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International Finals Youth Rodeo Opens Registration April 1
Posted: March 28, 2018
The International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) will open registration online at IFYR.com beginning April 1. Offering more than $250,000 in prize money for contestants to pursue, the 26th annual IFYR will be held July 8-13 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Read More
Posted: March 28, 2018
The International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) will open registration online at IFYR.com beginning April 1. Offering more than $250,000 in prize money for contestants to pursue, the 26th annual IFYR will be held July 8-13 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Read More
International Finals Youth Rodeo Receives 25-year Appreciation Award from the International Professional Rodeo Association
Posted: Jan. 24, 2018
The International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) was honored to receive an award from the International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA) at their annual Gold Buckle Gala. The IFYR received the 25-Year Appreciation Award in recognition for service of 25 years as an IPRA-sanctioned rodeo. Read More
Posted: Jan. 24, 2018
The International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) was honored to receive an award from the International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA) at their annual Gold Buckle Gala. The IFYR received the 25-Year Appreciation Award in recognition for service of 25 years as an IPRA-sanctioned rodeo. Read More
25th Annual International Finals Youth Rodeo Awards Champions July 14
Posted: July 14, 2017
The 25th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo came to a close July 14 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Read More
Posted: July 14, 2017
The 25th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo came to a close July 14 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Read More
International Finals Youth Rodeo Selects 2018 Youth Directors
Posted: July 14, 2017
The International Finals Youth Rodeo selected six competitors to serve as youth directors for the 2018 event. Read More
Posted: July 14, 2017
The International Finals Youth Rodeo selected six competitors to serve as youth directors for the 2018 event. Read More
Cinch Awards Scholarships to International Finals Youth Rodeo Contestants
Posted: July 14, 2017
Cinch awarded two $2,500 scholarships to high school seniors competing in this year’s International Finals Youth Rodeo.
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Posted: July 14, 2017
Cinch awarded two $2,500 scholarships to high school seniors competing in this year’s International Finals Youth Rodeo.
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IFYR Youth Directors Connect with Shawnee Community at Library Event
Posted: July 13, 2017
Youth Directors of the 2017 International Finals Youth made a special visit to the Shawnee Public Library on Wednesday, July 12 as part of the library’s annual ‘Ridin’ and Ropin with the IFYR’ program. Read More
Posted: July 13, 2017
Youth Directors of the 2017 International Finals Youth made a special visit to the Shawnee Public Library on Wednesday, July 12 as part of the library’s annual ‘Ridin’ and Ropin with the IFYR’ program. Read More
Jenna Lee Hays Inducted into IFYR Hall of Fame
Posted: July 12, 2017
To say rodeo is in Jenna Lee Hays’ blood is an understatement. The 2004 International Finals Youth Rodeo All Around Cowgirl has lived and breathed this lifestyle since she was 5 years old. Read More
Posted: July 12, 2017
To say rodeo is in Jenna Lee Hays’ blood is an understatement. The 2004 International Finals Youth Rodeo All Around Cowgirl has lived and breathed this lifestyle since she was 5 years old. Read More
Lookin’ Good in Pink: IFYR Spur for the Cure
Posted: July 12, 2017
Spur for the Cure Pink Night at the International Finals Youth Rodeo has become a favorite special event during the annual six-night trial. Read More
Posted: July 12, 2017
Spur for the Cure Pink Night at the International Finals Youth Rodeo has become a favorite special event during the annual six-night trial. Read More
2017 Youth Directors Driven by Leadership and Preserving Rodeo Heritage
Posted: July 11, 2017
Each year, a number of International Finals Youth Rodeo contestants submit their application to be selected for the IFYR Youth Director program for the following year’s rodeo. Read More
Posted: July 11, 2017
Each year, a number of International Finals Youth Rodeo contestants submit their application to be selected for the IFYR Youth Director program for the following year’s rodeo. Read More
International Finals Youth Rodeo Commenced its 25th Year
Posted: July 9, 2017
The International Finals Youth Rodeo commenced its 25th anniversary July 9 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Read More
Posted: July 9, 2017
The International Finals Youth Rodeo commenced its 25th anniversary July 9 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Read More
International Finals Youth Rodeo Returns for 25th Year July 9-14
Posted: July 6, 2017
The International Finals Youth Rodeo will return to celebrate its 25th anniversary July 9-14 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, 1700 W. Independence, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Read More
Posted: July 6, 2017
The International Finals Youth Rodeo will return to celebrate its 25th anniversary July 9-14 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, 1700 W. Independence, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Read More
International Finals Youth Rodeo Tickets Available Starting July 7
Posted: July 5, 2017
The 25th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo will ride into town July 9-14, but event attendees can purchase advanced tickets beginning July 7 from the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center Box Office in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Read More
Posted: July 5, 2017
The 25th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo will ride into town July 9-14, but event attendees can purchase advanced tickets beginning July 7 from the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center Box Office in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Read More
International Finals Youth Rodeo Opens Registration Online April 1
Posted: March 23, 2017
The International Finals Youth Rodeo will open registration online at IFYR.com beginning April 1. Offering more than $250,000 in prize money for contestants to pursue, the 25th annual IFYR will be held July 9-14 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Read More
Posted: March 23, 2017
The International Finals Youth Rodeo will open registration online at IFYR.com beginning April 1. Offering more than $250,000 in prize money for contestants to pursue, the 25th annual IFYR will be held July 9-14 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Read More
Top International Finals Youth Rodeo Team Ropers Invited to Junior National Finals Rodeo
Posted: July 26, 2016
The top six team roping teams in the average at the 24th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo have been invited to compete at the Junior National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas Dec. 8-10. Read More
Posted: July 26, 2016
The top six team roping teams in the average at the 24th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo have been invited to compete at the Junior National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas Dec. 8-10. Read More
International Finals Youth Rodeo Awards Champions Friday Night
Posted: July 15, 2016
The 24th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo came to a close July 15. The world’s richest youth rodeo awarded more than $200,000 in prize money, championship saddles and buckles on Friday after the finals performance. Read More
Posted: July 15, 2016
The 24th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo came to a close July 15. The world’s richest youth rodeo awarded more than $200,000 in prize money, championship saddles and buckles on Friday after the finals performance. Read More
International Finals Youth Rodeo ‘Spur for the Cure’ Event Raises $5,250 for Shawnee Relay for Life
Posted: July 15, 2016
The 2016 International Finals Youth Rodeo held their second annual Spur for the Cure Pink Night on Tuesday, July 12 during the evening performance. The event raised a total of $5,250, putting Shawnee Relay for Life over their annual area fundraising goal of $64,000.
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Posted: July 15, 2016
The 2016 International Finals Youth Rodeo held their second annual Spur for the Cure Pink Night on Tuesday, July 12 during the evening performance. The event raised a total of $5,250, putting Shawnee Relay for Life over their annual area fundraising goal of $64,000.
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Sunset Send-Off for Veteran IFYR Bullfighter
Posted: July 15, 2016
Veteran professional bullfighter Rob Gann of Lonoke, Arkansas, has been involved with the International Finals Youth Rodeo since 1998, when his family first provided stock for the event, and he has been a supporter ever since. Gann has protected bull riders all across the country, and for 13 years in a row at the IFYR, totaling more than 140 IFYR performances. In addition, Gann gladly assumed more responsibility, serving as arena director for the past five years. Read More
Posted: July 15, 2016
Veteran professional bullfighter Rob Gann of Lonoke, Arkansas, has been involved with the International Finals Youth Rodeo since 1998, when his family first provided stock for the event, and he has been a supporter ever since. Gann has protected bull riders all across the country, and for 13 years in a row at the IFYR, totaling more than 140 IFYR performances. In addition, Gann gladly assumed more responsibility, serving as arena director for the past five years. Read More
Cinch Awards Scholarships to Senior IFYR Contestants
Posted: July 15, 2016
Cinch awarded two $2,500 scholarships to high school seniors competing in this year’s International Finals Youth Rodeo. The 24th annual IFYR commenced July 10 and will conclude the evening of July 15 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
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Posted: July 15, 2016
Cinch awarded two $2,500 scholarships to high school seniors competing in this year’s International Finals Youth Rodeo. The 24th annual IFYR commenced July 10 and will conclude the evening of July 15 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
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Teams Score More Than Points at International Finals Youth Rodeo
Team YNOT Encouraging People to Seize the Day
Posted: July 15, 2016
The 24th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo kicked off July 10 and will conclude the evening of July 15 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The action-packed event includes hundreds of contestants from all over the world vying to win more than $200,000 in prize money, competing in 10 events running simultaneously in three arenas over six days.
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Team YNOT Encouraging People to Seize the Day
Posted: July 15, 2016
The 24th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo kicked off July 10 and will conclude the evening of July 15 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The action-packed event includes hundreds of contestants from all over the world vying to win more than $200,000 in prize money, competing in 10 events running simultaneously in three arenas over six days.
Read More
International Finals Youth Rodeo Selects 2017 Youth Directors
Posted: July 15, 2016
The International Finals Youth Rodeo selected six competitors to serve as youth directors for the 2017 event. The chosen individuals were announced during the 2016 IFYR, which kicked off July 10 and will conclude the evening of July 15 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, 1700 W. Independence, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Read More
Posted: July 15, 2016
The International Finals Youth Rodeo selected six competitors to serve as youth directors for the 2017 event. The chosen individuals were announced during the 2016 IFYR, which kicked off July 10 and will conclude the evening of July 15 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, 1700 W. Independence, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Read More
Two Record-Setting Performances During the First Days IFYR
Posted: July 13, 2016
At the conclusion of the Monday evening performance, bull rider Trey Kimzey from Strong City, Oklahoma posted an International Finals Youth Rodeo arena record score of 89.5. Less than 24-hours later, fans at the Tuesday morning performance witnessed Brooklyn Gunter of Sulphur, Louisiana post a time of 19.3 seconds in pole bending, which breaks an arena record set a decade ago. Read More
Posted: July 13, 2016
At the conclusion of the Monday evening performance, bull rider Trey Kimzey from Strong City, Oklahoma posted an International Finals Youth Rodeo arena record score of 89.5. Less than 24-hours later, fans at the Tuesday morning performance witnessed Brooklyn Gunter of Sulphur, Louisiana post a time of 19.3 seconds in pole bending, which breaks an arena record set a decade ago. Read More
International Finals Youth Rodeo Hosts ‘Spur for the Cure’ Pink Night Benefiting Shawnee Relay for Life
Posted: July 8, 2016
The 24th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo is proud to present Spur for the Cure Pink Night on Tuesday, July 12 during the 7:30 p.m. performance. IFYR is a week-long event running July 10-15 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, 1700 W. Independence, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Read More
Posted: July 8, 2016
The 24th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo is proud to present Spur for the Cure Pink Night on Tuesday, July 12 during the 7:30 p.m. performance. IFYR is a week-long event running July 10-15 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, 1700 W. Independence, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Read More
Tickets to International Finals Youth Rodeo Available July 8
Posted: July 6, 2016
Advanced tickets for the 24th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo will be available beginning July 8. The IFYR will be held July 10-15 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Read More
Posted: July 6, 2016
Advanced tickets for the 24th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo will be available beginning July 8. The IFYR will be held July 10-15 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Read More
International Finals Youth Rodeo Returns to Shawnee July 10-15
Posted: July 6, 2016
The 24th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo will be held July 10-15 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, 1700 W. Independence, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The IFYR is the richest youth rodeo in the world, with more than $200,000 in prize money, championship saddles and buckles for contestants to pursue. Read More
Posted: July 6, 2016
The 24th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo will be held July 10-15 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, 1700 W. Independence, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The IFYR is the richest youth rodeo in the world, with more than $200,000 in prize money, championship saddles and buckles for contestants to pursue. Read More
International Finals Youth Rodeo Registration Opens April 1
Posted: March 28, 2016
Participant registration for the International Finals Youth Rodeo opens online at IFYR.com April 1. Offering more than $200,000 in prize money, the 24th annual IFYR is July 10-15 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Posted: March 28, 2016
Participant registration for the International Finals Youth Rodeo opens online at IFYR.com April 1. Offering more than $200,000 in prize money, the 24th annual IFYR is July 10-15 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
International Finals Youth Rodeo Crisis Fund Receives Donation
Posted: Jan. 20, 2016
The International Finals Youth Rodeo was presented a donation for their Crisis Fund from the International Finals Rodeo and the International Pro Rodeo Association on Jan. 15. The $3,089 donation was awarded to International Finals Youth Rodeo representatives during the opening International Finals Rodeo performance at the Oklahoma State Fair Grounds. Read More
Posted: Jan. 20, 2016
The International Finals Youth Rodeo was presented a donation for their Crisis Fund from the International Finals Rodeo and the International Pro Rodeo Association on Jan. 15. The $3,089 donation was awarded to International Finals Youth Rodeo representatives during the opening International Finals Rodeo performance at the Oklahoma State Fair Grounds. Read More
