Rules & Key Points

2- & 4- Person Crews

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General Rodeo Rules
The Rodeo events and/or rules of the events may be changed or modified by the National Gas Rodeo Steering Committee at any time without previous notice. Whistiels and air-horns are used by judges and event timers, therefore, no whistles or air-horns may be used by teams.

Safety Attire
Individuals are responsible for their own personal protective equipment and for wearing all Safety Attire. NOTE: you will not be allowed to compete if you are not wearing proper safety attire for every event. Enforcement of rules and regulations will be the responsibility of the Rodeo officials. The Head Judge's decisions are final. If a team is not ready for their event, they will be disqualified from that event.

Sportsmanship
All competitors should conduct themselves as professionals. Use of vulgar language will result in a 10 second penalty. Poor sportsmanship will result in a 30 second penalty. Gross un-sportsman-like behavior will result in disqualification. Definitions of “vulgar language” and “poor sportsmanship” are at the discretion of the Head Judge. Decisions of the Head Judge are final.

Protests
Only a Team Captain can protest a decision. All protests must be stated prior to signing the scorecard sheet. Decisions of an Event Captain may be appealed to the Head Judge. If the team involved is from the Head Judge's company, the Head Judge will recues himself and the decision will be that of the Rodeo Steering Committee Chair. All protests from the Qualifying Events must be resolved prior to the start of the Relay. Decisions of the Head Judge (or committee Chair, as noted above) are final.

Inclement Weather
In case of inclement weather during the Rodeo, the Rodeo Steering Committee and a representative from each utility will meet to discuss options. In the event of rain, if three or more events have been completed, points will be totaled and winners will be announced. Safety will be of utmost importance in the decision.

Alternates
Teams are requested to provide an Alternate

All teams are requested to provide an Alternate, though are not required to do so. The Alternate is in addition to the competing team members. The Alternate may be substituted into the competition for an injured team member. Injured team members may not return to the competition. Alternates not competing may be asked to assist at the Rodeo. *All alternates are asked to pay the $44 meal fee.

Other Key Points

  • Team Fee includes Rodeo participation, Friday night banquet and Saturday lunch for team members only. Team Alternates and guests required seperate meal ticket registration. A meal ticket will be required to participate in the Friday evening banquet and the Saturday lunch.
  • All teams participate in Qualifying Events and the top 4-Person teams and top 2-Person teams from the Qualifying events participate in the Relay. The number of teams competing in the Relay depends on the total number of teams competing and is set by the Rodeo Steering Committee shortly before the competition. Generally, the top 15 4-Person teams and top 5 2-Person teams will compete in the Relay.
  • Guests are invited to the Friday night banquet and Saturday lunch. Tickets are $44.00 per adult and $24.00 for children under 16 (fee covers dinner and lunch). The guest meal fee must be sent in with the Guest Registration Form.
  • Friday evening, prior to the banquet, time has been set-aside for "trading." This has become a popular time for team members and guests alike. It allows individuals to trade hats, shirts, belt buckles, hard hats, water coolers, etc., which display their company logo. There is no limit on the number of items you can bring to trade.
  • After filling out the team entry and guest registration forms, please mail the forms along with your check to Midwest ENERGY Association, Attn: Stephanie Menning
  • Cancellations received up to ten working days before the event are refundable, minus a $35 registration service charge. After that, cancellations are subject to the entire fee.
  • In case of inclement weather during the Rodeo, the Rodeo Steering Committee and a representative from each utility will meet to discuss options. In the event of rain, if three or more events have been completed, points will be totaled and winners will be announced. Safety will be of utmost importance in the decision.

All team members should be familiar with the event descriptions, rules and drawings as well as the information contained in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sections.

Additional 2-Person Team Rules

For questions or if you would like a complimentary Rodeo Promotional & Instructional video (CD ROM): Contact Stephanie at (651) 289-9600 x114.