

DECEMBER 8-9, 2023
The plaza hotel & casino
CORE Arena Las Vegas, NV
event information
Entry Deadline: November 6th
Schedule
Friday - December 8th
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8:00 AM Rope for the Crown Last Chance Qualifier Open Ladies Breakaway
⭐️WPRA Approved | American Qualifier⭐️-
3 Head, $350
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Top 5 in the average advance to RFTC Finals
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All ladies can enter the last chance jackpot.
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Only allowed 1 spot to Finals.
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If an already qualified lady wins in the top 5, we will drop down in the 3-head average to get our 5 finalists.
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5:00 PM NFR Watch Party
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8:00 PM Rope For The Crown Back Number Ceremony and Calcutta
Saturday - December 9th
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9:00 AM Rope For The Crown Las Vegas World Championship Breakaway Finals
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3 Full Rounds of 75 ladies
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3 head + Short - $25,000 added
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Top 15 advance to Short Round
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5:00 PM NFR Watch Party
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5:30 PM RFTC Queen of Breakaway Awards Presentation (Plaza Showroom)
Sunday - December 10th
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8:00AM WRWC Challenger Breakaway ($1,500 Added)
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11:00AM WRWC Open Ladies Breakaway ($3,500 Added)
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5:00PM NFR Round 4 American Hat Watch Party
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5:30PM Awards Presentation
Monday December 11, 2023
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8:00AM Junior RFTC Last Chance 15U Girls BA
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11:00AM Junior RFTC Last Chance 19U Girls BA
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5:00PM NFR Round 5 American Hat Watch Party
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5:30PM Awards Presentation
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7:45PM Junior RFTC Back Number Ceremony & Calcutta
Tuesday December 12, 2023
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8:00AM Junior RFTC 15 & Under Finals ($10,000 Added)
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10:00AM Junior RFTC 19 & Under Finals ($10,000 Added)
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12:00PM Open Tie-Down (American Contender Event)
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5:00PM NFR Round 6 American Hat Watch Party
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5:30PM Awards Presentation
1X OFFICE CHARGE $30/ CONTESTANT
fees
RFTC Last Chance - $350
(75% Payback)
RFTC Championships - $750
90% Payback
(must pay all inclusive fees - $1,450)
WRWC Challenger - $250
(70% Payback)
WRWC Open BA - $350
(75% Payback)
how to qualify
Below you will find associations and roping's that will be sending their champion to rope in Vegas. You must win the association year-end or win 1st in the roping. If the first place winner can not commit to their spot, we will drop down until the spot is filled. Should a lady double qualify, you will represent your event that was first qualified.
This list is not complete or final. If you have any other associations or ropings that you feel should be represented, please feel free to contact us. Remember, the association or roping can not have any handicaps or invitations whatsoever. If you qualify for Rope For The Crown, it is because you did it on an open women's platform. Examples of associations not eligible would be- NIRA or High School Champion, due to the champion only competing against their age competition. Also, Ropings such as the Windy Ryon or Spicer Gripp because they are invitational.
For information on hosting a qualifier or submitting your contestant paperwork please contact
MacKenzie Spencer
479-739-4047
I am qualified!
Disclaimer: Please note that by entering and paying contestant fees, you authorize RFTC to send you emails and messages regarding the event.


New 2023 Covered Stalls

For additional stalls and or stall nights please email stalls@plazahotelcasino.com and copy ropeforthecrown@yahoo.com to get verification.
2022 RFTC CHAMPION
Kenzie Kelton
REPRESENTING The Grand Canyon pro rodeo
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Rope For The Crown General Information
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Online Entries Open September 1, 2023
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Entry Deadline: November 6th
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$50 Late Fee after November 6th
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All Ropings will be 1 loop with the back gate open
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A BELL COLLAR Catch Will Be Mandatory
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Full Dress Code required in all ropings
2023 OPEN QUALIFIERS
DECEMBER 17
COWTOWN CHRISTMAS
FORT WORTH, TX
MAELEE WADE
FEBRUARY 18
THREE STAR MEMORIAL
AMARILLO, TX
KINLIE BRENNISE
APRIL 1
TXC MEMORIAL
DERIDDER, LOUISIANA
HALEY HORN
MAY 6
RAFTER SAM RANCH-5 HEAD
KOOTINGAL NSW AUSTRALIA
JADE TRIBE
MAY 13
WCRA RODEO CORPUS CHRISTI
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
MARTHA ANGELONE
MAY 20
WRWC FINALS
FORT WORTH, TX
KELSIE DOMER
MAY 27
MONTANA'S BREAKAWAY CHAMPION
RONAN, MT
SAMMY JO BIRD
JUNE 21
PATRIOT RENO
RENO, NV
TYLIE NORCUTT
AUGUST 6
CALIFORNIA’S RICHEST
TRES PINOS, CA
MAGGIE USHER
SEPTEMBER 3
JOE BEAVER'S LABOR DAY WEEKEND
GLEN ROSE, TX
WHITNEY THURMOND
SEPTMBER 17
IOWA RODEO COWBOYS ASSOCIATION
OSKALOOSA, IA
DALLI OVERTON
SEPTEMBER 23
NORTH DAKOTA RODEO ASSOC.
WATFORD, ND
SEPTEMBER 29, 30 OCTOBER 1
COLORADO PRO RODEO ASSOC.
MONTROSE, CO
OCTOBER 1
JOHN WAYNE HAMPTON MEMORIAL
STEPHENVILLE, TX
OCTOBER 14-15
NEW MEXICO RODEO ASSOCIATION FINALS
SOCORRO, NM
OCTOBER 21
ACTRA
RENO, NV
DECEMBER 8
RFTC LAST CHANCE
LAS VEGAS, NV
JANUARY 8
SANDHILLS STOCK SHOW & RODEO
ODESSA, TX
DANIELLE LOWMAN
MARCH 4
THE PATRIOT
FORT WORTH, TX
HALI WILLIAMS
APRIL 8
JOE BEAVER’S EASTER WEEKEND
STEPHENVILLE, TX
EMILEE CHARLESWORTH
MAY 6
ELLENSBURG 5 HEADER
ELLENSBURG, WA
JACE CURRIN
MAY 16
COWGIRL GATHERING
FORT WORTH, TX
RYLIE EDENS
MAY 21
H&K PRODUCTIONS
BONHAM, TX
CHEYANNE GUILLORY
MAY 29
RICHEST IN THE WEST
SPANISH FORK, UT
HANA WESTON
JULY 12
BRING THE HEAT
PAYSON, UTAH
BRAYLEE SHEPARD
AUGUST 13
ROCKING P PENDLETON STYLE BREAKAWAY
LATHAM, KS
KILEY SLAVIN
SEPTEMBER 7
WEST TEXAS FAIR & RODEO
ABILENE, TX
JJ HAMPTON
SEPTEMBER 16-17
HEARTLAND RODEO ASSOCIATION
WINIPEG, MB, CANADA
DANA GARDINER
SEPTEMBER 24
DOUG HAZELBAKER MEMORIAL
FORT SCOTT, KS
SEPTEMBER 29, 30 OCTOBER 1
KCRA
PRAIRIELAND PARK, SASKATOON, KS
OCT 6-7
WCRA RODEO CAROLINA
MILL SPRING, NC
OCTOBER 15
OKLAHOMA'S RICHEST
GUTHRIE, OK
NOVEMBER 19
NRCA
GILLETTE, WY
JANUARY 15
INTERNATIONAL FINALS RODEO
GUTHRIE, OK
KYLA MATTHEWS
MARCH 29
BFI WEEK BREAKAWAY
GUTHRIE, OK
SARAH ANGELONE
APRIL 15
SPARROW BARN WINTER FINALS
NORTH BATTLEFORD CANADA
LAURIE BANNERMAN
MAY 11
WORLD’S RICHEST BREAKAWAY
BILLINGS, MT
CELIE SALMOND
MAY 20
NEBO RODEO ASSOCIATION
NEBO, QLD AUSTRALIA
JOBIE MCPHEE
MAY 26
FUTURE STARS
GLEN ROSE, TX
NIKKI LEWIS
JUNE 5
BOBBY JOE CUDD MEMORIAL
WOODWARD, OK
JACKIE CRAWFORD
JULY 22
FINLEY RIVER CLASSIC
OZARK, MO
KATE KELLEY
AUGUST 19
HIGH CALL ROPING JACKPOTS
CACHE CREEK, BC, CANADA
CANDANCE CHEVALLIER
SEPTEMBER 9
ALBERTA SUMMER SERIES
WINFIELD, ALBERTA, CANADA
SEPTMEBER 23
ABILENE SPECIAL ALL GIRL ROPING
ABILENE, TX
SEPTEMBER 21-24
WILDROSE RODE ASSOCIATION
RIMBEY, AB
SEPTEMBER 30
SOUTH TEXAS CLASSIC
EDNA, TX
OCTOBER 14
OSAGE COUNTY COWGIRL EXTRAVAGANZA
PAWHUSKA, OK
OCTOBER 19-22
CANADIAN COWBOYS ASSOC.
SASKATOON, SK, CANADA
NOVEMBER 26
RISING STARS
GUTHRIE, OK
about the venue
Located in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas and at the beginning of the Fremont Street Experience. This iconic Hotel has been a part of Las Vegas downtown history since 1971 and the best hotel in Downtown Las Vegas.


Check out Our History in “A Time to Remember – 1971”.
As the city has always reinvented itself, so has the Plaza.