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, entry must be paid at the main office onsite, one hour after the last chance qualifier is completed or the semi finals event entries close. Documentation proof of the event and position won must be provided at time of entering exemption. (screenshot of standings, website posting of standings, etc)