Three Riders, Three Horses,
Thirty head of Cattle,
Put Three in The Pen!
Have you ever considered the fast paced, exciting sport of Team Penning? Penning is extremely popular in Alberta and gives riders of all ages and their families the opportunity to ride in a competitive but social environment year round. The rules are simple. They take a moment to learn but a lifetime to master.
We welcome new penners to our association for 2020!
If you’re looking for some friendly competition, some new friends, and a lot of fun for you and your horse this is the place you want to be for 2020. If you are new to the sport we have clinics . If you’ve been at the sport for a while, we are sure you can make some new friends, but we are sure you will be able to have a lot of fun in Central Alberta Team Penning Association (CATPA).
If you are looking for information about CATPA or penning in general, email us at info@catpa.ca.
Bulletins
2021 Show dates
March 20/21 – Airdrie, AB – The Bullpen-Cancelled
April 24/25 – Airdrie, AB – The Bullpen-Cancelled
May 15/16 – Olds, AB
June 12/13 – Carstairs, AB – Carstairs Rodeo Grounds
July 24/25 – Didsbury, AB- Didsbury Rodeo Grounds
FINALS: Sept 11/12 – Olds, AB
Fingers crossed we will be able to have some sort of a 2021 penning season!!!
Reminder:
- If you paid for a CATPA Membership in 2020, your membership automatically rolls over into 2021. You will be required to sign a release form for 2021 prior to riding at the first show in 2021.
- If you paid for a CTCPA Membership and did NOT attend the National Finals in Calgary your membership will automatically roll over into 2021.
- If you paid for a CTCPA Membership and DID attend the National Finals in Calgary you will require to purchase a 2021 CTCPA Membership.
- If you need a 2021 CATPA Membership, if you pay prior to February 28th, 2021 you will get the early bird discount.
- EVERYONE must complete waivers for the 2021 season.
- All memberships, waivers etc. as well as any questions or concerns can be sent to info@catpa.ca
THANK YOU TO ALL OF CATPA’S BOARD, MEMBERS, SPONSORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR A FANTASTIC 2019 SEASON.
Please note the following Canadian Team Cattle Penning Association (CTCPA) goals and penning etiquette. These are supported by CATPA and through these goals we are striving to provide a positive atmosphere for all penners:
Goals
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To promote the sport of Team Cattle Penning.
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To establish and maintain a handicap system that encourages team cattle penners of every age and every skill level to compete in the sport
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To promote a pastime that fosters family involvement while setting standards for proper conduct and good sportsmanship.
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To constantly strive to improve, enhance and enrich the sport through refinement and innovation.
Penning Etiquette
Sportsmanship -respect your fellow penners, officials and volunteers.
Losing a Hat – losing a hat adds additional time to the length of the show.
Promptness – know your order of go and be at the gate when called. Following your run and/or herd holding, exit the arena as quickly as possible. (Discuss your run outside the arena.)
Herd Holding – hustle to the herd following your run to complete your herd holding duties. Herd holders are to stay in place and exit arena immediately upon the number being called. Herd holders should exit close to the outside walls so as not to interfere with the next competing team and no attempt should be made to bury cattle.
Herd holders should be positioned at the side of the herd and facing the herd so as not to obscure numbers from the next competing team.
Contact Us
If you are looking for information about CATPA or penning in general, contact us by using the form below or:
Email: info@catpa.ca
Mailing Address: CATPA Box 575, Red Deer Alberta, T4N 5G1