Congratulations to everyone who has qualified and made the decision to go to Nationals. The first thing to do is visit the rodeo office and pick up your contestant packet. The following steps must be completed before you leave on Sunday:  

Step 1 – Online Entry, Jackpot, Video Fee – EQuest Event

• All qualifiers will be marked as eligible in the membership system once confirmed. We ask that the Top 8 in each event notify the Provincial Secretary ASAP if you will go or not. Visit the rodeo office in person or send a text to 780-305-9640. 
• Sign in to EQuest and re-link your NHSRA account.  
• Select the National Finals and enter your event(s).  
• Optional Jackpot may be added (except shooting). This is a side pot off your rodeo run. If you place in either round or the average, you will receive a payout.
• Mandatory Video Fee will be added to your cart (except shooters)
• Complete your transaction. Payment accepted by Credit Card or ACH only. 
• Take a screenshot of your receipt to show the provincial secretary.

Step 2 – Camping and Stalls

Complete the Stalling Form in your contestant packet. 

• Contestants are allowed one stall per event (except steer wrestling and cutting). Extra Stall must be selected for additional horses. 

Complete the Camping Form in your contestant packet. 

• Limited sites are available in Lincoln
• Alberta is guaranteed 37 sites total: 
• 10 x 50 amp Power & Water
• 22 x 30 amp Power & Water
• 5 x Dry Camping 

On your camping form, indicate your site preference. However, the host committee has advised that power and water sites will be prioritized for contestants travelling with horses. Roughstock and shooting contestants will be assigned to dry camping first. 

In the event that more than 37 sites are requested, the facility has secured two campgrounds near the grounds for overflow. These will be shared with our families if needed. 

If you need to add/or cancel any stalls or camping, please contact the Provincial Secretary.

Step 3 – Notarized Minors Release, Insurance, Felt Back #

• Complete the Notarized Minors Release Form, then bring it to the provincial secretary to pay for remaining fees (Insurance, Felt Back #s)
• A Commissioner of Oaths will be on site to complete forms. Both parents must sign, if one parent will not be in attendance, the Minors Release may be signed ahead of time – be sure to bring this with you. 
• 2026 NHSFR Minors Release Form (PDF)
• Fees payable by cash, cheque or etransfer to ahsraoffice@gmail.com.
  

Step 4 – Jackets

Qualifier Jackets may be purchased by anyone who finished 1st – 4th. Rolled up contestants may purchase a jacket only if they are attending Nationals. 

• 2026 HS Qualifier Jacket
  

Order forms must be filled out and paid on Sunday. 

Step 5 – Banners and T Shirts

• Team Alberta will have Tshirts available to purchase
• Provincial Champions will receive 1 banner courtesy of the AHSRA to hang in their school or community centre. You may purchase extras.  
• National Qualifiers Banners are also available to purchase. 

Once these steps are completed, you’re all signed up for Nationals. 

When you get home: 

There are a few things you still need to take care of: 

• Golf Carts are booked directly with the rental company – details are on the NHSRA website. Please note: Contestants are not allowed to drive golf carts, ebikes, etc as per the NHSRA Golf Cart Policy. Golf carts are limited, so book it as soon as possible.  
• Stall Mats are available to purchase – details are on the NHSRA website.  
• Horse Papers and Vet Appointments – 
  • Horse ID papers will be in your contestant packet
  • Horse requirements are included on the back of the Horse ID paper. 
  • Brand Inspections are NOT required.  
• Passports – Check expiry dates. If you need a letter from the AHSRA to fast track the process, let the provincial secretary know. 
• Light Rifle and Trap – Temporary Import Permit is required to take a gun to the US for competition. 
  • Form 6NIA (ATF F 5330.3D)