Your rodeo with the Australian Professional Rodeo Association. Our team of professionals extends from administration to media to our Executive, the APRA will partner with your Committee to elevate and develop your rodeo. The APRA are here to help make things easier, for your Committee and your competitor.
official APRA footwear & apparel partner
When you affiliate with the APRA, the organisation’s team of professionals are your partners in delivering and developing your event. ENTRY SYSTEM - All your entries managed by the APRA office staff. COMPETITOR PAYOUTS - Option to have our administration team pay out prize money the next business day. ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT Full time office staff available for support & advice. Provision of a Secretary support pack - draws, lists, pre-printed receipts for entry fees. INSURANCE & INDEMNITY - Competitive & comprehensive Public Liability & personal accident insurance cover. MARKETING & PROMOTION Digital promotion via social media channels & online prorodeo.com.au Pre and post event coverage in Australia’s premier rodeo publication, Rodeo News ARIAT AUSTRALIA Exclusive access to Ariat for your corporate committee apparel at discounted rates. Access to Ariat signage for your event arena. Your event competitors considered for monthly APRA-Ariat prize vouchers & recognition. INDUSTRY STANDING Recognised by the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee on a national & state basis. The APRA was largely responsible for introducing the Code of Practice for the care & treatment of livestock used in rodeo & is the national leader in animal welfare. JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT The APRA has an extensive Junior Development program, including a dedicated Junior National Finals event.
APRA rodeos attract Australia’s best competitors, and crowds, from around the country. Formed in 1944 the APRA is the oldest established Rodeo association in Australia. It is the only Australian Association recognized by the International Federation of Professional Rodeo (IFPR), Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) and New Zealand Rodeo Cowboys Association (NZRCA).
The APRA leads by example, with the Executive Directors providing one-on-one support to every new & existing rodeo committee. Your committee will be welcomed into Australia’s leading rodeo Association – it’s all part of what we do!
SHANE IKER EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Member since 1994 8 x Australian Champion
TERRY EVISON
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & COMPETITION BOARD CHAIRMAN Member since 1997 2 x Australian Champion
JEFF MILLER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Member since 1986 6 x Australian Champion
MARK GIBB
BRETT RYAN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Member since 1988
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Member since 1995
This team are here to work one-on-one with your Committee, for 2020 and beyond. Contact the APRA office today to secure your datePhone (07) 4661 8183 or Email apra@prorodeo.com.au