Clovis Rodeo Association Credential Requests 2011

The Clovis Rodeo Association appreciates your interest in covering the 97th Annual Clovis Rodeo, April 21-24, 2011. The Association reserves the right to grant or refuse media access. You will be contacted prior to the event with confirmation of your credential request. Credentials must be available for review by authorized personnel at all times while on the Clovis Rodeo premises.

You may use the .pdf media credential request form to secure your Clovis Rodeo credentials or submit all necessary information on company letterhead. Please follow these guidelines when making your credential request as an accredited news agency:

  • Each media outlet is encouraged to make one request for the needs of their organization. We recognize the names of reporting crews may change the day of event. Please fill out the information to the best of your abilities and advise the rodeo's media director as changes occur.
  • Media outlets are encouraged to place their requests on letterhead. Please include the information requested in .pdf form along with the contact information, name and signature of the news director or editor responsible.
  • You must have verifiable editorial assignment from a recognized media outlet to attend as per PRCA and PBR media guidelines.
  • Media access for freelance photographers and/or freelance journalists without editorial assignment will not be granted.

All media visiting the Clovis Rodeo must have authorized credentials to cover the event. Please return your credential request to the Clovis Rodeo by April 11, 2011. If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Alfreda Sebasto at 559-291-0184 or alfreda@attglobal.net.

The Clovis Rodeo Association, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and the Professional Bull Riding Association (PBR) must approve all media and freelance photographers. Un-credentialed, unauthorized, filming or photography of the event is strictly prohibited. All videos and photos taken at any PRCA or PBR sanctioned event belong solely to the sanctioning organization and cannot be sold.

The Clovis Rodeo, clovisrodeo.com and the last weekend in April are all registered trademarks of the Clovis Rodeo Association and cannot be used without proper authorization.

REMINDER: ALL MEDIA COVERING THE CLOVIS RODEO, in and around the official performance dates of April 21-24, 2011, MUST HAVE CREDENTIALS FROM CLOVIS RODEO UNDER THE PRCA and PBR GUIDELINES

Coverage of all rodeo events and related Clovis Rodeo Association activities is welcomed; please make arrangements for stories and interviews by contacting the media director, Alfreda Sebasto at 559-291-0184 or 559-285-1237.

Morning news shows, weather reports, sports reports and general news coverage is encouraged. Scheduling of interviews with cowboys, Clovis Rodeo Assoc. board members and rodeo entertainment can be arranged. All events take place at the Clovis Rodeo grounds unless otherwise noted. All ending times for events are estimated.

Date: Event/Performance: Production Time (est.)
Saturday, April 2, 2011 Clovis Jackpot Roping 08:00 am - 03:00 pm
Saturday, April 9, 2011 Clovis Ranch Rodeo 08:00 am - 03:00 pm
Saturday, April 16, 2011 Rodeo Queen's Horsemanship Competition
Rodeo Queen's Dinner		 08:00 am - 10:00 am
05:30 pm - 08:00 pm
Sunday, April 17, 2011 "Kowboy Kids" Day at Sierra Vista Mall 01:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Thursday, April 21, 2011 Preliminary Competition for Rodeo Begins
Slack for Barrel Racing Only on Thursday)
PBR Bull Riding Touring Pro-Division		 08:00 am - 11:00 pm

07:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Friday, April 22, 2011 Rodeo Slack - Qualifying Competition
Gold Card Team Roping
97th Rodeo followed by Easton Corbin in Concert		 08:00 am - 11:00 am
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
05:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday, April 23, 2011 Rodeo Slack - Qualifying Competition
Rodeo Parade "A Cowboy's Easter Parade"
Queen Coronation
Rodeo Events		 07:00 am - 11:00 am
09:30 am - 11:00 am
01:00 pm - 01:30 pm
02:00 pm - 04:30 pm
Sunday, April 24, 2011 Rodeo Slack - Qualifying Competition
Special Kids Rodeo
Rodeo Events - Final Performance		 07:00 am - 11:00 am
12:45 pm - 01:30 pm
02:00 pm - 04:30 pm