SOONER BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION
1. An SBRA barrel race is a timed event using three standard 55-gallon barrels set in
a cloverleaf pattern.
2. All SBRA jackpots will be located within a 70-75 mile radius of the city limits of Muskogee, Oklahoma.
3. Mileage should be used equally around the Muskogee area.
4. The SBRA will have 15 regular jackpots; however, points will only count at 12.
5. Membership(s): Single at $10.00 and
Family at $15.00. Family will consist of immediate family, living in same household, with children being 18 and under.
6. The SBRA 4D Open format (½, ½, ½) will consist of the 1D (fastest time), 2D (fastest
time plus ½ second), 3D (fastest time plus 1 second), and 4D (fastest time plus 1 ½ seconds).
7. The SBRA Youth Class will be for contestants 15 and under as of January 1st,
current year. Points will not be accumulated until birth certificate is on file. Youth
3D format (1 sec splits) 1D(fastest time) 2D(fastest time + 1 sec) 3D( fastest time +2 sec)
If they also nominate
in the Open class ($25.00 fee and complete nomination form), they will be bound by the work requirements associated with an
Open nomination.
8. SBRA will have a nomination fee of $25.00 per set of points in the Open 4D, $10.00
per set of points in the Youth. This is in addition to a membership fee.
Nomination Options:
On Rider (a
nomination form and $25.00 fee is required.) Points may be accumulated while riding any horse; however, only points
on ONE RUN per jackpot will count. Designation must be made at entry,
if competing on more than one horse in any jackpot, which horse will count for points.
If nominated rider fails to designate the point-counting run, the first run will count for points.
On Horse (a
nomination form and $25.00 fee PER HORSE is required). In order for points to
be awarded, a “Nominated” horse must be ridden by a member of SBRA.
If a nominated rider
or nominated horse gets injured, you can pay a $10.00 fee and change your nomination. A physician’s statement or veterinarian’s
statement may be required.
At no time will a
NOMINATED RIDER be allowed to run a NOMINATED HORSE in the same class and get two different sets of points on one run. If a Nominated Rider is riding a Nominated Horse, it must be designated at entry which
one is receiving the points (horse or rider).
9. Contestants (members and/or non-members) may ride any horse, regardless of ownership,
and may ride as many horses as they choose in a class; however, a horse may not be run by more than one person in a class
unless the following condition is met: Both contestants are members of the same
immediate family. In no case will the same horse be run more than twice in the
same class.
10. Works: You must work at least eight (8) jackpots. One jackpot must be worked until the end. Works
performed to “the end” are to be clarified as follows:
A.
Except for time to ready themselves
and their horse, the member is expected to be available to the Works Director for any additional assistance.
B.
The member is also expected to be
available at the end of the jackpot to assist any officers in putting away equipment, cleaning the arena area, etc. Every member is responsible for keeping the Works Director
informed of their works. If a member forgets to write their name down for the
works performed, they have until the next jackpot to clear it with the Works Director in their own handwriting. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Youth members are
excused from the work requirement, but not the participation requirement. Youth
MUST ENTER eight (8) jackpots to be eligible for awards.
Youth members who
nominate in the Open 4D MUST meet the Open requirements.
An alley guard will
be a category on the Work List. An alley guard is expected to ensure the safety
of members and the public from the start of the jackpot to the finish. During
a run, the alley way should be kept clear of horses and non-essential persons. There
should be adequate room for horses and should be no pedestrians, vehicles or livestock behind the alley, so that horses and
riders can safely complete their run.
11. Participation Requirement: To be eligible
for Open 4D awards, each nominated party (horse or rider) must enter a minimum of eight (8) POINT COUNTING jackpots, along
with completing work requirements.
12. Dress Code: Contestants must wear long pants
and a shirt that has a front, back, and is connected at the sides and shoulders.
13. Barrel Pattern:
A. The start/finish line and the barrel positions should be permanently marked and must
remain the same throughout the entire class.
B. The pattern at an SBRA show must meet the following conditions when arena permits:
1. A minimum of 15’ between the side fence and barrels 1 and 2;
2. A minimum of 30’ between the back fence and barrel 3;
3. A minimum of 30’ between the timer line and the first barrel.
14. Arena Conditions: The ground conditions within
the arena must remain consistent throughout the entire event. The ground around
the barrels must be worked and leveled after a maximum of ten (10) runs; the actual number to be determined prior to the start
of each jackpot by the Barrel Director.
The starting gate
or gates must remain open through the event. A contestant may request the
gate be closed after they enter the arena. EXCEPTION: If the owner of the arena requires the gate to be closed after contestant has entered arena, SBRA will
abide by their decision. If an arena has more than one gate at the end where
riders enter the arena, all riders must enter through the same gate. The choice
to enter either gate will only be given to contestants by permission of the Board of Directors.
15. Miscellaneous:
A. A contestant knocking over a barrel will be a “no time.” Touching a barrel, including keeping it from falling, is permitted without penalty.
B. A contestant’s name will be called four (4) times. After the 4th call, if contestant is not making an attempt to enter the arena or respond in
any way, they will receive a “no time.”
16. Exhibitions:
Exhibitions will cease timely to work the arena. Exhibitions ARE NOT TO
EXCEED 60 SECONDS. THIS WILL BE ENFORCED.
A fine of $3.00 will be charged to any contestant who exceeds this exhibition time limit – NO EXCEPTIONS. Before exhibitions will be taken ON SITE ONLY.
NO PRE-REGISTRY ALLOWED.
17. Closure of Books:
Entries for the SBRA Open jackpots will close when the 25th horse in the Open class runs. Exceptions can be made upon prior approval of the Board of Directors for special events that are
co-sanctioned with another association if the other association keeps their books open.
18. Timer Malfunction:
If the timer malfunctions three (3) times, then we will use a stopwatch and flag at timer line. Flag official to be determined by Directors. From this point
on, all stopwatch times will be used. Those contestants who have a timer malfunction
will have the option to re-run or receive entry fee back.
At the discretion
of the Board of Directors, a race that has a timer malfunction may be changed to a Money Maker race with NO points.
19. Points:
Will be awarded in each of the four (4) divisions of the Open and the Youth.
In each division, points will be awarded with 1st Place getting twenty-five (25) points and descending down to only one (1) point. NO TIMES will receive NO POINTS.
20. Payoff: Equal
pay in each division.
21. Awards: Saddles will
be given if money is available and no other awards will be sacrificed. The Open
must average 40 entries to give four (4) saddles. Other awards will be
given as money warrants.
22. Misconduct:
NO HITTING or WHIPPING a horse on the head or abuse of livestock in the arena or in viewing area of spectators will
be tolerated. This will result in a $25.00 fine and can result in disqualification
of run. Directors have authority to control this problem. Member or non-members fined will not be allowed to participate in any SBRA event until fine is paid.
23. Other:
A. No alcoholic beverages or excessive foul language will be allowed in the arena area. 1st offense – warning; 2nd offense -- $25.00 fine; 3rd
offense – suspension. If severe, then immediate removal.
B. Protest: Submit in writing the complaint,
along with a check in the amount of $25.00 payable to SBRA. If the protest is
determined legitimate by the SBRA Board of Directors, then the $25.00 will be returned and appropriate action taken; otherwise,
SBRA will deposit the $25.00 into the general fund.
C. All dogs must be under strict control and on a leash at all times.
D. Officers/Directors: To be considered
active, Officers/Directors must attend 50% of the jackpots and 80% of the board meetings.
Officers/Directors will not be required to pay for before and after exhibitions and will receive one free nomination
fee.
E. Officers/Directors will hold meetings a minimum of every two (2) months.
F. Contestants must attempt to make the fastest run possible. Any obvious attempt to pull up or pace their run may result in the following penalties: 1st offense – warning; 2nd offense -- $25.00 fine; 3rd offense –
3 months suspension from SBRA.
G. Names of suspended members may be published in the SBRA newsletter.
H. NO unsupervised children in or around the arena (this includes alley way and announcer
stand). Please keep children supervised AT ALL TIMES.
ANY SITUATION NOT COVERED IN THESE RULES WILL BE RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESENT AND
THEIR DECISION WILL BE FINAlL
