RKA Open Rodeo Association

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07/07/2026

🩷✨RKA Member of the Week✨🩷
Meet Emily Watkins

SUNDAY JULY 5TH, 2026 07/05/2026

‼️Contestants: This weekend will be relaxed dress code due to the heat, this means short sleeved button up shirts, or RKA T-shirts will be permitted.‼️
Today is the makeup date for Rodeo #4 of our 2026 Season
Sunday July 5, 2026
Gates Open: 12:00 PM
Check in by: 1:00 PM
Rodeo Starts: 2:00 PM
Draw: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O7MyQUAHZuYZMwo3QU8eCIkeoK7suDFXtYGuaVEZ_ZE/edit?usp=sharing
Here are a few reminders for spectators and contestants:
⭐️We are a cash only venue, so please plan accordingly.
⭐️Gate Admission is $10 for spectators, kids 5 and under free.
⭐️Concessions will be up and running at 12pm, so come hungry!
⭐️All dogs must be on leash and you must clean up after them.
💥NO alcohol or drugs of any kind permitted on property-this will be enforced.
2026 Members-
Contestants, please be checked in by 1pm (late fee will be applied to anyone checking in late)
💥💥💥💥Negative Coggins must be provided for all horses💥💥💥💥
💥Contestants meeting at 1:15 below announcers stand
💥Please be in dress code at 1pm.
All fees and paperwork MUST be turned in PRIOR to the rodeo in order for your points to count. There will be a table set up beside the announcers stand with blank membership packets available if you would like to complete yours and turn it in or if you can turn in your already completed memberships there too!
Required for ALL Contestants-
Every contestant must have a signed and notarized liability form in order to compete. We will have forms available at the table beside the announcer stands and there will be a notary there.
RODEO ENTRY FEES & AGE DIVISIONS
(Age as of January 1, 2026)
Peewee (8 & Under)
$25 Entry Fee + $5 Stock Fee
Junior (Ages 9–12)
$30 Entry Fee + $10 Stock Fee
Senior (Ages 13–17)
$40 Entry Fee + $15 Stock Fee
Open (18+)
$45 Entry Fee + $15 Stock Fee

SUNDAY JULY 5TH, 2026 RKA RODEO ASSOCIATION ------SUNDAY JULY 5TH, 2026 JR BUCKING PONIES SCORE PLACE 1. LOGAN HICKS 2. MASON WILDER 3. LILLIAN FAULKERSON 4. GRIFFIN CARTER SR BUCKING HORSES SCORE PLACE 1. HADASSAH BULLARD 2. IAN WEL...

SATURDAY JULY 4TH, 2026 07/04/2026

‼️Contestants: This weekend will be relaxed dress code due to the heat, this means short sleeved button up shirts, or RKA T-shirts will be permitted.‼️
Today is Rodeo #8 of our 2026 Season
Saturday July 4, 2026
Gates Open: 5:00 PM
Check in by: 6:00 PM
Rodeo Starts: 7:00 PM
Draw: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ffh9CuLgLuqxT8tRo-tnNNnsxcUy533F_rxpy0LPX7U/edit?usp=sharing
Here are a few reminders for spectators and contestants:
⭐️We are a cash only venue, so please plan accordingly.
⭐️Gate Admission is $10 for spectators, kids 5 and under free.
⭐️Concessions will be up and running at 5pm, so come hungry!
⭐️All dogs must be on leash and you must clean up after them.
💥NO alcohol or drugs of any kind permitted on property-this will be enforced.
2026 Members-
Contestants, please be checked in by 6pm (late fee will be applied to anyone checking in late)
💥💥💥💥Negative Coggins must be provided for all horses💥💥💥💥
💥Contestants meeting at 6:15 below announcers stand
💥Please be in dress code at 6pm.
All fees and paperwork MUST be turned in PRIOR to the rodeo in order for your points to count. There will be a table set up beside the announcers stand with blank membership packets available if you would like to complete yours and turn it in or if you can turn in your already completed memberships there too!
Required for ALL Contestants-
Every contestant must have a signed and notarized liability form in order to compete. We will have forms available at the table beside the announcer stands and there will be a notary there.
RODEO ENTRY FEES & AGE DIVISIONS
(Age as of January 1, 2026)
Peewee (8 & Under)
$25 Entry Fee + $5 Stock Fee
Junior (Ages 9–12)
$30 Entry Fee + $10 Stock Fee
Senior (Ages 13–17)
$40 Entry Fee + $15 Stock Fee
Open (18+)
$45 Entry Fee + $15 Stock

SATURDAY JULY 4TH, 2026 RKA RODEO ASSOCIATION ------SATURDAY JULY 4TH, 2026 JR BUCKING PONIES SCORE PLACE 1. LOGAN HICKS 2. MASON WILDER 3. LILLIAN FAULKERSON 4. GRIFFIN CARTER SR BUCKING HORSES SCORE PLACE 1. HADASSAH BULLARD 2. IAN ...

docs.google.com 07/03/2026

‼️Contestants: This weekend will be relaxed dress code due to the heat, this means short sleeved button up shirts, or RKA T-shirts will be permitted.‼️

Today is Rodeo #7 of our 2026 Season
Friday July 3, 2026
Gates Open: 5:00 PM
Check in by: 6:00 PM
Rodeo Starts: 7:00 PM
Draw: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xooan_TlwKRFtI4YGA3Naw7VFQEhg3CzOzXO5vNPUEM/edit?usp=sharing
Here are a few reminders for spectators and contestants:
⭐️We are a cash only venue, so please plan accordingly.
⭐️Gate Admission is $10 for spectators, kids 5 and under free.
⭐️Concessions will be up and running at 5pm, so come hungry!
⭐️All dogs must be on leash and you must clean up after them.
💥NO alcohol or drugs of any kind permitted on property-this will be enforced.
2026 Members-
Contestants, please be checked in by 6pm (late fee will be applied to anyone checking in late)
💥💥💥💥Negative Coggins must be provided for all horses💥💥💥💥
💥Contestants meeting at 6:15 below announcers stand
💥Please be in dress code at 6pm.
All fees and paperwork MUST be turned in PRIOR to the rodeo in order for your points to count. There will be a table set up beside the announcers stand with blank membership packets available if you would like to complete yours and turn it in or if you can turn in your already completed memberships there too!
Required for ALL Contestants-
Every contestant must have a signed and notarized liability form in order to compete. We will have forms available at the table beside the announcer stands and there will be a notary there.
RODEO ENTRY FEES & AGE DIVISIONS
(Age as of January 1, 2026)
Peewee (8 & Under)
$25 Entry Fee + $5 Stock Fee
Junior (Ages 9–12)
$30 Entry Fee + $10 Stock Fee
Senior (Ages 13–17)
$40 Entry Fee + $15 Stock Fee
Open (18+)
$45 Entry Fee + $15 Stock Fee

docs.google.com

06/30/2026

💙✨RKA Member of the Week✨💙
Meet Josh Fox

06/29/2026

❗️❗️***FOR SUNDAY ONLY****❗️❗️
***ALL ROUGHSTOCK WILL BE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE RODEO***

Friday and Saturday will be our normal order of events schedule.

RELAXED DRESS CODE THIS WEEKEND (SHORT SLEEVE BUTTON UPS OR RKA TSHIRTS ARE PERMITTED)

06/29/2026

It is call in day!!! RELAXED DRESS CODE THIS WEEKEND (SHORT SLEEVE BUTTON UPS OR RKA TSHIRTS ARE PERMITTED)

You only need to complete ONE entry method (either call/text OR the Google form).
Google Sign-Up Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfo1bSkj0484zgSgMMoAZH_nfP995nKZhWzibek92cxqaAyCA/viewform?usp=dialogTODAY
June 29, 2026 until 10:00 PM
OR
Call/Text Entries
704-928-7894
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Text in format example:
Member name: Jane Doe
City/State
Division: Open
Date of Birth: 10/01/1980
Events: Barrels, Poles, Breakaway Roping
Day(s): Both
Contestant Information & Entry Details
2026 Members-
All fees and paperwork MUST be turned in PRIOR to the rodeo in order for your points to count. There will be a table set up beside the announcers stand with blank membership packets available if you would like to complete yours and turn it in or if you can turn in your already completed memberships there too!
Friday July 3, 2026
Gates Open: 5:00 PM
Check in by: 6:00 PM
Rodeo Starts: 7:00 PM
Concessions stand will be up and running at 5pm, so come hungry!
Saturday July 4, 2026
Gates Open: 5:00 PM
Check in by: 6:00 PM
Rodeo Starts: 7:00 PM
Concessions stand will be up and running at 3pm, so come hungry!
***FOR SUNDAY ONLY:❗️❗️ ALL ROUGHSTOCK WILL BE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE RODEO SUNDAY***
Sunday July 5, 2026 **ALL ROUGH STOCK WILL BE DONE FIRST**
Gates Open: 12:00pm
Check in by 1:00pm
Rodeo Starts: 2:00pm
Required for ALL Contestants-
Every contestant must have a signed and notarized liability form in order to compete. We will have forms available at the table beside the announcer stands and there will be a notary there.
Forms can be downloaded here: https://sites.google.com/view/ringokidarena?usp=sharing
**We must have a copy of all equine coggins.
RODEO ENTRY FEES & AGE DIVISIONS
(Age as of January 1, 2026)
Peewee (8 & Under)
$25 Entry Fee + $5 Stock Fee
Junior (Ages 9–12)
$30 Entry Fee + $10 Stock Fee
Senior (Ages 13–17)
$40 Entry Fee + $15 Stock Fee
Open (18+)
$45 Entry Fee + $15 Stock Fee
PAYOUT INFORMATION
• Payouts will be made after completion of the rodeo by the rodeo secretary.
• Payoff sheets must be signed by the person picking up winnings or marked if payment should be mailed directly to the contestant.
• Payoff will be based on a 60/40 split.
1–5 Entries:
1 Money – 100%
6–10 Entries:
2 Monies – 60%, 40%
11–15 Entries:
3 Monies – 50%, 30%, 20%
16–20 Entries:
4 Monies – 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%
21–25 Entries:
5 Monies – 33%, 25%, 19%, 13%, 10%
26+ Entries:
6 Monies – 32%, 24%, 18%, 9%, 5%

06/23/2026

🩷✨RKA Member of the Week✨🩷
Meet Makenzie Dalton

06/16/2026

💙✨RKA Member of the Week✨💙
Meet Kason McKinnons

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