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Announcement

The Administrator position has been filled. We would like to extend a warm welcome to Aimee Cripps. We are excited to make use of Aimee's experience to help take the CCRA to the next level. We appreciate your patience as Aimee settles into her new role.

"Hi everyone, I am excited to start my journey with the Canadian Classic Rodeo Association.  I live in the Ponoka area with my husband Alex and our 2 daughters.  We are all involved with horses and rodeo to some degree.  I have been entering rodeos since I was competing in Little Britches Rodeos in southern BC.  I worked my way up through high school rodeo to the amateur associations until in 2008 I moved to Alberta in order to compete in CPRA rodeos.  At the end of that season I had qualified for the Canadian Finals Rodeo.  Since then I have gotten married, had 2 children and have found my way back to competing.  

In 2017 I was hired as the Wildrose Rodeo Association office manager.  I loved the association and the flexibility that it offered me while I had small children.  However when COVID hit I found that I needed to have a more secure career so I went back to school to complete my Education degree.  When I started my first full time teaching position I decided that I couldn’t commit as much time to the WRA so I stepped down from that position.  However I have found a part time position at a small rural school that I love and it has freed me up to join the CCRA!  I look forward to seeing you all down the road!  Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns." -Aimee

We also want to express our sincere thanks to Paige Leavitt for her dedication and hard work these past seasons.

Robert Barry Robinson

The CCRA would like to offer it's sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Robert Robinson. Robert was a beloved father, partner, brother, and friend, whose warmth, humor, and strength touched the lives of everyone who knew him.

Robert is survived by his children, Dyllan and Chase Robinson, as well as his life partner, Heather Russell, his sister, Sandra Robinson, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Bob Robinson, his mother, Dorothy Robinson, and his sister, Dianne Colwell. He and his former wife, Maria Robinson, raised their two daughters together, and Dyllan and Chase were the pride of Robert’s life.

Born in Calgary in 1963, Robert’s family moved to High River in 1973, where he would spend the rest of his life. It was there that he developed a love for rodeo, first entering the wild horse race at the Little Britches Rodeo. Though he didn’t win, his determination was unshaken, and he soon grew into a skilled competitor. His passion for rodeo led to his love of team roping, and he proudly shared this passion with his children, taking Dyllan to high school rodeos and having Chase by his side as a trusted rodeo buddy.

Robert’s journey into rodeo led him to the Senior Pro Rodeo Association, where he met Heather Russell at the Dunmore Rodeo. The two quickly became inseparable, and in 2023, Heather joined Robert on the farm where they spent their days building a life together. Robert’s success in rodeo and jackpots earned him many saddles and buckles, but it was the friendships formed along the way that mattered most.

In addition to his love for rodeo, Robert was a skilled and dedicated worker. He attended Olds College, earning a degree in Agricultural Mechanics before working as an Automotive Service Technician at Country Chrysler. His dedication to his craft earned him his Journeyman certificate.

Robert was also a lifelong martial artist, earning his 7th-degree black belt in karate. His journey in karate took him to Japan in the late 1980s, where he was deeply impressed by the culture and the dedication of the practitioners.

Robert’s life was defined by his love for family, friends, and the land. He was a man who didn’t care for fancy things or wealth; instead, he focused on the people he loved and the horses that filled his life. He spent countless hours working on the farm, caring for the animals, and fixing vehicles, fences, and buildings. The farm on Longview Trail, where he returned to in 1998, became his sanctuary, and it was there that he created lasting memories with Dyllan and Chase.

Robert’s friendships, formed through karate, rodeo, and his love for the simple joys of life, were some of his most cherished gifts. Whether two-stepping around the dance floor or taking motorcycle trips to Montana and enjoying Huckleberry martinis, Robert’s zest for life was infectious. He had a way of making everyone around him feel special, and his sense of humor and big heart left an indelible mark on the hearts of many.

Though Robert was taken from us too soon, his legacy will live on in the stories we share, the laughter we remember, and the love he gave. He touched so many lives in a way that can never be forgotten. He will always be with us, in our hearts and in the memories he leaves behind.

Rest in peace, Robert. Your entry fees are paid..

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CCRA 2025 Schedule

All dates and locations are subject to change

Taber                  May 17-19
Strathmore         May 24-25
Dunmore             July 19-20 (tentative)
Pincher Creek      TBD
Standoff               July 15 (tentative)
Lindale                Aug 1-3 (tentative)
Stettler                Aug 4-5 (tentative)
Cochrane             Aug 16-17 (tentative)
Magrath               Aug 23-24 (tentative)
Claresholm       Oct 16-19    FINALS

The CCRA family is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Shane "Bucky" Buska. We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Angie and all of Shane's family and friends.

Your entry fees are paid Cowboy.

To know Shane "Bucky" Buska was to love him. Through shock and sorrow I hope we can reflect on the good times we had with him. To honor him, tell a story, share a photo, have a laugh about good times past, and remember this cowboy the way he would want us to remember him. Full of life, love and laughter and always armed with a hearty hello, a hug, a handshake or a tall tale. You will be missed and my heart breaks for all of those who were privileged to have Shane touch your life in some way. 

Thank you to all who have reached out. Your thoughts, prayers, visits and support are truly appreciated and are helping me through this difficult time. I can't really imagine a world without Shane in it.

Angie Thomson

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Welcome to the 2025 CCRA Rodeo Season 

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This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Canadian Classic Rodeo Association. Founded in 1985, the Canadian Senior Pro Rodeo Association  was created  to provide opportunities to rodeo for competitors aged 40 and up. Today the CCRA is comprised of all levels of skill from beginner to professional. Their common ground lies in their love of the sport, appreciation of western values and lifestyles, and their desire to pursue this active western sport

New event for 2025

Mixed Team Roping

1 Cowboy + 1 Cowgirl open age limit

The following events have had age groups restructured

Barrel Racing

  • 40-59

  • 60+

  • 68+

Tie Down Roping

  • 40-59

  • 60+

  • 68+

Ribbon Roping

  • 40-59

  • 60+

2025 Memberships 

Download and print one of the Membership forms or fill out the convenient form 

2025 MEMBERSHIP FORM

Membership Type
General- $183.75 CDN ($175+GST)
Roughstock Only- $99.75 CDN ($95+GST)
Associate- $26.25 CDN ($25+GST)

Ensure phone number starts with +1 then area code.

Birthday
Year
Month
Day
Age as of Dec 31, 2025
New Member?
Yes
No
Events Participating In (Choose all that apply)
If you are entering Tie Down 60+ and Tie Down 68+, you must declare which of the two events you would like to count for All Around points:
60+
68+
All 68+ Barrel Racers must declare which of the two age groups they wish to compete in and have their points count for:
60+
68+
Payout Option
E-transfer to provided email
Cheque mailed to provided address

RELEASE: I do hereby release, acquit and forever discharge the CANADIAN CLASSIC RODEO ASSOCIATION and all rodeos approved

by same, including all PRODUCERS and RODEO COMMITTEES from all claims, demands and causes whatsoever, arising from and growing out

of any personal injuries or damage sustained by me, or to my property, by virtue of any participation as a contestant or worker, in any certain rodeo, approved by the CANADIAN CLASSIC RODEO ASSOCIATION, as well as any and all claims, demands, and causes of action of whatsoever

kind or character, which I, or my heirs, executors, or administrators, now have or may hereafter have cause against CANADIAN CLASSIC

RODEO ASSOCIATION approved rodeos. I have read and fully understand the meaning and effect of this release and do hereby agree.

Date
Year
Month
Day

We take Visa, Mastercard, E-transfer, Cash or Cheque

E Transfer to:info@canadaseniorrodeo.com

Cheques payable to: Canadian Classic Rodeo Association

There is a $10 fee for credit card transactions

I give permission for the CCRA to use my photograph and other media such as film and quotations, on CCRA promotional material and publications, for which it may be suitable.
Yes
No
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