PRCA to makes some changes for 2019 season

 Last week, a PRCA board meeting took place where numerous topics were discussed.

It was agreed that for the 2019 season the following will be implemented:The number of official rodeos that count for the Wrangler NFR standings has been determined by each event representative as has been done in the past.Cowboys competed at nine rodeos across North America, Sept. 17-23, worth $319,447 to try to secure a spot within the Top 15 and qualify for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. 

• The rodeo counts are as follows: bareback riding, 100 official rodeos; saddle bronc riding, 100 official rodeos; bull riding, no limit; tie-down roping, 85 official rodeos; steer wrestling, 85 official rodeos; team roping, 65 official rodeos.

• NFR qualifiers will be determined based on "money won" at their official rodeos.
• In an effort to improve circuit cowboy recruitment and development efforts within the circuit system, money won at 2018 Circuit Finals Rodeos will count for 2019 Wrangler NFR but will not count for 2020.
• While the All American over the past years provided benefit to contestants and committees alike, members asked to re-evaluate it. It will count for the 2019 Wrangler NFR - but 2018 is the final year for the All American Series.
• In 2019 the winner of "THE AMERICAN" will count a maximum of $50,000 as official money won for Wrangler NFR standings. All other places will reflect actual money won.
• To better understand the implications related to migrating to a broader points system in subsequent years, the 2019 TOUR will be points based at 60 of the PRCA's largest rodeos as determined by added purse money.

• Details to be finalized around the end of October with contestant and committee input.
• Puyallup will remain the host of the TOUR Playoffs - Money won will count towards 2019 Wrangler NFR.                  ~ PRCA Media