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Alberta Junior And High School Rodeo Competition Showcases Talented Youth
From left, junior competitors, Carson Bowyer and Colter Buchwitz from Byemoor heading and heeling in the Team Roping competition. Photo Lorna Hamilton (more on page 2)
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ciation. each event showcasing the grit and culminating in the ever-popular Pole The events were a thrilling display agilit y of these young competitors. Bending. Under sunny skies and beautiful of skill and determination, starting with Sunday brought another round of heartThe Alber ta High School Rodeo temperatures, the Division 2 Alberta Bareback Steers and swiftly moving pounding action in the Junior Division, Association (AHSRA) played a crucial Juni or Hig h an d Hig h S c ho o l Fall through a packed lineup that included with athletes giving it their all in events role in organizing this event, providing Rodeo transformed the Vermilion Ag Barrel Racing, Ribbon Roping, Tie Down like, Barrel Racing, Team Roping, Bull these young athletes with a platform Grounds into a lively arena of athleti- Roping, and Breakaway Roping for the Riding and the always thrilling Pole to not only compete but also develop cism and tradition from August 31 to boys. As the competition heated up, the Bending. leadership and mentorship skills. As September 2. Young athletes from crowd was treated to Chute Dogging, High school rodeo athletes, ranging members of the National High School across the region gathered to demon- and Goat Tying, split into separate boys’ from grades 9-12, took center stage R o d e o A s s o c i at i o n (N H S R A), t h e strate their rodeo prowess, embodying and girls’ divisions, as well as Break- on Sunday afternoon and carried the AHSRA adheres to the highest stanthe spirit of competition and the values away Roping for the girls division and momentum into Monday, September 2. dards of sportsmanship and conduct, of the Western heritage. Saddle Bronc Steers before the action The older competitors kept the audi- while also promoting the preservation The Junior Rodeo, featuring students took a brief intermission. ence on the edge of their seats as of Western heritage and the values of from grades 5-8, kicked off on Saturday, The afternoon session reignited the they tackled Bareback Riding, Saddle family bonding and education. August 31, at noon, resuming again on excitement with Team Roping, Bull Bronc, and Barrel Racing with confiThe weekend was more than just Sunday, September 1, at 9 a.m. Riding, and Pole Bending, Ribbon dence and skill as well as in the Tie a competition; it was a celebration of “With grade 5 to grade 12 members Roping – Perf 2, Tie Down Roping – Down Roping and Breakaway cate- youth, tradition, and the enduring spirit competing together, it allows for a huge Perf 2, Breakaway Roping (Boys and gories. After a brief intermission, the of the rodeo, leaving spectators and opportunity for mentorship to happen, “ then girls) Perf – 2, Chute Dogging – excitement continued with Goat Tying, participants alike with lasting memosaid Carla Pocock, secretary for the D2 Perf 2, Goat Tying split once again in Steer Wrestling, and the high-stakes ries of a thrilling showcase of Alberta’s The Alberta High School Rodeo Asso- separate boys and girls divisions with Team Roping and Bull Riding events, future rodeo stars. Reporter