2009 – 5th Annual Wrangler Junior High Finals Rodeo – 2009
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - Red Rock Park - Gallup, New Mexico

Thursday, June 25, 2009
12 Noon - Check in opens. Contestants can begin checking in. Must be checked in by 7 a.m. Sunday, June 28
12Noon- Practice and Jackpot arena OPEN.
12Noon- Wrangler Academic Cowgirl and Cowboy Scholarship applications accepted in Rodeo Office. Must be turned in by 7a.m. Sunday, June 28!

Friday, June 26, 2009
Check-in continues.
Wrangler Academic Cowboy/Cowgirl Scholarship applications accepted in Rodeo office all day.

Saturday, June 27, 2009
Scholarship applications accepted in Rodeo office all day.
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. – NRA Range Safety Officer Training- Gallup High School, 1055 Rico Street
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - WJHFR Trade Show – Convention Center ** First day to redeem State/Provincial Wrangler Event Champion Jeans Certificates **
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Basket Contest Entries accepted at Convention Center
6 p.m. - WD Directors meeting- Rodeo Office
8 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Contestant Dance- “Meet and Greet” night

Sunday, June 28, 2009
7 a.m. - Check in Closes - All Contestants MUST be checked in by this time!
7 a.m. – All Wrangler Academic Cowboy/Cowgirl Scholarship Applications MUST be turned in by this time!
7a.m. – All-State Food Drive Challenge Begins! Canned and Non-Perishable Food May be dropped off in Rodeo Office.
8:30 a.m. – Church Service- Fellowship of Christian Cowboys- Grandstands
9:30 a.m. – Student Delegate Meeting- MANDATORY IF YOU ARE A STUDENT DELEGATE FOR YOUR STATE OR PROVINCE
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Basket Contest Entries accepted at the Convention Center
10 a.m. –Silent Auction begins for State/Province Basket Contest – Convention Center
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - WJHFR Trade Show – Convention Center
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. – Heel-O-Matic Qualifications for Heel-O-Matic Challenge on Friday night
11 a.m. - MANDATORY Contestant's Meeting, Followed by State/Province Team Pictures – Grandstands
1:30 p.m. – Rough Stock Safety Seminar & Equipment Check– Rough stock Arena
(Rough Stock Contestants attendance is MANDATORY)
7 p.m. – 1st Rodeo Performance – Main Arenas

Monday, June 29, 2009
8a.m. – 7 p.m. – Gallup Boys and Girls Club Community Service Projects, Fun Activities and Events- check information booth near Trade Show for specific times/events.
9 a.m. -2nd Rodeo Performance- Main Arenas
9 a.m. - 2:30p.m. – Practice Session for NRA Small Bore Rifle Shoot, Gallup McKinley County Range
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – State/Province All-Around Champions pick up Awards – Boot Barn, Gallup NM
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - WJHFR Trade Show – Convention Center- State/Provincial Basket Silent Auction Begins
(State/Provincial Baskets MUST be turned in by 7p.m. today!)
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. – Heel-O-Matic Qualifications for Heel-O-Matic Challenge on Friday night
1 p.m. – Open Swim Day at the Gallup Aquatic Center- Gallup, NM Aquatic Center
3:30 p.m. – State/Province Secretary & Director Informational Seminar – Rodeo Office Conference Room
6:30 p.m. – State/Province All-Around Group Photo – Rough Stock Arena
7 p.m. – 3rd Rodeo Performance – Main Arenas
9 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. –Tug of War between the States/Provinces- Timed Event Arena

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
8a.m. – 7 p.m. – Gallup Boys and Girls Club Community Service Projects, Fun Activities and Events- check information booth near Trade Show for specific times/events.
9 a.m. – 4th Rodeo Performance –Main Arenas
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - WJHFR Trade Show – Convention Center
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. – Heel-O-Matic Qualifications for Heel-O-Matic Challenge on Friday night
1:00 p.m. – NRA Small Bore Rifle Shooting Competition – Gallup McKinley County Range
5:30 p.m. – Wrangler All-Star Rodeo Team & Team Captain Photos – Rough Stock Arena
6:45 p.m. – State/Province Secretary Recognition & Secretary of the Year Awards – Main Arena Grandstands
7 p.m. – 5th Rodeo Performance – “Memorial Tribute” – Main Arenas- Please Wear Black Shirts in Honor of “Those Who Have Fallen Before Us”
9:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. - Contestant's Dance- “Hawaiian Night”

Wednesday, July 1, 2009- “Canada’s Birthday Day!”
8a.m. – 7 p.m. – Gallup Boys and Girls Club Community Service Projects, Fun Activities and Events- check information booth near Trade Show for specific times/events.
9 a.m. – 6th Rodeo Performance – Main Arenas
(End of 1st Go-Round - Awards after Performance – Main Arenas)
9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – NRA Family Fun Event- Small Bore, Gallup McKinley County Range
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - WJHFR Trade Show – Convention Center
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. – Heel-O-Matic Qualifications for Heel-O-Matic Challenge on Friday night
1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – NRA Family Fun Event- Trap Gallup McKinley County Range
6:30 p.m. – Professional's Choice Student and Equine Athletes of the Month & Ntl. Scholarship Presentation – Main Arenas
6:45 p.m. – Special Award Ceremony (Shooting Competitions) – Main Arena Grandstands
7 p.m. –7th Rodeo Performance – Main Arenas

Thursday, July 2, 2009
8a.m. – 7 p.m. – Gallup Boys and Girls Club Community Service Projects, Fun Activities and Events- check information booth near Trade Show for specific times/events.
9 a.m. – 8th Rodeo Performance – Main Arenas
(Immediately following Rodeo Performance- Georgia Egg Toss- Main Arenas)
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - WJHFR Trade Show – Convention Center
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. – Heel-O-Matic Qualifications for Heel-O-Matic Challenge on Friday
1 p.m. – Volleyball Tournament- Red Rocks Park Sand Courts
6 p.m. – Gallup Boys and Girls Club Steel Drum Band – Main Arenas
6:50 p.m. – Retiring Address of WJHFR Student Secretary Jossie Brooks – Main Arenas
7 p.m. - State/Provincial Basket Silent Auction Ends
7 p.m. – 9th Rodeo Performance - Main Arenas
9:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. – Contestant Dance “Decade Night” – Come dressed in your favorite Decade Duds!

Friday, July 3, 2009
8a.m. – 7 p.m. – Gallup Boys and Girls Club Community Service Projects, Fun Activities and Events- check information booth near Trade Show for specific times/events.
9 a.m. – 10th Rodeo Performance – Main Arenas
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. - WJHFR Trade Show – Convention Center
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. – Heel-O-Matic Qualifications for Heel-O-Matic Challenge on Friday night
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Build-A-Cowboy Seminar- Rough Stock Arena
5 p.m. – State/Provincial Baskets Must Be Picked up by Auction Winners
5 p.m. - All-State Food Drive Challenge ENDS. All Canned and Non-Perishable Food Must be turned in by this time!!
(Awards will be given out at the Short Go Awards Ceremony)
6:20 p.m. – Open Heel-O-Matic Challenge Finals – Timed Event Arena
6:50 p.m. – Retiring Address of WJHFR Student Vice President Braden Beatty – Main Arenas
7 p.m. – 11th Rodeo Performance –Main Arenas

Saturday, July 4, 2009
9 a.m. – 12th Rodeo Performance – Main Arenas
(End of 2nd Go-Round– Awards for ALL Events after Performance – Main Arenas)
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. - NHSFR Trade Show – Convention Center ** Last day to redeem State/Provincial Wrangler Event Champion Jeans Certificates **
1 p.m. – Student Delegate Meeting for Student Officers, Delegates and Candidates- Amphitheater MANDATORY IF YOU ARE A DELEGATE, CANDIDATE OR STUDENT OFFICER!
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Helper’s Passes Available in Rodeo Office for all Short-Go Contestants
6:50 p.m. - Retiring Address of WJHFR Student President Cord Barricklow – Main Arenas
7 p.m. – Final Go-Round Performance – Main Arenas “Tough Enough to Wear Pink Performance”
(Short Go & Champion Awards for ALL Events 30 minutes after Performance – Main Arenas