What are exemptions?  Must have a 2024 Patriot membership.  

The following earn an exemption and advance directly into the Semi Finals. The entry fee is $750 to use an exemption.  Age restrictions for exemptions are determined by the age of the contestant on the day of Semi-Finals. The following are events for exemptions:

a.      Jr Patriot Finals – 1st-10th in aggregate

b.      IFYR – 1st-10th in aggregate

c.       National High School Finals Rodeo – 1st-10th in aggregate

d.      Little Britches Rodeo Finals – 1st-10th in aggregate

e.      Jr High National Finals Rodeo – 1st-10th in aggregate

f.        NHSFR State Champions

g.  NJHFR State Champions 

**NOTE: If exemption is being used, a contestant can enter online until Feb. 25th.  A contestant can enter onsite at the main office before the semi finals entries close for the event. Documentation proof of the event and position won must be provided at time of entering exemption. (screenshot of standings, website posting of standings, etc) Email documentation to info@patriotevent.com once the entry has been submitted or bring documentation when entering onsite. 

More information: Patriot Event • What are exemptions?