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While an event is in progress, please remember to give judges and timers space to do their job. Speaking to the flag judge or timekeepers while an event is in progress can result in a major rule violation.
Refer to Rule 9.3.11. in the 2025 Rule Book.

Rule Proposals

Beginning in January of 2019 Rule Proposals Can Now Be Submitted All Year Long!

Rule proposals for the 2025 WPRA Rulebook will be accepted through 6/30/2024
Rule proposals for the 2026 WPRA Rulebook will begin 7/1/2024

When submitting a rule proposal you must include:
1. Your name
2. Membership #
3. Indicate if your proposal is a new rule or cite an existing rule that you would like changed.

Rule proposals should be submitted by current WPRA members only. You will receive an email acknowledgement that your email proposal has been received.

2025 Rule Proposals

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Important Notice

The WPRA rule book has moved to digital distribution and at this time it is not available in hard copy. This is the current approved version of the 2022 WPRA rule book. From time to time, it may necessary to make updates during the rodeo year. When an update is made, notice will be posted on the WPRA web site and a communication will go out from the WPRA office to the membership letting them know that an update has been made. Therefore, it is important to periodically check the digital version of the rule book. When an update is made it will be highlighted in red.

Spotlight on Rules

2/21/2025 – In order to enter a WPRA event, a member must be eligible at time of entries opening. If ineligible when entries open, the member may still enter as long as the eligibility is cleared up by the time entries close.

Refer to rule 10.4.1.7. in the 2025 WPRA Rulebook.

2/14/2025 – Members can utilize two releases per event per WPRA season. Use of additional releases will result in a rule violation and member will be fined accordingly.

Refer to 10.7.1.3. in the 2025 WPRA Rulebook.

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