ProRodeo Sports News - April 20, 2018

following: Submit photo portfolio as per PRCAMedia guidelines as outlined in the PRCA Rulebook. This will be reviewed by the Photographer Coordinator and/or their designates for initial acceptance. If initial acceptance is granted, then the steps below must be completed. Submit a completed PRCA application form accompanied by two (2) letters of recommendation (one (1) letter from a qualified person in each category below); Accepted signors for letters of recommendation for prospective Photographer applicants: 1) Former (cardholding) PRCA Photographer of the Year. Former (cardholding) PRCA Photographer of the Year OR a finalist in the Photographer of the Year voting within the past three years. 2) Cardholding PRCA photographer with at least 10 years as a PRCA Photographer in good standing. Applicant will be responsible for the $300.00 non-contestant PRCA permit dues (or the current dues amount). This fee includes insurance coverage while on permit status. Upon completion of the above, applicant will be issued a noncontestant PERMIT for tentative membership status. Applicant will be required to submit ALL work (contact sheets) from 5 rodeos - including at least 2 indoor or night events. Immediately after completion of each of the applicant’s five (5) required PRCA rodeos, all contact sheets generated at that event must be sent to the PRCAMedia Dept. for evaluation by the Photographer Coordinator as outlined above. Also, an arena evaluation will be required (as outlined below). The contact sheet and arena evaluation (combined) will serve as the applicant’s final review for permanent membership status. Method for arena evaluation: Applicant must attend rodeo where a Photographer review member will be working for arena conduct evaluation. Applicant will coordinate with PRCA Media Dept. and review member to arrange to attend a rodeo where one of the review members will be. Review member can work with the rodeo committee to help in the process of attaining the necessary passes and credentials for applicant. Applicant will attend that event (at their own expense) for a designated time period and be observed by the review member as to arena etiquette and general knowledge of the sport. This review will be considered as one of the five (5) required rodeos outlined above. The review member will fill out a survey form with information regarding the applicant, and return it to the PRCAMedia Dept. to be used in the final evaluation of applicant. This process will be in conjunction with the contact sheet reviews outlined above. (PRCA staff submitted 3/18) 2021 Bylaw Proposals Change B1.5.3 Timers. Annual dues for timers will be $45, plus the required premium for the membership group accident insurance. New applicants must intern at a minimum of five performances at a minimum of two rodeos. Internship is at new timer’s own expense. The new timer will be evaluated on the following items: (A) Timing accuracy; watching flag to flag (B) must know PRCA Rulebook and be familiar with timer’s handbook (C) know what needs to be posted; where it needs to be posted and correct posting procedures (D) be familiar with both timed event and riding event (when needed) drawing procedures (E) must have own equipment: watches (digital and sweep hand), whistle, black and/or blue pens for posting. When posting, handwriting must be legible (F) must learn how to use electronic timing equipment accurately (G) be professional in own appearance (H) be willing to follow instruction and be courteous to other co-workers. The New Timer Evaluation form must be signed by one Judge, one Timer and one Secretary at each rodeo. Originals will be mailed to Member Records by the rodeo secretary. Copies of the New Timer Evaluation form will be made for the New Timer applicant to attach to the application; and the manager of Member Records. After completion of the internship, the Director of Rodeo Administration will examine the New Timer Evaluations to accept or deny the timer membership application. If approved for PRCA membership, New Timer must take PRCA Timers Clinic Seminar prior to purchase of PRCA membership. (D. Davis & S. Backstrom submitted 3/18) Change B1.5.3.1 Maintaining Timer Qualifications. A new timer or a timer For any timer who times less than four rodeos or 8 performances per year and who has been a PRCA timer for less then 10 years, Timer will be required to attend participate in a PRCA sponsored Timers Clinic within 30 days of membership renewal for the next competition season every two years to be eligible to time PRCA rodeos. Failure to participate in a PRCA sponsored Timers Clinic will result in the timer’s membership being suspended until Clinic participation is completed. Clinic attendance participation will be at the individual expense of the timer wishing to renew their membership. New applicants will be required to complete a Timers Clinic in order to complete their acceptance as a PRCA contract personnel member. After a period of 10 years of membership, participation in a PRCA sponsored Timers Clinic by a timer will be on an individual basis as deemed necessary by the Director of Rodeo Administration. (D. Davis & S. Backstrom submitted 3/18)

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