Utah Team Penning Association 2012 Rule Book

Table of Contents

General Rules

Mandatory Event Guidelines

Divisions

Penning Year

Membership Dues

Conduct

General

Sanctioning

State Fair Jackpot

1. Within a 60 second time limit for the open, the 11 division and the 8 division, and a 75 second time limit for the 5 division, a team must cut out from the herd and pen three head of cattle with the assigned number. The youth will remain with a 90 second time limit. The fastest time wins. A warning may be given to the team working the cattle at the thirty seconds of time remaining.

A team consists of three riders. After a three-person team competes in one go-round, if one person is unable to compete for some reason, it is the option of the two remaining contestants to compete if they desire, but in no event may less than two persons compete. Another rider may not substitute a rider after the first go is completed.

2. All cattle will be bunched on the cattle side of the start/foul line within the designated area (within the two UTPA signs on the back wall) before the time begins; the line judge will raise the flag to signal when the arena is ready. Contestants will be given their cattle number when the flag drops. Any delay crossing the start/foul line may result in a “no-time.”

3. a. To call for time, one rider must be at the opening of the gate and raise a hand for the flag. Flag will drop when the nose of the first horse enters the pen, the assigned cattle are fully in the pen, and that rider calls for time. However, time continues until all unpenned cattle are on the cattle side of the starting line. In the event that an animal escapes from the pen after time is called for, but prior to the time that any unpenned cattle are on the cattle side of the line, the team will be judged a “no-time”.
b. If an animal escapes as a team is calling for time, they will be judged a “no-time”.
c. “Escaped Animal” is one with any part of the animal out of the pen (do not enter the pen to move your cattle out after calling for time, unless no herd settlers are available).
d. A tarp must be used to cover the back of the pen.

4. A team may call for a time when only one or two assigned cattle are penned. However, teams penning three head place higher than two or one, regardless of the time. In multiple go-rounds contest, in the event that teams pen their cattle in only one go-round, the fastest time wins, regardless of which go-round. In multiple go-rounds contest, the teams that pen in each go-round will beat teams that fail to pen in a go-round, regardless of the number of cattle penned or time.
For example: Times in 3 go-rounds beats times in 2 go-rounds, times in 2 go-rounds beats times in 1 go-round, and times 1 go-round beats a “no-time”.

5. A team calling for time with any wrong numbered cattle in the pen will be judged a “no-time”.

6. Contact with cattle by hands, ropes, bats or any other equipment, or hazing with any equipment or apparel will result in a “no-time”.

7. If more than four head of cattle are across the start/foul line at the same time, the team will be judged a “no-time”. At any time during the run, when any part of the 2nd trash cow crosses the line it will result in an automatic disqualification. Any part of the fifth animal that crosses the line will invoke a “no-time”.

8. Sixty (60) seconds after the last member of the team finishing leaves the arena, the following team must be in the arena ready to ride. Any delay will be judged a “no-time”, unless waived for a good cause.

9. As each new team begins a run, there should be 30 head of cattle in the arena. In the event that a team draws a number where more or less than three identical numbers are in the arena (at the time of their run), that team will have a rerun in that same set of cattle, on their same numbered cattle, at the end of that group of cattle (times for all other teams within such a miss-numbered herd will remain the same on that same numbered cattle).

10. a. In the event a team is given a number that has already been used, within a set of cattle, a rerun must be given immediately upon discovery, using the correct number within the same set. In case of other official or mechanical error, a rerun shall be given at the end of that set of cattle.
b. If an animal leaves the arena a team member MAY declare for time to stop. The team can either be given a “no-time” for unnecessary roughness, can be given time on their remaining cattle, or be given a rerun but cannot better their time, depending on the judge’s decision. If the team finishes the run after the animal has left the arena, the team will not be given a re-ride. If more than one rerun is given in any go-round they will be given in order of occurrence in the same set of cattle.

c. If a team observes an unfit, injured, or unidentifiable animal after committing to the cattle, the team must immediately pull up and notify the judge. If a team observes an unfit, or injured, or unidentifiable animal before committing to the cattle, the team must notify the judge. Once committed to the cattle any re-ride will be given at the judge’s discretion. Committed to the cattle means the team has crossed the foul line and their cattle number has been given and the flag is dropped to start the time on that run. In the event the judge rules the team is entitled to a rerun, they will be allowed to work at the end of that group of cattle and they will work their same cattle number. No reruns shall be given for tired or worn out cattle.

11. Decisions of the judges are final. No judge may enter any class that he/she judges. Judges shall be a line judge and pen judge.

12. Cattle must be rotated in order at the beginning of every class, prior to the final go. When odd sets of cattle are use, the second go shall start with the middle herd.

13. A team shall be disqualified with a “no-time” by either judge for any action the judge believes to be unnecessary roughness to cattle.

14. The Foul line shall be between 25% and 50% from the end of the arena. The Pen shall be situated 25% from the arena back but no more than 75 feet.

15. The Pen size will be 16’x 24’ with a 16’ wing and an 8’ front panel. The gate opening shall be 10’, 16’ from the side of the arena. A tarp must be used to cover the back of the pen.

16. Falling of a horse and/or rider shall not eliminate the entry, however, any attempt by a dismounted rider to work the cattle before remounting will result in an automatic disqualification.

17. The clock will run one second longer than any division’s time limit during the penning divisions. Example, on a 60 second run the clock will cut off at 61 seconds.

18. Herds shall stay out of the arena until the Judges and Timers are ready. Herds shall not be left standing in the arena for an extended time prior to the start of a new set.

19. The cattle will be settled at the beginning of the show. However, the cattle will be run through the pen during settling. The Cattle Director will oversee the settling, making sure the cattle are ready to, the pen is set up correctly, and that the show starts on time. The Cattle Director will choose 3-4 people to assist with the settling, all other riders should exit the arena.

MANDATORY EVENT GUIDELINES

I. DIVISIONS
A. The UTPA will have five Divisions in the penning year
1. Open Handicap Division: Any member in good standing with UTPA is eligible for the Open Division.
a. Limited. A limited division is available at $10 a rider. This is a pot separate from the Open Division entry fee. A limited team’s combined numbers shall be a rating of ten or less. There will be $150 added money awarded to the winners of the LTD division at each show. A limited team is not mandatory.
b. Handicap. The handicap will be in place for the first round only. The handicap will be a ½ second off for each number a team is under the maximum team rating. For example, the maximum rating is 18. A team may be rated a 10. Therefore, 18-10 =8 x ½ sec = 4 seconds off the official penned time.
2. Number 11 Division: The combined numbers of this team will be eleven or less.
3. Number 8 Division: The combined numbers of this team will be eight or less.
4. Number 5 Handicap Division: The combined numbers of this team will be five or less. The handicap will be in place for the first round only and will be ½ second off for each number a team is under the maximum team rating.
5. Youth Division: 14 and under /one adult advisor may ride with a youth team of three but cannot enter the herd. (Jan. 1st. cut off for youth, exceptions subject to Board approval).
B. There is a four ride limit and a mandatory draw in all penning and sorting classes. The mandatory draw is a Pick 1, Draw 1. The remaining two rides may either be picked or placed in the draw.
C. Any Penner who has not obtained a rating by the UTPA Rating Committee five days prior to the start of a sanctioned penning will automatically be rated a 6, unless the rating committee deems different, except Youth penners 12 and under, which are exempt from obtaining a rating, They will be rated as NUMBER 1 Penners. Anyone wishing to protest their assigned rating must send a written objection to the Rating Chairperson. The UTPA Rating Committee will review all rating protests and their decision will be final.
NOTE: NO RESTRICTION IS PLACED ON LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS IN TERMS OF ADDITIONAL DIVISIONS OR EVENTS.

II. PENNING YEAR

The penning year may begin in the month of January of each year at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The Utah State Fair will be included in calculating that year’s ratings.

III. “STATE” MEMBERSHIP DUES

Single Membership shall be $20.00 yearly. Family

Memberships shall be $25.00 yearly (including husband, wife and children through age 18, January 1st. cut off for youths). Ratings are assigned from #1 to #6, a #1 rating being a novice, #2 amateur, #3 intermediate, #4 advanced, #5 and #6 pro. By filling out a UTPA criteria form and being a paid member, you will then be placed in a class, which allows you to ride in a specific division.

New members will receive a reduced membership fee of

$5.00 for his/her first year. The rider must have never been a member, or have not penned in 10 years.

NOTE: YOU MUST BE A PAID AND RATED MEMBER OF UTPA TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY STATE SANCTIONED PENNING BEFORE YOU RIDE OR YOUR TEAMS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. You may ride with a $10.00 day pass paid to UTPA. No points will be earned on a day pass or turned over if full membership is paid later. Day Pass participants will not be added to the mailing list for the newsletter. ALSO, YOU MUST BE A PAID MEMBER TO RECEIVE A STATE RATING, WITHOUT A RATING ANY TEAM YOU PEN WITH WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DISQUALIFIED. IF YOU HAVE NOT PENNED FOR TWO YEARS YOU MUST FILL OUT A NEW PENNER CRITIERA FORM.

IV. CONDUCT

A. Membership in the Association is voluntary. Continued membership is dependent on the member exhibiting good behavior and following the rules of the Association. Membership begins when the application and fees for membership are received and accepted by the Board of Directors. A form designated by the Association evidences membership. The privilege of membership continues during the period for which dues have been paid and good behavior of the member. Good behavior shall include, but not be limited to, payment of dues, following the rules and regulations of the Association as promulgated from time to time and generally conducting oneself in an appropriate manner. Should the Board of Directors receive a complaint regarding a member or a member’s behavior or failure to follow rules it may conduct any investigation it sees fit to determine the facts. If a determination is made that a member has acted inappropriately, the Board may take such corrective action as it, deems appropriate. Such action may include the striking of his or her name from the rolls of membership. The Association may, in the sole discretion of the Board of Directors, refuse to allow anyone to become a member for any reason or for no reason at all.
B. Any unnecessary roughing of horses anywhere on the premises, first time you will be given a warning, second time you will be fined $100.00 or be expelled from the contest and/or the association.
C. If a person is fined, the fine will be assessed by the judges and/or directors and approved by the officers and directors present.
D. Cattle spotting, by spectators during the run, will not be allowed, offenders will be asked to leave. If flagrant enough the team running may receive a “no-time”.
E. Herd settlers shall settle cows from a reasonable distance. Do not position yourself between the herd and the penning team. No bumping of cows will be allowed and will be subject to discipline action by a Judge. Upon hearing “flag & timer ready,” settlers will hold position-facing herd until the number is given. Upon hearing the number, the settlers will promptly move away from the herd and quickly proceed down the outsides of the arena. Any interference with the run in progress will be subject to fines at the discretion of the Judges or the Show Directors and Judges will have a re-run option.
F. Any conversation with the judges, with the exception of protest, should be done between divisions.

V. GENERAL

                A. All State Sanctioned pennings will governed by UTPA Rules.
                B. The association must approve the judges and timers. There will be two judges approved by UTPA and paid by the promoter, one flagging the line, one flagging the pen and at least two timers, Judges and timers shall not be changed in the middle of a division.
                C. Penners adults and youths may enter four times per division with one entry a mandatory draw, but must change at least one member of their team.

If someone pens who is not rated, that person will automatically be rated a 6 for that show.
If someone runs more than is allowed in a division, all teams after the allowed rides that he/she is on will be disqualified for that division, no money will be refunded. All rides ridden must be paid for.

D. All proceeds due UTPA from promoter will be paid at the conclusion of the penning.
E. The books for each class will be closed after the first go of the class before it (i.e. the 8 class will close after the first go of the 11 class). An unlimited number of teams in each class will be accepted, except in the open class which will be capped prior to the show start. In the event the last set of cattle is not filled, the promoter may accept entries prior to the start of the open division to fill the last set.
F. Each Penner’s winnings will be deducted from their entry fees. By the show close each Penner needs to be settled up with the bookkeeper.
G. In the event a penning is called due to weather, before the final go-round, the last fully completed go-round would decide the winners of the penning. Decision to stop the penning shall be a joint decision of the promoter and the UTPA director(s).
H. A member of the UTPA Executive board shall have access to the results anytime after the conclusion of the show.
I. State sanctioned shows will consist of one Go with 50% back in reverse order and the top ten teams coming back for a final go in a draw order in the Open Division. The #11, #8, and #5 Divisions will have one Go, with the top twenty teams coming back for a second Go in reverse order. With the best combined times winning in all divisions. The Youth Division will have one go, with the best time winning the division.
J. Fresh cattle will be required for first go-round in the Open Division.

VI. SANCTIONING
A. To be a sanctioned penning, it must be cleared on the association calendar and approved by the Executive Committee.
B. No more than one sanctioned penning will be approved on the same date and the State recommends no other penning be scheduled.
C. Each promoter operating under the association shall be solely responsible for any and all liability and shall hold UTPA and its officers and directors harmless from any liability.
D. The promoter must use over-the-back tyvec, or water-resistant numbers on the cattle.
E. The contestant will pay UTPA an additional $3.00 fee per entry ($9 per team). Non-UTPA clubs and private promoters will pay UTPA a fee of $2.00 per entry and the contestant will pay an additional $3.00 fee per entry for all team penning and team sorting classes. This money will be used toward year-end awards. Clubs can either send their own newsletter to the members or pay the State Secretary to send one out. The cost is $150.00 a month. Clubs can pay the State Treasurer to do the points and bookkeeping for their show at a cost of $150.00 a month plus $75 for sorting and $125 for penning at the show. Or they can hire their own employee.
G. Local clubs and private promoters must sign a promoter’s agreement with UTPA.
H. Cattle numbers shall be drawn at random, as each team enters the arena.
I. State sanctioned entry fee and payback will be: Open Limited $66.00 per rider with 100% payback on the limited portion of the entry, (which is $10.00 of the $66.00.) Open $56.00 per rider, 65% payback. Number 11 division $41.00 per rider, 55% payback, Number 8 division $31.00 per rider, 55% payback. Number 5 division $26.00 per rider, 50% payback. Youth division, youth rider pays $5.00 per rider, 100% payback. The State Final entry fees and paybacks are to be determined by the Board of Directors.
J. A $5.00 per person per show (Grounds Fee will be assessed) to help cover arena costs.
K. Run order in each division will be determined by draw or sorted by computer program. All reasonable attempts will be made to spread teams out as evenly as possible.

VII. STATE FAIR JACKPOT

A. The State Fair Jackpot will be an Open Jackpot, open to the public to participate as long as they receive a UTPA rating 5 days prior to the penning and pay a $10.00 day fee. Entries and money won will be used to compute ratings changes for the following year (i.e. 2011 fair will be included with the 2011 shows to determine rating changes for 2012).

VIII. STATE FINALS

A. Penners must be a paid UTPA member to qualify for the Finals.
B. YEAR-END AWARDS: State Champion penners will be awarded in each Division & Class (individual) by accumulation of the highest points earned at all 6 State sanctioned shows, plus points from the State Finals show. In the event of a tie for year-end, the tie will be broken by whoever had the highest point total prior to the State Finals.
C. Added money, with the amount to be determined prior to the show, will be added to the Finals. It will be distributed to all divisions in both penning and sorting. A rider must have ridden in at least five shows to qualify for the added money. If a rider does not quality, his/her portion of the added money may be rolled back into the pot for next year.
D. Year end awards will be presented at a banquet, place to be announced by the Board.

IX. POINTS AND PAY SCHEDULE
A. Points will be accumulated for the penning and sorting divisions, and will remain separate from each other. Year End Awards will be given for both.
B. Individual points will be awarded in descending order for each division.
1. 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; 4th place, 12 points; etc.
2. The second go in each division will receive a maximum of 10 points.
3. The top 10 go (Open only) will receive a maximum of 5 points.
4. 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, etc.
5. A team must have a qualified time to receive points. Example: A no time receives “no points.”
C. Riders will count points from their best 2 divisions.
D. For each division, riders may be awarded points for his/her top two rides in each go and the average every ride he or she makes. For example, a rider placing 1st,and 5th in the first go will receive 27 points (15+11) for the first go.
E. Missed show option: a penner may pay double his entry fees for each ride he signs up for at the Finals to make up for a missed show and then receive double of whatever points he earns for the day.
F. The Final show will be worth double points.
G. The two shows where the rider accumulated the least amount of points will be dropped. Therefore, only the 5 top shows will count towards year end points.
D. UTPA sanctioned penning payback schedule (suggested guideline for non-sanctioned pennings):

No. Of Teams                       Places Paid            Percentage
1-10                                        1                              100%
11-20                                     2                              60-40%
21-30                                     3                              50-30-20%
31-40                                     4                              40-30-20-10%
41 and over                          5                              30-25-20-15-10%

For all Divisions except Youth.
1st Fast Go money will be paid for each fast go and equal the entry fee when twenty or more teams are entered.
2nd Fast Go money will be paid and equal the entry fee when 20 or more come back on the 2nd go.

X. AWARDS.

A. Separate awards will be given for penning and sorting. The type and number of awards (placings) will be determined by the amount of available finances.

B. Classes will be combined as follows: Open - #6s and #5s, Amateur - #4s and #3s, Novice - #2, and Rookie - #1. If a #6 rider wins the Open first place, the highest #5 rider will win second place. The placings will then follow the points, combining the #6s and #5s. The same is for the Amateur group.

C. Divisions will receive first, second, and third place awards. Places fourth through tenth (if finances allows) will be the same award.
D. A high money award will be given to each of the four classes at every show. A rider must participate in the sorting and penning to be eligible for the high money award.

XI. RATINGS.

A. A separate penning and sorting rating system will be used. Therefore, riders may have a separate penning number and sorting number.
B. There will be separate ratings criteria for penning and sorting.

XII. DISPUTES

A. In case a team has a dispute, the team will put up $100.00 for a decision. If sustained, the team will receive their money back, if not, the money will go to the association. Any protest must be timely filed with the line judge or the director in charge (prior to that set of cattle being changed).
B. If a protest is filed, the Directors in charge shall present said dispute, along with the $100.00 deposit, to the judges. The directors in charge shall immediately present the findings and reason to the protesting parties. Protest results should be made after the tenth team but prior to that set of cattle exiting the arena.

XIII. ATTIRE

A. All contestants and arena personnel must wear western attire in all of the penning and sorting divisions: A western hat, a long/short-sleeved western shirt tucked in and buttoned up to the second button from the collar and western boots. Any athletic riding shoe can be worn, in the event of a foot injury. Tank tops and tee shirts will not be allowed. The judges will levy a fine of $10.00, at their discretion, against any contestant not in compliance. Fines must be paid before the contestant rides again.

XIV. The promoter of a sanctioned penning shall have the right to require any contestant to provide his or her social security number prior to the receipt of any prize money. A contestant who does not meet this requirement forfeits the winnings to the promoter.

XV. Both UTPA and the promoter of a sanctioned penning shall have the right to require any contestant, or in case of a Youth rider, the contestant’s parent or guardian, to sign a release form holding the association and/or promoter, et al, harmless for any and all injury incurred as a result of the penning.

UTPA CRITERIA TO ADVANCE RATINGS

Utah Team Penning member guidelines for increasing a riders rating at the beginning of the year. The following are change criteria qualifiers for existing riders of the previous year. A rider needs to meet two of the following:

1. A UTPA rider has won a high point saddle in their Class, #1 through #6 in a state or local series is an automatic number bump.
2. A UTPA riders percent of entry payment to money won is:                       Penning                                 Sorting
#5           70%                        #5           65%
#4           65%                        #4           60%
#3           60%                        #3           55%
#2           55%                        #2           50%
#1           50%                        #1           45%
3. A UTPA rider has, as an average per show, won money:
Penning                                                 Sorting
#5           $255.00 avg                         #5           $160.00 avg
#4           $225.00 avg                         #4           $140.00 avg
#3           $200.00 avg                         #3           $120.00 avg
#2           $175.00 avg                         #2           $80.00 avg
#1           $150.00 avg                         #1           $60.00 avg

A UTPA rider has finished his/her last two active years in the top five of any division or the top three of the same class when there are 10 or more penners in that class. This is based upon the rider’s average points won per show.
Any rider rated on a National level shall be rated as such or higher in UTPA, but no lower than their present UTPA rating. UTPA may work with associated clubs to respect and adjust UTPA ratings with the associated clubs ratings.
Utah Team Penning member guidelines for increasing a riders rating during the year. Any pre-existing member with one or more year’s absence from riding in any shows is subject to review by the current Rating Committee. Any New UTPA member will be observed at any State sanctioned show and can have their rating changed at the discretion of the Rating Committee.
Utah Team Penning members may protest their assigned rating by sending a written objection to the Rating Chairperson. The UTPA rating committee will review your protest and their decision will be final.
If a Utah Team Penning member places in the bottom 25% of his or her class, based on percentage of money won for the year, they may petition to receive a ratings reduction (to the next lower rating). The request must be in writing and given to the Rating Chairperson. The member must have ridden in a minimum of four shows. If a rider meets criteria and is raised a rating number, that rider must remain at that rating for two years before petitioning to be lowered. However, a rider may receive a rating increase each year he meets criteria. Additionally, if a rider is lowered (through petition) a rating number, that rider must remain at that rating for two years before petitioning to be lowered again (if criteria met). Once a rider receives a rating number of 2, he or she cannot petition to be lowered back to a 1.
The Rating Chairman and the President will be carried over to the next year’s board.

UTPA Ranch-Style Team Sorting Rules

There may or may not be a ranch sorting competition in conjunction with a UTPA sanctioned penning.
The UTPA will have three divisions in the sorting year: Open (any member in good standing with UTPA is eligible) with a 60-second time limit; Number 8 Division (the combined numbers of this team will be eight or less) with a 60-second time limit; and Number 4 Division (the combined numbers of this team will be four or less) with a 75 second time limit.
There is a four ride limit for all sorting classes. There is an automatic draw, i.e., pick one draw one. The remaining two rides may either be picked or placed in the draw. In all rides, one member of the team must be changed.
The Open Sorting Division will also have a handicap with the same ½ second deductions as the open penning division. The maximum rating per team is 12.
All state sanctioned show divisions (open, #8, and #4) will consist of one go with the top 20 of teams coming back for a final go in a draw order. The open division will also have a Top 10. The third cow time will be recorded on the first Go in case of a tie. With the best combined times winning in all divisions. Fresh cattle will be required for the first go-round in the open division.
The contestant will pay UTPA an additional $3.00 per entry ($6.00 per team). Private promoters will pay UTPA a fee of $3.00 per entry and the contestant will pay an additional $3.00 per entry.
State sanctioned entry fee and payback will be: Open $37.00 per rider with 65% payback. Number 8 division $32.00 per rider with 55% payback. Number 4 division $27.00 per rider with 50% payback. The number of places paid and the percentage will be based upon the penning schedule.
Points will be awarded to the winners. The penning point system will be used. Sorting year end awards will be given. Money won will count towards the high point money won for the show.

UTPA Board Members Job Descriptions

President

The President shall preside at all meetings of the members of the Association and at all other meetings of the Association, all according to Roberts Rules of Order. He/she shall perform all such duties that are incidental to the office of President and chief executive officer of the Association and as are properly and appropriately required of him/her.
No pay is acquired for this position.

Vice Presidents

There will be two Vice Presidents elected each year.
The Vice Presidents, in the absence or incapacity of the President, shall exercise all of the powers and perform all of the functions of the President. One of the Vice Presidents shall be appointed as the Ratings Committee Chairman. They shall, in addition, perform such other duties, from time to time, as may be assigned to them by the President.
No pay is acquired for this position.

Secretary

The Secretary shall be responsible for the minutes of meetings of the Members and for seeing that all notices of official meetings are properly prepared and sent, to compose and mail out the newsletter monthly, to make the rule books for the year, keep a register of all names and post office addresses/phone numbers of members, to maintain and acquire a signed membership form from all members, and shall be custodian of all pertinent records, documents and official correspondence of the Association. The Secretary, in general, will perform all duties incident to the office and such other duties as may, from time to time, be assigned to her/him by the President.
The pay acquired for this position is $150 per month, plus supply cost (receipts are required).

Treasurer

The Treasurer shall be responsible for the custody of all funds and financial records of the association, for the receipt of such funds and the authorized disbursement of them and shall conduct such banking business for, and in the name of the Association, as may be consistent with its general fiscal operations. The Treasurer shall prepare and report on the financial operations of the Association as directed by the President. She/he shall also be responsible for tracking the points and the money won by all members, this shall be reported to the Secretary within 3 days of the show. She/he shall also be responsible for taking the teams and composing the run order for each show. She/he shall also be responsible for taking the entry fees and writing the payback checks at each show. The Treasurer shall in addition, perform such other duties, from time to time, as may be assigned to him/her by the President. The Treasurer shall also store the records of the club for the last 3 years. The pay acquired for this position is $150 per month, plus supplies (receipts are required).

Ratings Committee

The Rating Committee Chairman shall be one of the Vice Presidents of the UTPA board that is appointed by the President. It shall be made up of one representative from each of the participating clubs. The Ratings committee will consist of both vice presidents and three UTPA members in good standing. The secretary will serve on the committee in a note-taking capacity.
No pay is acquired for this position.

Pay at the shows

At each show there will be an Announcer, a Backup Timer, a Line Judge, and a Pen Judge and the Treasurer (if the elected Treasurer rides a helper may be hired in their place). Show personnel will receive $75 for working Friday (sorting divisions) and $125 for working Saturday (penning divisions). Cattle help will not be paid, unless prior approval by the board.

In the event that the show help (announcer, timer, line judge, pen judge, and treasurer) will need to travel to a show (over 50 miles one way), the promoter will pay 35¢ per mile, round trip. However, if two or more people ride together, the person driving/owning the vehicle will only receive the mileage. The promoter will also pay for the show help’s lodging. The promoter will arrange the rooms and will obtain reasonably-priced reasonable-quality lodging. Only one night will be paid for and the show help will be encouraged to share.