**For Immediate Release** Enter Now for Junior Rodeo -released by OPSU Campus Communications 07-25-06 Goodwell, Okla. — The Northwest Oklahoma Junior Rodeo is coming to Oklahoma Panhandle State University’s Doc Gardner Memorial Arena on August 12. Local youth are invited to enter and a portion of the proceeds of the event benefit OPSU rodeo. Following are the age groups and events available. In addition, all participants may enter the team roping. Girls’ Events Boys’ Events 5 & Under 5 & Under Stick Horse Barrels Stick Horse Barrels Goat Tail Undecorating Goat Tail Undecorating Barrels-Horseback Barrels-Horseback Poles-Horseback Poles-Horseback 6-8 years old 6-8 years old Barrel Racing Barrel Racing Pole Bending Pole Bending Goat Tying Goat Tying Flag Race Calf Riding 9-11 years old 9-11 years old Barrel Racing Breakaway Roping Pole Bending Steer Breakway Goat Tying Goat Tying Breakaway Roping Jr. Bull Riding 12-14 years old 12-14 years old Barrel Racing Breakaway Roping Pole Bending Calf Roping Goat Tying Steer Stopping Breakaway Roping Jr. Bull Riding   Chute Dogging 15-19 years old 15-19 years old Barrel Racing Calf roping Pole Bending Ribbon Roping Goat Tying Bull Riding Breakaway Roping Steer Wrestling For more information, visit www.opsu.edu and follow the athletics then rodeo links for an NWOJR entry form, or call Lori Latham at 349-3667. Even if you don’t have a youngster entered, plan to attend the performance which begins at 9 am. Admission is $5 per person and the performance typically begins with the youngest performers. A full concessions stand will provided by the Goodwell Booster Club. -30-