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I F R 5 0

TYLER WOODWARD, FREELANCE, [email protected]

International Finals Rodeo - 50th anniversary celebration - January 2020

IFR50 moves to Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, OK
The International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA) along with the Lazy E Arena (LEA) is proud to announce a collaboration to relocate the International Finals Rodeo (IFR) for its 50th anniversary and beyond. Within this new partnership benefits will be seen by all members involved from contestants to stock contractors to contract personnel. Furthermore, the life blood of the event, the fans, will as well have a refreshed experience from the Lazy E’s rich history in western sports and improved production techniques.

As discussed in the live press conference on Wednesday, August 28th increases to the contestant prize money will grow from $26,000 per event to over $33,000 per event in the 7 standard events, continuing with equal money in the Team Roping for headers and heelers. We are pleased to announce that the Breakaway Roping will increase from a total of $15,000 to match the 7 standard events with over $33,000. This will bring the total cash payout of the event up to $300,000. Stock Contractors will see a 20% increase per animal in stock lease for the 2020 event. Contract personnel who are selected to work IFR50 will also see a 20% increase in pay.

When the Lazy E Arena was constructed in 1984, western sports, more specifically rodeo, were the primary tenant in mind. Fans that attend the upcoming International Finals Rodeo will be welcomed with a strong sense of cowboy heritage that lives inside the historic Lazy E Arena. They will also enjoy the unique amenities offered by the LEA including new seating options, an unobstructed, intimate view of the arena floor, and state of the art video, lights, and sound brought in for the new age entertainment. The LEA offers numerous RV hook ups as well as free parking for patrons attending IFR50 slated for January 17-19, 2020.

“This is a historic day for the International Professional Rodeo Association and the International Finals Rodeo. We are proud to announce a partnership with the Lazy E Arena that will help bring the IPRA and the IFR closer to its goals. Those goals include increased benefits for our members, sponsors, and fans. This move sets in motion a plan of continued growth for years to come.” Says Dale Yerigan, General Manager of the IPRA. Yerigan, who has won 11 World Championships in the Steer Wrestling, has always had sense of what it takes to benefit the rodeo athletes and sees this move as one in a forward direction for all involved.
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For the full press release - click here

To view the live announcement - click here

For ticket information - click here

IFR50 Performance Times

Friday, January 17 - 7:30pm

Saturday, January 18 - 1:30pm

Saturday, January 18 - 7:30pm
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Sunday, January 19 - 1:30pm

IFR50 Personnel Announced
IFR50 Contract Personnel will be:
 Senior Pro Judge:
  •  Rick Chaffin
  • Ronnie Barnett
  • Steve Ratchford
  • Alan Coleman
Pickupman:
  • McKinley Belvin
  • Shawn Spaulding
Barrelman:
  • Brinson James Harris
Bullfighters:
  • Randy Miller
  • Tyler Dahl
  • Mark Weber (ALT)




​Secretary:
  • Danna Gann
Timers:
  • Sherry Sumner 
  • Lyndia Chaffin
Roughstock Gateman:
  • Rob Gann
  • Joel Chaffin
Times Event Gateman:
  • Danny Hicks
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TYLER WOODWARD, FREELANCE, [email protected]

For more up-to-date details on IFR50, visit www.ifrodeo.com

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