What is the Jr. Southern Rodeo Association?
The Jr. SRA was established in the late 1950’s as the “youth” division of the Southern Rodeo Association. The Southern Rodeo Association is the oldest rodeo association east of the Mississippi. This association was formed by the grandparents and great grandparents of many of the kids competing today. The Jr. SRA offers PeeWee and Junior versions of all the standard rodeo events (see age groupings below). The association is open to boys and girls up to 17 years of age. This association provides the perfect training ground for up and coming rodeo stars. The likes of National and International World Champions Jerome Davis, Robert Lloyd, Luke Brown, Jr. and Boyce Knox got their start in the Jr. SRA.
What happens at a Jr. SRA Rodeo?
A Jr. SRA rodeo is much the same as any Professional or Senior Rodeo. Our contestants abide by the same rules as the adults do in the Senior Rodeos. There are a few changes made to adjust to the size of the contestants. We start off with a salute to America including the national anthem, a prayer to our Lord and Savior, and then its Cowboys and Cowgirls on parade in our grand entry. Next we move right into the rough stock events with the Pee Wee Muttin Bustin (4 to 6 year old cowboys and cowgirls vs 100 lb sheep). We offer 4 levels of rough stock riding: sheep, calves, steers and bulls. This prepares the kids to move up to the Senior rodeos. We have breakaway calf roping for the younger kids and the girls and tie down calf roping for those cowboys 12 years and up. The standard cowgirl events of barrel racing, pole bending & goat tying are divided into three age groups. Team roping is also offered for the cowboys who are handy with a rope. All Pee Wee and Junior events are open to both boys and girls. The Senior events go by the same guidelines followed in Senior Rodeos. The rodeo always ends with a good section of Bull Riding with determination and equal try to that of the pros. Most importantly, the family atmosphere and learning to win and lose in competition, build character in kids that will last a lifetime.
Jr.SRA Age
Groupings and Events:
Each rodeo fiscal year begins on November 1st. Whatever your age is on that date, determines which grouping you will be in.
Pee Wee – Ages 6 and under
Muttin Bustin, Goat Tying, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending
Junior – Ages 7-10
Calf Riding, Breakaway Roping, Goat Tying, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Team Roping
Senior – Ages 11-17
Boys events: Calf Roping, Breakaway Roping, Team Roping, Chute Doggin, Steer Riding,Bull Riding
Girls events: Breakaway Roping, Goat Tying, Team Roping, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending
How do I get involved with the Jr. SRA?
To participate in the events, you must apply for membership. Applications can be downloaded from our Application link at the top of the website.
Mail the completed application along with a photo copy of your birth certificate to:
Jr. SRA, 221 Cranford Stable Rd., Olin, NC 28660, Phone: 704-539-4423.
**CALL IN Monday before each rodeo to 704-539-5769**
If you are interested in producing a Jr. SRA rodeo please contact:
Jr. SRA President Eddie Almond @ 704-902-9300
Other Jr. SRA Board Members include:
Vice Pres: Tracy Arrington – 276-475-9137
Secretary: Debbie Colyer -704-539-4423
Cliff Brown, Chris Whitt, Scott Tucker, Ronald Blythe, Bradley Bullard, Kevin Colvard, Charles Dodd, Travis Lewis, Sharon Livengood, Jeff Worley
Every year one outstanding cowgirl is selected to be the JrSRA Queen. For this years queen info, click here:
