Alberta High School Finals

ALBERTA High School FINALS

We look forward to the 2026 Alberta High School Finals Rodeo which will be held in Claresholm, AB on June 3-7, 2026.

Thank you to the Willow Creek Agricultural Society for working with the AHSRA to host this great event. 

The Alberta High School Rodeo Provincial Finals represent the highest level of competition for Alberta’s youth rodeo athletes — the culmination of a season of dedication, grit, and growth.

Your sponsorship directly supports this premier event, helping provide championship awards, safe facilities, and a professional production that our young athletes will remember for a lifetime.

Email ahsraoffice@gmail.com for information.

thank you to our saddle sponsors

Breakaway – Coyote Designs
Tie Down Roping – CVS Controls
Steer Wrestling – CVS Controls
Team Roping Header – Top Gun Horse Sales & Pure Chem Services
Team Roping Heeler –Skocdopole Ranches
Pole Bending – Davis Chevrolet GMC Buick
Goat Tying – Rocky Ross Contracting
Bareback – Servus Credit Union Claresholm
Saddle Bronc – Ponoka Stampede Association 
Bull Riding – Town of Claresholm & Deep Valley Power Systems
Girls Cutting – TD Equine Veterinary Group & Low Impact
Boys Cutting – Canadian Natural & UFA Petrolem / Farm
Reined Cow Horse – Alberta Reined Cow Horse Association
Queen – SAIRT & Hurlburt Rock Products
All Around Girl – MD of Willow Creek
All Around Boy – Iceberg Ranch

Barrel Racing – *STILL AVAILABLE*

GOLD SPONSORS — $2,000 +
MASTER SADDLES CANADA — TROY FISCHER SILVERWORKS — CVS CONTROLS — COYOTE DESIGNS AND EMBROIDERY — ROSS FAMILY CONTRACTING — PONOKA STAMPEDE ASSOCIATION — DAVIS CHEVY GMC BUICK CLARESHOLM — SKOCDOPOLE RANCHES — ALBERTA REINED COW HORSE ASSOCIATION — SAIRT & HURLBURT ROCK PRODUCTS — SERVUS CREDIT UNION CLARESHOM — ICEBERG RANCH — MD OF WILLOW CREEK
SILVER SPONSORS — $1,000 to $1,999
TOP GUN HORSE SALES — PURE CHEM SERVICES — TOWN OF CLARESHOM — TD EQUINE VETERINARY GROUP — LOW IMPACT — DEEP VALLEY POWER SYSTEMS — CANADIAN NATURAL — UFA PETROLEUM/FARM
BRONZE SPONSORS — $500 to $999
FRIENDS OF AHSRA — $100 to $499
Steve Thiesen Rope Clinics — Energy Equine

schedule of events

Print the Schedule (PDF)

Important Dates and Times

  • Contestant Check In Closes Friday, June 6th at 10:00 am
  • Mandatory Contestant Meeting & Group Photo – Friday, June 6th at 10:00 am (NOTE – Light Rifle, Trap, Cutting & RCH Contestants who have completed their events and are not in the rodeo do not need to attend the meeting)

Changes for 2025

  • 1st Go of Cutting and Reined Cow Horse will be on Tuesday, June 3rd 
  • Trap Shooting will be on Wednesday
  • Light Rifle will be on Thursday
  • Rodeo Performances will begin at 11:00 am each day

2025 hs finals info

Contestants and parents are encouraged to review the AHSRA Policy Manual, Section 4. Provincial Finals for details on:

  • Team Entries
  • Finals Points, Order of Go and Awards
  • Turnouts
  • Mandatory Meeting
  • Provincial Champion Banners
  • National Finals Qualifiers

Patch Policy

Members must adhere to the NHSRA Patch Policy It is up to the district executive to monitor and enforce this. 

Contestant Bio

All contestants must submit an updated Bio to be used by the announcer at provincials.

  • Log in to your NHSRA Membership profile
  • Select “Edit My Profile” and then scroll down to the “Announcer Biography
  • Max 200 characters
 

camping / host hotel

Parking will be as you arrive, we will not separate into districts. 

  • If you want to park with someone specific you would need to arrive together.
  • Camping at no charge. Only contestants and immediate family can park on site. One unit per contestant allowed at the grounds. Overflow parking available at the County of Stettler Office
  • 20 Power Sites available – $100 – Book and pay in EQuest when you enter.  
  • Manure is to be piled at the end of the weekend.  
  • Camping for extended family members is available at Prairie Junction within walking distance. Contact 403-742-8855 to book.
  • Host Hotel – Ramada Stettler Phone 403-742-6555. Let them know that you are booking with the AHSRA Finals, there are some rooms blocked off.

sports medicine

The Canadian Pro Rodeo Sports Medicine Team will be on site Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Your membership includes a $25 fee which allows us to have the CPRSMT at these events. All contestants are encouraged to use their services throughout the finals.

Don’t be afraid to stop by and see them for massage, taping, assessment, etc.

They are here to help you perform at your very best! 

 

shooting events

The Trap Shoot will be held on Wednesday, June 4th at the Stettler Trap Club. (Located approx 1.5 miles west of Stettler on 44 Ave, go past the Stettler Sports Park, the Stettler Trap Club is on the north side of the road) 

  • Trap Check In – 11:00 to 11:45 am 
  • Shoot at Noon
  • Trap Awards will be presented Wednesday following the Shooting at the Stettler Agri Plex – time TBD
The Light Rifle Shoot will be held on Thursday, June 5th at Diamond N Ranch. (Located approx 4.5 miles south of Stettler on Hwy 56 – West side of Hwy – second driveway). 
  • Light Rifle Check In – 9:00 to 9:45 am 
  • Shoot at 10 am 
  • Light Rifle Target Review – 2:00 to 3:00 pm at Agriplex
  • Light Rifle Awards – 4:00 pm at Agriplex

cowboy prom

Cowboy Prom for the Class of 2025 will be held on June 7th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. It is an exciting event celebrating achievements and time spent with AHSRA. (Graduates do not have to have qualified for the finals to attend Cowboy Prom)  All Grade 12 members are invited to attend.  

  • Ticket Price: $40 each
  • Guaranteed Tickets: Each grad is guaranteed 4 tickets, including their own.
  • Additional Tickets: The number of extra tickets available for purchase will depend on the number of grads attending. Extra tickets can be requested on the form. 
  • Ticket Deadline: Deadline to request tickets is May 8th.
  • Confirmation and Payment: Confirmation on the number of tickets and payment instructions will be sent via email by May 15th. Cowboy Prom tickets must be purchased in EQuest on May 19 – 21, along with your entries and other add ons.    
  • Seating: Additional bleacher seating will be provided for walk-in guests prior to the 7:30pm ceremony portion of the program. Anyone who can’t get dinner tickets is welcome to attend at this time.
  • Contact Person: For any questions, please reach out to Carrie Resch at 780-305-1375. 

signups info

Nationals Signups

  • The 2025 National High School Finals will be held at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs, Wyoming from July 13-19, 2025. 
  • See NHSFR details at https://nhsra.com/nhsfr/
  • Please give this some thought and discuss it as a family before the finals. If you qualify for Nationals, you must make a decision on Sunday at the finals. There is a lot of information so please review everything in advance. All paperwork and fees are payable at the finals.
  • Payment accepted by Cash, Cheque or Etransfer to ahsraoffice@gmail.com
  • 2025 National Finals Rodeo – Pricing Sheet (prices in USD)
  • The Top 4 in each event qualify for Nationals, with roll ups to 8th place. 
  • Qualifiers can sign up on Sunday beginning at 1:00 pm in the Pavilion.
  • Both parent signatures are required and must be done in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths. 
    • At least one Commissioner will be on site on Sunday at the finals. 
    • **If one or both parents will not be present at the finals, and you intend to go to Nationals should you qualify, bring the completed form to the provincial finals. 
    • National High School Finals Entry Form & Members Release
    • Contestants will not be allowed to enter unless both signatures are on the form. 
  • CONTESTANTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DRIVE GOLF CARTS at Nationals, even if you bring your own. Only parents / guardians over the age of 21 are allowed to drive golf carts. If a contestant is caught driving a golf cart, they will be sent home.
  • Important important notes are on the Nationals Page.
    • Golf Cart Rentals
    • Stall Mats
    • Video Packages
    • Housing Information
    • RV Rentals and Homes

Nationals Jackets

  • Nationals Qualifier Jackets will also be available to purchase on Sunday at the finals. 
  • See Jacket Poster Here
  • If you qualify in the Top 4 but choose not to go to Nationals, you can still purchase a qualifier jacket. If you qualify in 5th to 8th spot, you must attend Nationals in order to purchase a jacket. Jackets may or may not be ready to pick up at Nationals. If not, they will be shipped at a later date. We have no control over this as the pre-order deadline is June 1st in order to guarantee delivery at the Nationals. 
  • Jacket Price (USD) – $310 plus customizations:
    • Embroidered Name: $15
    • Event Chevrons: $22 each
  • Payment accepted by Cash, Cheque or Etransfer to ahsraoffice@gmail.com 

Canadians Signups

  • The 2025 Canadian High School Finals will be held at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba from July 30 – August 2, 2025. Details will be posted on the Canadians page when available.  
  • The Top 6 in each High School event will qualify for Canadians, with roll ups to 10th place. 
  • Canadian Finals entries will be done online – more info to come
  • If you are in the Top 6 in your event, please notify the Provincial Secretary at Signups if you are going to Canadians or not. This will allow us to notify others who can roll up. 
  • All roll ups will be confirmed by the Provincial Secretary. You will be contacted if you roll up.

2023 provincial champions

Congratulations to our 2023 High School Provincial Champions! 

Bareback – Spur Cottingham
Saddle Bronc – Clay Greenslade
Bull Riding – Beau Gardner
Barrel Racing – Kasha Borsy
Pole Bending – Braidy Meston
Breakaway – Aubrey Ross
Goat Tying – Faith Lundberg
Team Roping-Header – Caleb Fawcett
Team Roping-Heeler – Coy Skocdopole
Tie Down – Coy Skocdopole
Steer Wrestling – Owen Schauer
Reined Cow Horse – Tyree Swales
Girls Cutting – McKena Fleischhacker
Boys Cutting – Joel Evans
Queen Contest – Brooke Baehl
Girl High Point – Aubrey Ross
Boy High Point – Coy Skocdopole
Girl Rookie – Kenzie Reber
Boy Rookie – Clay Greenslade
Shooting – Keldon Powell
Spirit Award – Charlee Resch

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