EastSide Progressive Barrel Racing Association
2009
Top 5 High Point All-Around Awards - Awarded for most points earned for horse/rider combination. All three events are counted. Due to this award, you must write down the horse you use for goats this year.
New Point Spread - To give everyone a better chance at the All-Around Awards, points will be given out as follows:
| Placing | Points |
1st | 10 |
| 2nd | 9 |
| 3rd | 8 |
| 4th | 7 |
| 5th | 6 |
| 6th | 5 |
| 7th | 4 |
| 8th | 3 |
| 9th | 2 |
10th & Above (Participation) | 1 |
Qualified Shows - For 2009, you must compete in 6 shows (>50%) to qualify for year-end awards.
Worked Shows - We have another new requirement to qualify for year-end awards. You must sign-up and work your event(s) at one show. If you run all three events (barrels, poles, & goats), it's up to you whether to work one complete show or break up the events between several shows. You can also have a friend or family member work the event for you, but you are ultimately responsible to make sure the person is there and doing their job. A sign-up sheet will be available at each event.
OPEN Class Deleted - We've had very little interest in this class during the last 5 years.
New Classes Added - We are adding a new Midget class under PeeWees:
PeeWee - 12 & Under; cut off times 26.000 - Above (Barrels), 30.000 - Above (Poles)
Midgets - 10 & Under; cut off times 40.000 - Above (Barrels & Poles)
The "Midgets" class is primarily for lead-line and those kids just starting to ride on their own. We want to make it comfortable for them to walk or trot and still have the opportunity to win something. Initial class placement will be based on 2008 times. New horses/riders must qualify. Birth dates will be tracked this year and if rider moves up in age before October, they will advance to the next class in the month following their birth date.
List Sign-up - To make it easier on our office help, we will announce each class before it begins. If your name is not on the list before the class ends, you forfeit the run. It is your responsibility to make sure your name is entered in the books.
Family Membership - Will be limited to blood relationships or those planning to haul together every month.