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National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association

College rodeo organizer

National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association

Summary

College rodeo organizer

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The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA), based in Walla Walla, Washington, was established in 1949. It sanctions more than 100 college rodeos every year in the United States, and represents over 3,500 student athletes attending more than 135 member colleges and universities. As well as regional rodeos, the NIRA sanctions the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) every June.

Team Champions

Men

YearSchoolVenueLocation
1949Sul Ross State UniversityCow PalaceDaly City, California
1950Sul Ross State UniversityCow PalaceDaly City, California
1951Sul Ross State UniversityWill Rogers ColiseumFort Worth, Texas
1952Colorado State University
1953Hardin-Simmons UniversityHardin-Simmons UniversityAbilene, Texas
1954Colorado State UniversityCow PalaceDaly City, California
1955Texas Tech UniversityLake Charles, Louisiana
1956Sam Houston State UniversityColorado Springs, Colorado
1957McNeese State UniversityColorado Springs, Colorado
1958McNeese State UniversityColorado Springs, Colorado
1960Cal Poly, San Luis ObispoClayton, New Mexico
1961University of WyomingSacramento, California
1962Sul Ross State UniversityLittleton, Colorado
1963Casper CollegeLittleton, Colorado
1964Casper CollegeWyoming State FairgroundsDouglas, Wyoming
1965Casper CollegeLaramie, Wyoming
1966Casper CollegeVermillion, South Dakota
1967Tarleton State UniversitySt. George, Utah
1968Sam Houston State UniversitySacramento, California
1969Eastern New Mexico UniversityDays of '76 ArenaDeadwood, South Dakota
1970Cal Poly, San Luis ObispoBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1971Cal Poly, San Luis ObispoBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1972Montana State UniversityBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1973Cal Poly, San Luis ObispoBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1974Eastern New Mexico State UniversityBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1975Montana State UniversityBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1976Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversityBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1977Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversityBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1978Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversityBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1979Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversityBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1980Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversityBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1981Dawson Community CollegeBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1982Sul Ross State UniversityBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1983Sul Ross State UniversityBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1984Texas State UniversityBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1985Southwestern Oklahoma State UniversityBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1986Western Texas CollegeBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1987Blue Mountain Community CollegeBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1988Montana State UniversityBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1989Odessa CollegeBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1990Montana State UniversityBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1991Montana State UniversityBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1992Southwestern Oklahoma State UniversityBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1993Southwestern Oklahoma State UniversityBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1994Vernon CollegeBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1995Montana State UniversityBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1996College of Southern IdahoBrick Breeden FieldhouseBozeman, Montana
1997Panhandle State UniversityDon Barnett ArenaRapid City, South Dakota
1998Panhandle State UniversityDon Barnett ArenaRapid City, South Dakota
1999Southwestern Oklahoma State UniversityCasper Events CenterCasper, Wyoming
2000Panhandle State UniversityCasper Events CenterCasper, Wyoming
2001College of Southern IdahoCasper Events CenterCasper, Wyoming
2002College of Southern IdahoCasper Events CenterCasper, Wyoming
2003Vernon CollegeCasper Events CenterCasper, Wyoming
2004Panhandle State UniversityCasper Events CenterCasper, Wyoming
2005Tarleton State UniversityCasper Events CenterCasper, Wyoming
2006West Texas A&M UniversityCasper Events CenterCasper, Wyoming
2007Ranger CollegeCasper Events CenterCasper, Wyoming
2008Walla Walla Community CollegeCasper Events CenterCasper, Wyoming
2009Western Texas CollegeCasper Events CenterCasper, Wyoming
2010Vernon CollegeCasper Events CenterCasper, Wyoming
2011Sam Houston State UniversityCasper Events CenterCasper, Wyoming
2012Walla Walla Community CollegeCasper Events CenterCasper, Wyoming
2013Panhandle State UniversityCasper Events CenterCasper, Wyoming
2014University of Tennessee at MartinCasper Events CenterCasper, Wyoming
2015Tarleton State UniversityCasper Events CenterCasper, Wyoming
2016Feather River CollegeCasper Events CenterCasper, Wyoming
2017Panhandle State UniversityCasper Events CenterCasper, Wyoming
2018Panhandle State UniversityCasper Events CenterCasper, Wyoming
2019Panola CollegeCasper Events CenterCasper, Wyoming
2020No CNFR this year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
2021Clarendon CollegeFord Wyoming CenterCasper, Wyoming
2022Tarleton State UniversityFord Wyoming CenterCasper, Wyoming
2023Clarendon CollegeFord Wyoming CenterCasper, Wyoming
2024Tarleton State UniversityFord Wyoming CenterCasper, Wyoming
2025Tarleton State UniversityFord Wyoming CenterCasper, Wyoming

Women

References

References

  1. "Previous National Champions (2014-current)".
  2. (6 June 2016). "CNFR 2016 Results". www.collegerodeo.com.
  3. (29 February 2016). "CNFR 2012 Results". www.collegerodeo.com.
  4. "Previous National Champions (2001-2013)".
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