The ASU Rodeo Team will host its inaugural National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) event, the ASU College Rodeo, Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 23-25, at the outdoor Fiesta Arena at the San Angelo Fairgrounds.
Hosted in conjunction with the annual Cinch Roping Fiesta, the ASU College Rodeo schedule includes three main performances and a morning Slack:
- Thursday, Oct. 23 – Rodeo Performance at 6 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 24 – Slack at 8:30 a.m.
- Friday, Oct. 24 – Rodeo Per formance at 6 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 25 – Short Round Finals at 6 p.m.
“Angelo State University continues to grow and is excited to host its inaugural college rodeo alongside the historic Cinch Roping Fiesta,” said Casey Sisk, ASU rodeo coach.
“As we partner with the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo, it provides the opportunity for all the college contestants to compete on a bigger stage. This was an opportunity we couldn’t pass up as the NIRA Lone Star Region launches this year.”
Tickets are $10 general admission for each of the Thursday and Friday performances, and the Friday morning Slack is free to attend. Tickets for the Thursday and Friday performances are now on sale at angelo.edu/boxoffice. Admission to the Saturday Short Round Finals and a follow-on concert by Texas country music artist Wade Bowen is included in the purchase of a ticket for the Cinch Roping Fiesta. Details for purchasing Cinch Roping Fiesta tickets are available at sanangelorodeo.com/p/cinch-roping-fiesta/ticket-information.
The ASU Rodeo Team will compete against the other six teams in the NIRA’s newly-formed Lone Star Region, including Cisco College, Ranger College, Sul Ross State University, Tarleton State University, Vernon College and Weatherford College.
Men’s Events
- Bareback Bronc Riding
- Bull Riding
- Saddle Bronc Riding
- Steer Roping
- Steer Wrestling
- Tie-Down Roping
- Team Roping
Women’s Events
- Barrel Racing
- Breakaway Roping
- Goat Tying
“Hosting Angelo State’s first-ever college rodeo is about more than just competition – it’s about celebrating our heritage, strengthening our core value of community and bringing people together in San Angelo,” said Dr. Ben Lion, ASU vice president for student affairs. “This event not only reflects the spirit of West Texas and the bonds that make our region so special, but also provides an important economic boost by drawing visitors, students and families to our city.”
Sponsorships for the ASU College Rodeo are also available at various levels. More information on sponsorships is available at angelo.edu/college-rodeo, or by contacting the Office of Development and Alumni Relations at 325-942-2116 or development@angelo.edu.
