Foothills Cowboys Association
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
The office is not open on Saturday, Sunday or holidays if you call you will need to leave a message and I will return your call on Monday or send and email to info@fcarodeo.com and I will respond on Monday. The phone is not answered on the weekends!
There may be times that the office isn't open or the phone isn't answered as I might be away from the office. Please leave a voicemail and someone will return your call or send an email to info@fcarodeo.com. The phone is not answered at night.
Champions Banquet & Alumni Fundraiser Event
Dinner, DJ, Silent & Live Auction
Saturday October 19th, 2024
Madden Hall
6:00 PM
We will be paying Out Cash Prizes for the Top 3 in each event
Tickets on Sale Monday September 9th from any of the Directors or through the office at info@fcarodeo.com
$50/Ticket
$25/Ticket 12 & Under
Free 6 & Under
Etransfer to info@fcarodeo.com
Password is: fcarodeo
2024 Membership forms Click Here
4 FCA Lead Rodeos are needed to be eligible for year end prizes
2024 Standings - Final Standings
2024 Rodeos
Co-Approved Rodeos are at the bottom of the list
FCA Lead Rodeo
The below schedule is subject to change at the committee’s discretion.
Schedule will be updated as approvals are submitted to the FCA office
Age for Jr. Breakaway is 14 and under as of January 1st and open to boys & girls
Slack Order of go at all FCA Rodeos is: TD/LBAW/JBAW/SW/TR/LBR/JBR/PWB
ALL FINES MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO ENTERING A RODEO - If you have fines with any of the other rodeo associations you will not be allowed to enter. You must clear up your fines prior to entry
Memberships will not be processed on the day of phone in entries! You must purchase your membership prior to phoning in. They need to be submitted by 12:00 on Friday prior to phone entries.
Turnout/Vet Out Information
Turnouts/Vet Outs must be emailed to info@fcarodeo.com
A turnout will be considered "notified" only if: Sent to the email above at least two hours prior to the performance or slack time on the day the contestant is scheduled to compete. Verbal or Phone in turnouts are not accepted. If you turnout after this time you will be considered a non notified turnout.
Fines for turnouts are as follows:
Non Notified Turnout of 1st preference $100 + fees
Notified Turn Out of 1st preference $50 + fees
Non Notified Turn Out of performance other than 1st preference $50 + fees, Notified Turn Out of performance other than 1st preference $10 + fees.
With ALL turnouts, contestants are responsible for paying the applicable Fees & Fines.
Turnout fines and fees must be received by the F.C.A. office before 9:00 a.m. on the Wednesday following the rodeo to be able to enter the next rodeo, if you have online entered and fees are not paid you will be pulled from the draw.
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FCA LEAD RODEO INFORMATION
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Cochrane Lions Rodeo (LRA & CRA Co-Approved)
Performance: Saturday August 31st - 1:00 pm
Performance: Sunday September 1st - 1:00 pm
Performance: Monday September 2nd - 1:00 pm
Slack: Saturday August 31st - 9:00 am (only if needed, we need to fill the perfs first)
Cochrane Official Results - we pay by direct deposit please ensure your bank information is sent to the office by 5 pm Friday September 6
ORDER OF GO FOR EVENTS - Committee events in here as well (events in red)
LBR; JBR; PWB; BB; SB; Jr. Bulls; BAW; JBAW; JSR; Trick Riding; Mini Bronc; Queen Farewell; Queen Crowning; SW; Ladies Broncs; Mutton Bustin; Intermission; Mounted Shooters; Mares & Foals; Man of Vision; Indigenous Dancer; Volunteer/Cowboy of the Year; TD; Wild Pony Race; NHR; TR; BR; Wild Cow Race
GROUND RULES
No self penning
Possible helicopters and jets flyover
Mounted shooters daily
No cleaning out trailers as this is a park
10 pm noise bylaw
No overnight camping
Arena clear 1 Hour before perf
Follow parking rules
Please note arena setup has changed for timed events , timed event chutes have been moved to North end of arena. Barrel racing will still enter though south end of the arena
If you wish to prepay your entry fees the deadline to prepay is Wednesday August 28th at 4:00 pm, after the deadline payment is at the rodeo ONLY! Etransfer to info@fcarodeo.com and password is fcarodeo
Here is the link for entry fees owed - Entry Fees
When entering please note, not everyone can have Monday, we are limited to 10 entries in all events per day. Preference for Monday will only be given to anyone in the LRA finals. Please be mindful of this when entering that. When entering please put a comment in if you are competing in the LRA Finals.
Roughstock Contestants (steer riders especially) please note by Picking Monday/Or Out, you may get drawn out, there is no guarantee you will get your preference of Monday as we are limited to 10 entries per day.
As an association, our job is to put together a program for the committees. For example, if we have 40 out of 50 contestants in a single event, all ask for the same performance, this is not possible. We need to break up that number to fill all of the spots in the rodeo performances. Please understand that we simply can not give everyone their first preference. We are doing our best to help the committees put on the best rodeo for their community. Thank you for your understanding
Member & Co-approal Members Online Entries: August 14th to 19th (closes at 1:00 pm) NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
No Phone In Entries all entries are online
Member Entry Link - Click Here
Local Entries August 17th 9 am - 12 pm Devin Tupper 403-932-3928 - all local entries must prepay their entry fees with the committee. If you do not prepay you will not be entered. Payment must be received by 4 pm on August 17th
You can local enter more than 1 FCA rodeo the first rodeo is free after that there is an additional fee on top of your entry fees to enter $25 for Juniors; $15 Pee Wees and $40 for Open Events/LBAW
Callback is online, please review the draw posted above, any errors to the draw please notify the office at info@fcarodeo.com by 5:00 pm on Wednesday August 21st. There will be no changes to the draw after this date if there is an error or you were missed after this date.
Trade Deadline 9 am Thursday Aug 22nd no changes to the draw after that time
There is a $15/person admin fees on top of your entry fees for all Contestants!
Entry Fees Open $100 (BB, BR, SB, TD, SW, TR, LBR)
Entry Fees Junior/Optional $50 (JBR, JSR, Jr. Bull, NHR, LBAW, JBAW, PWB)
BB $1,200
BR $1,200
SB $1,200
SW $1,200
TR $1,200 (per side)
TD $1,200
LBR $1,200
JBR $600
JSR $600
Jr. Bull $600
NHR $600
LBAW $600
JBAW $600 under the age of 14 as of Jan 1st
PWB $600
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Bighorn Stampede (LRA Co-approved)
Order of Events: BB; SB; BR; TD; SW; TR; LBR; JBR; PWB; NHR; Jr. Bull; JSR; LBAW; JBAW; Men's Ranch Bronc; Amateur BB; Local Jr. Barrels; Pack Horse
Prepayment of Fees - if you wish to prepay your fees you can do so by 6 pm on Thursday May 16th, after that time you will need to pay at the rodeo. Click here for a list of the fees. Please etransfer to info@fcarodeo.com and the password is fcarodeo
Caroline Big Horn Stampede - Official Results
OFFICAL DRAW with Stock Click here - please advise of any errors or omissions by 8:00 am Thursday May 9th there will be no changes after this time. This is not the order of events for the rodeo.
ENTRY LINK FOR CAROLINE Click Here
Local Entries Open April 29 to May 6th at 1:00 please call 403-369-7759 to enter as a Local (this is for non members) FCA/LRA members see entry phone number below!
Location for Rodeo Grounds 362080 Hwy 22
Performance: Saturday May 18th 12:30 pm
Performance: Sunday May 19th 12:30 pm
Slack (IF NEEDED): Friday May 17th 3:00 pm - we will only have slack if there are enough entries.
Online Member Entries May 1st to 6th (closes at 1 pm)
Phone In Entries May 6th 403-453-1472 (10:00 am to 1:00 pm) NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
Entry Fees Open $75 (BB, BR, SB, TD, SW, TR, LBR)
Entry Fees Junior/Optional $50 (JBR, JSR, Jr. Bull, NHR, LBAW, JBAW, PWB)
Entry Fees Ranch Broncs $75 (Mens & Ladies)
BB, BR, SB, LBR, SW, TD, TR $750 Added Money + Vests
JBR, JSR, Jr. Bull, NHR, LBAW, JBAW, PWB $500 Added Money + Vests
Mens Ranch Broncs $500
Ladies Ranch Broncs $500
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Water Valley Stampede
Performance: Saturday June 8th 1:00 pm ***New dates***
Performance: Sunday June 9th 1:00 pm ***New dates***
Water Valley Stampede Official Results Click Here
Event Order of go Saturday: NHR, BB, TD, JSR, LBAW, JBAW, SB, SW, LBR, JBR, PWB, TR, Jr. Bulls, BR
Event Order of go Sunday: TD, NHR, BB, LBAW, JSR, JBAW, SB, SW, LBR, JBR, PWB, TR, Jr. Bulls, BR
There is a $15 per person Admin fee on top of your entry fees for all contestants!
Entry Fees Open $80 (BB, SB, BR, TD, SW, TR, LBR)
Entry Fees Minor/Optional events $60 (JBR, JSR, NHR, Jr. Bull, LBAW, JBAW)
Entry Fees PeeWee Barrels $25
BB, BR, SB, TD, SW, LBR, TR $750 Added Money & Buckle
JBR, JSR, NHR, Jr. Bull, JBAW $350 Added Money & Buckle
LBAW $500 Added Money
PWB $100 Added Money
Open Ranch Broncs $500 + Buckle $60 Entry Fee
LOCAL EVENTS
Wild Horse Race - Entry Fee $60
Wild Cow Milking - Entries Friday May 24th 403-266-6223 Entry Fee $100/team
Open Ranch Bronc - Entries Friday May 24th 403-266-6223 Entry Fee $60
Cow Riding - Entries Friday may 24th 403-266-6223 Entry Fee $60
Mutton Bustin - enter at rodeo
Wild Pony Races - enter at rodeo
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Pete Knight Days
Performance #1: Friday June 7th 6:00 pm
Performance #2: Saturday June 8th 2:00 pm
Slack: Friday June 7th 12:30 pm (if needed, we will only go with slack if the performances are filled)
Event order of go both days: BB, NHR, TD, JSR, SW, Intermission, LBR, JBR, PWB, SB, TR, Wild Ponies, LBAW, JBAW, BR, Jr. Bulls
Pete Knight Days Official Results Click Here
There is a $15 per person Admin fee on top of your entry fees for all contestants!
Entry Fees Open $75 (BB, SB, BR, TD, SW, TR, LBR)
Entry Fees Minor/Optional events $50 (JBR, JSR, NHR, Jr. Bull, LBAW, JBAW)
Entry Fees PeeWee Barrels $25
BB, BR, SB, TD, SW, LBR, TR $750 Added Money & Buckle
JBR, JSR, NHR, Jr. Bull $350 Added Money & Buckle
LBAW, JBAW $350 Added Money
PWB $100 Added Money
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Dogpound Stampede (LRA Co-approved)
Performance: Wednesday July 17th 12:00 PM
Online Entries July 3rd to 8th (closes at 1 pm) NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
No Phone In Entries all entries are online
Dogpound Payment List - if you wish to prepay your entry fees please etransfer to info@fcarodeo.com and use fcarodeo as the password. Fees must be paid by Noon on Tuesday July 16th, after that time you will need to pay at the rodeo.
Dogpound Official Draw - once the program is done we will post it so you have an idea on when you will be up next Wednesday as they break the events down into smaller sections.
Member Entry Link Enter Here
Local Entries July 3rd Tamara Ziebarth 403-993-3501 - all local entries must prepay their entry fees with the committee. If you do not prepay you will not be entered.
You can local enter more than 1 FCA rodeo the first rodeo is free after that there is an additional fee on top of your entry fees to enter $25 for Juniors; $15 Pee Wees and $40 for Open Events/LBAW
There is a $15/person admin fees on top of your entry fees for all contestants!
Entry Fees Open $75 (BB, SB, BR, TD, SW, TR)
Entry Fees Minor/Optional events $50 (JSR, NHR, Jr. Bull, JBAW)
BB $750 + Buckle
BR $750 + Buckle
SB $750 + Buckle
TD $750 + Buckle
SW $750 + Buckle
TR $750 (per side) + Buckle
Jr. Steer $300 + Buckle
NHR $300 + Buckle
Jr. Bull $300 + Buckle
JBAW $300 + Buckle (age is 14 as of Jan 1st)
Mens Ranch Broncs $300 + Buckles
Ladies Ranch Broncs $300 + Buckles
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Didsbury Ag Fair & Rodeo (LRA Co-approved)
Performance: Friday August 16th 6:30 pm
Performance: Saturday August 17th 1:00 pm
Slack: Saturday August 17th 8:00 am if necessary this is only for Timed Event NO ROUGHSTOCK
Online Member Entries July 31st to August 5th (closes at 1:00 pm) NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED No Phone In Entries all entries are online
Order of Go for Didsbury Rodeo
Friday
LBR 1st 10 entries; BB; SB; TD; Jr. Steer; TR; Intermission; LBR Last 16; JBR; LBAW; JBAW; SW; Jr. Bull; BR
Saturday
BB; RB; NHR; TD; SB; TR; Jr. Steer; Intermission; LBR; JBR; LBAW; JBAW; SW; Jr. Bull Riding; BR
Entry Fee List - if you wish to prepay your entry fees, etransfer can be sent to info@fcarodeo.com and password is fcarodeo Deadline to pay is 5 pm Wednesday August 14th. After this time you will need to pay at the rodeo.
Trade Deadline is 9:00 am Thursday August 8th, no changes to the draw after that day/time
Callback is online, please review the draw posted above, any errors to the draw please notify the office at info@fcarodeo.com by 5:00 pm on Wednesday August 7th. There will be no changes to the draw after this date if there is an error or you were missed after this date.
Member Entry Link - Click Here
Local Entries with Craig Anderson at 403-507-1195 or 403-335-3822 Open July 31st and closes August 5th at 11 am Entry Fees must be paid by 2:00 pm August 5th, if you don't prepay you won't be entered.
You can local enter more than 1 FCA rodeo the first rodeo is free after that there is an additional fee on top of your entry fees to enter $25 for Juniors; $15 Pee Wees and $40 for Open Events/LBAW
There is a $15/person admin fees on top of your entry fees for all Contestants!
Entry Fees Open $75 (BB, SB, BR, TD, SW, LBR, TR)
Entry Fees Minor/Optional events $50 (JBR, JSR, NHR, Jr. Bull, JBAW, LBAW)
BB $500
BR $500
SB $500
SW $500
TR $500
TD $500
LBR $500
JBR $300
JSR $300
Jr. Bull $300
NHR $300
LBAW $300
JBAW $300 under the age of 14 as of Jan 1st
Ranch Broncs
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Details on the co-approved rodeos please go to the appropriate website. Entries for these rodeos are not done through the FCA office. You must enter with the correct association. All co-approved count towards your $$ for year end. Not counted as a lead rodeo.
Co-Approved Rodeos
New Years Rodeo (CRA Lead) December 31, 2023
Details and Entry through the CRA - CRA 2024 Schedule
Stony Plain Farmers Days' Rodeo & Exhibition (WRA Lead) June 1st & 2nd, 2024
Details and Entry through the WRA - WRA 2024 Schedule
Cadogan Rodeo (LRA Lead) June 1st & 2nd, 2024
Details and Entry through the LRA - LRA 2024 Schedule
Whitecourt Woodlands Rodeo (WRA Lead) June 7th & 8th, 2024
Details and Entry through the WRA - WRA 2024 Schedule
Gooseberry Lake (LRA Lead) - June 14th, 15th & 16th, 2024
Details and Entry through the LRA - LRA 2024 Schedule
Killam Indoor Rodeo (LRA Lead) - June 14th & 15th, 2024
Details and Entry through the LRA - LRA 2024 Schedule
Couttsgrass Rodeo (CRA Lead) June 14th, 15th & 16th, 2024
Details and Entry through the CRA - CRA 2024 Schedule
Castor (LRA Lead) - June 21st, 2024
Details and Entry through the LRA - LRA 2024 Schedule
Cranberry Lake (WRA Lead) - June 22nd & 23rd, 2024
Details and Entry through the WRA - WRA 2024 Schedule
Arrowwood Ag Society Rodeo - June 28th, 29th & 30th, 2024
Details and Entry through the CCA - CCA 2024 Schedule
Tie Down Canada (TD & LBAW) - July 4th, 2024
Details Craig Fitzpatrick Tie Down Canada 403-807-3269 or check out their Facebook page Facebook
Hairy Hill (LRA Lead) - July 5th & 6th, 2024
Details and Entry through the LRA - LRA 2024 Schedule
Stoney Lake (LRA Lead) - July 6th & 7th, 2024
Details and Entry through the LRA - LRA 2024 Schedule
Oyen Indoor Rodeo (LRA Lead) - July 12th & 13th, 2024
Details and Entry through the LRA - LRA 2024 Schedule
Dunmore Heritage Days (Rugged Rodeo) - July 12th & 13th, 2024
Details and Entry through Rugged Rodeo's Facebook Page
Lamont (LRA Lead) - July 13th & 14th, 2024
Details and Entry through the LRA - LRA 2024 Schedule
Buck Lake Stampede (WRA Lead) July 13th & 14th, 2024
Details and Entry through the WRA - WRA 2024 Schedule
Hardisty Rodeo (LRA Lead) July 19th - 21st, 2024
Details and Entry through the LRA - LRA 2024 Schedule
Foremost Rodeo (CCA Lead) - July 19th & 20th, 2024
Details and Entry through the CCA - CCA 2024 Schedule
Big Valley Rodeo (CRA Lead) July 19th & 20th, 2024
Details and Entry through the CRA - CRA 2024 Schedule
Reno Rodeo (CCA Lead) - August 3rd & 4th, 2024
Details and Entry through the CCA - CCA 2024 Schedule
Writing on Stone (CRA Lead) August 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2024
Details and Entry through the CRA - CRA 2024 Schedule
Cardston (CRA Lead) August 9th & 10th, 2024
Details and Entry through the CRA - CRA 2024 Schedule
Kikino (LRA Lead) - August 16th, 17th & 18th, 2024
Details and Entry through the LRA - LRA 2024 Schedule
2024 Season Update
To all FCA Members
Hello FCA members, The Board of Directors is sending you this letter to inform you of some changes for the upcoming 2024 rodeo season. The FCA will be running its own separate season from the Chinook this year but will continue to Co-approve rodeos and work closely together. The FCA will go back to running its own office, and season for 2024. We acknowledge the hard work and efforts by both the Chinook and FCA boards to run a joint season and finals, but the FCA and its mother rodeo committees feel it is in the best interest to run separately again. Details on a finals are being worked on and will be out to the membership once completed.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any FCA board member.
Yours truly
The FCA Board of Directors
Tie Down Ropers - Note
Calves must be run through the arena one (1) hour before the 1st performance at each FCA Rodeo.
Every calf roper in the 1st performance or slack must help run and tie the calves (tied only if required) one (1) hour prior to 1st performance or slack or a Twenty Five Dollar ($25) fine will be assessed.
2024 Season Rule Changes highlighted in red
Tie Down Ropers please be aware of the new rule change for 2024 in regard to the jerk down rule.
A bust means that a calf is jerked straight over backwards, landing on its head or back, with all four feet in the air. If roper deliberately or unintentionally busts a calf, at the discretion of the judge he will be liable for a one hundred ($100) fine. The bust must be announced immediately.