🍁 The Future of Rodeo Rides Here! 🍁
Welcome to the Canadian Youth Rodeo Championship
Presented by Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals
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!
How to Enter:
Applications Open: May 30
Deadline to Apply: June 27
Invites Sent: July 25
Final Entry Deadline: August 8
💻 Apply online at events.countryexpo.ca
Entry Info:
$125 per event
Stalls: $40/night
Camping: Free! (Dry camping only)
🚛 Parking Passes: Free but mandatory
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!
2025 Youth Poster Contest – Show Us Your Rodeo Spirit!
Are you a young artist with a passion for rodeo and creativity? This is your chance to shine!
The Canadian Youth Rodeo Championship 2025 is looking for its official poster design, and we want YOU to create it! Whether you sketch, paint, or design digitally, we want to see your vision of what youth rodeo means to you.
🏆 What’s in it for you?
Grand Prize: $500 Cash
Your artwork featured as the official poster for the Canadian Youth Rodeo Championship 2025
Your winning piece will be auctioned in support of the Golden Circle of Champions, helping children facing serious illnesses
🎯 Who Can Enter?
Open to youth aged 19 and under
All styles and mediums welcome!
📅 Important Dates
Contest Deadline: August 22, 2025
The winner is announced shortly after
📥 How to Enter
Submit your artwork and entry form online at the link below:
👉 Apply Now Application Form Here
