BC High School Rodeo 

By Amanda Lamberton

Photos all by Shantel d’Auteuil - Shoot to Thrill Photography

BC High School Rodeo is a not for profit society formed in 1972, with High School and Junior High School students (Grade 5-12) from all over BC, competing in regional (North & South) rodeos between September and June, along with the school year.

High School Rodeo members practice and compete in their events while maintaining a high GPA, learning from each other, and creating friendships that last a lifetime.

Junior High (grade 5-8) events include: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Goat Tying, Ribbon Roping, Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, Chute Dogging, Tie-down Roping, Saddle Bronc, Bareback & Shooting. High School (grade 9-12) events include: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Goat Tying, Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, Steer Wrestling, Tiedown Roping, Saddle Bronc, Bareback, Bull Riding, Cutting, Reined Cowhorse, Queen & Shooting.

In June, the BCHSRA Finals are held. Students compete to earn prizes, and scholarships for their hard work throughout the season. The top 4 competitors in each event qualify to participate in the National

High School Rodeo Finals held in the USA.

In August, the top 5 competitors will also qualify for the Canadian High School Rodeo Finals. Education is very important to the association and they strive to present many bursaries and scholarships for the grad class.

Starting each High School Rodeo, the students run in a Grand Entry to showcase the flags of our sponsors – whose generous support makes High School Rodeo possible.

All BCHSRA members are also National High School Rodeo members. The NHSRA is one of the fastest growing youth organizations. NHSRA is 75 years of roping, riding, and mentorship. NHSRA exists in 43 states plus Australia, Canada, Mexico, and New Zealand.

The NHSRA mission statement is to promote the sport of rodeo, the highest type of conduct, and sportsmanship. To preserve our western heritage!

For more info check out our website at bchsra.ca.