The Gerry Rodeo Committee has just been notified that they have again been selected by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association as one of only ten rodeo sites nationwide to host a free PRCA Championship Rodeo Camp on Saturday, April 29, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
The event will provide a fun rodeo related experience through both classroom and arena participation with instruction by professional rodeo cowboys. There will be no live buck-outs.
According to rodeo chairman Tom Atwell, this is a unique opportunity for this area as this is the only such camp being held east of the Mississippi. He adds that this selection speaks well for the quality of the Gerry Rodeo as its 73 consecutive years of professional rodeo has earned national recognition.
The curriculum includes an introduction to the rough stock events (bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, and bill riding) with an emphasis on fundamentals, chute procedures, livestock safety, injury prevention, and fitness and nutrition. The Camps are geared for beginning youth and for advanced riders who want to learn the fundamentals from PRCA champions.
The day’s activities will be conducted at the rodeo arena on Route 60 and will be held regardless of the weather. A free lunch will be provided for participants.
Pre-registration is required and forms are available at the PRCA website www.prorodeo.com/prorodeo/rodeo/youth-rodeo or by visiting the Gerry Rodeo website www.gerryrodeo.org The registration needs to be completed by April 22, but early registration is encouraged as spaces are limited. Call (716) 985-4215 or (716) 969-4488 if there are problems with the registration. Additional information is available by email at jjutten@prorodeo.com or by calling Julie Jutten at (719) 528-4729.
The 73rd annual Gerry Rodeo is set for four performances, August 2-5, featuring more than 200 professional cowboys and cowgirls competing for $45,000 in prize money.
Additional information regarding the rodeo is available at the website www.gerryrodeo.org or by phone at (716) 985-4847 or 1-888-9854847.
Photo: The Camp is open at no cost, both male and female, and its purpose is to promote the sport of rodeo through education and recruitment of young people who may become the next generation of rodeo stars.