Event Affiliation and Registration

Affiliate with the National Rodeo Council of Australia

Affiliating with the National Rodeo Council of Australia gives committees, clubs and event organisers access to a comprehensive package of practical resources, guidance and ongoing support to assist with the planning and delivery of safe, successful and professionally run events.

All rodeo events must be affiliated through one of the NRCA’s member rodeo associations.

The NRCA also provides affiliation services for a broad range of other approved regional and western sporting activities, including campdrafts, team penning, horse sports, gymkhanas, bikehanas, bush sprint racing, camel racing, stockman’s challenges, schools, clinics and practice days.

Benefits of affiliation include:

  • Access to the NRCA Event Safety and Risk Management Toolkit

  • Event safety, risk management, animal welfare and activity-specific requirements and resources

  • Event registration, administration and post-event reporting support

  • Ongoing guidance on event planning, safety and compliance requirements

  • Promotion of affiliated events through the NRCA website, social media and email networks

  • Access to industry news, education, training and accreditation programs as they are introduced

  • Eligibility to access cover under the NRCA group Public Liability and Personal Accident policies, subject to approval, applicable fees and the relevant policy terms, conditions and exclusions

All events must comply with the NRCA Affiliate Terms and Conditions and applicable NRCA policies and requirements. Where relevant, events must also be conducted under the current rules and standards of a recognised governing body or association for the applicable discipline.

Register Your Event

To apply for affiliation or register an upcoming event, please complete our online application below.

APPLY FOR AFFILIATION OR REGISTER AN EVENT