Athlete information
Athlete Compensation
On August 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
Draft Information
Each of those six drafts will consist of a four-round draft for each of the twenty-one teams.
All athletes who are drafted in the first round of any of the six drafts, will receive an annual contract between $175,000.00 - $200,000.00
Second round - $160,000.00 - $185,000.00
Third round - $150,000.00 - $175,000.00
Fourth round - $140,000.00 - $165,000.00
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
Triathlon - Goat tying, barrels, breakaway
Tie down roping
Team roping
Barrel nuts
What teams will be starting in 2027?
Three regions will begin in 2027.
South, West & Southeast.
South Region - Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Missouri, Arkansas & Louisiana.
West Region - New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, California, Oregon, Washington & Nevada.
South East Region - Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, N Carolina, S Carolina, Florida & Tennessee.
In 2028, the three 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 of the season you are hoping to begin.
Each state team will also have 3 to 5 junior teams. Each of the junior teams will consist of twenty athletes. Ten male and ten female. Those teams will only compete during the three home state events. More information is coming.
Finals Compensation
There will also be a finals purse that compensates each athlete depending on their finals standings.
Each team will have a strict salary cap to ensure that all teams are competitive.
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