RSN: Association Information - Rodeo Sports Network

Jackpot participation will be mandatory for all contestants in all events ONLY at the 2026 Louisiana Junior High and High School Finals’ Rodeo at $50/event ($25/round) payable in the two long rounds.

2026 LHSRA Fundraisers

LHSRA Raffle – Mandatory Participation

Official Merchandise – Voluntary Participation with Seasonal Designs

Spring Flowers & Ferns – Voluntary Participation

2026 Custom State Finals Awards (NHSRA Sponsor Companies)

Tod Slone Saddles’ Champion Saddles

Gist Silversmiths’ Buckles

Carroll Original Wear National Team Jackets

(Additional awards to be considered as the season progresses)

West Louisiana Rodeo Club Request

Request to host a new Qualifying Rodeo in DeRidder in October 2025 denied (6 in favor, 14 opposed)

Approval of Schedule

2025-2026 Schedule approved as posted

Additional Approved Stock Contractor

HD Willis Rodeo Livestock – Huel Willis (13 in favor, 7 opposed)

Limits on Cuttings & Reined Cow Horse Events at Qualifying Rodeos

Continuation of hosting up to 2 each Cuttings and Reined Cow Horse Events per Qualifying Rodeo failed (5 in favor, 15 opposed)

Each Qualifying Rodeo has the option to host no more than 1 Cutting and/or Reined Cow Horse event in 2025-2026.

State Finals Point System

State Finals’ Point System will remain at 30% of points available per event during the Qualifying Season

Rodeo Season + State Finals Sponsorships Available

Interested Sponsors may opt in to year-long sponsorships, including signage at all Qualifying Rodeos and participation as a State Finals’ Sponsor at $5000.

Those interested should contact President Josh Martin at 337-802-2119.

The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will be considered a 2025-2026 Year-long Sponsor.

LHSRA MEMBERSHIP IS NOW OPEN

THROUGH APRIL 28, 2026

FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 5 THROUGH 12

(New and Renewing Members)

at https://nhsra.equestevent.com/

Please read all information below carefully.

If planning on entering the Tri-Parish Rodeo,

Please make every effort to have all accurate information completed

and forms uploaded by September 14, 2025.

DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT

IF YOU ARE A FORMER NHSRA JUNIOR HIGH OR HIGH SCHOOL
MEMBER OF ANY STATE

PRIMARY EMAIL & MAIN / MOBILE NUMBER

MUST BE FOR THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN

(not the contestant)

NHSRA MEMBERSHIP PORTAL INFORMATION

· Prospective members must register at https://nhsra.equestevent.com/.

· NHSRA requires that membership must be competed online and all documents both correctly completed and correctly uploaded into the member’s portal before entering a qualifying rodeo. There is no workaround to uploading documents.

· NHSRA requires that NHSRA dues be paid online.

· When completing the NHSRA membership info, use PARENT INFO for the Main/Mobile Phone and the Primary Email. Both texts and emails will be used to communicate important information from both NHSRA and LHSRA. Texts will be sent regularly through this system from both LHSRA and NHSRA.

· Do NOT opt out of text messaging.

· BOTH BIOLOGICAL PARENTS must sign all NHSRA and LHSRA documents. The only exceptions are a deceased parent, FULL Custody of one parent (NOT Domiciliary Custody), LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP or POWER OF ATTORNEY to act on matters involving rodeo, sports and/or extra-curricular activities. (Copies of the applicable document must be uploaded if both biological parents are not signing.) If there is only one signature, one of the following must be written on each line of every document that the second parent would sign: DECEASED, FULL CUSTODY, LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP, or POWER OF ATTORNEY.

· Please be very careful to assure that the new or renewing member’s info is entered or updated, all NHSRA and LHSRA documents are completed online, printed, signed, notarized when applicable, before uploading back into the member’s online account.

· The following are the NHSRA forms within the NHSRA Portal:

o NHSRA Membership Application

o NHSRA Minor’s Release (must be notarized)

§ BOTH documents noted above will auto-populate, after info is entered.

· The following are the LHSRA forms that are fillable PDF’s, so please complete the documents on your computer before printing, signing and notarizing those that require notification.

o Qualifying Rodeo Entry Form for Cowboys (must be notarized) or

o Qualifying Rodeo Entry Forms for Cowgirls (must be notarized)

§ Please note that Junior High Forms are to be used by Junior High Members and High School Forms are to be used by High School Members

o Social Media Policy / Raffle Agreement (must be notarized)

o Additional Documents that must be uploaded:

§ First year members ONLY: Copy of Birth Certificate

§ ALL members: Copy of 2025 Final Grades (report card or transcript) OR Current 2025-2026 Progress Report or Report Card

§ HOMESCHOOL Members ONLY: Copy of Louisiana Department of Education Home Study APPROVAL FORM (not the confirmation of application), current for date of membership enrollment and through July 31, 2026. (See additional Home School info below)

§ Any legal custody/guardianship documentation, as noted.

o DO NOT upload the Insurance Card provided in the Member Portal. That is made available electronically for member information and use.

DO NOT MAIL ANY DOCUMENTS

Members in Schools Not Approved By

Louisiana Department of Education

(Members not attending a Public School or approved Nonpublic School) Must provide a copy of Louisiana Department of Education APPROVED Home Study Program valid through May 31, 2026.

(If qualifying for the National Junior High or High School Finals Rodeo,

the approval must be valid through July 31, 2026.)

Accreditations DO NOT replace

Louisiana Department of Education approvals.

The Louisiana Department of Education has released a list of Louisiana Department of Education Approved Nonpublic Schools for 2025-2026:

https://go.boarddocs.com/la/bese/Board.nsf/files/DBDQNG6A1DD5/$file/AGII%20NP%20Classifications%20Dec2024.pdf

Note that many of the schools/hybrid schools/home school programs in which LHSRA members enroll are NOT approved

by the Louisiana Department of Education.

Check your home school or program carefully at the above website.

If your school’s name is not on the list of Approved Schools,

you MUST complete the Approved Home Study application.

There is no fee to receive approval.

If choosing a school that is not listed, a Louisiana Department of Education APPROVED HOME STUDY document must be uploaded.

For more information on the Louisiana Department of Education

APPROVED HOME STUDY PROGRAM, visit:

https://doe.louisiana.gov/topic-pages/louisiana-school-choice/home-study

To enroll in a Louisiana Department Education Home Study Program, visit:

https://webapps.doe.louisiana.gov/publicapps/homestudy_app/homestudy_app.aspx

As the year progresses, there is no deadline to join NHSRA/LHSRA; however, all electronic documents must be accurate and complete, uploaded in the member’s NHSRA portal, and NHSRA dues paid online before entries close for the initial rodeo that the member plans to enter.

Questions? Please email, call or Stephanie Rodrigue at

stephanied.rodrigue@gmail.com 337-540-4623

NEW LHSRA FALL MERCH SALES NOW AVAILABLE

Deadline to order: Sunday, September 7, 2025

Info Flyer

For more info and to order, visit:

https://lhsrafallmerch2025.checkoutstores.com/

Orders will be available for pick-up at the Tri-Parish Rodeo.

2025-2026 APPROVED RODEO SCHEDULE

Additional rodeo details (Shooting Sports, Cutting, Reined Cow Horse) will be added to the schedule upon finalization.

Link to 2025-2026 Schedule

BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING