All contestants who will be in Grades 5-8 in the fall of 2025 are welcome to compete! All paperwork must be uploaded to online portal by July 27th in order to enter the first rodeo of the Fall 2025 Season!
The membership application will be completed online and you will upload all required documents to the National Portal! It is parent responsibility to be aware of all membership requirements and deadlines. Use the checklist!
SPRING PAPERWORK: If you are a returning member from the fall, you must submit the Eligibility Form (homeschool students will submit the homeschool verification form) as well as a copy of your third quarter grades. New members will complete the whole membership packet.
Print all documents that are linked below to be sure you don’t miss any steps in the membership process!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE MEMBERSHIP– (returning and new members) To access the online membership link see below,
The national application and national liability form will generate for printing in the online portal.
2. Checklist and Membership Packet! - New in 2025-2026 Season, all the paperwork is now under one link. The exception for this link is the Home School Verification form as well as the W-9 which must be completed by every contestant for this season.
3. Home School Verification form– (NHSRA rule for homeschool contestants). See checklist for report card/transcript requirements in addition to the verification form.
4. Complete W-9 form - MUST BE COMPLETED NEW FOR 2025 Fall SEASON!
5. Go to entry page to complete rodeo entries online- Mark the opening and closing dates for entries on your calendar! Fall entries open July 18th. You must have all your paperwork turned in before entering a rodeo. Membership into the NDJHRD, will be granted once a full and completed online membership packet has been submitted and approved by the rodeo secretary.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR MEMBERSHIP: