
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 - (Completed)
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February 13-15, 2026 - (Completed)
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March 27-29, 2026 - Entries Now Closed
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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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Review the Finals Qualification List Here!
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PLEASE!! review this list before entering the May rodeo! You may be entering some events on Saturday that you cannot enter on Sunday - pay attention!
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Any errors found by the secretary will result in removal of unqualified entry and refund.
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Contestants must have competed in 6 rodeos in each of the events that they want to compete in at the Finals rodeo on Sunday May 24th. There are many contestants who did not qualify in all of their events. ​
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There are some contestants who currently show 5 rodeos for an event, which means they MUST compete on Saturday May 23rd in order to be able to compete on Sunday! If you turn out of your event, you will not get your 6th rodeo toward your count, you will not be able to compete on Sunday and there will be no refunds in this instance. (unless a specific circumstance as outlined by our rulebook).
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Any time a contestant has turned out, drawn out, or vetted out - that rodeo/day does not count toward their qualification.
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There are a handful of contestants who had 6+ rodeos, but did not fulfill the sponsorship requirement. If you did not fulfill your sponsorship, then you do NOT qualify to compete in the Finals rodeo on Sunday.
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Sunday Finals does not count toward the rodeo count qualification, you must satisfy the 6 rodeos by Saturday May 23rd.
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If you feel there is an issue with your rodeo count, please email secretary@cjcajrrodeo.org.
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Rodeo Results are Live for Rodeo 7 & 8 March 27-29!​​ View them here.
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Contestant Win Checks are being mailed for every rodeo this season.
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Questions about your check? Email Morganne Clark treasurer@cjcajrrodeo.org​​​
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Member Sponsorship Deadline March 1, 2026.
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Questions? Email Linzy McBride sponsorships@cjcajrrodeo.org
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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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