2008 SCHEDULE Once again the curtain drops on a terrific season for the ATRA.  We will post the final standings with Champions as soon as possible.  We ask you to please be patient, as the secretary tries to unfold and recap it all.     AWARDS CEREMONIES Sunday, September 7 at 2pm Conway High School  James H. Clark Auditorium Mandatory Official Dress Code Required - Please No Spurs!!!   Bullriders, Bareback & Chute Doggers Call-In: Tuesdays 6-9 pm prior to rodeo 870-994-3401 Stock Contractor - Bubba Hill     "Lights Out, Bake Sale Live Auction" was a  HUGE SUCCESS!! ATRA would like to thank everyone that participated in the live auction; from the great bakers of each item, the buyers, and to Jim Lee for being the Auctioneer.  We had a great time and nice to see so many involved.  Our sincere appreciation on your tremendous effort that raised $2125.00       ROUGH STOCK TURN OUTS/NO SHOWS If Contestant calls in to enter a rough stock event then that contestant must pay his entry fee at the rodeo whether he decides to ride or not. In order to ride at the next rodeo the turnout fine plus the current fee must be paid. THE TURN OUT FINE WILL BE THE SAME AS THE ENTRY FEE. If contestant is assessed a turnout fine for two consecutive rodeos then that Contestant will be Black Listed and all fees must be brought current with the Secretary before said member will be allowed to enter during call-in (with the exception of providing a doctors release or acceptable documentation but at the Presidents discretion).

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President's Stall **JUNE LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT** Hello Again, June is here and we have reached the halfway point of our season.  So folks please remember that in order to qualify for the finals you must participate in at least 8 rodeos.  With that said, I want to shout out loud and clear as to how PROUD I am of the members of the ATRA.  The attitudes and conduct of the members was exceptional throughout the Memorial Weekend festivities.  We showed everyone involved with that event just what a standout group of children and young adults we have.  Thanks also to each of you for cleaning up the arena and parking area on Monday.  Your efforts were rewarded with a $200.00 donation from the PRCA committee.  Even though it was hot and humid, I simply couldn’t have asked for more from all of you. THANKS!! Mrs. Nikki, to you and Perry, I don’t have the words to describe how honored the ATRA family is to have you with us.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your hard work with that event! Remember for the rest of the rodeo season the ATRA Official Dress Code will be in force starting June 20th.  So remember to wear boots, hats, collars and cuffs under the lights to avoid DISQUALIFICATION. Please visit the NEWS section on the website for important announcements and information about deadlines on sponsorships, raffle tickets and ads.  Summer is here and we the association as a whole need to get our there and secure those sponsors.  Members contact your sponsors from last year or add to your sponsor list by finding new ones too.  The board will be announcing more fundraisers as our season continues.  So be watching the website and listening at the rodeos for more information.  I am always open to suggestions, so if any member has a fundraising idea contact me.  I can be reached at   870-994-3401 or email me at ashfltrodeodad@centurytel.net. Remember to sell those raffle saddle tickets.  If you have not picked up your tickets or If you need additional tickets, please contact me.  I will see that some are sent your way.  Don’t forget each member must sell 25 tickets prior to the finals.  These contestants are currently injured and not able to rodeo: Denelle Henderson, Zach Horton and Dock Yarberry.  The ATRA wishes all of you a speedy recovery.  Get back out on the rodeo trail soon!! Braden Ables---President More ATRA Letters have moved to the ARCHIVES     One of Our Most Prestigious Awards Given each Year Callie Nelson, daughter of Roger and Gela Nelson of Rosebud, AR,was a young cowgirl that competed in the 2001 & 2002 ATRA rodeo seasons. The cowgirl won the battle with cancer in November of 2003 by getting to meet the Lord face-to-face. Today, the ATRA is honored to award this trophy buckle in Callie's honor of being a true sportsman, by taking the good & bad days in the ATRA as well as in life. Winners of this Award: 2004 Sunny Wilcox - Greenbrier 2005 Kaylee Ables - Ash Flat 2006 Bailey Belote - Wooster 2007 Samantha Lee - Mt. Vernon