TEAM ROPING 6-7-8 Unisex Event
This event is to be one event only. Points will be given as a team and contestants will be roping for equal points. There will be no designation of header or heeler. Designated team gets one run per rodeo unless of foul, mechanical failure or Judge declares rerun.
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 steer before the barrier is released will results in a no time.
B. A team may be composed of 2 boys or 2 girls or 1 boy and 1 girl. Both partners must be in 6-7-8 age category.
C. Header starts in the left-hand box facing the arena. Heeler must start from right hand box.
D. Steer belongs to Contestant after he/she crosses the line regardless of what happens. With one exception: if steer goes out of the arena, flag will be dropped and roper gets the steer back lap and tap.
E. Animal belongs to Contestant when he/she calls for it regardless of what happens, except in case of mechanical failure.
F. Each Contestant carries only one rope. Each team is allowed 3 throws total. Designated Header must throw first loop. Roping steers without turning loose of the loop will be considered no catch. Roper must dally to stop steer. No tied ropes are allowed.
G. Time will be taken when steer is roped. Both horses facing steer in an “L” or straighter, with ropes “dallied and tight”. Steer must be standing up when roped by head or heels.
H. The steer 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.
I. If header accidentally jerks steer off its feet or steer trips and falls, header must not drag steer over eight (8) feet before steer regains its footing or the team will be disqualified.
J. Broken rope or dropped rope will be considered a "No Time".
K No foul catch can be removed by hand.
L. If steer is roped by one horn, Contestant is not allowed to ride up and put rope over other horn or head with his hands.
M. If heeler ropes a front foot or feet in the heel loop, this is a foul catch. However, should the front foot or feet come out of the heel loop by the time the field Judge drops his flag, time will be counted.
N. If one contestant does not show up for the rodeo, other contestant may choose another partner in the same age division who is not already entered in the team roping or team will be scratched from the contest.
O. Refer any question of rules to the Indiana High School Rodeo Rule Book.
N. Legal Catches:
1. Three (3) Legal Head Catches:
a) Around Both Horns
b) Half A Head
c) Around the Neck
2. If honda passes over horn, the loop over the other is illegal.
3. Any heel catch behind both shoulders is legal if rope goes up heels.
4. One hind foot receives a five (5) second penalty.
5. If loop crosses itself in head catch, it is illegal. This does not include heel catches.
O. If, in the opinion of the field Judge, a heel loop is thrown before the header has dallied and changed the direction of the steer, the team will be disqualified.
P. Judge should approve both dallies and head and heel loops.
Q. Entry fee to be paid by each Contestant in team.
R. Contestant has the option to push calf, but must provide pusher.
S. The steer may not be roped in either roping box. Roping the steer while it is in either of the two boxes will results in a no time
T. A dally team roper can only enter once at any rodeo with the partner of his/her choice. However, a team roping contestant with no partner may request a partner be supplied as a drawn partner from a VOLUNTEER list of entered team roping contestants. This option is available 3 times ONLY. Thereafter, the team roping contestant must enter with a partner. No points will be awarded to the drawn partner. No drawn partners will be allowed at State/Province Finals Rodeos.
