National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association

Recently the NIRA board of directors voted to create a national championship playoff series. The 11 regions of the NIRA will break out into four different regional playoffs. Contestants will qualify for the CNFR through these playoffs. The playoffs are scheduled for May 2001.

Hobbs, New Mexico May 3-5, 2001

Playoff to host the Southern, Southwest, and Grand Canyon Regions.

Tickets on sale1-800-952-2210

Bozeman, Montana May 16-19, 2001

Playoff to host the Big Sky, Central Rocky, and Great Plains Regions.

Tickets on sale1-406-994-2287

Enid, Oklahoma May 16-19, 2001

Playoff to host the Central Plains and Ozark Regions

Tickets on sale 1-580-237-0238

Ogden, Utah May 24-26, 2001

Playoff to host the Rocky Mountain, Northwest, and West Coast Regions

Tickets on sale: 1-800-44-ARENA

The case of the missing Cal Poly horses has been solved. Thanks to the efforts of the entire Rodeo Family! A steer wrestler from Bakersfield, California had bought the horses. He identified the animals from the notice in the Ropers Sports News and called the Rosser family.

College National Finals Rodeo 2001 will be held in Casper, Wyoming, June 11-16th. The rodeo will be held at the Casper Events Center. For more information on tickets please call 1-800-442-2256.

Cal Poly Pamona is featured on "California Heartland". For more information on the team and web page click here:

www.californiaheartland.com/archive/hl_451/rodeo.htm

The NIRA national headquarters is located in Walla Walla, Washington. For more information on college rodeo please feel free to contact our office at (509) 529-4402. Or e-mail us at: nira@bmi.net.

"Rodeo Athletes on Wellness"

"I love it when the guys I compete against have been out drinking the night before slack or a performance. They've given away a little bit of their edge, they aren't as sharp. It makes it easier for me to beat them."

- Troy Pruitt, World Champion Calf Roper

Originally funded by a federal grant from the US Department of Education, RAWHIDE is now governed by the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Foundation. RAWHIDE works within the college ranks through member schools and coaches. Curriculum for the program include goal-setting workbooks, alcohol abuse informational brochures, motivational videos, wellness and nutrition handbooks, and seminars.

For more information: (509) 529-4402

Casper, Wyoming Here We Come!

The 2001 College National Finals Rodeo is scheduled for June 11-16th in Casper. The rodeo will be held at the Casper Events Center. For more information on the College National Finals Rodeo, including 2000 standings, hotel information, and schedules see www.cnfr.com

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