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Stampede At The E Unites The Best Rodeos With Revolutionary Format

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AUSTIN, TEXAS– WCRA (World Champions Rodeo Alliance) today announced that the August 11-15 Stampede at The E will unite several of the world’s largest open and youth rodeos with a revolutionary qualifying opportunity including:

  • THE AMERICAN
  • The IPRA (International Pro Rodeo Association)
  • The Junior World Finals
  • THE Jr. AMERICAN

Athletes competing in the Stampede at The E now have unprecedented qualifying opportunities. For the first time in western sports history one rodeo will offer athletes a pathway to five major youth and open events.

Details regarding each event qualification opportunity listed below:

THE AMERICAN (2021)

  • Athletes competing in the Open Pools (In the following disciplines)
    • Steer Wrestling
    • Team Roping (heading and heeling)
    • Tie-down Roping
    • Breakaway Roping
  • Minimum of five qualifying positions available
  • $375 side pot fee ($265 for breakaway ropers)
  • Enter the side pot at entrytool.com starting July 20

THE 2020 JUNIOR WORLD FINALS (December 2020)

Athletes competing in the DY Pool (In the following disciplines)

  • Steer Wrestling (Ote Berry’s Junior Steer Wrestling World Championship)
  1. Membership required
  2. $100 side pot
  3. Contact producer for details
  • Heading and Heeling (Total Team Roping)
  1. Membership required
  2. Points go back to your region
  3. Contact producer for details
  • Tie-down Roping (Tuf Cooper’s Junior World Championship)
  1. Membership required
  2. Contact producer for details
  • Breakaway Roping (Tuf Cooper’s Junior World Championship)
  1. Membership required
  2. Contact producer for details

  • IPRA (January 2021)

        • IPRA sanctioned event
        • All athletes who earn money can count up to $10,000 towards the IPRA World Standings
        • To be eligible:
          • Must be IPRA members prior to the start of competition
          • Compete in a minimum of three IPRA events in 2020

    THE 2021 Jr. AMERICAN (March 2-5)

        • Athletes competing in the Youth Open Entry Pool (In the following disciplines)
          • Steer Wrestling (The Patriot Event)
          • Team Roping- heading and heeling (The Patriot Event)
          • Tie-down Roping (Chris Neal Productions)
          • Breakaway Roping (Chris Neal Productions)
        • Must be a Jr. AMERICAN Member
        • Must enter/pay the Jr. AMERICAN $200 side pot fee
        • Top 10 in the average advance
        • Must have at least one (1) qualified time to advance
        • Jr. AMERICAN memberships can be purchased at jramericanrodeo.com
        • Enter the side pot at entrytool.com starting July 20

    Photo Courtesy of the WRCA Facebook Page

    Entries for the projected $600,000 Stampede at The E held in Guthrie, Oklahoma at the Lazy E Arena are now open and close August 5 at 5 p.m. CT. Early entry fees for the open division will be $625 while DY fees will be $500. All entries will be taken on entrytool.com.

    On Sunday, Aug. 29 fans will be able to tune into Stampede At The E on a CBS network broadcast.

    All rodeo athletes interested in learning more about the WCRA should be directed to wcrarodeo.com or contact support@wcrarodeo.com

    Since launching in May of 2018, the WCRA and its partners have awarded more than $7,300,000 in new money to rodeo athletes.

    About WCRA

    WCRA is a professional sport and entertainment entity, created to develop and advance the sport of rodeo by aligning all levels of competition. In association with the PBR, WCRA produces major rodeo events, developing additional opportunities for rodeo-industry competitors, stakeholders, and fans. To learn more, visit wcrarodeo.com. For athletes interested in learning more about the WCRA Virtual Rodeo Qualifier (VRQ) system, visit app.wcrarodeo.com.

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