

Welcome to the May update Easter is done and dusted with highs and lows Weather unfortunately wasn’t kind to us washing out Great Western and Lang Lang rodeos and making situations very soggy at Destiny Downs We thank competitors for sticking it out through the wet weather and continuing to support the rodeos when you could of easily gone home to a dry bed and chocolate Easter eggs! That’s what I love about this sport so much, the passion and dedication of its competitors!
May is a quieter month with only two rodeos on the calendar but those two are certainly two of the most exciting rodeos of the year Nebo rodeo is yet again set to be a huge event with the prize money growing annually and sure to attract huge nominations from across Australia It's an event that all competitors mark in their diaries as a “do not miss” show This year the rodeo's feature event is the team roping with $14,000 added, and the saddle bronc prize money has increased to $10,000 Thanks Nebo for your continued passion to be bigger and better every year!
As you can expect, nominations will behuge for Nebo so entries will be taken on Tuesday 9th, Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th May, with late entries and cancel outs Friday 12th and Monday 15th until 12 noon The phone lines will be busy so please be patient, and don’t leave your entries until last minute
If you are having trouble getting through, please keep trying or worst case scenario email the office before entries close! entries@prorodeocomau Emails sent after 12pm on Monday 15th May will not be received/accepted – the same process as phone entries
I have had several competitors providing feedback on the need for an online entries system As spoken about in a past newsletter, a new APRA software system is currently in development The first phase of the system (which includes event entries, draws, standings etc) is being trialled as we speak by Kayla Grayson our past APRA Office Manager, who is needless to say, an expert in knowing what’s needed with her many years’ experience in the APRA office Glitches have been found, changes made where required to improve current processes, and myself and office staff will be trialling in the next two weeks Once this first phase is complete and operational, the developers will start on our Competitors Portal This is the online system where competitors will log in, enter rodeos, pay membership, and keep track of their results and historical data This will be a huge step and progression for APRA, changing the way our business operates The Competitor’s Portal will take approximately 6 weeks to develop So, rest assured members, an online entry system has been committed to, and in the whole scheme of things, not too far away
We had a new part time admin officer, Brooke Williams, commence last week Brooke’s main responsibility in the office will be rodeo affiliations, dealing with committee's, keeping our calendar and rodeo details up to date, and start developing our new newsletter and magazine – what I call the “front end of rodeo process” Our other staff members are Logan Lucas, who’s main responsibility is rodeo entries and rodeo draws, membership and insurance – “middle of rodeo process” Liss Kenny is our final team member who is responsible for the “back end of the rodeo process” being rodeo results, payouts, standings and all rodeo completion reporting activities (animal welfare statistic, fines etc) These of course are just a small snippet of the 101 other jobs that are carried out in the office –they have plenty on their plate!
Good luck and well wishes on rodeo road in May!
The 2023/2024 junior membership season commences on 1st May Time for membership renewal
This season APRA have had a rather large increase in insurance premiums, as seen by every business and consumer in Australia It’s inevitable unfortunately Accordingly, the Executive Board have had to make the hard business decision to increase our membership fees to meet the rise in business costs
The new junior membership fee for 2023/2024 season is $90 ($10 increase)
For those juniors who have moved to Permit status, the Executive have approved a 50% discount on the Permit membership fees for the remainder of the 2023/2024 season
The fee for Juniors going to Permit membership is $95 however you WILL need to pay your $100 bond as well Total $195
Its timely to remind all competitors, committees, and stock contractors about their responsibilities around animal welfare and strictly following codes of practice
Our sport is constantly scrutinised so we must always be on the fore front Jason Bode of Queensland Biosecurity has recently been in contact with our Board of Directors to remind APRA of our responsibilities and raised concern over some practices that are not acceptable His concerns were tail twisting of timed event cattle He urged APRA to make sure that anyone involved in helping with running cattle at a rodeo, whether it be contractors, competitors helping out or committee volunteers, be aware that it is not acceptable to twist the tails of livestock at any time
Competitors it’s your sport – if you witness this happening, please immediately notify the judge and the Director of that event to act immediately!
Competitors, it is your responsibility to know who you are roping with and what head of stock you are to compete on BEFORE you walk into the arena to make your run Please ensure you check the draws posted at the secretary’s box on the day Team ropers, please ensure you have your partners organised and know which head of stock you are running on with each partner
If competitors would like receipts for their rodeo entry fees and did not receive one from the secretary’s office on the day, please contact the office and we can arrange for a Tax Invoice to be sent to you. Please contact the office via email to request a receipt – apra@prorodeo com au
Congratulations must go to the Homebush, Deniliquin and Finley rodeo committees for pulling together the Western River Rodeo series
The series awarded buckles to Junior All Around Cowboy and Cowgirl and Second Division Rough Stock competitor A $3000 bonus was also awarded for the bull ride, steer wrestling, barrel race, bareback and saddle bronc high point winners of the series
Dave Stacey
Saddle Bronc
Jarrod Mckane
Bareback
James McGuire
Spalding
Steer Wrestling
Candy Michaelis
Barrel Race
Toby Deudney
2nd Div All Around CowBoy
Cade O'Dea
Jnr All Around Cowboy
Molly Harper
Jnr All Around Cowgirl
Congratulations to all the winners and place getters at the Sydney Royal Wrangler Federation Rodeo Challenge 2023!
A prestigious event, that APRA were honoured to be part of. Showcasing some of Australia’s BEST competitors and bucking stock in front of a 20,000+ crowd each night and live streamed around the world.
The APRA would like to thank the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW and Gill Bros Rodeo for their hospitality.
2nd-3rd June 2023
Camooweal Campdraft & Rodeo
POINTS: NON-CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS
PHONE: 0429027065
VENUE: Cronin Park, Urandanji Road, Camooweal
RODEO START: 6PM Friday 3PM Saturday
SLACK IF NEC: N
DAY MEMBERS: Y Entries to:- APRA STOCK
CONTRACTOR: A & J Remfrey Rodeo Company
NOTES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: 1.
Addback $100 all open events, 2ndBR addback
GST APPLIES: N
SB $1000 EF $152 BR $1000 EF $154 ROPE
$1000 EF $147 SW $1000 EF $147 TR $1500 EF
$147 L-BARREL $1000 EF $147 L-BAR $1000
EF $147
2ndBR $750 EF $97
J-BR $300 EF $18 J-BAR $300 EF $18
3rd June 2023
GARGETT RODEO, QLD
POINTS: CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO
PHONE: 0749585686
VENUE: Gargett Rodeo Grounds
RODEO START 05:00 PM
SLACK IF NEC: N
DAY MEMBERS: Y Entries to:- APRA STOCK
CONTRACTOR: Darren Brandenburg
NOTES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
GST APPLIES: N
SB BB $1000.00 EF $132.00, BR $2000.00 EF
$139.00, L-Barrel $1000.00 EF $137.00 2ndBR
$750.00 EF $70.00, 2ndSB $500.00 EF $70.00
J-Barrel J-Bull $500.00 EF $20.00, J-SR $250.00
EF $20.00
Committee events enter on the day- Poddy ride
$150 , Mini bulls 8-10 $150, Mini bulls 11-14 $250
9th June 2023
XTREME BRONCS & BREAKAWAY BOWEN RIVER, QLD
POINTS: CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO PHONE:
0437020346
VENUE: Bowen River Rodeo Grounds
RODEO START 05:00 PM
SLACK IF NEC: N
DAY MEMBERS: Y Entries to:- APRA
STOCK CONTRACTOR: Gill Bros, Destiny Downs Cattle co
NOTES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: 1. Addback
SB $150 BAR $100 GST APPLIES: Y
L-BAR $3000.00 EF $178.20 SB $6000 EF $244.20
Bowen River Saturday Rodeo, QLD
POINTS: CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO
PHONE:0437020346
VENUE: Bowen River Rodeo Grounds
RODEO START 08:30AM
SLACK IF NEC: N
DAY MEMBERS: Y Entries to:- APRA STOCK
CONTRACTOR: Gill Bros Destiny Downs Cattle Co
NOTES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
1. Addback all open events $100 GST APPLIES: Y ROP SW TR L-Barrel L-BAR $1000.00 EF $161.70, SB BB $1000.00 EF $167.20, BR $1000.00 EF $169.40
2ndSB 2ndBB $500.00 EF $73.70, 2ndBR $500.00
EF $75.90
J-SR J-TR J-Barrel J-Bull $300.00 EF $16.50, JBAR $300.00 EF $16.50, J-Barrel U12 $150.00 EF $16.50
11th June 2023
BOWEN RIVER SUNDAY RODEO, QLD
POINTS: CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO
PHONE: 0437020346
VENUE: Bowen River Rodeo Grounds
RODEO START 08:30AM
SLACK IF NEC: N
DAY MEMBERS: Y Entries to:- APRA STOCK
CONTRACTOR: Gil Bros Destiny Downs Cattle co
NOTES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
1. Addback all open events $100
GST APPLIES: Y
ROP SW TR L-Barrel L-BAR $1000.00 EF $161.70, SB BB $1000.00 EF $167.20, BR $1000.00 EF $169.40
17th June 2023
YELVERTOFT RODEO, QLD
POINTS: CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO
PHONE: 0427619117
VENUE: Yelvertoft Campdraft and Rodeo, Barkley Highway
RODEO START 01:00 PM
SLACK IF NEC: Y 11:00 AM
DAY MEMBERS: Y Entries to:- APRA STOCK
CONTRACTOR: Alan Remfrey Warren Fry Grant Telford
NOTES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
1. Add back all open events $100 GST APPLIES: Y BR $8000.00 EF $191.40, SB $8000.00 EF $189.20, L-Barrel $5000.00 EF $189.20
2ndBR $2000.00 EF $119.90, 2ndSB $2000.00 EF $117.70 J-Barrel J-Bull $500.00 EF $55, J-Barrel
U12 $200.00 EF $38.50
17th June 2023
XTREME BRONCS BLACKSTUMP BONANZA, QLD
POINTS: CHAMPIONSHIP
RODEO PHONE: 0487330503
VENUE: Blackall Showgrounds, Salvia St, Blackall
RODEO START 04:00 PM
SLACK IF NEC: Y 02:00 AM
DAY MEMBERS: Y Entries to:- APRA STOCK
CONTRACTOR: Gill Bros
NOTES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
1. Mini Bull ride Entries through Blackall Regional Council 0746578804
GST APPLIES: Y
SB $8000.00 EF $255.20 BR $4000.00 EF $213.40 L-BARREL $4000.00 EF $211.20
2ndSB $1500.00 EF $167.20 J-BARREL $500.00 EF
$62.70
23rd-24th June 2023
B JUNIOR NATIONAL FINALS RODEO FEATURING THE SEBTIEL ENGINEERING & FABRICATION RODEO, QLD
POINTS: CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO
PHONE: 0408862627
VENUE: Emerald Showgrounds, Capricorn Highway, Emerald
RODEO START 05:00 PM
SLACK IF NEC: Y 09:00 AM
DAY MEMBERS: Y Entries to:- APRA STOCK
CONTRACTOR: Destiny Downs
NOTES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
GST APPLIES: Y
SB $1000.00 BR $1000.00 BB $1000.00 ROP
$1000.00 SW $1000.00 TR $2000.00 L-BARREL
$1000.00 L-BAR $1000.00
2ndSB $300.00 2ndBR $300.00 2ndBB $300.00
J-SR $300.00 J-BARREL $300.00 J-BAR $300.00
J-TR $300.00 J-BR $300.00 MINI BULL RIDE 810YRS MINI BULL RIDE 11-14YRS MINI BULL RIDE
7-9YRS
1st July 2023
CUNNAMULLA RODEO, QLD
POINTS: CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO
PHONE: 0428829725
VENUE: Cunnamulla Show Grounds, Corner of Emma & Mary St, Cunnamulla.
RODEO START 02.00 PM
SLACK IF NEC: Y 12:00PM
DAY MEMBERS: Y Entries to:- APRA STOCK
CONTRACTOR: Gary Mcphee Ahern
Contracting Peter Barber
NOTES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
1. Addback SB BR BB L-BARREL L-BAR $100
2. Addback 2nd SB 2nd BR $35
3. Addback J-BARREL UNDER 12 J-BARREL JBAR J-BR $30
GST APPLIES: Y
SB $2500 EF $172.70 BR $2000 EF $174.90 BB
$2000 EF $172.70 L-BARREL $2000 EF $172.20
L-BAR $2000 EF $172.20
8th July 2023
PITTSWORTH RODEO, QLD
POINTS: CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO
PHONE: 0439856403
VENUE: Pittsworth Showgrounds, Railway St, Pittsworth
RODEO START 09.00AM
SLACK IF NEC: Y 09:00AM
DAY MEMBERS: Y Entries to:- APRA
STOCK CONTRACTOR: CMC Rodeo Company
Destiny Downs Cattle Co Stuart Timms
NOTES:
GST APPLIES: Y
SB BR BB ROPSW TR L-BARREL L-BAR
J-BARREL UNDER12-BARRELJ-BAR J-TR J-BR
22nd July 2023
HEART OF THE GOLDFIELDS, CHARTERS TOWERS,
QLD
POINTS: CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO
PHONE:
VENUE: Dalrymple Equestrian Centre, Flinders
Highway
RODEO START 08.00AM
SLACK IF NEC: N
DAY MEMBERS: Y Entries to:- APRA
STOCK CONTRACTOR: NOTES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
GST APPLIES: Y
SB BR BB ROP SW TR L-BARREL L-BAR 2ndSB
2ndBR 2ndBB J-SR J-BARREL
UNDER12-BARREL J-BAR J-TR J-BR
3rd-5th August 2023
CLONCURRY RODEO, QLD
POINTS: CHAMPIONSHIP
RODEO PHONE: 0428350158
VENUE: Cloncurry Equestrian Centre, Hensley Drive Cloncurry
RODEO START
06:00PM Fri 4th
12:00PM Sat 5th 08:00AM
SLACK IF NEC: Y
DAY MEMBERS: Y Entries to:- APRA STOCK
CONTRACTOR: NOTES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
1. LOCAL-BARREL OPEN JUVENILE LOCAL BARREL J-LOCAL-BARREL POLY BUCKJUMP all entries to committee.
2. Addback SB BB ROP SW L-BARREL L-BAR $160.
3. Addback BR $190.
4. Addback TM $200
Y
4th August 2023
CLONCURRY XTREME BULLS, QLD
POINTS: CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO
PHONE: 0428350158
VENUE: Cloncurry Showgrounds, Station Street, Cloncurry
RODEO START 07:00 PM
SLACK IF NEC: N
DAY MEMBERS: Y Entries to:- APRA STOCK
CONTRACTOR:
NOTES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: 1.
Addback BR $100
GST APPLIES: Y BR $6000.00 EF $185.90
4th August 2023
CLONCURRY APRA JUNIOR RODEO, QLD
POINTS: CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO
PHONE: 0428350158
VENUE: Cloncurry Equestrian Centre, Hensley Drive Cloncurry
RODEO START 08:00 AM
SLACK IF NEC: N
DAY MEMBERS: Y Entries to:- APRA STOCK
CONTRACTOR: NOTES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
Y
18th-19th
NORTH QUEENSLAND ELITE RODEO, QLD
POINTS: CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO
PHONE: 0412827454
VENUE: NQ Elite Rodeo, 1994 Hervey Range Road, Townsville
RODEO START Friday 06:00 PM Saturday
05:30 PM
SLACK IF NEC: Y Saturday 10:00 AM
DAY MEMBERS: Y Entries to:- APRA STOCK
CONTRACTOR: John P Gill & Sons, Brandenburg Bulls, Mark Gibbs
NOTES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
1. Addback SB BB $110
RODEO, QLD 29 July 2023
RICHMOND RODEO, QLD 26 August 2023 CAPELLA RODEO, QLD
2 September 2023 ST BRENDAN'S COLLEGE RODEO, QLD
15-16 September 2023 MARRAR XTREME BULLS, QLD 30 September 2023
TIBOOBURRA XTREME BRONCS, QLD
October 2023
06 - MICHELL RODEO, QLD
07 - INJUNE, QLD
07 - QUAMBATOOK RODEO, VIC
14 - BACK O BOURKE RODEO, NSW
21 - FORBES RODEO, NSW
25-29 - WARWICK RODEO, QLD
November 2023
9/10/11 - ARIAT APRA NATIONAL FINALS RODEO, CQLX, QLD
18 - KAPUNDA RODEO, SA
December 2023
01-02 - M5 WANGARATTA RODEO, VIC
16 - BAROSSA TIMED EVENT RODEO, SA
31 - CARRIETON RODEO, SA
January 2024
06 - KATAMATITE LIONS RODEO, VIC
13 - ALEXANDRA RODEO, VIC
19 - M5 BENDIGO RODEO, VIC
February 2024
10 - M5 GEELONG RODEO, VIC
23 - M5 ECHUCA RODEO, VIC
April 2024
20 - TUMUT RODEO, NSW
Phone: 07 4661 4766
Entry Times: Wednesday and Thursday 9am -4pm
MAY 9/10/11 - NEBO, QLD
MAY 24/25 - GARGETT, QLD; CAMOOWEAL, QLD
MAY 31/JUNE 1- BOWEN RIVER ZTREME BRONCS & BREAKAWAY; BOWEN RIVER RODEO, QLD
JUNE 7/8 - YELVERTOFT, QLD; XTREME BRONCS BLACKSTUMP BONANZA, BLACKALL QLD
JUNE 14/15 -EMERALD, QLD
JUNE 21/22 - CUNNAMULLA, QLD
JUNE 28/29 - PITTSWORTH, QLD
JULY 5/6 - TAROOM, QLD
JULY 12/13 - CHARTERS TOWERS, QLD; CLONCURRY JUNIOR, CLONCURRY RODEO, CLONCURRY XTREME BULLS, QLD
JULY 19/20 - RICHMOND, QLD
AUG 9/10 - NORTH QUEENSLAND ELITE, QLD
AUG 16/17 - CAPELLA, QLD
AUG 23/24 - ST BRENDAN'S, QLD
SEP 6/7 - MARRAR XTREME
Members Note: Entries will not be taken without your membership number.
Cancel Outs - Monday 9am until 12 noon (the week of the rodeo unless otherwise stated A fine of $5 applies per rodeo to all cancel outs After this penalties as per Rules 22 1 to 22 8 apply
Late entries are taken Friday 9am to 4pm and Monday 9am to 12 noon unless stated differently below If there are more than 12 in an event, a late fee of $50 applies 12 noon Monday is the absolute latest to enter, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES will further entries be taken after this time. The only exception is if there’s less than 12 in an event.
All times strictly Queensland Eastern Standard Time where daylight savings does not occur.
In case of a dispute on your entry, all entry calls will be recorded You will be given a call back number which you should keep as your confirmation of your entry. This number will be needed if you claim a mistake has been made with your entry.
Keep your calls to an absolute minimum - where call is answered strictly state membership number, rodeo and event
Entries are only taken on two days except where there are entries for five or more rodeos Check entry dates carefully! If entry dates fall on a public holiday check this page for altered dates/times
All contestants must have a zero balance in order to enter rodeos. If you have unpaid fees you are currently ineligible to be put in a draw
False communication with Central Entry system, regarding entry procedure. ACTION: A fine of $30, first offence; $60 second offence; $100 upon the third complaint
Entries will be accepted via email or by fax providing they are received in the correct timeframe i.e. between 9am on entry open day and 4pm on entry closing day for extenuating circumstances only No responsibility will be accepted if emails or faxes are not received by Head Office Email:apra@prorodeo com au Fax: (07) 4661 4990 Entries will not be accepted from members with outstanding accounts.
WHEN PHONING CENTRAL ENTRIES PLEASE STATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER, RODEO AND EVENT ONLY IN QUICK SUCCESSION. IT’S IMPORTANT TO KEEP CALLS BRIEF SO OTHER COMPETITORS ARE NOT KEPT WAITING. THANKYOU.