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2016 ERA Elite Rodeo Association Calendar and Coverage

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Though it’s their inaugural season, the ERA Elite Rodeo Association is coming out the box full steam ahead. Upcoming stops include the Bank of the Cascade in Oregon (April), the Maverik Center in Utah (May), Tingley Coliseum in New Mexico (May, June) and The Family Arena in Missouri (September).

The event calendar also includes stops in Wyoming, Texas, and Louisiana. Each event leads to one the biggest competitions in pro rodeo, the Championship Race to Dallas. This will be a five-day event featuring qualifiers from the season competing for the title of World’s Best Rodeo Athlete.

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So, if you love rodeo and the cowboy lifestyle, get your tickets early as the best of the best, including Tilden Hooper, Steven Peebles, Richmond Champion, Ryan Gray and Will Lowe, promise to bring the heat.

2016 ERA Elite Rodeo Association Event Calendar

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The Elite Rodeo Association is to pro rodeo what the NFL and NBA are to professional football and basketball, respectively. This organization is the very first representing the best athletes in pro rodeo as they promote their sport while building the careers of both champions and newcomers who will become the stars of tomorrow.

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The Elite Rodeo Association is owned and operated by champion cowboys and cowgirls. Among its membership is Charmayne James, Trevor Brazile, and Fred Whitfield. With their pedigree, it was easy enough to put together one of the most exciting seasons of rodeo and family-friendly fun in bronc and barrel racing, bull and bareback riding, team and tie-down roping, and steer wrestling. On top of that, all the ERA action is going to air on Fox Sports 2.

You will also get extensive coverage of the pro rodeo events from Cowboy Lifestyle Network, Ak-Chin Indian Community, and Earnhardt Auto Centers Road Team. Their media teams will be writing articles and releasing videos and photos of the ERA events as they occur. The Cowboy Lifestyle Network is, of course, the leading online resource and community for everything rodeo. In fact, the Cowboy Lifestyle Network has an interactive event calendar for the entire ERA season.

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Unlike other professional sports leagues, the Elite Rodeo Association is owned by the athletes. This means the ERA can follow the conscious of its members, which tends to lean toward the sport, the events, and the fans, as opposed to the bottom line. The current interactive event calendar indicates the association is determined to sponsor events that excite and promote the cowboy lifestyle in every way.

Aaron Kuhl

Aaron Kuhl is a passionate advocate for the western lifestyle, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Cowboy Lifestyle Network (CLN). Growing up as an Arizona native, with a mother who worked for Wrangler Western for over 30 years, Aaron was immersed in the cowboy culture from a young age. Aaron and his sister Heather grew up watching rodeos, as their grandfather and uncle were PRCA ProRodeo cardholders. This early exposure has given him a profound understanding and appreciation for the western way of life. Aaron went to Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, AZ, then to the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ, where he received a Bachelor of Science after creating his own major. This unique course of study wove together Business Marketing, Geography, Sociology, Philosophy, and Religion. After graduating from the University of Arizona, Aaron joined CLN in its nascent stages, contributing to its growth and development over the past decade. As COO, Aaron manages operations, using AI to streamline processes and analyze data, ensuring CLN remains a leading voice. With expertise in business development, he innovates and cultivates client relationships, supporting CLN’s exponential growth. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Aaron values his faith, family, and friends, which are the cornerstones of his life. This personal foundation, combined with his professional expertise, makes him a trusted and authoritative voice in the western lifestyle community. Aaron’s commitment to philanthropy is the bedrock of his personal ethos. He actively supports local Arizona organizations such as the American Heart Association, the Boys & Girls Club, Chandler Compadres, Horses Help, Harris Brothers Charity Foundation, and Darkhorse Benefits and Operation Guardian (among others), reflecting his dedication to giving back and strengthening the community he calls home. Through his work, Aaron aims to preserve and promote the traditions of the west, ensuring that the spirit of the cowboy lives on for future generations.