The 2023 College National Finals Rodeo kicks off Sunday, June 11 with the “Bulls, Broncs & Breakaway” matinee. This week through June 17, the top collegiate rodeo athletes in the country will compete for a national title in their respective events. This is what you need to know about the 2023 CNFR.
Who
Approximately 400 of the nation’s top college rodeo athletes representing more than 100 institutions of higher learning from 11 regions will compete in nine rodeo events.
What
National championships for individuals and teams will be determined this week.
Where
The Ford Wyoming Center in Casper, Wyoming.
When
June 11-17, 2023
CNFR Competition Schedule
Sunday, June 11: 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. “Bulls, Broncs & Breakaway”
Monday, June 12: 7 a.m. Slack
Tuesday, June 13: 7 a.m. Slack (All Events) & 7 p.m. 1st Performance
Wednesday, June 14: 7 p.m. 2nd Performance
Thursday, June 15: 7 p.m. 3rd Performance
Friday, June 16: 7 p.m. 4th Performance
Saturday, June 17: 7 p.m. Championship Finals
Scholarships will be awarded from the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association foundation and the NIRA Alumni. Special scholarships and awards will also be presented. Other activities of interest include a daily tradeshow, cowboy church, mounted shooting and more.
Tickets may be purchased online at sinclairtix.com or by calling 307.577.3030. FMI visit cnfr.com or call 509.529.4402.
CNFR Events
Men compete in saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling and team roping. Women compete in barrel racing, breakaway roping, goat tying and team roping.
CNFR Format
Individuals compete three times with the top 12 advancing to the Championship Finals. That’s wherethe individual event, men’s and women’s all-around, and national team champions will be crowned.While scores and times are very important, the all-around and team titles are based on a pointsystem.
Where to Watch the 2023 CNFR
The 2023 CNFR can be streamed live via ESPN3.
National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association
Regional Breakaway Roping Leaders
Big Sky Region – Molly Salmond, MTSU 561.0
Central Plains Region – Kyleigh Winn, KSSU 495.0
Central Rocky Mountain Region – Sage Kohr, UWY 425.0
Grand Canyon Region – Camela Haalilio, CAZC 615.5
Great Plains Region – Sydney Theobald, BHSU 405.0
Northwest Region – Samantha Kerns, TVCC 910.3
Ozark Region – Raven Clagg, UWAL 390.0
Rocky Mountain Region – Raegan Steed, CSID 705.0
Southern Region – Rylee George, TXAMUC 441.0
Southwest Region – Jordan Driver, TARLET 329.0
West Coast Region – Caslyn Weidenbener, CAPSLO 412.0
Draw for the First Round of the 2023 CNFR Breakaway Roping
