UPRA Governance and Election Process

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Who comprises the Executive Committee of the Association?

President, Secretary, Rough Stock Director, several contest Directors, and an at large member

General Manager, Timed Event Director, Secretary, and an appointed member

President, Vice-President, General Manager/Treasurer, Rough Stock Director, Timed Event Director, and a member appointed by the Board (correct)

Vice-President, Rough Stock Director, and two contest Directors

How many Directors are there representing the contest events sanctioned by the Association?

8 (correct)

What is the primary method of voting in the election process?

Telephone interviews

In-person voting at designated locations

Online polling

United States mail verified by member signature (correct)

Which position takes over the President's duties in their absence?

Vice-President Signup and view all the answers

What must a member do to submit a potential spokesman or coordinator?

Submit a written name to the Association Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the duties of the Spokesman in the Association?

Promote and service UPRA rodeos Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame for publishing the notice of nomination and voting ballots?

30 days before the official publication Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Secretary hold in meetings of the Executive Committee?

Takes the minutes of the meetings Signup and view all the answers

What is the annual cost of obtaining a UPRA non-contestant card?

$75 Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a producer fails to ensure that their contract personnel have a UPRA card?

They will be fined $100 for each violation Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can a UPRA member attain a lifetime membership?

By serving two terms for four years as an Officer/Director Signup and view all the answers

What must contestants do if a rainout occurs during the performance they are competing in?

Draw out by informing the rodeo Secretary that night Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of votes is required for contestants to decide whether to contest during a rainout?

51% Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum notice period for a rodeo application to receive sanction from UPRA?

60 days Signup and view all the answers

What fine is imposed on members who misuse their UPRA membership card for unauthorized entry?

$50 Signup and view all the answers

What type of passes are issued at the discretion of the rodeo management?

Official and labor passes Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the wrong calf is given to a contestant?

The contestant receives the correct calf and the time on the incorrect animal is disregarded. Signup and view all the answers

What should a contestant do if their animal does not cross the score line, and it is not their fault?

Declare themselves and receive a rerun with no penalties. Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for failing to draw stock using poker chips at a rodeo?

$250.00 for the first violation, escalating with further violations. Signup and view all the answers

What should occur if a contestant declares themselves after their animal does not perform correctly?

They receive a rerun with a new animal. Signup and view all the answers

How should animals be drawn for performance in rodeos?

Using poker chips labeled with stock numbers. Signup and view all the answers

What must be true about the branding of livestock for a rodeo?

All stock must be branded with a legible number with no duplicates. Signup and view all the answers

What action is taken if a flag judge misses a flag on a contestant?

The contestant can run again. Signup and view all the answers

What are the rules regarding unused animals after a misdraw?

All unused animals below the misdraw can be redrawn. Signup and view all the answers

What position does the flag man take in Steer Wrestling?

On the left-hand side of the timed event box Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a contestant fails to inform the secretary they need to split their drawn horse?

They face a $25.00 fine Signup and view all the answers

When does stock officially belong to a contestant?

Once they call for the stock Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for a cattle pusher who leaves the mouth of the chute before the animal crosses the score line?

A $25.00 fine Signup and view all the answers

What must happen if a contestant is incorrectly given the wrong calf?

The contestant receives the correct calf and the time of the incorrect calf is disregarded Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for tampering with competition livestock?

Immediate disqualification from the current rodeo Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a contestant turns out stock?

They will be disqualified in all events for the remainder of the rodeo Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can a contestant not be disqualified for rowdy behavior?

If the altercation happens outside the rodeo grounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum width for rigging at the handhold or freak that a rider can use?

10 inches Signup and view all the answers

What must be on the entire underside of the Bareback rigging next to the animal?

Leather covering pad Signup and view all the answers

Which situation would cause a rider to be disqualified at the chute?

Rider with a hand in rigging while being pulled Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can a rider request a re-ride after a broken flank?

As long as a qualified ride is made Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a contestant is not ready above the animal when notified they are next to ride?

They are disqualified Signup and view all the answers

When does the timing start during the ride?

When the horse leaves the chute with the inside shoulder Signup and view all the answers

What can riders use on their handholds and gloves?

Dry rosin or tape Signup and view all the answers

Who has the discretion to allow a re-ride if a rider is fouled at the chute?

The judges Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

UPRA Director Positions

Eight Director Positions for each contest event as sanctioned by the Association
One Director position representing Judges, Contract Performers, Stock Contractors and Queen Coordinator
Elected by popular vote of members participating in that event

UPRA Executive Committee

Consists of the President, Vice-President, General Manager/Treasure, Rough Stock Director, Timed Event Director and an at-large member

UPRA Election Process

Association to publish a nomination ballot and deadline date 30 days before official publication
Voting ballot will be published 30 days after nomination ballot publication
Voting will be conducted via US mail, verified by member signature and postmark

UPRA Spokesman

Selected and approved by the Executive Committee
Knowledgeable about all rules and policies of the Association
Serve as area representatives of the UPRA in case of a dispute
Called upon to make recommendations to Rodeo Committees, Producers and contestants

UPRA President Responsibilities

Preside as chairman at all regular and special meetings of the Executive Committee and the General Membership
Perform other duties as usually attached to the office, and as directed by the Executive Committee

UPRA Executive Committee Responsibilities

Originate, execute and enforce all rules and policies of the UPRA

UPRA Non-Contestant Card

Required for anyone running neck rope or the chute gate for the Stock Contractor
$75 per year

UPRA Producer

Must obtain a Producer card through the UPRA office
Responsible for any Contract Personnel working their rodeos to ensure they have a card
Responsible for the actions of the people they hire to work the rodeos
Failure to do so will result in a $100 fine for each violation

UPRA Lifetime Membership

Granted to officers/directors who successfully served two terms for four years
Granted to members 50 years of age or older, who have been current members in good standing for 10 consecutive years
Directors/Officers attending less than 60% of meetings will not be eligible for lifetime membership

UPRA Passes

Contestants who pay entry fees are entitled to admittance for themselves and one guest
Officials and labor passes issued at the discretion of management
Contestants may be required to pay a $3.00 gate fee at covered arenas

UPRA Rainout Procedures

Contestants competing that night with intent to draw out must advise the rodeo Secretary
In the case of a rainout on the last performance, contestants can vote whether to contest or not, majority rules (51%)

UPRA Postponement

Stock Contractor or committee has authority for postponement and/or final say

UPRA Rodeo Application

Rodeos seeking sanction from the UPRA must submit an application at least 60 days before the event
Special consideration may be given for events within 60 days, pending Board approval
Application shall state events, prize money, fees, date books open and close, slack time and order of slack and the name, address and phone number of the person in charge of the books

UPRA Official Publication

www.urodeo.com

UPRA Membership Card Misuse

Any UPRA member or contestant who misuses their membership card and/or contest number pass is subject to a $50.00 fine

UPRA Timed Events

If a calf/steer gets out of the arena, the flag man must stop the time and the roper will get the same calf back, with their original time plus the time elapsed when the calf got out
If a contestant is given the wrong calf/steer, they will be given the correct one and the time on the incorrect animal will be disregarded
No re-runs for hanging of horns on the chute
No re-runs due to default or breakage of a contestant's equipment

UPRA Drawing of Livestock

All stock must be branded with a legible number, no duplicates
If an animal is disqualified after the draw, a new animal will be drawn for the contestant from the balance of animals not already drawn or from the re-ride pen
The re-draw will be done by the misdraw method, affecting the least amount of people
All stock and positions will be drawn and posted at one time
All stock must be drawn with poker chips for each individual animal in each event at every UPRA sanctioned rodeo
All runs must be kept even on all timed event cattle

UPRA Calf/Steer Misdraw

If a contestant receives the wrong calf, they will receive the correct one and the time of the incorrect calf will be disregarded
If a calf gets up or comes untied in Tie Down Roping, the Judge will show the stop watch time to the contestant

UPRA Timed Events Horse Rules

Contestants riding the same horse in the same position must ask to be split when possible
A $25 fine will be imposed if contestants do not make an effort to advise the secretary

UPRA Timed Event Cattle Replacement

If cattle need to by changed, two members will go with the Director of the event as witness to tell the Producer to take out or replace one or more head of stock
Producer may be fined at least $50.00 if they do not comply

UPRA Timed Event Cattle Ownership

Stock belongs to the contestant once they have called for it

UPRA Timed Event Minimum Cattle

A minimum of 3 head of steer/calves must be penned when bringing cattle back

UPRA Timed Event Barrier Judge

Must ensure no one stands too close to the barrier or equipment to tamper with it
Failure to comply results in the judge being declared ineligible

UPRA Timed Event Cattle Pushers

Individual pushing the cattle cannot leave the mouth of the chute until the animal has crossed the score line
Penalty for failure to abide by this rule is a $25.00 fine to the contestant

UPRA Timed Event Helper

A helper cannot aid in or restrain a horse in the box during competition, resulting in disqualification

UPRA Disqualifications

Contestants turning out stock are disqualified from all events for the remainder of the rodeo, except if the stock was mounted, roped, or wrestled at the contestant’s expense
Any member tampering with competition livestock will be disqualified from that particular rodeo
A contestant may be disqualified for any of the following offenses within the rodeo grounds: rowdyism, using rigging that is over 10 inches in width, not having a leather covering pad on the entire underside of the Bareback rigging

UPRA Bareback Riding Rules

Riders may use their own rigging as long as it meets the specifications
Riders may use dry rosin or tape on the handhold and glove only
Horses will be ridden for 8 seconds
Contestants have the right to call Judges Pass on whether or not the horse was properly flanked and cinched
Riders must have spurs over the break of the horse’s shoulders and touching the horse when horse’s feet hit the ground on the first jump
If a horse stalls coming out of the chute, either Judge may tell the rider to take their feet out of the horse’s neck and spur the horse in the belly
Horses are not to be hot shot until turned completely out of the chute, unless requested by the rider
Time will start when the horse leaves the plane of the chute
There is no ground money
If only one qualified ride occurs, the qualifying contestant receives all of the money
Judges must carry a flag, if the rider fails to mark the horse out of the chute, a flag must be thrown to signal disqualification
If the flank comes off or breaks before the 8 second ride is complete, the rider is entitled to a re-ride as long as they make a qualified ride
The rider cannot have a hand in the rigging while it is being pulled
Contestants must be above the animal with their glove on when the previous horse exits the arena, failing to do so results in disqualification
Contestants are subject to a $25.00 fine, and have a 45 second time limit to leave the chute if they are not ready to compete after being properly notified
Riders who are fouled at the chute or when the horse falls out of the chute are entitled to a re-ride at the discretion of the Judges
Quick release devices on Bareback rigging are accepted as legal equipment

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This quiz covers the various director positions within the UPRA, the structure of the Executive Committee, and the election procedures for members. Understand the roles, responsibilities, and processes that ensure the smooth functioning of the association. Test your knowledge on UPRA guidelines and governance.