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Mission Statement
We will bring the FUN back to barrel racing!
General Overview of CWP Guidelines
Cascade West Productions is a 5D Barrel Racing Organization. Designed by barrel racers for barrel racers: CWP’s primary focus is on FAMILY, FUN & FAIRNESS!
The 2010 CWP Finals will be held September 7-9, 2012, at Strobel’s Arena in Scappoose, Oregon. The Finals will be open to anyone wishing to enter. In order to be a CWP member and run for awards, you must fill out a CWP membership form. In lieu of collecting money at each race and tracking points for yearend awards, we will be doing something new.
Active CWP “Members” who participate at CWP prime Jackpot Barrel Racing events during the 2012 season will receive one ticket, per run, per horse (excludes time only runs). For example, if you run two different horses, you will receive two tickets for that race. 2012 CWP yearend, a drawing will be performed for 10 awards in the Open. Additional awards will be presented to the Youth and Senior classes. The anticipated number of awards for Youth and Senior will be determined by the number of entries throughout the 2012 season (we are targeting 2-5 places). There will be individual horse/rider combination winners in each class. For example, if you run two different horses in a particular class and you are drawn for each horse, then you will receive two awards. You cannot be drawn for multiple awards on the same horse in one class, if so, we will redraw. The more CWP Jackpot events you attend during the 2012 season, the more tickets you will receive thus increasing your chances at the drawing. See flyer and schedule for race dates and times.
The CWP Team is working VERY hard to insure the best possible value for barrel racers! We are a group of barrel racers working FOR barrel racers to provide optimal ground conditions, a fast and FRIENDLY office crew and a FAIR, FUN and FAMILY oriented setting to meet the wants/needs of our barrel racing extended family! We understand the value of the dollar. And in these tight economic times, we are determined to give the contestants the absolute MOST BANG FOR THE BUCK! We are a non-profit organization! Therefore, it truly is all about the barrel racer!
In the essence of keeping costs down and value up, CWP is committed to just that! No CWP Prime Race entry fee will exceed $45.00 without prior approval. CWP is committed to putting the highest percentage back into the jackpot. Therefore, CWP Prime races will payout in a 5D format with 25% of entry fees and added money to the 1D, 22% to the 2D, 20% to the 3D, 18% to the 4D and 15% to the 5D.
CWP is a 5D Association with ½ second splits the entire way! We encourage contestants and horses of ALL levels to enjoy the atmosphere and overall experience of Cascade West Productions!
CWP will offer an Open 5D Class- Open to any contestant.
We also offer a Youth 5D- Class (open to any rider 17 years or younger. Eligibility is based on January 1st of the current year. If on January 1st, the youth is 17, they may finish the season in the youth class).
In addition, there is a Senior 5D Class- (open to any rider 45 years and older. Eligibility is based on birth date. Once contestant reaches 45, they may enter the Senior Division).
Pee Wee Division- Open to contestants 10 years and under. Eligibility is based on January 1st of the current year. If during the year, the pee wee contestant turns 11, they may finish the season in the pee-wee class. Pee wee racers that are able to compete in the Youth class may be asked to move out of the Pee-wee class and into the Youth class. We understand there may be exceptions but we will ask the parents to consider the move if it appears applicable.
Novice Class- Horse and/or Rider cannot have won over $500.00 lifetime. The novice rider/horse cannot compete in the Novice if they have run 1D or 2D Open times. (Exception if you are already entered in the Novice on day of race, you run a 1D or 2D time in the open, you are still eligible to run in the Novice that day only). Novice entries are not allowed to roll their time from another class. Those wishing to enter the Novice Class must run in the Novice class at all CWP Prime races.
General Rules
1. The start/finish line and the barrel positions should be permanently marked and must remain the same throughout the entire event.
2. The pattern at any CWP race must meet the requirements below.
a) a minimum of 15 feet
between each of the first two barrels and the side fence.
b) a minimum of 30 feet between the third barrel and the back fence.
c) a minimum of 30 feet between the time line and the first barrel.
3. Ground conditions
a) The ground conditions within the arena must remain consistent throughout
the event. The ground around the barrels must be reworked and leveled after
each 10 or fewer contestants have competed. An amount less than 10 may be
set by the arena operator.
b) The preferred method of working the ground is with a ground tool pulled
by some type of motor vehicle.
4. Any time a contestant crosses the starting line, time will begin.
5. A contestant will be given a "no time" for missing the pattern, unless they correct the pattern and don’t make any extra turns that are un-necessary.
6. A contestant will be disqualified for running out of turn. It is the contestant's responsibility to know his/her draw position. This also includes someone running multiple horses and they don’t run the horse in the proper position as listed on the draw.
8. A contestant will be given a "no time" for knocking over a barrel. A "no time" will also be given if a barrel is knocked over and it sets up again on either end. Touching a barrel, including keeping it from falling, is permitted without penalty.
9. A contestant will be given a no time if the horse or rider falls during the run in such a manner as to break the pattern, or if the rider falls off the horse.
10. If a barrel is moved off its marker during competition, the barrel must be reset prior to the next competitor's run.
11. Contestants may ride any horse, regardless of ownership, and may ride as many horses as they choose in a class.
12. Entries for a class will close when the first horse in that class runs, or at an earlier time as specified in race details. Under no circumstances will entries be taken for a class after the first horse in that class has entered the arena, unless stated in race details that the entries will stay opened till a set time. As in a week night race for example where entries are kept open until a specified time. Check race details to find out a time when entries close. If not specified it will be the understanding that entries close for the class when first horse runs.
13. At all CWP prime of co-sanctioned shows; the draw shall be done in a random manner. Examples: a random computer draw, shuffling entry forms, or drawing numbered chips. Riders with multiple horses must specify a horse with each entry. Each draw position assigned to such riders will be assigned to a specific horse, and the rider must ride the specified horse in the specified position. Under no circumstances should a contestant be allowed to pick out their draw position. Once set, the draw may not be changed, except to accommodate entries with the same horse or rider, or entries involving members of the same immediate family. If for some reason you need to leave a race for a another commitment you must contact show management before the draw has been done to see if you can make arrangements. If you do not make arrangements prior to the draw being done you won’t get special treatment. It is up to show management to make arrangements with you about drawn positions. If show management says no then their word is final.
14. Only one horse may be in the arena at any time during competition. Unless for some reason the arena allows multiple horses to be in the arena at once as long as there is safe distance kept from the person that is running and the people that are waiting their turn. If you are waiting in the arena for your turn during another run then you MUST stay to the sides and not near the start/finish line. Any horse in the arena must have someone tending to it. Under no circumstances will horses be tied along rails in the arena during an event. The only way this is allowed is if there is a designated area for this.
15. Reruns shall be granted if the timer fails to work properly or if the barrels are not placed properly on their markers. Any penalty incurred on the original run shall not be applied against the rerun; however, any penalty occurring on the rerun shall result in a no time. Contestant will be given the option of when they want their rerun. Right away, end of race, before or after the next big drag, or at the time arranged with the rider and show management.
16. Contestants who are given a no-time, either for missing the pattern or knocking down a barrel, may complete the pattern. However, show management may, at its discretion, ask a rider who is taking excessive time to train to leave the arena immediately. Under no circumstances are you allowed to circle a barrel or pole more then once during a run. You are taking up the ground for the next contestant.
Places Paid
Listed below is the percentage of the pot paid to each place.
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