2008 GARY J. DANIELS SUNBELT RODEO
September 6 & 7, 2008
Parsons, Kansas


COACHES' INFORMATION

Thank you for showing interest in the 27th Annual Gary J. Daniels Sunbelt Rodeo.

Any questions may be directed to:

Steve McKinzie (620-421-6550, x1694
Sheila Ramsey (620-421-6550, x 1724

ENTRY FEE: Through the generosity of our many sponsors, we have been able to hold the entry fee to $15 fore ach participant, coach, chaperone, or sponsor.

Fee includes:

• Saturday noon meal
• Saturday evening meal
• Sunday noon meal
• Housing (we will sleep at Parsons State Hospital & Training Center)
• T shirt
• Awards
  
  You will need to request a complete packet with all forms required for entry. Contact Sheila Ramsey or Marlys Shomber-Jones for your COMPLETE packet.
  
  ENTRY DEADLINES: August 27, 2008. Please submit one check or money order per team, made payable to the Parsons State Hospital and Training Center Endowment Fund Rodeo. Please send to:
  
  Sheila Ramsey
  Parsons State Hospital & Training Center
  2601 Gabriel Box 738
  Parsons, KS 67357 0738
  
  
  REFUND POLICY: FEES ARE TO BE PAID AT THE TIME ENTRY FORMS ARE RETURNED. Requests for refunds may be made up to September 1st. After that date, contestant substitutions may be made but no refunds will be given.
  
  
  ENTRY FORMS: Please note we have OUTSTANDING COMPETITION entry forms, REGULAR COMPETITION entry forms, and ADAPTED SADDLE entry forms. It will be the discretion of the Rodeo Committee if the participant remains in that color division.
  
  Saturday morning's workshop, lasting one hour, will be for out-of-town teams and will begin at 8:00 a.m. The Grand Entry will begin at 9 a.m.; team pictures will be taken at this time. GoRound 1 will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, with GoRound 2 at 2 p.m. Finals will be run Sunday morning, followed by lunch and division awards.
  
  Outstanding Division (Red): Both Saturday go-rounds will consist of three events: Pole Bending, Key Hole and Flag Race. The six accumulated times of these events from both go-rounds will determine the top 15 Outstanding finalists; these 15 finalists will be paired with community partners for the Finals on Sunday morning and will compete in Barrel Race, Pole Bending, and Flag Race. All remaining Outstanding Division participants will compete in Pole Bending and Flag Race.
  
  Regular Division (Green): Contestants may choose up to three events within their color division. Total score of both go-rounds in each event will be ordered, and the top 5 (Group A) and the five below median (Group B) will advance to the Sunday Finals.
  
  Regular Division (Yellow): Contestants may choose up to three events within their color division. Total score of both go-rounds in each event will be ordered, and the top 5 (Group A) and the five below median (Group B) will advance to the Sunday Finals.
  
  Adapted Saddle Division (Purple): This division has been designed to give those who use wheelchairs an opportunity to experience the thrill of riding with the support of being strapped in a saddle. Riding will occur on both Saturday and Sunday. Rides will be scheduled at 20 minute increments throughout the day. No scores will be given in the events; however, a participation award will be given to each contestant.
  
  
  PLEASE NOTE THAT THE WORKSHOP FOR OUT-OF-TOWN CONTESTANTS IN OUTSTANDING AND REGULAR DIVISIONS WILL BEGIN AT 8 A.M. SATURDAY. GRAND ENTRY 9 A.M.
  GO-ROUNDS 10 A.M. SATURDAY!
  
  There will be a dance Saturday evening following the BBQ. Sunday's finalists will be posted at the dance.
  
  RODEO HOSTS: Parsons State Hospital and Training Center
  Parsons State Hospital & Training Center Endowment Association
  
  FACILITIES: Showers will be available.
  Concession stand will be run all day Saturday and Sunday; our Campus Café will be open on Saturday.
  A tack shop with rodeo souvenirs will be set up on Saturday and Sunday.
  A complete first aid tent staffed by registered nurses will be present throughout the weekend.
  Security will keep an eye on all activities.
  
  BANNER: Each team is asked to have a walking banner with their team name. Teams will carry their banner during the Grand Entry Saturday morning. Banners will be displayed during the rodeo.
  
  MEALS: The weekends menu will consist of:
   

  Sat. Noon	Sat. Eve.	Sun. Noon
  Hot dog/bun	BBQ beef/bun	Chicken strips
  Chips	Baked beans	Potato salad
  Fruit	Cole slaw	Green beans
  Cookie		Roll

  
  Arrangements for special diets may possibly be provided if coaches submit requests prior to the registration deadline.
  
  MISC.: Coaches might want to consider shade canopies for teams to use during down time, as shade at the arena is limited. Remember the Kansas wind -- please bring the necessary items to anchor the canopy.
  
  UPON ARRIVAL: For those staying Friday night, please check in at the Parsons State Hospital Administration Building switchboard. Packets will be given to those teams at the switchboard. Those driving in Saturday morning will receive their packets at the Secretary's tent at the arena.
  
  
  ALL TEAMS PLEASE CHECK IN AT THE SECRETARY=S TENT BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MORNING.
  
  
  MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS AND RELEASE FORMS need to be at the rodeo for each participant.
  
  HOUSING: Housing will be provided for teams and their coaches at Parsons State Hospital and Training Center free of charge. Housing has a Arustic flavor@ (although we do have indoor plumbing!), therefore you may wish to bring a few comforts from home. We will provide a mattress, sheets, blankets, and towels/washcloths. You may want to bring sleeping bags, camp cots, pillows, toiletries, etc.
  
  Teams may choose to arrange accommodations at one of the local motels. Teams are encouraged to call early for reservations, due to a national sales meeting of a local manufacturer the same weekend.

  Local motels include:
   

  Super 8 Motel 229 Main Parsons (620) 421 8000	Best Western Parsons Inn 101 E. Main Parsons (620) 423-0303
  Guesthouse Canterbury East Main Parsons (620) 421 5000	Townsman Motel South Highway 59 Parsons (620) 421-6990
  The Parsonian Hotel 1725 Broadway Parsons (620) 421-4400	Sleep Inn US 400 & Hwy 59 Parsons (620) 421-6126

  Independence (25 miles) and Coffeyville (45 miles) have several motels available. Also, an RV park is available in Marvel Park; please call Parsons city offices (620) 421-7000 for more information.
  
  Breakfast will be provided for those who are housed at PSH&TC Friday and/or Saturday night(s).