Frequently Asked Questions

A contestant can add entries after entering already. They just go back through the process. They will be charged another office fee. The only way an entry can be adjusted, changed, or refunded is a change form, Entry Change Form, filled out and emailed info@patriotevent.com. To change a horse name fill out the horse change form, Horse Name Change Form, and email to info@patriotevent.com. A draw out could potentially be a partial refund. Be sure and fill form out completely.

FT WORTH: In an event of a draw out or cancelation, a change form must be emailed and emailed to be eligible for a refund. Contestants are eligible 75% refund of fees for all events or reservations until March 6th. No refund will be given after March 6th. Office fees and Convenience fees are non-refundable. No draw outs for Young Guns, Open 5D, and 2D futurity barrel racing after draw is posted. (No exceptions) (No processing or office fees will be refunded). After the deadline these entries will be considered a TURN OUT with no refund. If a stock charge is incurred by a turn out in semi-finals or finals, the contestant is responsible for said fee. In Finals or Semi-final no contestant will be moved up to fill a vacant position.

Entry change form link: Entry Change Form

Horse change form link: Horse Name Change Form

Only one partner enters and pays both sides. Both contestants must also be a current USTRC or WSTR member in order to enter.

Fill out a change form and email to info@patriotevent.com.

Some instances can be edited on the contestant's portal also.

Change form: Entry Change Form

Horse name change form: Horse Name Change Form

To change rider/horse name change fill out a horse change form and email to info@patriotevent.com.

Change form: Horse Name Change Form

A team roper can only qualify 2 times total in each Open and 10.5 division. For Example: 2 heading, 2 heeling, or 1 heading and 1 heeling. Team ropers will be allowed to switch ends to meet their 2 total times to qualify but must stay in the division they qualified. The same team can qualify 2 times but can only rope at semifinals 1 time. A team can rope up and back in semifinals but can only enter the same way 1 time. If a team has qualified in the 10.5 and gets split because of a number change or partner not attending, they can move the TEAM to the 15.5 team roping division, OR they can split and stay in the 10.5 with a new partner. The 10.5 is capped at a 6.5 heeler. No team can split and move divisions they didn’t qualify for. If a team splits based on partner number change or partner not attending and the roper chooses his/her partner for Ft. Worth semifinals and/or Las Vegas semifinals, the partner chosen must have entered a qualifying Patriot side pot during the current qualifying season. If a partner is chosen and hasn’t earned a qualification position, the fee for the chosen partner is $750.00. If the partner has an earned qualification, the fees will be the qualification fee.

A contestant earning a qualification from the qualifier event after Ft Worth or Las Vegas finals entries closed, can enter onsite before the qualifying semifinals close. No entries will be taken after the semifinals event is closed.

The age guidelines are the contestant’s age on the day of the qualifier.

Contestants use a Triad / Global ID number and their own set password to log in to purchase side pots and enter the finals.

If a contestant doesn't know their Global ID number, text If you need assistance with Global number or logging in Member Sign In - The Patriot after hours, text 417-350-1252 with name and birthday of contestant. This text number will not be answered after 10pm CST.

Little Britches age groups:

Little Wranglers- 5-8

Juniors- 9-13

Seniors- 14-18

If a contestant enters any age group (Little Wranglers, Juniors, or Seniors) at the Little Britches Rodeo for barrel and/or Poles, contestant is eligible to enter the 12U 15U 19U Patriot side pots for barrels and poles with carry over option. See summary of side pots for carry over explanation. /sidepot-information/

If a contestant enters the Juniors age division event at the Little Britches Rodeo for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying, contestant is eligible to enter the 12U Patriot side pots for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying. If a contestant is entered 1 time in the rodeo in the Junior division, only 1 side pot can be purchased, 12U.

If a contestant enters the senior event at the Little Britches Rodeo for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying, contestant is eligible to enter the 15U or 19U Patriot side pots for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying. If a contestant is entered 1 time in the rodeo in the senior division, only 1 side pot can be purchased, 15U or 19U, not both. One rodeo entry to one side pot entry.

If a contestant enters the senior event at the Little Britches Rodeo for steer wrestling, contestant is eligible to enter the 19U Patriot side pots for 19U steer wrestling. One rodeo entry to one side pot entry.

If a team roping team enters the junior or senior event at the Little Britches Rodeo for team roping, team is eligible to enter the Open or the 10.5 team roping, not both. If a contestant is entered 1 time in the rodeo in the junior or senior division, only 1 side pot can be purchased, Open or 10.5, not both. Patriot Team Roping is a dally only event.

NOTE: One rodeo entry to one side pot entry with the exception of barrels and poles.

Summary of side pots

TYRA age groups:

Sub Juniors 8 and under

Juniors- 9-13

Seniors- 14-18

If a contestant enters any age group (Sub Juniors, Juniors, or Seniors) at the TYRA for barrel and/or Poles, contestant is eligible to enter the 12U 15U 19U Patriot side pots for barrels and poles with carry over option. See summary of side pots for carry over explanation. /sidepot-information/

If a contestant enters the Sub Juniors or Juniors age division event at the TYRA Rodeo for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying, contestant is eligible to enter the 12U Patriot side pot for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying. These are coed events. If a contestant is entered 1 time in the rodeo in the Sub Junior or Junior division, only 1 side pot can be purchased or 12U.

If a contestant enters the senior age division, 14-18, event at the TYRA Rodeo for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying, contestant is eligible to enter the 15U or 19U Patriot side pots for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying. If a contestant is entered 1 time in the rodeo in the senior division, only 1 side pot can be purchased, 15U or 19U, not both. One rodeo entry to one side pot entry.

If a contestant enters the senior event at the TYRA Rodeo for steer wrestling, contestant is eligible to enter the 19U Patriot side pot for 19U steer wrestling. One rodeo entry to one side pot entry.

If a team roping team enters the junior or senior event at the TYRA for team roping, team is eligible to enter the Open or the 10.5 team roping, not both. If a team is entered 1 time in the rodeo in the junior or senior division, only 1 side pot can be purchased, Open or 10.5, not both. Patriot Team Roping is a dally only event.

NOTE: One rodeo entry to one side pot entry with the exception of barrels and poles.

Summary of side pots

A contestant earning a qualification from the qualifier event after Ft Worth or Las Vegas finals entries closed, can enter onsite before the qualifying semifinals close. No entries will be taken after the semifinals event is closed.

Little Britches age groups:

Little Wranglers- 5-8

Juniors- 9-13

Seniors- 14-18

If a contestant enters any age group (Little Wranglers, Juniors, or Seniors) at the Little Britches Rodeo for barrel and/or Poles, contestant is eligible to enter the 12U 15U 19U Patriot side pots for barrels and poles with carry over option. See summary of side pots for carry over explanation. /sidepot-information/

If a contestant enters the Juniors age division event at the Little Britches Rodeo for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying, contestant is eligible to enter the 12U Patriot side pots for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying. If a contestant is entered 1 time in the rodeo in the Junior division, only 1 side pot can be purchased, 12U.

If a contestant enters the senior event at the Little Britches Rodeo for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying, contestant is eligible to enter the 15U or 19U Patriot side pots for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying. If a contestant is entered 1 time in the rodeo in the senior division, only 1 side pot can be purchased, 15U or 19U, not both. One rodeo entry to one side pot entry.

If a contestant enters the senior event at the Little Britches Rodeo for steer wrestling, contestant is eligible to enter the 19U Patriot side pots for 19U steer wrestling. One rodeo entry to one side pot entry.

If a team roping team enters the junior or senior event at the Little Britches Rodeo for team roping, team is eligible to enter the Open or the 10.5 team roping, not both. If a contestant is entered 1 time in the rodeo in the junior or senior division, only 1 side pot can be purchased, Open or 10.5, not both. Patriot Team Roping is a dally only event.

NOTE: One rodeo entry to one side pot entry with the exception of barrels and poles.

Summary of side pots

TYRA age groups:

Sub Juniors 8 and under

Juniors- 9-13

Seniors- 14-18

If a contestant enters any age group (Sub Juniors, Juniors, or Seniors) at the TYRA for barrel and/or Poles, contestant is eligible to enter the 12U 15U 19U Patriot side pots for barrels and poles with carry over option. See summary of side pots for carry over explanation. /sidepot-information/

If a contestant enters the Sub Juniors or Juniors age division event at the TYRA Rodeo for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying, contestant is eligible to enter the 12U Patriot side pot for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying. These are coed events. If a contestant is entered 1 time in the rodeo in the Sub Junior or Junior division, only 1 side pot can be purchased or 12U.

If a contestant enters the senior age division, 14-18, event at the TYRA Rodeo for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying, contestant is eligible to enter the 15U or 19U Patriot side pots for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying. If a contestant is entered 1 time in the rodeo in the senior division, only 1 side pot can be purchased, 15U or 19U, not both. One rodeo entry to one side pot entry.

If a contestant enters the senior event at the TYRA Rodeo for steer wrestling, contestant is eligible to enter the 19U Patriot side pot for 19U steer wrestling. One rodeo entry to one side pot entry.

If a team roping team enters the junior or senior event at the TYRA for team roping, team is eligible to enter the Open or the 10.5 team roping, not both. If a team is entered 1 time in the rodeo in the junior or senior division, only 1 side pot can be purchased, Open or 10.5, not both. Patriot Team Roping is a dally only event.

NOTE: One rodeo entry to one side pot entry with the exception of barrels and poles.

Summary of side pots

How-to-Check-Qualifications.pdf

Points will be awarded to the top 10 of every event at each qualifier regardless how many qualifications are awarded. After a contestant has their 2 qualified spots for Ft. Worth and/or Las Vegas, they can continue entering side pots for points only. The points system will be as follows:

There will be “super qualifier” events for contestants to earn double points. Super qualifiers will award points from 20 down to 1 for points. The points system will be as follows:

How do I know if an event is a super qualifier?

• The event will be advertised as a super qualifier.
• Deadline for points is the same as Ft Worth qualification deadline.

What is the advantage to earning points?

1. Patriot has implemented a point system for all qualifiers. The Las Vegas Points and Fort Worth combined points for each contestant’s event/division will accumulate for the top 15-point earners of the year.
2. The 19U age divisions excluding steer wrestling will be eligible to enter an added money event at the finals in Ft. Worth as well as prizes.
3. The 12U and 15U age divisions will be eligible for year end prizes at Ft. Worth.
4. No prizes will be mailed.

Onsite RV reservations will be available if there are any available.

If the discipline has 19 or less entered in the side pot, 5 qualifications for all age groups are awarded. If the discipline has 20 or more entered in the side pot, 10 qualifications for all age groups are awarded.

A contestant earning a qualification from the qualifier event after Ft Worth or Las Vegas finals entries closed, can enter onsite before the qualifying semifinals close. No entries will be taken after the semifinals event is closed.

Little Britches age groups:

Little Wranglers- 5-8

Juniors- 9-13

Seniors- 14-18

If a contestant enters any age group (Little Wranglers, Juniors, or Seniors) at the Little Britches Rodeo for barrel and/or Poles, contestant is eligible to enter the 12U 15U 19U Patriot side pots for barrels and poles with carry over option. See summary of side pots for carry over explanation. /sidepot-information/

If a contestant enters the Juniors age division event at the Little Britches Rodeo for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying, contestant is eligible to enter the 12U Patriot side pots for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying. If a contestant is entered 1 time in the rodeo in the Junior division, only 1 side pot can be purchased, 12U.

If a contestant enters the senior event at the Little Britches Rodeo for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying, contestant is eligible to enter the 15U or 19U Patriot side pots for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying. If a contestant is entered 1 time in the rodeo in the senior division, only 1 side pot can be purchased, 15U or 19U, not both. One rodeo entry to one side pot entry.

If a contestant enters the senior event at the Little Britches Rodeo for steer wrestling, contestant is eligible to enter the 19U Patriot side pots for 19U steer wrestling. One rodeo entry to one side pot entry.

If a team roping team enters the junior or senior event at the Little Britches Rodeo for team roping, team is eligible to enter the Open or the 10.5 team roping, not both. If a contestant is entered 1 time in the rodeo in the junior or senior division, only 1 side pot can be purchased, Open or 10.5, not both. Patriot Team Roping is a dally only event.

NOTE: One rodeo entry to one side pot entry with the exception of barrels and poles.

Summary of side pots

TYRA age groups:

Sub Juniors 8 and under

Juniors- 9-13

Seniors- 14-18

If a contestant enters any age group (Sub Juniors, Juniors, or Seniors) at the TYRA for barrel and/or Poles, contestant is eligible to enter the 12U 15U 19U Patriot side pots for barrels and poles with carry over option. See summary of side pots for carry over explanation. /sidepot-information/

If a contestant enters the Sub Juniors or Juniors age division event at the TYRA Rodeo for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying, contestant is eligible to enter the 12U Patriot side pot for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying. These are coed events. If a contestant is entered 1 time in the rodeo in the Sub Junior or Junior division, only 1 side pot can be purchased or 12U.

If a contestant enters the senior age division, 14-18, event at the TYRA Rodeo for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying, contestant is eligible to enter the 15U or 19U Patriot side pots for tie down, breakaway, and/or goat tying. If a contestant is entered 1 time in the rodeo in the senior division, only 1 side pot can be purchased, 15U or 19U, not both. One rodeo entry to one side pot entry.

If a contestant enters the senior event at the TYRA Rodeo for steer wrestling, contestant is eligible to enter the 19U Patriot side pot for 19U steer wrestling. One rodeo entry to one side pot entry.

If a team roping team enters the junior or senior event at the TYRA for team roping, team is eligible to enter the Open or the 10.5 team roping, not both. If a team is entered 1 time in the rodeo in the junior or senior division, only 1 side pot can be purchased, Open or 10.5, not both. Patriot Team Roping is a dally only event.

NOTE: One rodeo entry to one side pot entry with the exception of barrels and poles.

Summary of side pots