A. TIME LIMIT: Sixty (60) Seconds
A barrier/score line will be used. A ten-second penalty shall be assessed for breaking the barrier. Roping the calf before the barrier is released will result in a no time.
B. Contestant must come from right hand box facing arena. Neck rope will be used.
C. Catch as catch can-not just over the head.
D. Two (2) loops will be permitted.
1. If Contestant intends to use two loops, he/she must carry two ropes.
2. No recoiling.
3. Should Contestant miss with both loops, he/she must retire, and a score of "No Time" shall be recorded.
E. Time will be flagged when Contestant's hand touches calf.
F. Contestant has option to push calf out of chute, but will need to provide his/her own pusher
G. Jerk line is optional
G. When rope touches the ground, it is considered a "dead rope", and cannot be used.
H. The calf must not be handled roughly at any time. If, in the opinion of the field Judge, the contestant has intentionally done so, they may be disqualified.
J. The calf may not be roped in either roping box. Roping the calf while it is in either of the two boxes will results in a no time
K. If the calf becomes free of the rope after the contestant has dismounted, the contestant may take three (3) steps toward the calf in an attempt to touch the calf. If the contestant takes more than three steps to reach the calf, he/she will receive a no time. Otherwise, if the contestant is carrying an unused second loop, he/she may remount and attempt to rope the calf again.
