Welcome to the Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals Canadian Youth Rodeo Championship 🍁
Get ready to cheer on the next generation of rodeo stars at the Canadian Youth Rodeo Championship (CYRC) — the ultimate showdown for Canada’s top youth athletes, aged 19 and under! Held during the Canadian Country Expo at the CFR in Edmonton, this three-day rodeo extravaganza is packed with adrenaline, talent, and over $44,000 in prize money!
What’s in the Arena?
💰 $30,000+ in Added Money
🏆 2 x $2,500 Scholarships (Cowgirl & Cowboy)
🤠 2 x $1,250 Sportsmanship Awards
🎉 Hooey Welcome Party & Back Number Ceremony
🎟️ Tickets to CFR Performance 2
🥇 Championship Buckles & Prizes Galore
Events That’ll Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat:
Tie Down Roping
Breakaway Roping
Steer Wrestling
Team Roping
Goat Tying
Barrel Racing
NEW: Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding & Pole Bending!
Mark Your Calendars:
Oct 2 – Welcome Party + CFR Perf 2
Oct 3 – CYRC Performance 1
Oct 4 – CYRC Performance 2
Oct 5 – Championship Sunday – Top 10 in Each Event!
Scholarship & Awards:
$2,500 SMMI Scholarships for one cowgirl and one cowboy
$1,250 Energy Equine Sportsmanship Awards – voted by peers!
FYI:
24 contestants per event
National High School Rodeo Rules apply
Random draws for performances
Ties for 10th? You’re in for Championship Sunday!
This isn’t just a rodeo — it’s a launchpad for Canada’s rising rodeo stars. Whether you're competing or cheering from the stands, the CYRC is where tradition meets tomorrow. Saddle up and join us in Edmonton this October!
