GENERAL INFORMATION

The 2023 Arizona Gay Rodeo is an IGRA-Sanctioned Rodeo, and all IGRA Rules apply.   The rodeo application was approved by the IGRA Board of Directors on July 01, 2022 and included a variance for arena size of 131 feet wide by 130 feet 6 inches long.  The alleyway going into the arena is approximately 90 feet long; it is covered and has lighting.  

RODEO FACILITY

The 37th Anniversary Arizona Gay Rodeo will be February 17-19, 2023 at the Corona Ranch and Rodeo Grounds – 7611 S 29th Avenue – Laveen (Phoenix), Arizona.     The venue is located on the southeast corner of S 29th Avenue and West Baseline Road.  The phone number is (602) 237-3303.

HOTEL

The host hotel is the Green Tree Hotel Phoenix West – 1500 N 51st Avenue – Phoenix AZ 85043.  The hotel is on the west side of N 51st Ave just north of I-10.  Room rates and reservation information are on the host hotel link on the AGRA website (www.agra-phx.com)

Reservations can be made by calling (602) 484-9009 and ask for the Arizona Gay Rodeo room block.    Reservations can also be made through the hotel link on the AGRA website (www.agra-phx.com).   Reservation cut-off date is January 20, 2023.  Reservations received after this date will be accepted on a space available basis.

Check in time is 3:00 pm and checkout time is noon.  To avoid a cancellation penalty of one night’s room and tax, reservations must be cancelled 48 hours prior to arrival.

It is probable that rooms are not available in other local hotels and our room block will fill quickly; so please make reservations now.

Complimentary shuttle service to and from the rodeo venue will also be provided using a pre-determined schedule provided by AGRA.    Also, complimentary 24-hour shuttle service is provided within a 5-mile radius.  The rodeo venue (Corona Ranch and Rodeo Grounds) is approximately 8.9 miles from the hotel.

EVENTS

Rodeo events will take place on Saturday and Sunday – February 18 and 19 – beginning at 11:00 am each day.    Events are:  Bull Riding, Steer Riding, Chute Dogging, Roping on Foot, Mounted Breakaway Roping, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Flag Race, Team Roping, Steer Decorating, Wild Drag Race, and Goat Dressing.     BAREBACK BRONC RIDING AND RANCH SADDLE BRONC RIDING WILL NOT BE OFFERED.

BARN MANAGER

The Barn Manager is Patrick Terry, and his phone number is (719) 510-6116.  He will be staying in a trailer just inside the entrance to the stalls area.

STALLS

Contestants using a horse in competition will be provided with one (1) stall at no charge.   Additional stalls are $25.00 each for the weekend.   The weekend is considered as Friday through Sunday.

Per IGRA Rodeo Rule I – Section 8, contestants must:

   Reserve the appropriate number of horse stalls

   Prepay for all additional horse stalls with pre-registration

   Stall fees for additional horse stalls are non-refundable

   Stall fees for additional horse stalls are non-transferrable

Stalls are uncovered and are constructed with pipes.  Tack stalls are not available.

ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TIMES

Horse check-in will begin at noon Thursday – February 16, 2023.   All horses, trailers, and equipment must be off the rodeo grounds by noon Monday – February 20, 2023.  If you will need a stall for Thursday, please contact Patrick Terry, Barn Manager.   The charge for Thursday night is $15.00 per stall.

TRAILER PARKING

Trailers with living quarters may be parked in designated spots in the parking lot for $15.00 per day.   Generators/electricity will not be provided/available, and there are no water hookups.   Water can be obtained in the stalls area.   The Barn Manager will direct you to a parking spot, and collect the parking fee.

SHAVINGS

Shavings may be purchased from the Barn Manager for $5.00 per wheel barrel.

REGISTRATION

All contestants with an assigned IGRA number must complete and pay for an online registration with a date-time stamp by 10:00 pm Mountain Time no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the rodeo’s first performance to compete. Registration opens January 20, 2023 and closes February 3, 2023. 

New contestants may contact the IGRA Office to obtain an IGRA number a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the rodeo and complete an on-line registration.   The IGRA website is www.igra.com.

On-site registration will be from 6:00 until 8:00 pm Friday – February 17, 2023 on the back patio at Corona Ranch and Rodeo Grounds – 7611 S 29th Avenue – Laveen (Phoenix), Arizona.

If you will be unable to get to registration, or will be late, you must call the Rodeo Secretary, David Hill, at (303) 517-4590.

LATE REGISTRATIONS

Late registrations will be accepted for all events except bull riding and steer riding.   The late registration fee will be fifty-dollars ($50.00).  The late fee applies to contestants who have been assigned a four (4) digit IGRA contestant number greater than 30 days from the registration date and who are registering late or adding events.

NEW CONTESTANT MEETING

All new (first-time) contestants must attend a New Contestants Meeting at 9:30 am Saturday – February 18, 2023.  The meeting will be in the northeast section of the bleachers in the arena area.  All new (first-time) contestants must attend, or you will be disqualified from rodeo competition.

RODEO ENTRY

Contestants must enter a minimum of:

   One (1) event per go-round, or

   Two (2) events on one day

Pre-registration must be accompanied by a non-refundable deposit of sixty dollars ($60.00).

The non-refundable $60.00 deposit will be forfeited to the host association if the contestant fails to show for the rodeo.

Must reserve and pay for the appropriate number of horse stalls.

DAY MONEY

Day money will be paid in accordance with IGRA Rodeo Rule XIV.

ADDED PRIZE MONEY

Charlie’s Phoenix has given $6,400.00 prize money to be awarded as follows:

SATURDAY

EVENT1ST PLACE2ND PLACE3RD PLACE
Men’s Bull Riding$ 500.00$ 200.00$ 100.00
Women’s Bull Riding$ 500.00$ 200.00$ 100.00
Men’s Steer Riding$ 500.00$ 200.00$ 100.00
Women’s Steer Riding$ 500.00$ 200.00$ 100.00

SUNDAY

EVENT1ST PLACE2ND PLACE3RD PLACE
Men’s Bull Riding$ 500.00$ 200.00$ 100.00
Women’s Bull Riding$ 500.00$ 200.00$ 100.00
Men’s Steer Riding$ 500.00$ 200.00$ 100.00
Women’s Steer Riding$ 500.00$ 200.00$ 100.00

If no one places, the money is retained by the sponsor.

ADDED PURSE

AGRA and Charlie’s Phoenix House Queens have given $8,400.00 added purse to be added to entry fees as follows:

EVENTSATURDAYSUNDAY
Men’s Chute Dogging$ 200.00$ 200.00
Women’s Chute Dogging$ 200.00$ 200.00
Men’s Calf Roping on Foot$ 200.00$ 200.00
Women’s Calf Roping on Foot$ 200.00$ 200.00
Men’s Breakaway Roping$ 200.00$ 200.00
Women’s Breakaway Roping$ 200.00$ 200.00
Men’s Barrel Racing$ 200.00$ 200.00
Women’s Barrel Racing$ 200.00$ 200.00
Men’s Pole Bending$ 200.00$ 200.00
Women’s Pole Bending$ 200.00$ 200.00
Men’s Flag Race$ 200.00$ 200.00
Women’s Flag Race$ 200.00$ 200.00
Team Roping$ 400.00$ 400.00
Steer Decorating$ 400.00$ 400.00
Wild Drag Race$ 600.00$ 600.00
Goat Dressing$ 400.00$ 400.00

VETERINARIAN

Dr. Kelsey Kafesjian is the on-site and on-call Veterinarian.   She will be on-site during the running of all events.   The phone number for emergencies during non-rodeo hours is (801) 209-8774.  The Arizona Equine Medical & Surgical Center is located at 1685 S Gilbert Road in Gilbert, Arizona 85295.

FARRIER

Farrier information will be posted on the rodeo grounds.

EVENT RUNNING ORDER

Gates Open           –     9:00 am

Rodeo Start Time  –  11:00 am

   Calf Roping on Foot

   Team Roping

   Mounted Breakaway Roping

   Steer Decorating

   Pole Bending

   Grand Entry (approximately 1:00 pm)

   Chute Dogging

   Goat Dressing

   Steer Riding

   Bull Riding

   Wild Drag Race

   Barrel Racing

   Flag Race

Awards Presentations – 7:00 pm Sunday

SPECIAL AWARD

P3 Entertainment will give a $100 gas card to each contestant on the Wild Drag Race Team who have the best costume both days.

AWARDS PRESENTATIONS

The awards ceremony will be in the pavilion at Corona Ranch and Rodeo Grounds – 7611 S 29th Avenue – Laveen (Phoenix), Arizona at 7:00 pm Sunday – February 19 2023.

Buckles will be awarded to the event champions and to the All-Around Cowboy and All-Around Cowgirl.

OFFICIALS

Rodeo Director                                               Ron Trusley (Phone # 602-510-9671)

Assistant Rodeo Director                               Michael Weidmann

Assistant Rodeo Director                               Mark Christensen (Arena)

Assistant Rodeo Director                               Michael Butts (aka Mipsy Mikels) (Chutes)

Arena Director                                                Jeanne McLeod

Assistant Arena Director                                 Travis James

Arena Crew Coordinator                                 Jayme Walker (aka Nikki Starr)

Chute Coordinator                                          Carl Schmidt

Assistant Chute Coordinator                          Tim Smith

Lead Judge                                                     Gene Fraikes

Judge                                                              Rick Jones

Judge                                                              Tom Sheridan

Rookie Judge                                                  Chris Tobin

Auditor                                                            Bruce Roby (Grumpy)

Secretary                                                        David Hill

Assistant Secretary                                        Michael Norman

Scorekeeper                                                   Guy Puglisi (Porkchop)

Assistant Scorekeeper                                   Sam Polk

Announcer                                                      David Smith

Assistant Announcer                                      Christopher Service

Rodeo Clown                                                  Jerry Cunningham

Stock Contractor                                             Korii Ochoa

PARKING

The venue charges a $5.00 parking fee per vehicle each day with in and out privileges.   The charge will begin at 4:00 pm Friday and 8:00 am Saturday and Sunday.

PETS

Pets are not allowed on the rodeo grounds or in the pavilion.  They may be in your trailer, or contained immediately outside the trailer.  If outside the trailer, pets must be on a leash at all times, and they must remain in the immediate area of your trailer.  Pets must be under your control at all times.  ALL LEGAL SERVICE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED.  Violators may be removed from the premises.

FRIDAY DINNER

AGRA will provide a complimentary dinner buffet Friday – February 17 – from 6:00 until 8:00 pm.

Shuttle Schedule

HOTEL SHUTTLE SCHEDULE TO/FROM CORONA RANCH & RODEO GROUNDS

Friday                                     Leave Hotel                                       Return to Hotel

                                                  9:00 am                                              4:00 pm

                                                  6:00 pm                                               6:30 pm

                                                  8:00 pm                                             11:00 pm

Saturday                                Leave Hotel                                       Return to Hotel

                                                  8:00 am

                                                10:00 am

                                                  Noon

                                                  2:00 pm                                               2:30 pm

                                                  4:00 pm                                              4:30 pm

                                                  6:00 pm                                               6:30 pm

                                                  8:00 pm                                             11:00 pm          

Sunday                                   Leave Hotel                                       Return to Hotel

                                                  8:00 am

                                               10:00 am

                                                  Noon

                                                  2:00 pm                                               2:30 pm

                                                  4:00 pm                                              4:30 pm

                                                  6:00 pm                                               6:30 pm

                                                  8:00 pm                                             11:00 pm

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

(Unless otherwise noted, all activities will be at

Corona Ranch & Rodeo Grounds – 7611 S 29th Avenue – Laveen, AZ)

Thursday – February 16

AGRA Royalty Competition                                                                         6:00 pm

Charlie’s/AGRA Mini Rodeo                                                                        9:00 pm

(Events at Charlie’s – 727 W Camelback Rd – Phoenix)

Friday – February 17

AGRA Rodeo School                                                                                   9:00 am

Contestant Registration                                                                             6:00 – 8:00 pm

Complimentary Dinner Buffet                                                                      6:00 – 8:00 pm

Entertainers/Performers/Dancing                                                                7:00 pm

Saturday – February 18

Gates Open                                                                                                 9:00 am

New Contestants Meeting                                                                           9:30 am

Rodeo Events Start                                                                                     11:00 am

Grand Entry                                                                                                 1:00 pm

Rodeo Continues                                                                                     After Grand Entry

Games on the Green                                                                                   Noon – 5:00 pm

Entertainment/Performers/Dancing                                                             1:00 pm

Sunday – February 19

Gates Open                                                                                                 9:00 am

Rodeo Events Start                                                                                 11:00 am

Grand Entry                                                                                                 1:00 pm

Rodeo Continues                                                                                     After Grand Entry

Games on the Green                                                                                   Noon – 4:00 pm

Catered Dinner                                                                                            6:00 – 8:00 pm

Awards Presentations                                                                                 7:00 pm

Monday – February 20

Survivors Brunch at Charlie’s                                                                  11:00 am

After Rodeo Show & Party at Charlie’s                                                       1:00 pm

  with Pussy LeHoot

Note:  Rodeo start time is subject to change up to two (2) weeks prior to rodeo depending on the number of pre-registrations received.