Coming Soon: New Payment Options & Portal Updates

As previously mentioned in the newsletter last week, we’re preparing to launch new payment enhancements designed to give our members more flexibility and convenience when making payments through the member portal.

To provide more flexible payment options, ACH (bank transfer) payments will soon be available through the member portal with no additional cost to members. Credit card payments will continue to be offered, with a 2% surcharge applied to those transactions.

We’re also excited to introduce the ability to securely save payment methods for future use, making future payments faster and more convenient.

Our goal is to continue offering flexible, secure, and reliable payment options while improving the overall member experience. The WPRA office is currently testing all features mentioned, and we expect to have the exact rollout date confirmed shortly. We will provide this expected launch date by early next week.



Benefits of putting a credit on your member account

Any credit on your account can be applied by the WPRA Office as directed. You can choose to have it used for specific entry fees or fines, or have it automatically applied to any outstanding fees and fines as they arise. Simply include the payment instructions in the comments when processing the payment, and the WPRA Office will handle it accordingly. This gives you flexibility while ensuring your account stays current.

By keeping a balance on member portal account, you won’t have to worry about remembering to make payments before due dates—helping you avoid penalties and late fines.

How to make a payment-

Steps:

In the portal you can make payments by using a Credit or Debit card or by using a credit currently on your account.

1.      From the menu, select “Account Balance”

a.      On this page you can add a credit to your account – for specific fees or to be used as a credit to pay for future fees/fines.

b.      You can also review your current fees and fines and pay for them on this page.

2.      From the dashboard, select “make a payment”.

a.      You can add fees/fines to your cart by clicking on the red arrow and then follow the portal prompts to finish your payment. 

When are payments due?

• Entry fees must be paid no later than Tuesday after the rodeo by 3 PM MT.
• Late payments will result in fines and penalties.
• All other fees/fines (turn out, release, hat fine etc.) are due in the office by the 20th of the following month. The WPRA office sends out statements on the 20th of each month for outstanding balances.
• Refer to rules 9.1.2.2., 9.2.4. and 10.5.4. in the WPRA Rule Book.

When will I see the entry fees in the portal?

Entry fees are entered into the system the Monday/Tuesday after the rodeo has ended.

Remember, you are able to add a credit on your account for the upcoming rodeo prior to them being applied (entry fees can be found on the rodeo listing at WPRA.com)

Pro Tips (important)

• Add credit early to avoid late fees
• If you’re unsure, call the office—they handle payment questions quickly.

Road to 2027 Utah Days of '47 Rodeo - Salt Lake City

It is never too early to start planning ahead for next year's rodeo run.

The Utah Days of '47 Rodeo in Salt Lake City takes place the third week of July during what is known as Pioneer Week in Utah. With it being a limited entry rodeo it has been determined the following Utah Rodeos that will serve as qualifiers for the 2027 edition of the Utah Days of '47 Rodeo.

The champion contestant at each of these rodeos in 2026 will earn a spot in 2027. Any ties will be broken by taking the contestant with the most money won in the year-end 2026WPRA ProRodeo World Standings.

UPCOMING

May 29-31 - Moab, UT (barrels only)

June 11-13 - Eagle Mountain, UT (barrels and breakaway)

June 11-13 - Monticello, UT (barrels only)

June 26-27 - Delta, UT (barrels and breakaway)

June 24-27 - Lehi, UT (barrels only)

Aug 5-8 - Logan, UT (breakaway only)

Sept. 4-5 - Manila, UT (barrels and breakaway)

Rodeo listing for each below - simply click on button to be taken direct to rodeo listing on wpra.com

Road to Cheyenne - Update on Breakaway Qualifiers

As previously communicated the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo is changing their format resulting in the WPRA selecting nine rodeos across the United States to serve as qualifiers.

The breakaway at the Will Rogers Stampede Pro Rodeo in Claremore, OK (May 22–24, 2026) will now serve as a 2026 Cheyenne Frontier Days qualifier, replacing the Bill Hoy Kiwanis Rodeo in Clarksville, TN (May 14-16, 2026). The Clarksville, TN Pro Rodeo will no longer serve as a breakaway Cheyenne qualifier.

Please note, this qualifier change applies to the breakaway event only.

The remaining WPRA qualifying rodeos from across the United States are:

• Rodeo Killeen in Killeen, Texas - May 14-16 - Entries Closed
• Bill Hoy Kiwanis Rodeo in Clarksville, Tennessee - May 14-16 - Barrel qualifier only - Entries closed
• Ag Expo Pro Rodeo in Watford City, North Dakota - May 22-23 - Entries closed
• Colorado Stampede in Grand Junction, Colorado - May 22-24 - Entries closed
• Will Rogers Stampede in Claremore, OK - May 22-24 - Breakaway qualifier only - Entries Closed
• Home of the Navajo PRCA Rodeo in Window Rock, Arizona - May 29-31 - Entries Closed
• Eastern Oregon Livestock Show in Union, Oregon - June 12-14
• Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte, Nebraska - June 17-20

Rodeo listing for each below - simply click on button to be taken direct to rodeo listing on wpra.com

Results: - unofficial pending audit

*ties will be broken based on approved grounds rules for Cheyenne

• Lakeside (CA) Rodeo - April 23-26 - Alyssa Urbanek-Wade (barrels); (tie) McKenzie Frizzel and Sadie Grant (breakaway roping)
• American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri - April 30-May 2 – Katie Chism (barrels); Lauren Hopkins (breakaway roping)

Calgary Stampede - Last Qualifier Alert

Members looking for one last chance to qualify for the Calgary Stampede there is still one more opportunity coming up in June in Canada.

The Calgary Stampede is excited to present the Calgary Stampede Ladies Breakaway Roping Qualifier, June 2-3 2026, and the barrel racing qualifier June 8-9 at the Nutrien Western Event Centre. Competitors will have the chance to earn their spot to compete at the 2026 Calgary Stampede Rodeo. Entries for both close on May 15.

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Rule Spotlight

10.7.1.4. A contestant who releases shall not be eligible to compete in a PRCA/WPRA rodeo or WPRA Lead Sanctioned event that counts for rodeo count and World Standings or Rodeo Circuit Standings in that event for seven (7) days, beginning with the first performance or slack the release is used. A single release can be used for multiple rodeos and can continue until the release is ended by the contestant competing or the end of the rodeo season. A contestant is considered to have competed in barrel racing by entering the arena and breaking the plane of the eye or breaking the plane of the box in breakaway roping. The seven (7) day ineligibility period is not affected by the start/end of a rodeo season. - With example: If you release out of a perf or slack on Friday, you are not eligible to compete until the next Friday.

Releases can be an important tool to use if you or your horse become injured and are unable to compete. Below is some important information to help you properly release out of a rodeo:

• Call Procom no later than 3 hours prior to your slack/performance – Let them know each rodeo you are releasing out of. You must use the word “RELEASE”.
• You are ineligible to compete for 7 days starting the first slack or performance you would have competed in.
• You may extend this release to other rodeos if needed.
• Once you compete, your release is over.
• There is a $25 release fee per rodeo you release out of. You have 30 days to pay these fees.
• You have access to 2 releases per event per rodeo year.

Road to the 2027 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo

Qualifying rodeos for the 2027 edition of Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo in both the barrel racing and breakaway roping can be found below.

The champion contestant (winner of the barrel race and breakaway roping) from these 7 Texas Circuit PRCA Rodeos in 2026 that enter will be accepted (drop down until filled):

Mark your calendars now to take advantage of this opportunity.

Gladewater, TX - June 11-13

Weatherford, TX - June 10-13

Cleburne, TX - June 10-13

Wichita Falls, TX - August 21-22

Denton, TX - August 21-23

Results

Waxahachie, TX - March 26-28 - Keyla Costa (barrels), Delani Kay Beatty (breakaway)

Mineral Wells, TX - April 30-May 2 - Sissy Winn (barrels), Delani Kay Beatty (breakaway)