Meet the Team

S
- Sled roping - kids 12 & under
- Open to ropers who haven’t yet entered a live-calf jackpot
- Perfect for those brand new to breakaway
S1
- Sled roping - any age girls/boys 12 & under
- Open to ropers who haven’t yet won a check on live claves
- Moves up to #1 after winning a check on live claves or the S1 roping twice
#1 - Beginner
- Open to ropers with fewer than 3 breakaway checks
- Slow calves - brand new ropers
- Moves up #2 after winning 3 checks
#2 - Rookie
- $3,000 or less LTE in breakaway
- #3.5 or lower team roping rating
- slow/medium claves
- Moves up to #3 after winning $3,000
#3 - Amateur
- $3,000–$20,000 LTE
- Novice level roper
- Open to ropers without a major college or amateur rodeo finals in the last 5 years.
#4 — Advanced Amateur
- $20,000–$50,000 LTE
- Amateur ropers
- Consistent on any type of cattle
#5 — Professional Level
- $50,000–$100,000 LTE
- Amateur/Open level roper
#6 — Elite Professional Level
- $100,000+ LTE
- NFBR Qualifier
- True professional-level competitor

Handicap Roping Example

In a #5 Handicap Roping, only competitors rated #5 and below may enter. No #6 ropers are allowed.
A #5 runs on raw time with no adjustment. Lower-rated ropers receive time deductions each round.
Example:
A #4 receives 0.2 seconds off each round.
A #3 receives 0.4 seconds off each round.
A maximum handicap may be applied if advertised.
Example:
#5 Handicap with .4 Max HC means a #3 can enter and receive .4 off. A #2 may still enter but will also only receive .4 off because the maximum handicap has been reached.
Slide Roping Example

In a #5 Slide Roping, any eligible rating may enter, from #2 through #6. Time adjustments are made each round based on the advertised number of the roping. For each number above the #5, 0.2 seconds are added per round.
For each number below the #5, 0.2 seconds are deducted per round.
Example:
A #6 roper has 0.2 seconds added each round.
A #4 roper has 0.2 seconds deducted each round.
Win/Loss Ratio System

Movement within classifications is determined by a roper’s win/loss ratio, catch percentage, time averages, and performance compared to other competitors within the same classification.
At year-end, the top percentage of ropers may be moved up, and the bottom percentage may be moved down.
Why It Works
- Gives amateur ropers a fair shot
- Creates better divisions
- Encourages more entries
- Gives producers a clear structure
- Allows ropers to move up as they improve