Application

APRA Membership

The online APRA membership application can be found below in two formats: online and printable.  By completing this membership you agree to the following:

I hereby agree, by my membership submission, to comply with the Articles of Association, By-laws and rules of the AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL RODEO ASSOCIATION herein called the APRA. Furthermore, I recognize that there are risks inherent in participating in the sport of rodeo and I hereby assume those risks as to personal injury, damage to property and damage to livestock. I hereby agree to waive all claims against and to absolve from liability of the APRA, its sponsors, rodeo committees, producers, and livestock contractors and also to hold harmless these above mentioned parties if a third party is injured due to my negligence. I further agree to furnish my own medical insurance and I declare that I am 18 years of age or have parental consent to participate in rodeo and if I am a minor my parents/legal guardian agree to the above waiver and hold the above harmless. Any falsification or untruth associated with the completion of this membership application will result in forfeiture of membership and forfeiture of any points won while a member of this association. Member further agrees that in the case of any lawsuit brought against the APRA for whatever reason, the venue for said litigation will be Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Attention Minors

ALL MINORS 18 YEARS OR YOUNGER MUST HAVE THEIR MEMBERSHIP FORM SIGNED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN. THE FORM MUST ALSO BE NOTARIZED.

The notarized form must be received in the APRA office no later than 7 days from applying online. Member assumes all “FINANCIAL” responsibility for any and all medical expenses incurred by said Member incident with any injury sustained by member during the course of his/her competition at any rodeo SANCTIONED by the APRA.

Membership Fees

Full
Membership

$175

Entitles you to enter and compete in all APRA rodeos.

Permit
 

$100

Points will not be allocated towards finals or year-end standings/awards. Does not entitle you to vote. If you have ever held an APRA full membership, you are no longer eligible for a permit.

Timer/Photographer Card

$75

Entitles you to work in the APRA.

Sub-Contractor
 

$100

Gold
Member

$50

Entitles you to compete, once requirements are met (see rulebook).

Non-Competing Gold Card Member

$25

Non-Competing Associate Member

$40

Entitles you to the calling-in of entries only.

Online Membership Form

To submit an online membership application, complete the form below and click the “submit” button. Once you submit your information, you will be taken to a confirmation page that will prompt you to select the type of membership you wish to purchase.  Follow the PayPal link to complete the payment portion of your application.

APRA Membership Form

 

Verification

Printable Membership Form

If you would prefer to download the printable application and submit by mail, click the image below to download the application.

Mail to:
Renee Prange, APRA Office
P.O. Box 362
Cochranville, PA 19330