
California Junior Cowboys Association - Building a solid foundation for the future of professional rodeo.

California Junior Cowboys Association
Welcome to the California Junior Cowboys Association!
Empowering California’s youth through rodeo skills, competition, and camaraderie.
2025-2026 Season
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November 7-9, 2025 - (Completed)​
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January 2-4, 2026 - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
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January 23-25, 2026 - Robert Lea Memorial Rodeo
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February 13-15, 2026
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March 27-29, 2026
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May 22-24, 2026 - CJCA Finals Rodeo on May 24, 2026
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May 31, 2025 - Year-End Awards Banquet at Ritchie Barn (Visalia, CA)
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All rodeos are held at the Woodlake Rodeo Grounds. Dates subject to change each season.​​
Important Deadlines & Reminders
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January 2-4, 2026 Rodeo Cancelled Due to Weather! Robert Lea Memorial Rodeo now moved to January 23-25, 2026 Rodeo
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Entries for the 5th Annual Robert Lea Memorial Rodeo January 23-25, 2026 Now Open
Regular entries close Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 8:00 PM, Late entries close Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 8:00 PM.
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Membership is required to enter any CJCA rodeo.
Click here to complete your CJCA membership.
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Sponsorship minimum of $200 is required of all members in order to be eligible to compete in the Finals rodeo and receive year-end awards.
Click here for the sponsorship information and forms.
Sponsorship Deadline: March 1, 2026
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Vendor Applications:
Deadline to apply is Thursday, January 1, 2026. Apply online here.
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Age Divisions:
Contestant age divisions for the 2025-2026 season are determined by the contestant's age as of January 1, 2026​​
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Team Roping Reminder:
Contestants may enter the team roping event twice but MUST switch ends. ​

