed events.

• Offenders will be removed immediately; repeat offenses result in removal from the club with no reimbursement.

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Board Authority

The Board reserves the right to determine what is appropriate and safe at any time during the season.

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