Schedule

2025-2026  RODEO SEASON

Below is the Spring 2025-2026 junior high rodeo schedule approved by the Board of Directors. This is subject to change!

ORDER OF EVENTS   Rodeo committees may request a change in order of events- pay close attention to the information sheets posted for each rodeo.

NDJHRD Ground Rules

ROUGHSTOCK SAFETY RULES— must read!  (Bull riding, Steer Riding SB & BB)

RIFLE SHOOT RULES

Tie Down Ropers and Ribbon Ropers:  JERK DOWN RULE.  In the Tie-Down and Ribbon Roping events, a contestant will receive a 5 SECOND PENALTY if he brings the animal over backwards (between 10 and 2 on a standard clock) with the animal landing on his back or head with all four feet in the air.

**** Every contestant must submit a completed application before competing at their first rodeo–membership information for 2025 Fall Season will be posted on website July 1st!  Completed paperwork must be uploaded to the online portal by July 29th!

2025 Fall Schedule

Date
Day of Week
Rodeo
09/07/2025
Sunday
Watford City JH Rodeo-Watford City #2
09/06/2025
Saturday
08/24/2025
Sunday
Richardton Saddle Club JH Rodeo-Richardton #2
08/23/2025
Saturday
Richardton Saddle Club JH Rodeo-Richardton #1
08/10/2025
Sunday
Central Dakota Rodeo Club JH Rodeo- Bismarck #2
08/09/2025
Saturday
Central Dakota Rodeo Club JH Rodeo- Bismarck #1
06/22/2025
Sunday
National Jr High Finals

June 22nd-28th, 2025 in Des Moine, Iowa!