Canadian High School Finals

canadian High School FINALS

The Alberta High School Rodeo Association is proud to welcome contestants, families, and fans from across Canada to Vermilion, Alberta for an exciting week of championship rodeo action.

Hosted by the Vermilion Ag Society, this multi day event will feature two events:Ā 

  • August 7-9, 2026 – Canadian High School Finals
  • August 5-6, 2026 – North of the Border Canadians Qualifier** NEW

Host Committee:Ā 

roll ups

Rollups have been contacted directly.Ā 
Contact the Rodeo office if you have quesitons:Ā 

hsrodeocanada@gmail.com

sponsorship opportunities

MAJORĀ SPONSORS
Title Sponsor – $10,000
Platinum Sponsor – $7,500
Gold Sponsor – $5,000
Silver Sponsor – $2,500
Bronze Sponsor – $1,000

SPECIALTY SPONSORS
Dirt Sponsor – $3,000
Bullfighter Sponsor – $3,000
Pickup Men Sponsor – $3,000

IN-KIND SUPPORT
Major In-Kind – $5,000+
Supporting In-Kind – up to $4,999

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Your support helps create an unforgettable experience that celebrates Vermilion’s hospitality, youth sport, and the western way of life.Ā Your sponsorship supports:

  • Hospitality & contestant welcome packages
  • Local promotions and visitor engagement
  • Community events throughout Finals Week

All sponsors will receive recognition on:

  • Event signage and announcements
  • AHSRA Website
  • AHSRA Social Media
  • (Facebook & Instagram)

During rodeo week, sponsors may also be highlighted:

  • In the official rodeo program
  • By the announcer during performances
  • On the livestream where applicable

DOWNLOAD THE DRAWS

Go-Round Event Awards will be held in the UCT Pavilion 30 mins following Perf
Final Awards & Scholarships will be held in the UCT Pavilion 30 mins following Perf on Saturday

** Shavings Barn open Thurs/Fri/Sat 7:30am-9:30am**

2023 Canadian Champions

Congratulations to our 2023 Canadian Champions!

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High SchoolĀ 

  • Bareback – Ty Ferguson
  • Barrel Racing –Ā HannahĀ Sheehan
  • Pole Bending –Ā Braidy Meston (tie)
  • Saddle Bronc –Ā Sam Flaherty
  • Team Roping – Vane Ferguson & Keilan Kugler (tie)
  • Tie Down Roping –Ā Chance Freemark

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Junior High

  • Boys Breakaway – Cruz Lillico
  • Boys Goats – Nate Tully
  • Light Rifle – Whip Gertner
  • Pole Bending – Alex Roth
  • Ribbon Roping – Cruz Gordon & Jane Beierbach
  • Saddle Bronc – William Hale
  • Team Roping – Rance Coates
  • Team Roping – Rowen Littau
  • Tie Down – Rance Coates

ENTRY FORMS

Every contestant who attends Canadians must complete a Medical Release Form which must be signed by a commissioner of oaths.Ā 

A signed entry form is also required for each contestant. All forms must be completed and emailed to the Provincial Secretary by July 12, 2023.Ā 

Payments are accepted by etransfer to ahsraoffice@gmail.com.Ā 

Contact Us

Let us know if you have any questions or concerns, or if you’re interested in sponsoring our provincial Junior High or High School finals.Ā 

INSTAGRAM FEED

Follow us on Instagram @albertahsrodeo

Thank you to Carla Pocock, our PR Coordinator, for crafting engaging social media content to highlight our members and partners!

Day 4 at the Junior High National Finals Rodeo is in the books for Team Alberta! šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦šŸ¤ After a fun evening at Cowboy Ball, where our contestants cleaned up pretty well and enjoyed a night together away from the arena, it was back to business today.The day brought another round of competition, with plenty of grit, determination, and perseverance on display. Some events went exactly as planned, while others reminded us just how humbling rodeo can be. Through it all, Team Alberta continued to cheer each other on and represent our province with class.When the competition wrapped up, the fun wasn’t over. Contestants hit the volleyball court for some friendly competition, proving Team Alberta knows how to have fun both in and out of the arena.The memories being made at the Lazy E go far beyond the scoreboard, and we’re so proud of the way these young athletes continue to represent Alberta every step of the way.Want to follow the action live? Catch every performance on the Cowboy Channel Plus app.Keep making us proud, Team Alberta! ā¤ļøšŸ¤ā¤ļø#TeamAlberta #JHNFR #AHSRA
It’s Teagan’s turn! šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦šŸ¤ Rayelle caught up with Teagan at the Lazy E to hear how her National Finals week has been going.Teagan is all smiles and having an absolute blast in Oklahoma. She’s put together some runs she’s really proud of, and one thing that stood out was her perspective. Even after a broken barrier in the ribbon roping, she was still proud of the run they made—a great reminder that success isn’t always measured by the scoreboard.She also confirmed what we’ve been hearing from just about everyone… it’s a little warm down there! ā˜€ļøšŸ˜…Take a listen and hear it straight from Teagan. We love the enthusiasm, the resilience, and the way she’s representing Team Alberta.Keep it rolling, Teagan! ā¤ļøšŸ¤ā¤ļø#TeamAlberta #JHNFR #AHSRA
Next up is Lilly Gross! šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦šŸ¤ Rayelle caught up with our D1 goat tier to see how her National Finals week has been going.Lilly is feeling pretty good about her goat tying run today and is soaking up every minute of the Junior High National Finals experience. One of her favourite parts? Meeting so many amazing people from across North America.Hear it straight from Lilly as she shares how her week has been going at the Lazy E!Keep it up, Lilly! Team Alberta is cheering you on! ā¤ļøšŸ¤ā¤ļø#TeamAlberta #JHNFR #AHSRA
We were hoping someone from Team Alberta would catch up with the one and only Gus Dyer, NHSRA Junior High National President… and Rayelle delivered! šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦šŸ¤ You could say Gus is Junior High rodeo royalty, and he certainly didn’t disappoint.Rayelle asked the important questions, like whether he’d heard that Canadians ride moose and polar bears. While he wasn’t too worried about the moose, he admitted he’d rather steer clear of the polar bears! šŸ˜‚When Rayelle asked how his Finals were going, Gus gave one of the most honest interviews you’ll ever hear. By his own account, he top-knotted his calf, went to the horn a little too early in the team roping, and even technically ā€œfellā€ in the arena. Safe to say it hasn’t been the Finals he was hoping for—but if anyone can laugh at themselves and keep smiling, it’s Gus.There was just one small misunderstanding… Gus may have been expecting this to be a paid interview. Sorry, Gus… Team Alberta’s interview budget was spent on maple syrup and Timbits. šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦šŸšŸ˜‰A huge thank you to Rayelle for tracking Gus down. This is one interview Team Alberta won’t soon forget!ā¤ļøšŸ¤ā¤ļø #TeamAlberta #JHNFR #AHSRA