Rodeo Guidebook Index
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CHAPTER 1: IGRA Rodeo General Information
- IGRA Rodeo Scheduling, Fees & Income
- Rodeo Application
- Rodeo Contestant Fee Breakdown & IGRA Logo Requirements
- Contestant Prize/Purse Money Requirements
- Buckle and Ribbon Requirements
- Managing Contestant Registration
- Pre-Rodeo & Rodeo Review Board Meetings / Fines
- Voluntary Injury Reporting Form
- Health & Safety Issues for Rodeo Directors
- Important Due Dates for rodeo associations
- Arena Conditions Guidelines
- Hosting IGRA Board meetings
CHAPTER 2: IGRA Corporate Sponsorships
- LOGO TV Media Partner Requirements
CHAPTER 3: Marketing/Public Relations
- Marketing Your Rodeo
- History and Fact Sheet
- Marketing Survey Summary
- Press Release Guidelines
- Animal Welfare Statement
- Animal Issues for Rodeo Directors
- 1st Amendment - Protest Policy
- IGRA Sanctioned Events
- Corporate Sponsorship package
- Corporate Sponsorship cover letter templet
- Women's Outreach flyer
CHAPTER 4: Certified IGRA Officials & Stock Information
- IGRA Livestock Requirements
- Rodeo Equipment List and Specifications
- Experienced Stock Contractors
- Sample Stock Contact
- Stock Contractor Cover Letter
- Insurance companies for Stock Contractors
CHAPTER 5: Foot Parade and Grand Entry
- Requirements and Suggestions
- United States National Anthem
- Canadian National Anthem
- U.S. Flag Protocol
CHAPTER 6: Rodeo Production Checklists
All files in this section are
- IGRA Rodeo Trustee's Checklist
- Rodeo Secretarial Checklist
- Coordinator's Checklists
CHAPTER 7: IGRA Royalty Competition
- Royalty Etiquette Guide
- Royalty Contest Preparation
- Royalty Media Guide
CHAPTER 8: Hosting IGRA Finals Rodeo
- Finals Bid & Rodeo Production
- Finals Contestant Packets
- Finals Budget Preparation
- Rodeo Director's Royalty Competition Checklist
- Trustee/Board Royalty Competition Packet Checklist
- Sample Vendor Invitation, Application, & Thank You Letter
CHAPTER 9: Forms, Diagrams, and Contracts
- See the IGRA Forms index for all other IGRA Forms
- IRS 1099 IRS Miscellaneous Income Form (IMPORTANT: Do Not file using this form. Obtain original forms from your local post office. Use this form only for reference.)
- IRS W9 Request for Taxpayer ID Number
CHAPTER 10: Helpful information and hints for Rodeo Contestants
- Sponsorships and logos (how to get sponsors)
- Rough Stock Rideing Requirements for new and experienced contestants
- Crisis Fund application (see guidelines at bottom of form)