Welcome to the SRJS, the place to be if you would like to become involved in Rodeos within Tasmania. 

The SRJS was formed in 1996 by a small, hard working committee whose main aim was to be able to introduce people into the great sport of rodeo at an affordable basis and one that was considered to be fair to the new comer.

Holding events for Novice, Junior and Professional riders, the SRJS has gone to great lengths to ensure amateur events are widely available to the most inexperienced rider and horse. 

Held at 'Batten Park' Ulverstone Rotary Rodeo Grounds on South Road Ulverstone  during the Summer months from October through to Aprilm the SRJS has introduced numerous competitors into the professional sport or Rodeo.  For those who are just looking to have some fun with their horses in a more casual and relaxed environment our Jackpots are first rate. 

The SRJS holds 10 Jackpots per season all being on double weekends (one Saturday 2pm and another Sunday 10am) due to the lack of free weekends during the summer months and our sport rapidly growing in popularity.

If you're interested in becoming involved, please feel free to browse this website where you will find current and up to date information on our events, memberships, Entry Fee's, Prizemoney, Dress & Equipments, Practice Days and much more.

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For Insurance purposes the SRJS has a membership Fee being Family $40, Adult $25 and Child (U/17) $10 for 12 months.  This is membership to the Ulverstone Rodeo Committee and is not retained by the SRJS at all.  This membership fee covers competitors for insurance under the Australian Professional Rodeo Association. (APRA)

To make our Jackpots affordable for everyone, we have kept our entry fees to an absolute minimum ranging in price from $3.50 to $13.50.  Prizemoney is paid out after each Jackpots to First, Second & Third Placings. 
A points tally is taken for each event with first place receiving 3 points, second place, 2 points and third place 1 point.  At the end of year, the person who has accumulated the most points in each event becomes the end of season Champion and receives a Trophy Belt Buckle valued at over $200. 
We have 23 Trophy Buckles each season.

Here is a quick run down on some Rodeo equipment and terminology.

• Flank Strap - Padded rope which is tied around bucking stocks belly area to encourage bucking with a tickling like sensation (oxford dictionary; flank strap - piece of flesh between rib and hip bone)
• Rosin - Power which is rubbed onto bull rope, bucking rein and bareback riggin to encourage stickiness and a firmer grip.
• Pocket - Distance between horse and drum on approach in Barrel Racing
• Tail Turn - Turning your horse in a complete circle and crossing over ones own tracks before the start of a barrel racing run.  Instant disqualification for this.
• Buzzer - Siren that sounds 8 seconds time in all bucking events
• Re-ride - Awarded to any rough stock rider if bucking animal did not perform to the best of its ability or in the case of a technical error.
• Tie Down - Head gear on riding horses with rope attached to underneath front girth.  Encourages horse to keep its head down and gives it balance.
• Back Cinch - On Western Saddles.  Essential in all Roping events for this to be reasonably tight to ensure movement does not occur in back of saddle and cause damage to horses back.  Must be attached to front girth also to prevent it slipping back and flanking the horse.
• Skid Boots - Boots worn on the back lower legs of all timed event horses to prevent them from burning their hocks when stopping and sliding.
• Shin Boots - Boots worn on front lower legs of most horses to prevent strain injury or treading upon themselves.
• Horn Wraps - Protective padding placed around Team Roping Steers horns to provide extra protection.
• Rough Stock - All bucking events.  Bull Ride, Saddle Bronc and Bareback Bronc Ride.
• Timed Events - Judged purely on time.  Team Roping, Rope & Tie, Steer Wrestling, Barrel Race and Breakaway Roping.
• Chaps - worn over the jeans by rough stock riders to enhance the movement of their legs and provide protection.
• Protective Vest - Worn by bull riders to protect them from the bulls horns.
• Wranger / Blue Dog / Brahma / Rockies & Silverdales - Types of denim jeans popular  with all cowboys and cowgirls in particular Wrangler.