FastFacts

WCRA DY is a year-long leaderboard race of rodeo events worldwide, culminating at the World Championship Junior Rodeo (WCJR). The 2024 World Finals event will have over $200,000 in added money and will take place in Guthrie, OK, at the Lazy E Arena July 23-27. The 2023 event paid out more than $407,000.

Athletes can qualify by nominating their rodeo efforts and earning points for the WCRA DY leaderboard positions using the VRQ (Virtual Rodeo Qualifier). Athletes can nominate their rodeo efforts until Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. to nominate and earn points. The top 16 on the leaderboard will qualify for the event with no entry fees.

Disciplines Eligible For Nominations

19 and Under Junior Classification Disciplines:

• Bareback Riding
• Saddle Bronc Riding
• Bull Riding
• Steer Wrestling
• Tie Down Roping
• Team Roping-Header
• Team Roping-Heeler
• Ladies Breakaway Roping
• Ladies Barrel Racing
• Ladies Poles Bending
• Ladies Goat Tying

BB, SB, BR, SW – You must be a minimum of 15 years of age to nominate and must be 16 years of age on the start date of the competition.

13-15 Youth Classification Disciplines:

• Tie-Down Roping
• Team Roping-Header
• Team Roping-Heeler
• Ladies Breakaway Roping
• Ladies Barrel Racing
• Ladies Poles Bending
• Ladies Goat Tying