PCA High School Membership
Where the Next Generation of Rodeo Talent Begins
The Professional Cowboy Association (PCA) High School Division is designed to develop the next generation of rodeo competitors. This division allows high school athletes to compete alongside open contestants throughout the season while building skills, earning money, and gaining valuable experience in professional-level rodeo competition.
Through a season-long points system, high school contestants are rewarded for performance, consistency, and participation, with the opportunity to qualify for the Professional Cowboy Finals Rodeo (PCFR).
The PCA High School Division provides a competitive pathway that helps young athletes transition from youth competition into full PCA membership.
Point System Structure
Points are awarded based on the number of High School contestants entered in each event, with a maximum award of 10 points per rodeo.
Key features of the system include:
- Points are determined by the number of High School entries in an event.
- Points awarded cannot exceed 10 points.
- Placements receive descending points based on finish.
- Any High School contestant who enters but receives a no time or does not place will receive 0.5 participation points.
- 1st Place – 10 points
- 2nd Place – 9 points
- 3rd Place – 8 points
- 4th Place – 7 points
- So on and so forth by placement.
1st Place – 4 points
2nd Place – 3 points
3rd Place – 2 points
4th Place – 1 point
So on and so forth by placement.
- 1st Place — 10 points
- 2nd Place — 9 points
- 3rd Place — 8 points
- 4th Place — 7 points
So on and so forth by placement.
Participation Points: Any High School contestant who enters an event but receives a no time or does not place will be awarded 0.5 points for participation.
Earning a Spot at PCFR
High School contestants are rewarded for consistency, participation, and performance through a season-long points system leading to the finals.
High School Contestants qualifying for the PCFR and the High School ShootOut Finals money earnings will count FIRST then points.
Eligibility Requirements
- Contestants must hold a PCA High School Membership.
- High school contestants compete in regular PCA rodeos alongside open competitors and PCA members throughout the season.
- High school contestants must compete in a minimum of twelve (12) PCA rodeos during the season to be eligible for High School Finals qualification.
Regular Season Competition
- High school athletes compete for money and High School standings at all PCA-sanctioned rodeos.
- Earnings count toward High School standings.
- Separate High School standings are tracked within each event throughout the season.
PCFR Qualification
- Contestants placing 2nd through 11th in each event qualify based on combined points earned and money won during the season.
- The Top money-earning High School Contestant in each event will still qualify for the PCFR Big Finals.
High School Finals at PCFR
- Held during PCFR week on Thursday and Friday starting at 10:00 AM.
- Two (2) rounds of competition with an average winner paid.
- Separate High School Finals recognition.
- Added money amount: To Be Determined.
