The CNFR is the best of the best in college rodeo. It is where the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association crowns individual event champions in saddle bronc riding, bare back riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping, and goat tying. National team championships are also awarded to both men’s and women’s teams. Over 400 cowboys and cowgirls from over 100 universities and colleges compete in Casper each year. Contestants compete all year in one of the NIRA’s 11 regions for a chance to rope or ride at the CNFR.

Schedule of Events:

8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast
Location: City Park

11:00 am
Contestant Media Headshots
Location: Events Center – Oregon Room

Noon – 3:00 p.m.
Mandatory Contestant Check-in
Location: Events Center – Summit Room

3:00 p.m.
Coaches Meeting
Location: Events Center – Summit Room

3:15 p.m.
Mandatory Contestant Orientation Meeting
Location: Events Center – Arena seating

4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Arena Time
Location: Events Center – Arena
4:00-4:30 – Barrel Racers
4:30-5:00 – Goat Tyers
5:00-6:00 – Open

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