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Highlight of the 2012 Rule Changes
Below is a highlight of the rule changes for 2012. Be sure to read the rule book! The underlined information is newly added or revised. The strike-outs are newly deleted. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact a board member for clarification.
- The handicap will remain in place for the first round of the open penning and sorting. The handicap is ½ second off for each number a team is under the maximum team rating.
- There will also be a handicap in the #5 penning.
- Show High Money Buckles will still include the penning and sorting money won for the show. To be eligible, a rider must ride in both the penning and sorting (money does not need to be won in both).
- A revised point system will be implemented for both penning and sorting divisions. The point system is as follows:
- The first go in each division will receive a maximum of 15 points. For example, 1st place – 15 points, 2nd place – 14 points, 3rd place – 13 points, etc.
- The second go in each division will receive a maximum of 10 points.
- The top 10 go (Open only) will receive a maximum of 5 points.
- The average for each division will be worth double points, for a maximum of 20 points going to the top 10 finishers. For example, 1st place – 20 points, 2nd place – 18 points, 3rd place – 16 points.
- Riders will count points from his/her best 2 divisions.
- For each division, riders may be awarded points for his/her best two rides in each go and the average.
- Only the highest 5 shows will count towards year end points; therefore, a rider is able to drop his/her worst 2 shows.
Highlight of the 2012 Rule Changes
- You must specify if a ride is Limited; all team members must agree, i.e. 2 riders cannot be LTD and one not.
- The entries and money won at the Utah State Fair will count towards rating changes. For example, the 2012 fair will be included with the 2012 shows to determine rating changes for 2013.
- As a reminder, fast gos will only be paid if there are at least 20 teams in the go (first go and any call backs). The fast go is equal to the entry fee.
- Western attire (western long or short-sleeve shirt and cowboy hat) is required for BOTH sorting and penning.
- Separate penning and sorting ratings numbers will be used.