Rodeo Arena Usage Guidelines
The purpose of the practice/riding arena is for instructional and rodeo-related activities. Non-instructional use of the arena shall be limited to College rodeo participants who are members of NIRA. The arena is not for general public use.
The practice/riding arena will be available to non-rodeo team members as long as the following guidelines are followed:
- The arena/stall usage guidelines are followed.
- The arena is not being used for organized practice or instruction.
- Each participant must sign a waiver releasing the College from responsibility for injury. Waivers for those users under 18 must be signed by a parent or legal guardian and be notarized.
- Roping, bronc and bull riding (and/or other activities involving rough stock) must be supervised by qualified College personnel.
- Each participant must be proficient in the activity for which he/she wants to use the arena. Such proficiency will be judged by the rodeo coach.
- Users may not use the arena alone. Other individuals must be present at all times.
- Approval of arena usage must be secured from the Rodeo Coach and the Athletic Director. A minimum use fee may be charged to non-Vernon College students.
- The responsibility for implementation of these guidelines shall rest with the Rodeo Coach and the Athletic Director.