2015 TriFold Brochure.cdr - Diamond State Rodeo Association

Special Event
Friday, April 24 7pm
Gary Williams Memorial Jackpot
Gary Williams
Welcome to
Little Rock, Arkansas
home of
Rodeo in the Rock 2015
We hope you enjoy
our Southern Hospitality
and some
Apple Pie Moonshine
Host Hotel
LaQuinta Inn & Suites Downtown
617 South Broadway, Little Rock, AR 72201
Reservations: 501-374-9000 / 1-866-527-1498
(DO NOT USE ON-LINE RESERVATIONS)
Must Mention Group Rate Code:
"Diamond State Rodeo”
Rooms are $65 plus tax
Registration Deadline for this rate is April 9, 2015
www.dsra.org
DSRA said goodbye on January 14, 2014
to our longtime friend and treasurer, Gary Williams.
He loved the rodeo dearly and never met a stranger.
DSRA created the Gary Williams Memorial Jackpot to be
an annual event to remember not only Gary but all of our
Rodeo family who have gone before us to the
Great Ranch in the Sky.
2nd Annual
Gary Williams Memorial 4-D Jackpot
Friday, April 24
Arkansas Equestrian Center
6:00 - 6:45pm
Exhibitions $4 ea or 3 for $10
7:00pm
Jackpot
Entry fee $30/horse; Office fee $5/exhibitor
$1,000 added money with 75% payback
Open to all ages of the general public
Entries will be accepted until the 50th rider
RV Camping at the Rodeo Grounds
Rodeo in the Rock is a family-friendly
The grounds are equipped with RV hook-ups
atmosphere. Please feel free to bring your kids
to suit your needs (first-come, first-serve)
and enjoy the weekend. We have several
payable to Arkansas State Fairgrounds
activities
for kids during the rodeo
Cash or Credit Card
performances throughout the weekend.
Check www.dsra.org for more information
Thursday, April 23
7:00pm
Pre-Rodeo Cookout & Party
(Chaps, 2695 Pike Ave, North Little Rock, AR)
Friday, April 24
6:00pm
Exhibition (Arena)
7:00pm Gary Williams Memorial Jackpot (Arena)
7:00pm
HomoRodeo.com Meet N Greet
(Chaps, 2695 Pike Ave, North Little Rock, AR)
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Registration (Arkansas Bldg)
9:00pm
Moonshine Toast & Welcome to
Rodeo in the Rock 2015 Royalty and Party
(Arkansas Bldg)
Saturday, April 25
TBA
New Contestant Meeting
10:00am
Rodeo Performance (Arena)
1:00pm-ish Grand Entry & Calf Scramble (Arena)
Rodeo Resumes (Arena)
8:00pm
Hoedown (Arkansas Bldg)
Sunday, April 26
9:00am
Rodeo Performance (Arena)
Noonish
Grand Entry & Calf Scramble (Arena)
1:00pm
Rodeo Resumes (Arena)
6:00pm
Dinner and Awards Ceremony
(Arkansas Bldg)
Entertainment
Entertainers wishing to perform at “Rodeo in the Rock 2015”
please contact
Nikki Rogers, Ms DSRA
[email protected] 870-200-5579
Preference will be given to
IGRA and Member Association’s Royalty.
Horse Owners
Arkansas Livestock & Poultry Commission (AL&PC)
requires a 12-month Negative Coggins certificate to enter
the rodeo grounds, health certificates are required to cross
state lines. Coggins papers for each horse will be verified
onsite. This is strictly enforced. No horses will be allowed
to unload until they have checked in with the barn manager
or staff. For questions regarding AL&PC requirements for entry
into Arkansas call 501-907-2400.
Shavings may be purchased onsite for $7.00 or hauled in.
Early/Late Arrivals (before Thursday afternoon or between
the hours of 9pm & 7am) must contact the Barn Manager.
Stalls: First horse stall is free; additional horse or tack stalls
are $25/stall (first come/first served). When pre-registering,
please make sure you reserve an adequate number of horse
stalls to avoid a late fee of $50.
Contestants
Rodeo in the Rock is sanctioned by the International
Gay Rodeo Association (IGRA). All IGRA rules and
regulations will apply. 2015 rule books can be found at
www.igra.com.
Contestants may register online, by snail mail or at the
rodeo (late fees will apply). If you are not currently a
member of an IGRA rodeo association or if you require
assistance entering, contact the Rodeo Director.
Snail mail address for registration:
Diamond State Rodeo Association
Rodeo in the Rock 2015
Rodeo Director
T. Andrew Bradford
501-944-1871
Asst Rodeo Director/Host Hotel
Lisa Smith
501-231-8379
Barn Manager
KT, MsTer DSRA
501-425-9504
Advertising & Sponsorship Coordinator
Sandy Bidwell, DSRA President
501-413-2008
Public Relations Coordinator
Brenda K. Moore
501-912-2061
Volunteer Coordinator
Sandy Bidwell
501-266-9980
Vendor Coordinator
Lin Long
501-540-5496
Security Coordinator
Dorothy Reed
501-772-3029/31
April 24-26, 2015
Arkansas State Fairgrounds
Little Rock, AR
RITR 2015 Charities
Diamond State Rodeo Association
c/o RITR 2015
P.O. Box 190441
Little Rock, AR 72209
Snail Mail Entry Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2015
Online Entry Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2015
Late registration fee $50 / Late additional events $10/event
Variance: Arena Size 100’x175’ (smaller than required)
Will have 2 working, bucking chutes (instead of 3)
Contestant payouts will be made via check. Checks will be
good for a period of 60 days from date of issuance. If you
have not cashed your check within 60 days, your earnings
will be forfeit. In the event of a lost or stolen check, please
notify the Rodeo Director immediately via phone or email.
We will void the original check, issue you a new one (minus
our bank’s stop check fee) and mail it out to you promptly.
Hearts & Hooves
A Therapeutic Riding Center
...WORKINGFORARKANSASVETERANS
For Rodeo in the Rock 2015 charities, DSRA members chose
Hearts & Hooves and the Arkansas Freedom Fund.
Hearts & Hooves is an accredited therapeutic riding center in
Sherwood, AR, whose mission is to enrich the lives of people
with disabilities through partnership with a horse.
The Arkansas Freedom Fund (AFF) serves and supports outdoor
activities that benefit all Arkansas military
veterans especially wounded veterans and their
families. Their goal is to assist Arkansas
veterans in getting stronger and going faster. If
they can dream it, the AFF wants to help.
Corporate Sponsor