Established 1961 · Sanctioning · Central USA
United Rodeo Association
Sanctioned rodeo across the central USA since 1961. More than 100 sanctioned rodeos leading to a championship Finals each fall in Topeka.
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Stay in the Loop
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A Western Legacy
An association built on community.
The United Rodeo Association was formed in 1961 in Winterset, Iowa, when the original American Rodeo Association reorganized and adopted the URA name. That first year, Sharon Garvin Dietz was crowned the very first URA Queen, and the inaugural URA Finals were held at Hopley's Truck Stop arena in Atlantic, Iowa.
More than six decades later, URA continues to sanction quality regional rodeos year-round across the central USA. Behind every successful URA-sanctioned rodeo is a hardworking local committee, dedicated cowboys and cowgirls, and a community honoring the Western lifestyle.
1961
Founded
100+
Sanctioned events
Topeka
Championship Finals
Central USA
Sanctioning region
2026 Season
The full URA Schedule.
100+ sanctioned rodeos across Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and the surrounding states — culminating in the URA Finals at Domer Arena in Topeka. Card-based, mobile-friendly, and updated as the season runs.
100+
Sanctioned events
Nov 6–8
URA Finals
Topeka
Domer Arena
Membership
Become part of the URA.
URA membership is open to contestants, officials, timers, judges, pickup men, and supporters of regional rodeo. Three ways to apply — online, by mail, or in person at the URA office.
01
Compete in URA-sanctioned events
Member access to URA-sanctioned rodeos and the year-end Finals at Domer Arena, Topeka.
02
Connect with the rodeo community
Network with contestants, contractors, judges, committees, and officials across the central USA.
03
Help shape the future of the sport
Members support and steer the direction of URA's regional rodeo programs.
2026 Membership
Apply & pay dues.
Pay your URA dues online online, or download the printable application to mail. Both options route to the URA office.
Championship
Finals & Champions.
The 2025 URA Finals brought the season's best to Domer Arena in Topeka. Recap, year-end standings, and historic champions.
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2025 Finals · Topeka
Crowning the season's champions.
The 2025 URA Finals brought the season's best to Domer Arena in Topeka. Three days of championship competition in Topeka.
Hall of Champions
URA's 2025 champions.
Year-end champions in nine events plus the URA Queen. Browse the historic champions roster.
URA Office
Get in touch.
Questions about membership, the schedule, sanctioning, or sponsoring URA events? Chris Berry runs the URA office in Adrian, Missouri.
Secretary / Office
Chris Berry
Phone / Text
Mailing Address
3681 NW County Rd 16002
Adrian, MO 64720