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!
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