Levelland will host the JRCA Finals Rodeo from July 10-13 at the Mallet Arena & Event Center.
On July 10 at 7 p.m. there will be a scholarship rodeo along with a mother and son ribbon roping and father and daughter goat tying. Rodeo performances will start both July 11 and 12 at 8 a.m. in the morning and are free to the public. Following with a Benefit Team Roping on July 11 at 6 p.m. The Awards Ceremony is at 9a.m. on July 13.
The Junior Rodeo Cowboys Association (JRCA) is a nonprofit organization serving the rodeo interests of youth, ages 319, from across the Texas Panhandle, Northwest Texas, and Western Oklahoma. Since its inception, the JRCA Mission Statement has remained the same: To promote the sport of rodeo among children and youth up to the age of 19 years.
To promote a Christian and family atmosphere.
To promote and foster friendly competition in various rodeo events.
To foster professionalism among families and participants in and out of the rodeo arena.
To create an environment of encouragement.
To create opportunities for notoriety and recognition for those participants who achieve excellence in their individual events.
To prepare participants to ascend to the next level of the rodeo industry.
Members compete in traditional rodeo events in six different age groups for both girls and boys,10 regular season rodeos plus the two performance finals.
The JRCA will culminate each season with the Championship Awards Ceremony. The hard work and dedication of the members will be recognized as thousands of dollars’ worth of saddles, buckles and other prizes will be awarded.
Every final contestant will be recognized and receive prizes.