

DECEMBER 8-9, 2023

DECEMBER 11-12, 2023
The plaza hotel & casino
CORE Arena Las Vegas, NV


december 12, 2023
Powered by WCRA Division Youth
$20,000 ADDED MONEY
4 Ways To Qualify
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Top 16 from WCRA DY24 Leaderboard (Junior & Youth) as of Oct 29, 2023
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Win the WCRA DY World Champion Title at Lazy E Arena during the WCJR July 29, 2023
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Win a CNP Event - Future Stars, Oklahoma’s Richest, Rising Stars
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Top 5 in the average from the Junior Rope For The Crown Last Chance Qualifier


NO MEMBERSHIPS & NO SIDEPOTS
Back Number Ceremony December 11, 2023 following American Hat NFR Watch Party
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
Disclaimer: Please note that by entering and paying contestant fees, you authorize RFTC to send you emails and messages regarding the event.
2023 OPEN QUALIFIERS
DECEMBER 17
COWTOWN CHRISTMAS
FORT WORTH, TX
TIFFANY SCHIECK
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
MAY 29
RICHEST IN THE WEST
SPANISH FORK, UT
SEPTEMBER 9
ALBERTA SUMMER SERIES
WINFIELD ALBERTA
OCT 6-7
WCRA RODEO CAROLINA
MILL SPRING, NC
NOVEMBER 26
RISING STARS
GUTHRIE, OK
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
MAY 26
FUTURE STARS
GLEN ROSE, TX
JUNE 5
BOBBY JOE CUDD MEMORIAL
WOODWARD, OK
SEPTEMBER 23
NORTH DAKOTA RODEO ASSOC.
WATFORD, ND
OCTOBER 14-15
NEW MEXICO RODEO ASSOCIATION FINALS
SOCORRO, NM
DECEMBER 8
RFTC LAST CHANCE
LAS VEGAS, NV
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
MAY 27
MONTANA'S BREAKAWAY CHAMPION
RONAN, MT
AUGUST 6
CALIFORNIA’S RICHEST
TRES PINOS, CA
SEPTEMBER 29, 30 OCTOBER 1
COLORADO PRO RODEO ASSOC.
MONTROSE, CO
OCTOBER 19-22
CANADIAN COWBOYS ASSOC.
SASKATOON, SK, CANADA
2022 RFTC CHAMPION
Kenzie Kelton
REPRESENTING The Grand Canyon pro rodeo
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Rope For The Crown
2023 information

JUNIOR Rope For The Crown
2023 information
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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10:00 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 19U Girls BA
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12:00PM Junior RFTC Last Chance 15U 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 19 & Under Finals ($10,000 Added)
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10:00AM Junior RFTC 15 & Under Finals ($10,000 Added)
General Information
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Online Entries Open September 1, 2023
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Entry Deadline: November 1st
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$50 Late Fee after November 1st
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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
fees
1X OFFICE CHARGE $30/ CONTESTANT
RFTC Last Chance - $350
RFTC Championships - $750
90% Payback
(must pay all inclusive fees)
WRWC Challenger - $300
WRWC Open BA - $350
Junior RFTC 19 & Under Last Chance - $350
Junior RFTC 15 & Under Last Chance - $350
Junior RFTC Championships - $500
100% Payback
Junior Rope For The Crown Ground Rules and Qualification Guidelines:
All Future Stars, Oklahoma’s Richest, Rising Stars Champions, and the WCRA DY World Champion from WCJR will earn a direct qualification into Junior Rope For The Crown Championships. Contest must be 15 years old or younger for the Youth Division and 19 years old or younger for the Junior Division on day of qualifying event.
Contestants can only qualify one time per division.
If contestant wins more than one of the three CN Production events we will drop down and pick up the reserve champion to fill that position.
If contestant(s) wins a CN Production event or wins the DY World Championship from WCJR and is in the Top 16 on the DY24 Leaderboard as of October 29, 2023 we will drop down in the DY24 Leaderboard to fill remaining positions.
Top 16 from DY24 Leaderboard from both Junior and Youth Divisions will qualify to Junior Rope For The Crown Championships. Must be at least 13 years of age to nominate. DY24 Leaderboard Opens June 26th, 2023.
Top 5 in the average from the Junior Rope For The Crown Last Chance Qualifier in Las Vegas will advance to the Junior Rope For The Crown Championships. Age is as of day of the Last Chance Junior Rope For The Crown qualifier.

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