The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA), based in
Walla Walla, Washington
Walla Walla is a city in Walla Walla County, Washington, where it is the largest city and county seat. It had a population of 34,060 at the 2020 census, estimated to have decreased to 33,927 as of 2021. The population of the city and its two su ...
, was established in 1949. The NIRA sanctions more than 100 college
rodeo
Rodeo () is a competitive equestrian sport that arose out of the working practices of cattle herding in Spain and Mexico, expanding throughout the Americas and to other nations. It was originally based on the skills required of the working va ...
s every year in the United States, and represents over 3,500 student athletes attending more than 135 member colleges and universities. As well as regional rodeos, the NIRA sanctions the
College National Finals Rodeo {{Unreferenced, date=October 2021
The College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR), sanctioned by the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA), is held every June. Since 1999, the CNFR has been held at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper, Wyoming. B ...
(CNFR) every June.
Team Champions
Men
Women
See also
Intercollegiate sports team champions The first tier of intercollegiate sports in the United States includes sports that are sanctioned by one of the collegiate sport governing bodies. The major sanctioning organization is the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Before mid- ...
References
External links
National Intercollegiate Rodeo AssociationCollege National Finals Rodeo
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Rodeo organizations
Sports organizations established in 1949
Walla Walla, Washington
College sports governing bodies in the United States
College sports in Washington (state)
Companies based in Walla Walla County, Washington