Objectives of the CRA

The objectives of the Society are:  To organize rodeo contestants, contractors and committees for their mutual benefit and protection.  To promote the sport of rodeo in all its avenues.   

The Chinook Rodeo Association is a non-profit organization formed in 1968 in Southern Alberta by a group of volunteers, with the purpose to assist and govern the sport of Rodeo in a sanctioned manner.  Since that time the CRA has been successful in sanctioning Rodeos in over fifty locations throughout Alberta, into Saskatchewan and British Columbia.  Our annual membership exceeds 350, from Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Montana, many Canadian and World Champions have started their Careers in this Association. 

Throughout each season contestants via for a position in the Sudden Death Finals, held in October.  The Season Leaders in each major event receive a trophy saddle;  The top 10 in every major events, including the Junior Barrels and Junior Steer Riding events are eligible for the finals, and the top 6 in the optional events are also eligible.  To qualify for the CRA Sudden Death Finals:

In the Bareback, Saddle Bronc, and Bull Riding:  You must enter and compete in at least 3 Chinook Rodeo  Association MOTHER Rodeos.

In the Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping, Ladies Barrels, Junior Barrels, and Steer Riding:  You must enter and compete in at least 5 Chinook Rodeo Association MOTHER Rodeos.

In the Lil Rascals, Breakaway, and Junior Bulls:  These will be filled strictly on money earned.

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We would love for you to join in on the support of Rodeo and the Chinook Rodeo Association.  We have many different Sponsor packages to choose from, please call our office or send us an email; one of our Directors will be in contact with you!