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<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Event Schedule <\/span><\/div>

The IFYR features 11 performances, with competition beginning on Sunday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m. and concluding Friday, July 17 with the Finals performance at 7:30 p.m. There will be two performances a day with all disciplines, Monday through Friday, at 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 12: 7:30 p.m.
Monday, July 13: 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 14: 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 15: 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 16: 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Friday, July 17:\u00a0 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. finals
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<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>IFYR Ground Rules<\/span><\/div>

View Ground Rules here<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Welcome Packet<\/span><\/div>

View here<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>When do books open and close for the IFYR?<\/span><\/div>


Entries for the 2026 event will open April 1 at 8:00 a.m. CT and<\/em>
will close June 15 at 5 p.m. CT. Enter at Nextgenrodeo.com<\/a>. All<\/em>
notarized forms and registrations MUST be turned in no later<\/em>
than June 15 at 5 p.m. CT at the time of entry closing.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Event Fees<\/span><\/div>
<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>IFYR Check-in<\/span><\/div>


Upon arrival on IFYR grounds at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo in<\/em>
Shawnee, there are several stops you must make in order to be fully<\/em>
processed and ready to compete.<\/em>

Friday, July 10: 8 a.m. \u2013 Midnight<\/em>
Saturday, July 11: 7 a.m. \u2013 Midnight<\/em>
Sunday, July 12: 7 a.m. \u2013 Noon<\/em>

All contestants must be checked in by Noon on Sunday, July<\/em>
12, there will be no exceptions.<\/em>

1. Welcome Center<\/em>
2. Camping<\/em>
3. Stalling Stop<\/em>
4. Stalling Office<\/em>
5. Trailer\/Camper Pickup<\/em>
6. Message\/Media Center<\/em>
7. Rodeo Secretaries<\/em>

After checking in, contestants MUST attend the mandatory meeting<\/em>
at 1 p.m. in the grandstands. The draw will be posted at IFYR.com,<\/em>
on-grounds in the media and information center and shared on IFYR<\/em>
social media after the meeting.<\/em>
Here is what you need to know for check-in at the IFYR:<\/em>
Welcome To The IFYR (with map)<\/em>
For any additional information, please contact info@ifyr.com<\/em>


d) What are the Age Requirements to compete at the IFYR?<\/em>

i) Age requirements will be 14-19 years of age and the date for age<\/em>
verification will be the date of the first event (July 12).<\/em>

e) What time is check-in?<\/em>

i) All contestants and horses must be checked in by noon on Sunday,<\/em>
July 12 \u2013 no exceptions! If you are not fully checked in you will not<\/em>
rodeo at IFYR 2026.<\/em>

f) Youth Director Information<\/em>

i) 2026 Youth Director Application \u2013 need new application from Rene<\/em>
Underwood<\/em>

g) Can I compete if I don\u2019t send in a copy of my birth certificate and a<\/em>
signed medical release notarized (with parents\u2019 signature)?<\/em>

i) No, you will not be eligible if all paperwork is not submitted before<\/em>
the IFYR. See the 2026 registration form here. \u2013 update pdf here. I<\/em>
have attached it in the email.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>What are the rules for vetting out at IFYR?<\/span><\/div>

You can only vet out of barrels and poles at IFYR\u2013 refer to the IPRA guideline rule book for more information.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Can I compete on two teams or just one?<\/span><\/div>

You are only eligible to compete on one team during IFYR.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>-What are the age requirements to compete at The IFYR? <\/span><\/div>

Age requirements will be 14-19 years of age and the date for age verification will be the date of the first event (July 6).<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Do I have to have a partner to enter the team roping?\u00a0<\/span><\/div>

Yes, you are required to enter with a partner.

– Can I enter once on both ends?
No, both ends of team roping (heading and heeling) count as one event. Athletes may only enter once and must declare one side (heading or heeling). <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Is camping or stalling refundable after entering IFYR online?<\/span><\/div>

No, it is not refundable unless you are drawing out with the proper documents.
(medical or vet issues)<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Can I stall my horse off the ground?<\/span><\/div>

Yes. Please refer to the Camping and Stalling page<\/a> for more information regarding off-grounds stalling. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>How many runs do I get at The IFYR?<\/span><\/div>

The IFYR consists of two long go\u2019s and the possibility of making it back to the short go\u2013 the short go includes the top 15 contestants from each event.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>When will the draw be posted?<\/span><\/div>

The draw will be posted two weeks before the start of the event. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Is the mandatory meeting really mandatory?<\/span><\/div>

Yes, it is mandatory. You must attend this meeting.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Can you compete on a team in one event and still enter other events?<\/span><\/div>

Yes, you can. For example: you can barrel race on a team and pole bend and goat tie as an individual.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>When will the rodeo secretaries be open\/available?<\/span><\/div>

The secretaries will not be open 24 hours a day from Friday \u2013 Sunday at noon. Instead, the hours have been changed to Friday, 8 a.m.Midnight, Saturday, 8 a.m-Midnight and Sunday 8 a.m.-noon.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>What time is check-in?<\/span><\/div>

All contestants and horses must be checked in by noon on Sunday, July 12 \u2013 no exceptions! If you are not fully checked in you will not rodeo at IFYR 2026.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Youth Director Information <\/span><\/div>

Qualifications:
<\/strong>
The contestant must be 14-18 years old.
Contestant must submit to the selection committee a completed youth director application (see PDF below), a letter of recommendation, 5×7 photo of the applicant, and a written introduction on an attached sheet of why the applicant would like to represent the IFYR.

Submit to: IFYR Youth Director Committee, prior to Tuesday of rodeo week. Interviews will be held Wednesday during rodeo week.

Duties:
<\/strong>Directors selected will serve as IFYR student representatives for all events. They will meet with contestants and bring any requests, complaints or other information to the IFYR judges and Expo manager.

– Be a role model to your peers and represent the IFYR with dignity.
– Participate in the IFYR the year selected and the following year.
– Be a spokesperson for the IFYR and its sponsors.
– Be able to travel to special events representing the IFYR throughout the year.
– Be able to participate in grand entry of all performances and carry flags during rodeo week.
– Be able to attend the winter board meeting of the IFYR, along with a supervising adult.
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Method of Selection<\/strong>
Selection material (bio sheet) may be obtained from the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, P.O. Box 1466, Shawnee, OK\u00a0 74802-1466.

The Youth Director Committee will select the top representatives to be interviewed on Wednesday during the rodeo week.\u00a0 Interview times will be posted by 7 p.m. Tuesday during rodeo week. One parent may accompany the contestant during the interview.

Youth Directors selected for the next year will be announced at the Thursday evening performance and asked to remain and be part of the current IFYR week.

RESOURCES- OFFICIAL FORMS
<\/strong>Interested in becoming a Youth Director? Download and complete the application by clicking the link below.

2025 Youth Director Application<\/a><\/strong>
<\/a>\u00a0
For any additional information, please contact Rene Underwood at (405) 206-6780\u202c\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Who can haze for me?<\/span><\/div>

Anyone, as long as they are in full western dress and purchase a ticket to the performance.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Is there a helpers pass?<\/span><\/div>

No, there is not a helpers pass.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Can I compete if I don\u2019t send in a copy of my birth certificate and a signed medical release notarized (with parents’ signature)?<\/span><\/div>

No, you will not be eligible if all paperwork is not submitted before the IFYR. See the 2025 registration form here<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Do I have to have an IPRA card?<\/span><\/div>

No, you do not have to be a card holder.\u00a0 When you enter through nextgen.com, if you enter as a non-member, an IPRA permit to compete at the IFYR will be automatically included for $45.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Is alcohol allowed on grounds?<\/span><\/div>

No, this is a youth event and we enforce a strict no-alcohol policy\u2013 alcohol on grounds will result in the removal of the back number and an escort off the grounds.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Is all team roping dally?<\/span><\/div>

Yes.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Are bicycles allowed? Can we rent golf carts there?<\/span><\/div>

No and no, bicycles are not permitted and we only allow our volunteers and staff to use golf carts while on grounds.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Do I have to wear my back number at all times?<\/span><\/div>

Yes, as a contestant you must wear your back number at all times on or off grounds- while here in Shawnee you are representing the IFYR, be proud and conduct yourself in such a manner.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Are dogs\/horses allowed in the RV areas?\u00a0<\/span><\/div>

Yes, but we have a leash law that is enforced. No dogs are allowed in the tradeshow area or in the grandstands. Horses are not allowed in the RV park at all.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Can we run our generator \/ or dry camp?<\/span><\/div>

No and No, we do not allow dry camping and generators are too noisy during IFYR since we are camping in close quarters.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Will hay, shavings, and ice be sold on the grounds?<\/span><\/div>

Yes, they will be available on grounds.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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$200 per event (guarantees two long go\u2019s and the possibility of the short go)
RV Sites: $400 (flat fee for the whole event)
Stalls: $300\/stall (flat fee for the whole event)


IFYR Release Form<\/a> \u2013 MUST BE SUBMITTED ON NEXTGEN AT<\/em>
TIME OF ENTRY BY ENTRY CLOSING DATE (JUNE 15, 2026<\/em>
AT 5:00 P.M. CT)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n