The Texas Youth Rodeo Association (TYRA) 501 (C) (3) is a family-oriented organization that strives to produce youth rodeos that support and promote the sport of youth rodeo throughout Texas. We are really excited about 2027!  TYRA is 60 years strong! We will have 2 benefits that will not count towards your rodeo counts, but the points will count towards year end standings.  This year our calendar will have 16 rodeos on the schedule. Contestants will be able to attend all 16 rodeos, BUT you will need to designate the 10 you will count for points when you enter.  When you enter each rodeo, you will be given the option to jackpot or count for points. You must designate before the rodeo and it will be all the events in that rodeo.  In addition to being in the top 25 in your event, you are required to participate in at least 6 of the 16 club rodeos in order to participate at the finals. Entries and memberships will still be submitted online this year through EQUESTEVENT! Make sure you follow our Facebook page to stay up to date! Memberships are open on EquestEvent.  Returning members-Join before January 1, 2027 to avoid late fees.

Rough Stock – due to no participation in past couple of years we are not offering rough stock events.

• New for 2027 - The Directors of TYRA will be offering slack this year to allow members the opportunity to still compete if they cannot be at a rodeo. 
• Slack Rules and Fee
  1. Slack can be utilized more than one time in a rodeo season.
  2. Slack can only be utilized within the same weekend.
  3. Slack fee is per rodeo (not event).
  4. Slack fee starts at $150 for the first time use, then doubles after each rodeo.
  ○      1st time to use slack - $150
  ○      2nd time to use slack - $300
  ○      3rd time to use slack - $600
  ○      4th time to use slack - $1200     
   5. Stock Shows where contestants are showing/selling an animal, contestants will receive a discounted fee of $100 for first time use.  Contestants must provide proof of stock show participation. 
  
  
• Breakaway and Tie Down ropers can enter twice! First run for points, second run for jackpot or twice for jackpot. 
• The TYRA Corporate Secretary is Jeanna Valenta. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact her at 713-805-0256. You can also contact any board member.
• On Friday night of the finals (July 30, 2027) we will be having the annual scholarship dance.  We encourage TYRA alumni to PLEASE ATTEND! Mark your calendars now and spread the word.
• The TYRA Board would like to thank the parents and sponsors for their help and support throughout the year.  Without you, TYRA success would not be possible!  Thanks!!