Rules and Schedule

• to enter either the Open Shootout or the 10 Shootout each rider on the team MUST be registered in either the 14 or 7 class.
• to enter either the Pro Class Speed Penning or Amateur Class Speed Penning you MUST be registered in one of the penning classes (14 or 7).

• There is a 60 second time limit for all classes including the Speed Penning.
• Both the 14 and 7 class are guaranteed one go Thursday and one go Friday. The top 40 teams in the 14 Class and the top 60 teams in the 7 class will come back for a 2^nd go each day.  In the event that there are excessive or insufficient entries, the Classic committee reserves the right to adjust this number accordingly. This will be communicated at the time the order of go is posted. Top ten teams come back Saturday for a 5^th go. Best aggregate wins. Day money will be paid on Thursday and Friday.
• The Open Shootout will have the first go run on Friday.  The committee is still trying to determine an appropriate time slot for this class so stay tuned as to the final schedule.  It will either run first thing Friday morning or it will run last thing Friday evening if logistically, fresh cattle can be provided to this class.  It would also provide the best possible showing for the Northlands spectators.  The second go of the Open Shootout would consist of the top 30 teams but would be run Saturday morning after the 10 Shootout.  Again this schedule is tentative based on current entries and time allotment from Northlands.
• The 10 Shootout will have the first go run on Thursday.  The committe is still trying to determine an appropriate time slot for this class so stay tuned as to the final schedule.  It will either run first thing Thursday morning or it will run last thing Thursday evening if logistically, fresh cattle can be provided to this calss.  It would also provide the best possible showing for the Northlands spectators.  The second go of the 10 Shootout would consist of the top 40 teams but would be run starting at 8 a.m. Saturday morning.  Again this schedule is tentative based on current entries and time allotment fom Northlands.
• In the event that more teams are entered than the advertised allotted amount, a public random draw will be held.  The tentative date for this has been set for September 9, 2010 with the place still to be determined. 
• Teams cancelled after October 1^st will forfeit all fees.
• Entries not complying with the rules will be rejected.
• Each rider must have attended a minimum of three (3) CTCPA sanctioned shows in the 2010 season.
• Each rider must be a CTCPA member in good standing and use their CTCPA rating as of August 30, 2010.
• The Alberta Annual Classic is not responsible or liable for any medical, ambulance, veterinary or other costs incurred.
• Each rider must sign a liability release/waiver form which will be sent out with each invoice. The waiver must be signed and returned by October 5^th.
• A declaration form must be submitted for each rider at the time of entries. Shows can be listed up to the September 6,  2010 entry deadline. These will be verified with each association secretary.
• All disputes will be dealt with by the Alberta Annual Classic Committee and their decision in all matters shall be final. CTCPA penning rules will be used.
• Parking passes are ONLY available directly from the Northlands Show office at your own expense.
• Northlands policy prohibits outside liquor from being brought into the grounds.
• City of Edmonton bylaw prohibits smoking inside any public building. 

• ENTRIES ARE NOT FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. In the event that more teams are entered than the advertised allotted amount, there will be a public random draw.  The tentative date of the random draw will be September 9, 2010 with the location still to be determined.
• Entries open August 23, 2010 at 8:00am (MST) and close September 6, 2010 at 5:00pm (MST).
• Invoices will be sent to individual riders. All entries must be paid in full by October 5^th. Post dated cheques past October 5, 2010 will not be accepted. There will be a $50.00 admin fee for returned cheques.
• Please ensure that your entries are correct, and that there are no duplicate entries. Duplicate entries for the 2010 show will be charged a $50.00 administration charge to either change or cancel the duplicate team.   No Exceptions!
  

Entries will only be accepted through the online entry form at www.cattlepenningonline.com

Every rider is required to submit a declaration form which also identifies any stalling requirements.  The stalling requirements are MANDATORY before you will be able to exit the declaration form.

STALLS

• Every effort will be made to place horses as requested. Unfortunately, we are not always able to accommodate every request.
• Stalls are in short supply. Therefore, we request a minimum of 4 riders in each tack stall. If you do not have 4 riders, we will assign other penners to share your tack stall.
• Inside stalls - $80 + GST - (includes 2 bags of shavings)
• Outside stalls - $40 + GST
• Tack stalls - $80 + GST

 ESTIMATED PAYOUT

            Over $250,000 in cash prizes. **based on allotted number of teams indicated in chart above.

 IN SUPPORT

• Wear Pink on Thursday November 4, 2010 in support of the battle to end Breast Cancer
• Wear Red on Friday November 5, 2010 in support of our Canadian Troops