Diamond T Arena Welcomes Roy Cooper's Junior Calf Roping

June 14, 2010 - PRLog -- Diamond T Arena is pleased to announce that the Arena will be host to Roy Cooper’s 26th Annual World Championship Junior Calf Roping. The roping will be held July 8 – 10, 2010.

Roy Cooper, an eight-time world champion roper, is well known for shaping and teaching future ropers. The event is expected to draw more than 500 ropers ages 19 and under from around the country, along with their families and event spectators.

Starting Saturday, July 10 at 9 AM is the World Champion Jr. Calf Roping, which has a $325 Entry Fee, 3 head with Top 16 Back for Elimination Rounds, "Slow 2 Ropers Eliminated Each Round"! The additional event lineup is as follows:


12 & Under - Boys & Girls Breakaway
Thursday, July 8th,  - 9am
$150 Entry Fee
3 Head with Top 10 Short Go

12 & Under - Tie Down Roping
Thursday, July 8th, 2010 - 2pm
$150 Entry Fee
3 Head with Top 10 Short Go

13 to 15 - Girls Breakaway
Thursday, July 8th, 2010 - 7pm
$170 Entry Fee
3 Head with Top 10 Short Go

13 to 15 - Boys Tie Down Roping
Friday, July 9th, 2010 - 9am
$170 Entry Fee
3 Head with Top 10 Short Go

19 & Under - Girls Breakaway
Friday, July 9th, 2010 - 4pm
$170 Entry Fee
3 Head with Top 10 Short Go


Will Travis of Diamond T Arena says, “We are so excited to bring this event to Texas. The influx of participants and spectators will be hugely beneficial to the Denton area. Additionally, having an event that is based around the kids is just amazing. We’re proud to have a hand in shaping the lives of these future champions of calf roping.”

There are RV hook-ups and indoor and outdoor horse stalls available on site and concessions will be available. For those looking to beat the heat between events, the Denton Water Works Water Park is located just across the street from the arena. For more information about the Roy Cooper World Championship Junior Calf Roping and registration information, contact Diamond T Arena at 940-484-6101.

Diamond T Arena is a roughstock and equine event facility located in Denton, Texas. With its wide array of services and features, Diamond T plays host to roping, barrel racing and roughstock events, futurities, trainings, schools, meetings, corporate events, parties and more. For more information about the arena, future events or sponsorship availability, you may visit the website at www.diamondtranchandarena.com or call 940-484-6101.

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Diamond T Arena is a roughstock and equine event facility located in Denton, Texas. With its wide array of services and features, Diamond T plays host to roping, barrel racing and roughstock events, futurities, trainings, schools, meetings, corporate events, parties and more.