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 -
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February 13-15, 2026 - Entries Now Open
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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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Entries for RODEO 5 & 6 February 13-15, 2026 Now Open
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Regular entries close Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 8:00 PM.
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Late entries close Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 8:00 PM.
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Sponsorship Deadline Approaching! March 1, 2026
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All members are required to fulfill their minimum $200 sponsorship in order to be eligible to compete at the Finals rodeo and to receive year-end awards.​
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To see what sponsorships have been received to-date, click here.
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This is the only list we will generate. It is up to members to obtain confirmation from their sponsor that sponsorship was submitted.
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Membership is required to enter any CJCA rodeo.
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Click here to complete your CJCA membership.​
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Vendor Applications:
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Deadline to apply is Thursday, January 22, 2026. Apply online here.
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Age Divisions:
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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:
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Contestants may enter the team roping event twice but MUST switch ends. ​
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Thank you to Doug Stewart, the Official Photographer of the CJCA!
Capture the excitement of each rodeo—visit Doug’s website to order photos of your contestants in action!
