TVCC presents 4th Annual National Intercollegiate Rodeo, Southern Region

Trinity Valley Community College and Elder Dodge welcome you to the 4th annual National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association rodeo!

Each NIRA member college has its own club composed of student members and sponsored by a faculty advisor who supervises the club's activities. Each year, a men's team consisting of 6 members and a 4-member women's team is chosen from each school. These team members travel to the regional rodeos competing against other NIRA member schools. Those not chosen for the team may compete on an individual basis and still be eligible for all prizes except those given to the team. The top three contestants in each event from each of the NIRA's 11 regions qualify to compete in the CNFR. The top two men's teams and women's teams also qualify from the regions.

Coming from as far away as Louisiana, the event will feature approximately 400 contestants representing 20 colleges and universities including: Hill College, Southwest Texas Junior College, McNeese State University, Trinity Valley Community College, Northeast Texas Community College, Lone Star Community College - Montgomery, Panola Junior College, Texas A&M University, Sam Houston State University, Stephen F. Austin State University, Texas A&M University - Kingsville, and Wharton County Junior College. 

Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. each evening.  Each night during the rodeo performance, children can compete in a Calf Scramble to win bicycles. 

In addition to competitive rodeo events, a special Kid's Day will be held on Saturday, February 11th immediately following slack (around 12 p.m.) and will provide an opportunity for children and their parents to visit and interact with rodeo athletes. Bicycles and various other prizes will be given away during this. Kid's Day is FREE to attend.

All proceeds generated by the rodeo are given back to the students to further their education. 

Sponsors of the 2012 event include: Elder Dodge, Henderson County Farm Bureau, Holiday Inn Express, Best Western Royal Mountain Inn, Athens Bank, Kevin Lilly's McDonald's, Champion Genetics, Miara Arabians, Whataburger, Bent Bucket Ministries, Smith Pro Rodeo, Carr Pro Rodeo, ETMC EMS, Southside Feed, North 19 Fire & Rescue, Ag-Power, Inc., Kensai, Inc., Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative, Ace Contractors of San Augustine, KCKL 95.9FM, Red Line Power, Citizens National Bank, Lone Star Western Wear, Mark Roberts, DDS, Sandel Operating Company, Gulf Coast Car/Truck Wash, Sinks Excavation, Marion's Shell & Service Center, Heritage Land Bank, Dillon Manufacturing, Super 8, Athens Cleaners, McAlister's Deli, Mill's Feed & Supply, First State Bank, Rockwall Marine, Jalapeno Tree, Reynold's New York Store, Danny's Smokehouse, Crossroads Veterinary Clinic, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Island Tans & Gift Boutique, Prosperity Bank, Athens Lumber & Supply, Spencer Hardware, East Texas Ag Services, Carquest Auto Parts, Airgas, Applebee's, Reynolds New York Store, Henderson County Veterinary Hospital, and the Montalba General Store.

General admission tickets are $5.00 each and may be purchased in advance at Lone Star Western Wear in Athens, or on the night of the performance at the gate. 

Several local hotels are offering competitive rates for rodeo competitors and families.  Please contact the Holiday Inn Express, Best Western Royal Mountain Inn, and Super 8 to learn more.  Don't forget to mention that you're with the TVCC Rodeo event to receive these special rates.