RODEO PRESENTATION DINNER
A Huge Success – Thanks to Everyone who Attended
What a terrific night we all had at the IRC’s Rodeo Presentation Dinner of Champions on the 11th July. Many, many thanks to all those who came and supported the evening and helped to make it the great success that it was. You people are all the backbone of Rodeo in
It’s the one time of year where all Rodeo people, competitors new and old, supporters, followers, officials, family & committee members get to meet up, get a little dressed up, relax & meet up with everyone without the pressures of competition which is great.
Over 160 people were in attendance with lots of old faces and many, many new ones which was terrific to see. There were photos from the late 1960’s to 2009 played on the big screen throughout the entire evening as well as rodeo videos and one in particular which caught the eye of many of our ‘Old Time Cowboy’s’, a DVD of Ross Rodeo 1964. Thanks very much to Daniel Johnson for supplying this DVD which was greatly received by everyone. Huge, blown up Photos of our Tasmanian Champions adorned the walls and all Championship Presentations were presented on the Big Screen.
Thanks to all those who helped present Awards on the night to our New Tasmanian Champions & thanks also to Rachel Treloar and Keith & Barb French who provided the action Rodeo photos.
Once again, the meal was absolutely wonderful with plenty to go around & much more. Thanks so much to Leslie Ann and her team from the ‘Coast To Coast Golden Spit Roast’ for catering once again & looking after our every need.
Special thanks must also go to the following people for all their help. To Sandy Berry,
Here’s looking forward to an even bigger and better presentation Dinner in 2010 and hoping to see you all there again.
TASMANIAN CHAMPION COWBOYS & COWGIRLS
Congratulations to our newly crowned
Allround Champion Cowboy –
Allround Champion Cowgirl –
Bullriding Champion – Ricky Eastley (Sponsored by MC Rodeo Company)
Saddle Bronc Champion –
Bareback Champion – Damien Viney (Sponsored by Wal’s Bulk Meats, Stowport)
Steer Wrestling Champion – Larry Elphinstone
Team Roping Header Champion – Gary King
Team Roping Heeler Champion – Kelly Hamilton
Rope & Tie Champion – Gary King
Barrel Racing Champion –
Breakaway Roping Champion –
Rookie Allround Champion Cowboy – Dylan Clark (Sponsored by APRA)
Rookie Bullriding Champion – Brad Franklin (Sponsored by MC Rodeo Company)
Rookie Bareback Champion – Ian Klye
Rookie Saddle Bronc Champion – Dylan Clark
Rookie Rope & Tie Champion – Dylan Clark
Rookie Team Roping Header Champion – Daniel Kapeller
Rookie Steer Wrestling Champion – Ian Klye
Rookie Barrel Racing Champion – Michelle Harvey
Junior Allround Champion Cowboy – Chris Dornauf (Sponsored by Gary King Mobile Butcher)
Junior Allround Champion Cowgirl – Raquel Clark (Sponsored by Robin Clark Plumbing)
Junior Barrel Racing Champion – Georgie Kapeller (Sponsored by Longford Backhoe Hire)
Junior Steer Riding Champion – Chris Dornauf
Junior Bareback Champion – Chris Dornauf
Junior Saddle Bronc Champion – Chris Dornauf
Junior Team Roping Heeler Champion – Raquel Clark
IRC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Island Rodeo Circuits Annual General Meeting was held the same day as our Dinner, 11th July to help us cut costs in hire fees and to hopefully make it easier for those who had to travel.
Unfortunately, numbers were once again a little low which is disappointing as everyones input is always appreciated.
There were many rule changes which were voted upon at our meeting and to which will be updated in our IRC’s rule book which will be available at the beginning of the season to all current members. I won’t go into detail and list them all here as there are quite a few of them. I would just like to remind everyone that rules are voted upon at our meetings by all members who are in attendance and are not decided upon by the IRC committee themselves. It can not be stressed enough how important it is for all members to attend and have their vote to the way you would like your Circuit ran.
Thank you very much to all those members who did attend, it was wonderfully appreciated.
Get Well Soon Skiddy
Our poor old mate Simon ‘Skiddy’ Skidmore was admitted to hospital the Wednesday after our Rodeo Dinner and is currently still in there. After a couple of weeks, they have finally diagnosed him with Pneumonia in his lungs. He has been in and out of isolation for quite some time although was allowed a day release for a few hours on Sunday. Here’s hoping you get better real soon Skiddy. If anyone would like to visit him he is in the Burnie NW Regional Hospital.
Congratulations to
Congratulations to Damien and Kristy who welcomed with joy their beautiful little baby boy ‘Lane Damien Viney’ on Tuesday 21st July – 9 pounds, 6 ounces apparently with a big crop of thick black hair and absolutely gorgeous. A beautiful little brother for ‘Payton’. Mother and baby are both reported to be doing well.
Well done guys, we all look forward to meeting the new little Cowboy real soon xx
Cowboys Turn to Skiing
A couple of our Cowboys along with their partners recently took a skiing trip to
Animal Welfare Handling Course
The NW Animal Welfare Handling Course will be held on Saturday 22nd August with First Aid Course on Saturday 29th August at ‘The Stagger Inn’. So far we have 9 confirmed attendees. Still a couple of places left if anyone is interested. Please let me know ASAP. Course costs $50.
Still no news on the course in the North or additional course in the South, but will advise all those who have shown interest as soon as I hear anything.
Kapellers off to Mt Isa Rodeo
Happy holidays to the Kapeller family, Daniel, Krista and Georgie who headed off for the mainland on Saturday 25th July to attend
Sharyn & Joe – Canadian
Sharyn and Joe Marshall have just returned from a trip to
Harveydale Rodeo – Looking for New Committee Members
Harveydale Rodeo are looking for new Committee members. If you live in or around the Westbury area and are interested in helping this Rodeo Committee out you would be more than welcome. Please contact the Secretary, Jaqueline Davey on 0404 299 750 or email at jrshipton@bigpond.com
Shelly & Millsy – New Horse
Congratulations to Shelly & Millsy who’ve just brought themselves a new horse for both themselves and for young Denvah to move on to. He’s no stranger to the Rodeo world either. ‘Cash’ the big palomino who is currently owned by Natalie Tubb and formerly by Emma Bonner will be making his way back down the coast to do some barrel racing and roping. Well done guys.
Larry Elphinstone ‘It’s Just A Jump To The Left’
If you haven’t already heard our current ‘Tasmanian Steer Wrestling Champion, Larry Elphinstone’ is a man of many talents. He’s currently performing at the Burnie Civic Centre in the musical ‘It’s Just A Jump To The Left’. Opening Show was Saturday 25th July with the closing show this Saturday 1st August at 8pm. If you want to see Larry in leotards and fish net stockings I suggest you head on down and take a look for yourselves. Well done Lazza – can’t wait to see you on Saturday. Will have the camera ready !
Saturday 8th August – 9:30am start
After Party and Tea at Judbury Hall - $10 Adults, $5 Child – Tea Provided
No BYO – Licensed Event
Everyone Welcome – Just bring your horse & have some fun with Woodstock Rodeo Committee Members and help with some fundraising for this top Southern Rodeo
Enquiries please phone 0427 551 738
IRC Footy Tipping Competition
The Island Rodeos footy tipping competition is steaming along with round winners getting distributed evenly amongst lots of players. Just about to set the date & details for our end of season party which will also be open to people not in the competition if you would like to come along. Stay tuned for more information coming very soon. Tipsters, if you have any ideas on our get together let me know ASAP
Happy 21st Birthday to
Many happy returns for the day Lukie
Happy 50th Birthday to one of our old time Rodeo Friends, ‘Kerry West’ who turns 50 on the 30th July. Many Happy returns Kerry.
Happy 40th Birthday to one of our hardest working committee members, Tony Wyllie who turned 40 on the 28th July. Many happy returns Tone.
MEMBERSHIPS OVERDUE
Australian Professional Rodeo Association (APRA) Memberships are now due for the 2009/2010 Rodeo season. After the 31st May 2009 your previous membership expires & you will no longer receive your newsheet.
Membership Fee’s are as follows:-
Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . $82.50 with newsletter or $49.50 No Newsletter
Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . $148.50 (new members add $100 bond)
Open . . . . . . . . . . . . $209.00 (new members add $100 bond)
Non Competing . . . . $55.00
Junior member must not turn 18 years during the points season – 1st Dec to 30th November
Permit Membership is open to any member who has not won over $3,000 in their entire Rodeo career. This includes all new members. A permit member can compete in all events whether Open or 2nd Division.
Membership forms are downloadable from the APRA website www.prorodeo.asn.au or contact Tracey who will send you out a copy.
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