Welcome
The Central Rodeo Cowboys Association was formed in 1990
by founding president, Darryl Baulch. It was formed with the intent of servicing rodeo within the more remote areas of Queensland. The Association adopted and modified procedures and practices, from the mainstream Australian Pro Rodeo Association's procedures, that were more appropriate to the smaller regional events.
Since its conception the CRCA have been active in forming and enforcing a code of conduct and event procedures that embrace the Welfare of Animals in rodeo. With a Management Committee who are elected annually from a membership that shares an unrelenting focus on this topic, the CRCA are continually reviewing and amending their policy and procedure to ensure the safety of both competitor and livestock at their events.
The CRCA are also proactive in promoting the rodeo as a preferred sport for the youth. Annually a practise day is run through the Association where upcoming young competitors are under the tuition of the winners of the previous year's title. The location of this practise day varies each year ensuring it is accessible to all members that reside in the association's massive area. Additional practise and training days on a smaller scale are also run throughout the year.
Today the CRCA services a massive area that ranges from Monto in the south to Longreach in the west, Bowen River in the north and Yeppoon on the coast. Annually over 36 Rodeos and Bullaramas are now run under the CRCA banner with an impressive Finals event held annually in Rockhampton. The CRCA have permanent administration staff employed in their Rockhampton Head Office that assists many affiliated committees with their events.
