Athlete information
Athlete Compensation
On December 26 & 27 of 2026, we will be hosting six separate athlete drafts.
Men's Riding
Men's Roping
Men's Tie Down
Women’s Riding
Women’s Roping
Women’s Tie Down
How are the athletes paid?
Each athlete will be paid for 8 weekend events. Based off you attending of all eight events, Your annual salary is $150,000.00.
Teams will provide transportation for athletes and horses to all events. Teams will cover the costs of vet fees, farrier fees, and feed during the season.
What events will be included in the rodeo.
The men will have six events;
Bareback riding
Bull riding
Saddle Bronc Riding
Steer wrestling
Team roping
Tie down roping
The ladies will have six events;
Barrels
Breakaway
Goat tying
Tie down roping
Team roping
Poles
How many athletes will be on each team?
48. - 24 men, 24 women.
What teams will be starting in 2027?
Six regions will begin in 2027.
South Central, South West, West, Plains, Mid East & South East.
South Central Region
Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas & Louisiana.
South West Region
New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado & Utah.
West Region
California, Oregon, Washington & Nevada.
South East Region
Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida.
Plains Region
Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa.
Mid East Region -
North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee.
In 2028, the four remaining regions will begin.
Is there a minimum age requirement to be on a team?
Yes. You must be 17 on or before January 1, 2027.
Each state team will also have 8 junior teams. Each of the junior teams will consist of 24 athletes. twelve males and twelve females. Those teams will only compete during the four home state events. More information is coming.
Finals Compensation
There will also be a finals purse that compensates each athlete depending on their final's standings.
Teams will provide transportation for athletes and horses to all events. Teams will cover the costs of vet fees, farrier fees, and feed.
Steps to be considered for the 2026 draft