Committee Member Profiles
Darryl BAULCH – Founding and Current President, CRCA 2010
Darryl's history with rodeo dates back many years and with the CRCA since its inception in 1990 as the CRCA's founding president. Darryl has proudly watched the association that was conceived around his kitchen table grow and evolve over the years. During this time he has taken his turn as President on the boards during various years but also continued to complete in the roping and steer wrestling events.
Darryl's favourite event is team roping. Darryl's passion for roping developed in Canada during an extended stay. Initially going to Canada to compete in bull riding, he started to attend roping schools. As he travelled and competed in Canada at rodeos and jackpots across the country his commitment to the sport intensified.
Although he has a string of competition wins to his name, undoubtedly Darryl's highest achievement within the industry has been out of the arena. This is his commitment and achievement in overseeing the growth of the CRCA. Darryl is extremely proud of the growth of the CRCA's membership and the talent that has come from within the CRCA membership ranks that has gone on to be worldwide winners.
Darryl's aim as President for 2009 is to deliver a successful final that delivers good spectator value and a positive result for the CRCA. He also hopes to renew connections with smaller rural communities and meet new committees interested in joining the CRCA as they move forward and look to the future of rodeo in regional Queensland together.
Matthew Busby – Vice President, CRCA 2010
Matt has been associated with rodeo for over 14 years when his passion for the sport began at the age of 18. His favourite event is the Saddle Bronc of which he has been an active competitor for many years. Matt's highest achievement was securing the Rookie Saddle Bronc title in 1998. However Matt's experience doesn't stop at competing as he has assisted his father for many years as a stock contractor supplying horses for the rodeos.
Matt's passion for the sport is easy to recognise. Having accompanied his father, stock contractor George Busby, to rodeos from a very early age he enjoys all aspects of the industry. He particularly enjoys assisting younger competitors entering into Saddle Bronc and Bareback events. Watching the younger competitor's improve in their technique and gain more confidence at the many practise days he attends is very satisfying. Matt also has a strong interest in the breeding and training side of the equine industry. When asked what he hoped to achieve during his term as Vice President of the CRCA he said he hoped to help introduce more honesty and equality within the association and sport as a whole. He would also like to encourage more juniors into rodeo.
President |
Darryl Baulch | ||
Vice President |
Matthew Busby | ||
Administration Officer |
Pearl Bougoure | ||
Director Of Rules |
Vacant | ||
Stock Contractors Rep |
Brian Duggan | ||
Executive Event Director - Rough |
Dale Bougoure | ||
Executive Event Director - Timed |
Liz O'Halloran | ||
Junior Event Director |
Melinda Balderson | ||
Promotions Officer |
Vacant | ||
Rodeo Queen |
Mel Irwin | ||
Bareback |
Chris Williams | ||
Barrel Race |
PJ Symes | ||
Breakaway |
Liz O'Halloran | ||
Bullriding |
Brian Duggan | ||
Rope & Tie |
Colin Bell | ||
Saddle Bronc |
Dale Bougoure | ||
Steerwrestling |
Brett Cross | ||
Team Roping |
Vacant | ||
