If you\u2019ve never competed in gay rodeo before but have always wanted to, here\u2019s how to get started.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you plan on bringing a horse for competition, please see the Horse Stall Information and Pennsylvania\u00a0Equine Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n 1. All contestants must belong to an IGRA Member Association<\/a>. You can join KSGRA<\/a>\u00a0to qualify.\u00a0 \u00a0You don’t have to be gay to compete.\u00a0 \u00a0IGRA believes in inclusion of all people and therefore everyone is welcome to come and compete.<\/p>\n 2. New contestants will need to go to the rodeo registration site and complete the New Contestant Registration Form<\/a>.\u00a0 After you complete this form, you’ll receive your IGRA number in an email.<\/p>\n 3. Rodeo Registration for the Keystone Charity Rodeo opens around May 18 and runs to June 8.\u00a0 \u00a0During this time period, you can register online at\u00a0https:\/\/gayrodeo.net\/login\/index.php.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a>New Contestants can also register at rodeo registration, Friday, June 22 from 6pm-9pm.<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0New Contestants You are required to attend the mandatory New Contestant Meeting on Saturday morning at 8:30 am at Diamond 7 Arena. If you miss this meeting, you will be disqualified from participating in any of your rodeo events. Per IGRA Rules there are no exceptions.<\/p>\n You will receive a copy of the 2018 IGRA Rodeo Rulebook<\/a> at registration. It is your responsibility to be familiar with the requirements listed in the rulebook.<\/p>\n There is a minimum registration fee of $60.00 to compete in the rodeo. Each event is $30.00 per event, per day. All entry fees paid during registration can be paid with credit card (Visa, American Express, or MasterCard), cash, certified check, or money order. Personal checks will not be accepted. New contestants are exempt from all late fees.<\/p>\n Events are divided into four categories.<\/p>\n Rough Stock Events
\nRoping Events
\nSpeed Events
\nCamp Events<\/p>\n