LIBERTY, Texas - Trinity Valley Expo in Liberty, TX is excited to announce the inaugural National Collegiate Champion Shootout, presented by TVE Fair and Rodeo and sanctioned by the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. The event will take place on October 19-21, 2023, at the Trinity Valley Expo in Liberty, TX, and will feature top-performing collegiate rodeo athletes from each region in the country. The Collegiate Champion Shootout is an invitational style event that will award $100,000 in prize money. The event will feature the top 2 college athletes in each event from around the nation, by NIRA Region and will showcase action in the standard NIRA events including Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, Barrel Racing, and Goat Tying. "Here at Trinity Valley Exposition (TVE), we focus on building today's youth for tomorrow's future. What a better way to extend our mission than by providing young collegiate adults a stage to perform on in front of hometown rodeo fans for a chance to win a portion of the $100,000 prize money," said Cory Anderson, TVE Rodeo Vice President. "We are proud that our organization is getting the opportunity to work with the NIRA and its athletes to provide a unique one-of-a-kind competition format." The event structure will include Round One and a Shootout Round. Round one will feature two performances and one slack leading up to the Shootout. All 22 contestants will compete in Round 1 with the top 8 qualifying into the final Shootout Round. "We are thrilled to be partnering with TVE Fair and Rodeo to bring this exciting event to the rodeo fans in Liberty, TX," said Jim Dewey Brown, National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Commissioner. "The Collegiate Champion Shootout is an excellent opportunity to showcase the best of the best in collegiate rodeo, and we look forward to seeing the top-performing athletes compete in this exciting event." Details regarding qualifications, ground rules and entry process will be sent out directly to the NIRA schools for the 23-24 season. For more information about the National Collegiate Champion Shootout please visit www.tvefair.com.
National Intercollegiate Rodeo (NIRA) and the Cenex®brand partner for 2023 Rodeo Season
January 17, 2023
WALLA WALLA, Wash. Jan. 16, 2023 — The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) is excited to announce a new partnership with Cenex®, the energy brand of CHS, for the 2023 competitive season. Cenex provides premium, high-quality refined fuels, lubricants, propane and renewable energy products consumers depend on to power their homes and businesses. With 1,400-plus locally owned and operated convenience stores in 19 states, Cenex is proud to power the connections bringing communities together across the country, including the time-honored tradition of rodeo.
Through this partnership, Cenex will sponsor and promote at the 2023 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) as well as supplementary telecast events on ESPN3 and ESPNU.
“The NIRA is thrilled to be partnering with Cenex in 2023. It’s the perfect fit for our industry,” says NIRA Commissioner Jim Dewey Brown. “CHS is owned by farmers and ranchers, and the Cenex brand fuels rural America. We know these are the people that created our sport; and to be celebrating that history through this sponsorship is a wonderful thing.”
As a brand of CHS, a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States, Cenex is committed to empowering projects and programs that build brighter futures in the communities it serves.
“We’re proud to support the next generation of rodeo,” says Matt Mohs, vice president of Cenex refined fuels marketing. “Through this partnership, Cenex continues its dedication to supporting youth sports across rural America and celebrates a sport that’s so deeply rooted in the traditions and values of our farmer owners.”
Cenex has shown its support for youth athletes both on and off the field through partnerships with organizations like the Positive Coaching Alliance and the Minnesota Twins, and has also contributed over $475,000 to philanthropic projects across the country.
“I am beyond impressed with their commitment to philanthropy. College rodeo is lucky to be sharing the stage with Cenex,” says Commissioner Brown.
We are excited to announce the launch of the online store for Official NIRA Gear. Longtime partner of College Rodeo, and official maker of CNFR merchandise, Peden's Inc. of Casper, WY @pedensinc will handle your shopping needs!
Check it out via the "Store" link above or at the link below:
Walla Walla, WA – The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association is pleased to announce the 2022 Scholar American recipients. The honor is bestowed on NIRA members that have earned points at a 2021-2022 NIRA sanctioned rodeo, been in college for more than one term, earned a 3.5 cumulative grade point average, and have been nominated by their rodeo coach. They are as follows:
Afdahl, Blake, Mesalands Community College
Allen, Chisum, Cisco College
Allen, Lauren, Central Arizona College
Applegate, Maci, Texas A&M University, Commerce
Archibald, Jed, Weber State University
Arndt, Miranda, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Ast, Laci, Garden City Community College
Bang, Kelly, Dickinson State University
Bard, Ellie, Gillette College
Bastian, Jaicee, Utah Valley University
Bedke, Zoie, Idaho State University
Begay, Kiara, University of Arizona
Bennett, Patrick, College of Southern Idaho
Bjork, Nicholas, Black Hills State University
Block, Kaelan, Mitchell Technical College
Bond, Makiya, College of Southern Idaho
Boote, Jory, Dickinson State University
Bowen, Codie, New Mexico State University
Brewer, Shantell, Montana State University
Brost, Braden, Casper College
Brouillette, Owen, Fort Scott Community College
Bruening, Lacy, Southwest Texas Junior College
Buckner, Kennedy, Blue Mt Community College
Bush, Joby, Oklahoma State University
Bustad, Jase, Montana State University
Cape, Hayden, West Texas A&M University
Carl, Cheyanne, University of Montana
Cavender, Kyle, Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Chasek , Justin, Eastern Wyoming College
Chrislaw , Nicole, Murray State University
Christian, Carly, Texas Tech University, Lubbock
Clark, Kadra, Chadron State University
Coffield, Chadron, University of Wyoming
Cook, Kennedy, New Mexico State University
Coombs, Baily, Eastern Wyoming College
Cornia, Kaylee, Idaho State University
Covey, Holli, University of Tennessee, Martin
Cowan, Cade, East Mississippi Community College
Cox, Brittney, Montana State University, Northern
Crandall, Wyatt, Ranger College
Cunningham, Lakin, Missouri Valley College
Currin, Jacee, Montana State University
Day, Wacey, Northeastern Junior College
Dean, Henry, Oklahoma State University
Dearmin, Chandler, Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Deckard, Lane, Murray State University
Deere, Blaize, Texas A&M University, Commerce
Deerman, Maddy, Tarleton State University
Detweiler, Katelyn, New Mexico State University
Dial, Wyatt, Blue Mt Community College
Dierks, Sage, Kansas State University
Dirden, Skylee, Montana State University, Northern
Doerr, Maddee, Cochise College
Doherty, Matthew, Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Doyal, Cierra, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Dubois, Emmalee, Utah Valley University
Duke, Sierra, Utah Valley University
Eason, Ty, Texas A&M University, Commerce
Elkington, Clay, Central Arizona College
English, Cashlyn, Utah Valley University
Egusguiza , Cody, Ranger College
Everson, Jordyn, Eastern New Mexico University
Filinger, Max, Missouri Valley College
Floyd, Tyson, Mitchell Technical College
Flynn, Caiden, College of Southern Idaho
Fossum, Isabella, Montana State University
Fournier, Shea, McNeese State University
Freeman, Samuel, Three Rivers College
Gatewood, Charlcie, Oklahoma State University
Giger, Hannah, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Giles, Hayes, Utah Valley University
Goemmer , Dally, New Mexico State University
Goodey, Emily, Utah State University
Goodrich, Josie, Washington State University
Griffin, Jack, Texas A&M University
Gross, Hadley, Colorado Northwestern Community College
Groves, Kailyn, Dickinson State University
Guin, Colton, Central Arizona College
Haalilio , Camela, Central Arizona College
Hale, Trevor, Cisco College
Hall, Tatum, Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Hallin, Kelsey, Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Ham, Meza, Black Hills State University
Hannum, Riley, Black Hills State University
Hanson, Brooklyn, Black Hills State University
Harris, Jesse, Hill College
Harrison, Bryce, University of Montana, Western
Hasenack , Ryley, Colorado State University
Hepper, Cate, Montana State University
Hickson, McKenna, Sul Ross State University
Hilzendeger, Cara, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Hotalen, Sebastian, Dixie State University
Hughes, Hannah, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Husted, Haley, Black Hills State University
Ikonen, Elizabeth, Ranger College
Jacobs, Tori, Iowa Central Community College
John, Faith, Cisco College
Johnson, Chancy, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Johnson, Coy, Gillette College
Johnson, Fallon, Utah State University
Jones, Carlie, Kansas State University
Jones, Haven, Idaho State University
Kalawai'A , Trisyn , , Central Arizona College
Kay, Trevor, University of Montana, Western
Kaylor, Cutter, Hill College
Kelderman, Rachel, Black Hills State University
Kibbe, Hadley, Sul Ross State University
Kittle, Riley, Cisco College
Knierieme , Philip, California State University, Fresno
Knust, Emily, Gillette College
Kohr, Sage, Montana State University
Krolczyk, Shayne, Texas A&M University, Commerce
Kunau, Delaney, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Kunkee , Dalton, Mid-Plains Community College
Kunkee , Weston, Mitchell Technical College
Landis, Montana, Utah Valley University
Ledesma, Avery, New Mexico State University
Lehrmann, Bryana, Texas A&M University, Commerce
Lensegrav , Kelsey, University of Wyoming
Livengood, Clay, East Mississippi Community College
Lockhart, Alyssa, Texas A&M University, Commerce
Louwagie, Khristian, Iowa Central Community College
Marek, Mayce, Texas A&M University, Commerce
Marr, Shacie , Eastern New Mexico University
Mason, Taylor, Missouri Valley College
Matthews, Jaylie, East Mississippi Community College
Matthews, Taycie, East Mississippi Community College
Mattson, Bodie, Gillette College
Mayfield, Kall, Central Wyoming College
McBride, Matthew, Blue Mt Community College
McBride, Shannon, South Dakota State University
McGee, Cashae, Black Hills State University
McNeill, Kenna, Oklahoma State University
McGraw, Winsten, Cisco College
Meeks, Caleb, Montana State University
Meier, Tanner, Garden City Community College
Miller, Breyana, Feather River College
Mitchell, Ben, Cisco College
Moeykens, Tayla, Montana State University
Moody, Madison, Black Hills State University
Morris, Ainslee, Hill College
Morris, Brooke, Utah State University
Mundell, Samuel, Walla Walla Community College
Munoz, Landon, Northern Arizona University
Nelson, Coy, Iowa Central Community College
Nelson, Shaw, South Dakota State University
Nielsen, Kalyn, Mid-Plains Community College
Norell, Kathi, Sul Ross State University
O'Day, Sami, Kansas State University
Oldfield, Roan, Cisco College
Olsen, Bret, Utah Valley University
Orem, Matthew, Blue Mt Community College
Outhier, Madison, Texas A&M University
Parham, Mitchell, California State University, Fresno
Parker, Charlie, Western Oklahoma State College
Pauley, Emilee, Black Hills State University
Petersen, Denton, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Peterson, Beau, Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Pettijohn, Wade, Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Plummer, McKenzi , Black Hills State University
Polhamus, Walker, Colorado State University
Pollitt, Stran, New Mexico Junior College
Powers, Maren, California State University, Fresno
Price, Luke, Fort Scott Community College
Rasmussen, Paige, Montana State University
Rau, Jaycie, Black Hills State University
Reid, Cecilia, Montana State University, Northern
Renfrow, Hattie, Iowa Central Community College
Retzer, Prairie, South Dakota State University
Richards, Madalyn, Texas A&M University
Richardson, David, Western Texas College
Ricke, Kaitlyn, Oklahoma State University
Rieken, Riley, Panola College
Riley, Kirsten, Panola College
Robbins, Prairie Rose, Fort Scott Community College
Roemer, Betsy, Missouri Valley College
Rogers, Kaycee, University of Montana, Western
Rotenberger, Molly, Sheridan College
Russell, Amanda, New Mexico Junior College
Russell, Lexie, Oklahoma State University
Sabrosky, Macey, Dickinson State University
Salmond, Molly, Montana State University
Schauer, Madelyn, Eastern New Mexico University
Schmidt, TJ, Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Schneiter, Kelby, Western Texas College
Schoeppach , Payton, Cuesta College
Shells, Todd, Hill College
Shake, Sadie, Colorado Northwestern Community College
Shaw, Wes, College of Southern Idaho
Skene, Tanner, Sul Ross State University
Skocdopole , Chase, New Mexico Junior College
Smith, Weston, Feather River College
Smith, Wyatt, Feather River College
Soileau, Gavin, McNeese State University
Stahler, Kenneth, Mitchell Technical College
Steed, Raegan, College of Southern Idaho
Stevenson, Rachael, Montana State University
Stokes, Cooper, Weber State University
Sullivan, Tristan, Texas A&M University, Commerce
Tastad, Sydney, Oklahoma State University
Tettenhorst , Jayse, Trinity Valley Community College
Theobald, Sydney, Black Hills State University
Theriot, Mason, Pearl River Community College
Thomison, Shiloh, Western Texas College
Thorstenson, Tayla, Black Hills State University
Todacheenie, Jaken, Northland Pioneer College
Traylor, Kaylee, Hill College
Trexler, Cole, Miles Community College
Turek, Grant, Gillette College
Turner, Cashen, Texas Tech University, Lubbock
VanBiezen , Jett, Central Wyoming College
Vander Voort, Kristen, Sheridan College
Veldhuizen, Sydney, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Verhulst, Karli, Black Hills State University
Vocu, Bo, New Mexico State University
Vollmer, Haley, Kansas State University
Wadsworth, Derek, Utah State University
Watkins, McKenzie, New Mexico Junior College
Weeks, Matthew, Panola College
Weich, Amy, New Mexico State University
Weltz, Shelby, Central Wyoming College
Williams, Michelle, Montana State University
Wolaver, Sadie, Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Wolstein, Haven, Montana State University
Wolstein, Treg, Montana State University
Woolstenhulme, Paden, Northwest College
Wooters, Jaycee, Black Hills State University
Wycherley, Drake, Weber State University
The national headquarters of the NIRA are located in Walla Walla, Washington. More information on the association and results from recent events available on www.collegerodeo.com.
Walla Walla, WA – College Rodeo will be in the television spotlight this August. The best action from the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s premiere event, the College National Finals Rodeo, will be featured on ESPN U. ESPN U will be airing two hours of collegiate rodeo competition from the 2022 College National Finals Rodeo, held in Casper, Wyoming, this June.
The college rodeo action begins airing on Thursday, August 18th at 9:00 p.m. EASTERN time. The second show will begin at 10:00 p.m. EASTERN time. Additional airings are planned for the shows, so set your DVR.
The exciting action of the finals includes interviews and features from the entire week and portions of the awards ceremony.
The NIRA is pleased to have the support of the following sponsors for the programming: Cinch Jeans & Shirts, Wyoming Division of Tourism, Platinum Performance, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, RAM, AutoLite Automotive Spark Plugs, Visit Casper, the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Foundation, and Cactus Gear, Cactus Ropes, Cactus Saddles, Heel-O-Matic and Resistol Hats.
College National Finals Rodeo on ESPNU
Show #1 - Premieres
Thursday, August 18th, 9:00 p.m. EASTERN time
Show #2 - Premieres
Thursday, August 18th, 10:00 p.m. EASTERN time
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The national headquarters of the NIRA are in Walla Walla, Washington. For more information on the association and results from recent events visit www.collegerodeo.com.
