The NC High School Rodeo Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of sportsmanship, horsemanship and character in the youth of our state.

The NC High School Rodeo Association was created to give high school students the opportunity to participate and compete in this unique and challenging sport. Although not recognized by high school athletics, the NCHSRA offers a rodeo program that sets high school rodeo apart from other varsity sports:

Athletes compete on a scale comparable to collegiate and professional rodeo competitors.

The NCHSRA is an independent student athletic association- governing itself without supervision of school administration or assistance from tax dollars.

Members are fully insured, supervised and guided by adult experts.

Competitors have opportunity to acquire scholarships and grants for their educational interests.

NCHSRA members compete at state levels for local recognition and the top four contestants in each event from each state qualify for the National High School Finals Rodeo and the Wrangler Junior High School National Finals, conducted annually in July. Over 1500 contestants from 44 states/provinces compete for national titles, awards and scholarships.