Here is how we run our ATCPS Show

Open HC Class 1st go, 1/3 go
Ten Class 1st go, 1/3 go
Senior Youth 1st go, 2nd go
Junior Youth 1st go, 2nd go
Eight Class 1st go, 1/3 go
Five Class 1st go, 1/3 go

Start time: Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM

Time Limit: 

60 Seconds for Open HC, 10 and 8, 

75 seconds for the 5 class and 

75 seconds for both the Senior and Junior youth.

**Note: Second go will be limited to 30% back, however if a class contains less than 40 teams in the first go, then there will be a full half back.

Number of rides per class:

• Open HC: There is a 12 (Twelve) ride maximum. 

• Ten / Eight/ Five Class: The maximum number of entries allowed per rider in these classes is 5 (Five). You have the option to enter two pick teams without being required to enter a draw team. However, once you've entered your third pick team, you must also enter a mandatory draw team. Additionally, it's not necessary to enter a pick team, as you can enter the draw up to 5 (Five) times. 

• Youth Class: Youth classes format will be 1 pick team with one mandatory draw team for a limit of 2 rides per rider with 2 full goes. 

• Sub Rule: The no sub rule applies to the 2024 show season. With board approval, the ATCPS will allow for a medical sub if a rider was hurt on a show weekend. The sub needs to be the same rating or lower to ride. The sub is valid for the weekend only. The sub may ride above the allotted class cap. The sub does not collect individual points however the team may collect points if the team finishes accordingly.

• Entries: Online entries are required for each show. Visit our website at www.atcps.ca or directly to www.epenner.com to enter your teams. Payment can be sent via e-transfer to atcpsentries@gmail.com 

Entries close 6:00 p.m. Monday prior to the show date.

CLASS ENTRY FEE

Open HC- $50/rider

10, 8, 5 Class - $45/rider

Jr Youth - $15/rider 

Sr Youth - $15/rider

NOTE: Each team has a $3.00/ride cattle fee that is included in the above-listed entry fees.

**NOTE: All entry fees (including the required draw class) are due before you ride. Invoices are sent out every Thursday before each show.

• Day Teams: Day teams will be accepted as determined by the ATCPS board on the Friday before the show date.

• Cancellations/Change: Cancellations and changes must be submitted by Wednesday 6:00 p.m. the week of the show to avoid any penalty. 

• Stall and power: Stalling is available at $20 per night, which includes one bag of shavings per night and requires no cleanup. Additionally, power hookups are available at $10 per night for 50 RV spots. RV hookups are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, while stalling arrangements are pre-booked with your teams. ATCPS will include stalls & power in your show invoices, sent out every Thursday prior to the show. 

Please contact Josephine Walters at penningcows@gmail.com or 

780-848-7503 for any questions or adjustments to teams. 

• To qualify to ride on the Finals weekend. You must have ridden at 5 (five) prior ATCPS shows, plus you must qualify in individual classes. Example; to ride in the 5 class you must ride at least 1x at 5 (five) different prior ATCPS shows. 

• The Open HC individual points will be calculated on an average of their team points and divided by the total number of teams they enter in the open that day. For Example: If you collect 300 points and ride 12 times your average would be 25 points. If you collect 100 points and ride 3 times, your average would be 33 points.

• Draw teams rules will apply.

• The final weekend will be considered a non-sanctioned jackpot weekend with no points awarded; however, you must still qualify to ride the finals weekend. (5 (five) Prior ATCPS Shows, plus individual classes)

• The point calculation system will be for both individual and team and will be determined prior to the first show weekend. Points will be calculated using all shows up to and including the final sanctioned show on August 11, 2024 for both team and individuals.

• The top 2 teams in the Open HC, Ten, Eight, and Five will be awarded year-end prizes. 

• Maximum of the top 5 individuals in the Open HC, Ten, Eight, and Five will be awarded year end prizes however, depending on the subscription of riders to the class over the course of the year, the number of individual prizes may be reduced to less than 5, including the youth classes.

• ATCPS membership forms are available online. Memberships are due no later than March 31, 2024. Memberships received after this date will be assessed a late fee of $25.00.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

• A non-refundable work levy of $60 per member (youth excluded) is required. The proceeds from this levy will be used to pay members who wish to do any of the required volunteer tasks at a rate of $15 per hour worked. 

• This program is self-funded, so there is no impact on payouts or budgets.

Any verbal, emotional or physical abuse of any ATCPS member, including but not limited to the Board of Directors, Officials, Volunteers, Show committee people, arena operators, or any paid employee of the ATCPS during or after any ATCPS sanctioned or affiliated show will result in disciplinary action which will be adjudicated by the disciplinary committee. Penalties may include suspension, termination of membership, and/or forfeiture of points. Any member of the Board of Directors of the Chair of the Disciplinary committee may provide a warning to the instigator that such abuse will not be tolerated and advise the instigator of further action which can be taken should it be necessary.