1.1
Breakaway roping is a timed event in which a contestant starts behind an automatic barrier, nods their head to open the chute holding a calf, and then chases and ropes the calf. The clock stops when the contestant has caught the calf with a legal loop and the rope, which is tied to the horn with string, breaks away from the horn. text goes here

2.2
Membership Types: $50 day pass only valid for 1 weekend event per contestant. Standard membership is $150 valid from the day of purchase through April 1st. FREE MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL NEW MEMBERS!

2.2
Memberships: Participation in any Cinch Breakaway Roping Championships (Cinch BRC) event requires active CBRC membership. Ropers who are not current members must complete the membership process before competing. To become a member, ropers can fill out an online form [insert link to form], call the Cinch BRC office prior to the event, or purchase a membership on-site at Cinch BRC events.

Memberships can be purchased or renewed at any time during the year and will be valid from the time of purchase until the last day of the Finale. Memberships for the following year must be renewed accordingly.

All Ropings will be for ladies only except youth ropings when announced on Flyer. Ropers who compete without a valid Cinch BRC membership will be disqualified. By entering a Cinch BRC event, the roper confirms their compliance with all membership requirements. Membership fees are non-refundable and will not be refunded due to classification or rule disagreements.

2.3
Membership: Proof of membership is required upon entry to all Cinch BRC events. While classification is verified at the time of entry, it does not guarantee that the classification number will remain.

2.4
Right to Refuse Service and Roper Draw Out: Cinch BRC reserves the right to deny entry or withdraw any roper from competition due to inappropriate conduct, conflicts with management, or unresolved disputes, prior to or during an event. The same throughout the year.

2.5
Significant Membership Violations: Ropers are prohibited from engaging in disputes or physical altercations on the premises, providing false or misleading classification information, or attempting to manipulate, threaten, bribe, influence, or harass any Cinch BRC representative at any time, whether inside or outside the arena. Communication with a field judge or flagger during an ongoing event is also prohibited.

Additionally, any form of threatening, harassing, intimidating, assaulting, or misconduct toward a roping official, spectator, Cinch BRC representative, or contestant, whether before, during, or after an event, is strictly prohibited. Ropers found to be in violation of these rules will be disqualified, forfeit their entry fees, and may be prohibited from participating in future events, at the sole discretion of Cinch BRC.

2.6
Outstanding Membership Dues: Checks returned for insufficient funds, credit card disputes, or declined payments made to Cinch BRC will result in immediate ineligibility. Ropers who participate using bad checks, declined credit cards, or disputed transactions will remain responsible for the outstanding balance, regardless of who initially made the payment. Failure to resolve these debts promptly may lead to legal action.

Will be subject to reclassification PER Producer for all new Members

#1
● Has not won 3 checks in the sport
● Designed to build confidence while roping on a sled.
● Brand New to the sport

#2
● Does not have $5,000 LTE in the sport.
● Ready to rope live calves.

#3
● $5,000 -$ 30,000 LTE
● Has not made major Finals in College or Amateur Rodeos

#4
● $30,000 -$60,000 LTE
● Has not held a pro card in the last 2 years

#5
● $60,000 - $100,000 LTE
● Multiple Amateur Rodeo Finalists
● CNFR Top 3

#6
● $100,000 LTE
● NFBR Qualifier
● True Professional in the sport

Based on their skill level and earnings. Movement within classifications is determined by a roper's win/loss ratio and catch/time percentage, in comparison to other competitors. The top percentage of ropers will be moved up at year end. The bottom end of ropers will be moved down at year end.

Shootout Ropings- No Handicap

Handicap Ropings- .2 second HC per Number

Slide Ropings- .2 second HC per number up or down.

Youth Ropings

HC value can change per producer.

5.1
Short Round Breakdown: Any roping with more than 50 entries will have 2 short rounds.

5.2
Gold short round and Silver short round: 65% of the pot will go to the Gold short round and 35% of the pot will go to the silver short round. The top 10 will come back to Gold Short Round 2nd 10 will come back to the Silver Short Round.

Any roping with 50 or less entries will have 1 short round. Short will run slow to fast.

5.2 Payback: (Please see payback chart at bottom)

6.1
Legal Catch: Contestants will only receive a qualified time if they make a clean bell collar catch. This means the rope loop must pass completely over the calf’s head and close around its neck without entangling its legs or tail. If any extremities (such as legs or tail) are inside the loop when the string breaks, the run will result in no time. However, if an extremity enters the loop after the flagger drops the flag, the run will still be considered legal.

The entire head of the calf must pass through the loop. If not, the contestant will be disqualified.

6.2
Loop: Only one loop is allowed per run. The calf must be roped by releasing the loop from the contestant’s hand. Contestants will receive no time if they manually break the rope from the saddle horn or touch the rope or string after completing the catch. However, if the rope dallies around the horn, the contestant may ride forward to loosen the rope and then stop their horse to break the rope away.

6.3
Rope & Flag: Breakaway ropes must be tied at the end using a fully intact #18 brightly colored twisted or braided Mason-line string, secured with a minimum of three knots to the saddle. This is subject to random checks by judges. Contestants failing to use proper equipment will be disqualified. Additionally, a brightly colored cloth, measuring at least 6 inches by 6 inches (6”x6”), must be attached to the end of the rope.

7.1
Barrier Penalty: Breaking the barrier will result in a ten-second (10-second) penalty.

7.2
Height of Barrier: The height of barrier eyes shall be 32 to 36 inches, measured at the center of the box. In the case of the Cinch BRC chute barrier, offset eyes and barrier curtains are permitted.

7.3
Length of Headstart: All scoreline lengths are to be set by the producer in accordance with arena conditions and calf speed.

7.4
Horse Barrier Eye Distances: Horse eye distance shall be set at 9 feet from the butt bar unless.

7.5
Calf Barrier Eye Distance: Shall be set at 9 inches from the end of open chute gates.

7.6
Rope Barrier: Any roping force to use a rope barrier will observe PRCA rules.

7.7
Barrier/Time Malfunction: Should a barrier/timer malfunction during the natural course of a competition, either for the roper or against the roper, the field judge/flagger may offer the option of awarding a rerun or the ropers may elect to keep their time including the barrier penalty.

7.8
The Box: Contestants have a maximum of 45 seconds to leave the box.

8.1
Timers: Breakaway roping requires two timers. Both timers must use hand-held digital watches, and the official time will be the average of the two, rounded to the nearest tenth of a second. An electronic timer will also be used, but hand-held watches are required as a backup.

Timers must monitor the 30-second time limit and signal the end of the limit with a whistle or horn. They must remain in the same position throughout all contests, and event management must provide an unobstructed and interference-free workspace for them.

Once an event begins, timers cannot be replaced unless due to sickness, injury, or by request of an Association official.

9.1
Field & Barrier Judge: A Field Judge and a Barrier Judge must be present in the arena at all times. If an additional official is available, a spotter will be positioned on the opposite side of the judge to watch for any extremities in the loop when the string breaks.

10.1
Pushers: Contestants may use a pusher, but they must provide their own. Pushers are required to wear Western attire. The pusher must remain at the mouth of the chute until the calf has crossed the score line. They are not allowed to interfere with the barrier mechanism. If the judges determine that the pusher has interfered, the contestant may be disqualified.

11.1
Fouls: If a contestant is fouled during breakaway roping, she must immediately stop and declare the foul by pulling up. A rerun may be granted if she had made a qualified run-up to the point of interference. If she does not declare the foul, she accepts the outcome as it stands, and no rerun will be allowed. However, if the contestant breaks the barrier in this situation, a

10-second penalty will be added to the rerun. If the calf escapes or lies down in the chute, the contestant may run the next calf on judges discretion.

11.2
Interference: Once a contestant signals for her calf, no further assistance is permitted.

Prohibited actions include, but are not limited to: whipping or slapping, moving in front of, behind, or alongside the horse as it leaves the box, or holding/pulling the rein. If the helper starts or holds the horse in a way that impacts the scoring, the contestant will receive a "no time."

11.3
The Calf: If the calf ducks back, falls down, is fouled, or fails to break the barrier before the scoreline for any reason, the contestant will automatically receive a rerun with no penalty.

12.1
What to Wear: All contestants must follow the full Western dress code. This includes wearing a long-sleeve collared shirt, long pants, a western hat or helmet, and cowboy boots. Contestants are also allowed to display any personal sponsors.

13.1
Home Videos: Recording for personal use will be permitted, however, in any event where commercial video services or live internet feed is offered, public usage is strictly prohibited.

Unauthorized reproductions, internet postings, or commercial sale of home videos is strictly prohibited.

13.2
Photography & Video Release: By paying for membership or entering a Cinch BRC Finals, qualification event, or Cinch BRC-sanctioned event, ropers grant permission for their image, likeness, and voice to be recorded and used without compensation or notice. These recordings may be edited, published, and distributed, and ropers waive the right to review or approve the final content. They also forfeit any rights to royalties or compensation. The material may be used for promotional and educational purposes without geographic restrictions.

14.1
Sportsmanship: All contestants and their family members must demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times. Any form of animal abuse during the event is strictly prohibited.

Foul language, inappropriate behavior, or abusive remarks directed at contestants, spectators, staff, or arena personnel will result in the contestant’s immediate disqualification with no refund of entry fees.

Contestants are also responsible for the conduct of their traveling companions and family members.