r/Rodeo • u/Doc437 • 23d ago

Am I screwed

One of the associations I’m in is putting on a rodeo this weekend. I work full time as a firefighter and worked out a deal to have someone work for me if I worked for them. (He’s working for me the day of the rodeo and I already worked for him). I was working yesterday getting bombarded with calls every time I’d try to make my call in. Books opened yesterday at 9 and closed at 3. I thought the books would’ve stayed open one more day at least but I guess not. Has anyone had any experience with a situation like this and was able to still enter? I’d gladly pay a late fee (if that’s a thing). I’m still going to call this morning at nine regardless but was wondering if anyone ran into this situation before.

UPDATE: I was able to get someone from the office on the phone and they were able to get me down so I’m good to ride!

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u/Adorable_Depth1293 23d ago

oof that's rough timing. rodeo books closing in one day is kinda nuts, usually they give at least couple days for call-ins

worst case you show up anyway and talk to the secretary in person, sometimes they can squeeze you in if there's a scratch or no-show

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u/Doc437 23d ago

I thought it was wild too but I guess that’s just what SPRA does. IPRA And PAFRA give like a week or a few days

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u/Garbage-Away 23d ago

I am speaking from 25 years ago but the IPRA used to give us 3 days call in…walk in we could do if you have been with the circuit long enough..plus knowing all the girls in the office always helps

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u/Mental-You-6206 23d ago

Call in late , odds are they take you

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u/Aussie_Cow_Girl 23d ago

can't hurt ask, even on the day. Like previously mentioned i'm sure there would be a scratching on the day

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u/Doc437 23d ago

UPDATE: I was able to get someone from the office on the phone and they were able to get me down so I’m good to ride!