ALL ABOUT THE IBRA

 

The Independent Barrel Racers Association (IBRA) is an organization bringing you quality and professional barrel racing competition in 3-D and 4-D formats.

 

MEMBERSHIP FEES:

 

               $50.00                   Open (includes 40 and over)

               $30.00                   Youth (16 yrs. & under as of January 1st)

               $10.00                   Pee Wee (8 yrs. & under as of January 1st)

               $100.00                 Family (Adult, spouse and children 18 yrs & younger as of January 1st)

 

Memberships run from the date of purchase for one year.  Memberships will need to be renewed by expiration date or accumulated points will be void.

 

Membership fees will be used to purchase awards and added money to make more quality shows.  Once you pay a membership fee points will automatically begin to accrue.  Year-end awards will be presented at our annual IBRA Awards Banquet or at a time designated by IBRA personnel.  You will need to be present to accept your award.  Year-end sponsors will not be required.

 

Membership reminders will not be mailed out.

 

SANCTION FEES:

 

IBRA sanction fees are $20.00 per show.

 

NON-MEMBER FEES:

 

IBRA non-member fees will be $15.00 per person per show with ADDED MONEY.  If there is no added money then there will not be a non-member fee.

 

ENTRY FEES:

 

OPEN:  $30.00 - 80% jackpotted, 20% hosting fee, $2.00 awards fee, $1.00 electric eye UNLESS there is $500.00 ADDED MONEY, then entry fees increase to $40.00 - 70% jackpotted, 30% hosting arena, $2.00 awards fee, and $1.00 electric eye.  100% added money is jackpotted.  If the Open has substantially more ADDED MONEY than as stated, only the entry fees may be increased. 

 

40 & OVER:  $20.00; YOUTH:  $20.00.  80% jackpotted, 20% hosting arena, $2.00 awards fee, and $1.00 electric eye.  PEE WEE:  $5.00 (unless awards then it may be increased).

 

40 & Over and Youth divisions will have the option of running in the Open and carrying over their time EXCEPT for any shows that have awards or added money in these divisions.  We will run only one 40 & Over and Youth sanctioned show at all jackpots.  You can run in the Open 1st run and pay both entry fees, but you will need to pay before the Open starts and designate the horse for the 40 & Over or Youth division, and then that time will be carried over for you into the 40 & Over or Youth.  Otherwise, you can pay and run in the 40 & Over and Youth divisions.  We intend to always run these divisions no matter how many competitors.

 

The showing of IBRA cards will be required.

 

EXHIBITIONS:

 

Exhibitions will be offered at all shows and will cost $5.00 per person per run.  There will be no timer and we ask that you use a forward motion only and one time through.  Exhibitions will be run at the times designated on the schedule, show bill or flyer.

 

 

 

 

QUALIFYING POINT SHOWS:

 

The IBRA will have an unlimited number of point shows with 16 of the point shows qualifying you for points.  At the end of the season, we will take the points from your best 16 point shows.  In case of a tie at year-end, it will be resolved by the most IBRA shows attended.

 

CONDUCT:

 

IBRA membership and participation in IBRA events are a privilege, not a right!  Behavior which is damaging to our Association or its membership will not be tolerated.  It is up to IBRA personnel to decide when this type of behavior occurs and the member may be subject to disqualification from IBRA events, be denied entry to IBRA events, loss of points, suspension or termination from the Association.

 

SPORTSMANSHIP:

 

The IBRA is centered around bringing you family competition.

 

Therefore, we will not allow any of the following:

 

1.                Going around a barrel twice (if you are having a bad run, you may finish the pattern, but under no circumstances do you practice by going around the barrel twice - you would be on someone else’s ground);

2.                Abuse of a horse or another individual in any way;

3.                Competing while under the influence of drugs or alcohol; or

4.                Any type, shape or form of cheating.

 

If any of the above occur, you will be looking at the following:

 

1st Offense:           Warning; and

2nd Offense:          Disqualification in that show, and not allowed to enter any more IBRA shows for the  remainder of                                the year.                         

 

BARREL PATTERN:

 

Pattern must meet the following criteria:

 

 

1.                Three identical barrels will be used;

2.                Start/finish line and barrel positions must be permanently marked and must remain the same throughout the entire show;

3.                A minimum of 20 feet between each of the first two barrels and side fence;

4.                A minimum of 30 feet between the third barrel and the back fence; and

5.                A minimum of 30 feet between the time line and the first barrel.

 

Show producers will use a barrel pattern that best fits the arena, subject to the above.  Allow 40 feet to stop in from start/finish line to arena fence, and more if possible.

 

Ground around the barrels must be reworked after each 10 or fewer contestants have competed.  This amount will be set by the show producers.  The working of the ground will need to be done with a ground tool pulled by some type of motor vehicle.  Tractor and digger are preferred if available.

 

An electronic device must be used for timing and capable of timing in one-thousandths.

 

IBRA will run its shows on a closed gate for everyone.  However, you will be allowed to run at the gate once it is opened, if desired, but only from a reasonable distance.

 

COMPETITION:

 

 

1.                Any time a contestant crosses the starting line, time will begin.

2.                A contestant will be given a “no time” for missing the pattern.

3.                A contestant will be disqualified for running out of turn.

4.                A contestant will be given a “no time” for knocking over a barrel.  A “no time” will also be given if a barrel is knocked over and it sets up again on either end.  However, a tipped barrel that has not fallen before the contestant reaches the finish line will be considered not tipped.  Touching a barrel to keep it from falling, is permitted.

5.                A contestant will be given a no time if the horse or rider falls during the run in such a manner as to break the pattern.

6.                If a barrel is moved off its marker during competition, the barrel must be reset prior to the next competitor’s run.

7.                Contestants may ride any horse, regardless of ownership, and may ride as many horses as they choose in a class.  However, a horse may not be shown by more than one person in a class.

8.                Entries will close when the first horse in that class runs, or at an earlier time specified on schedule, show bill or flyer.

9.                Draw will be done in a random manner.  Under no circumstances will a contestant be allowed to “pick out” their draw position, except to accommodate entries with the same horse or rider which have drawn up close to each other.

10.              Only one horse may be in the arena at any time during competition.

11.              Reruns shall be granted if the timer fails to work properly or if the barrels are not placed properly on their markers.  This rerun may be ran immediately or at the end of the show.

 

POINTS:

 

Divisions are determined by time brackets, in the Open, 40 & Over, and Youth, by the fastest time of a contestant in the class.  Whether or not a member of the IBRA will determine the time brackets as follows:

 

1st division - Fastest time in the class and those who place in this division.

2nd division - Fastest time in the class plus half second and those who place in this division.

3rd division - Fastest time in the class plus one second and those who place in this division.

4th division - Fastest time in the class plus two seconds and those who place in this division.  Please note:  The 4th division is not limited to a one second interval from two to three seconds off the fastest time.  However, riders must make a good faith effort to run the pattern as fast as their ability will allow.

 

Points will be awarded in the Open class in the 4-D format on a 3-2-1 basis for 1st place through 3rd place, regardless of the number of entries or paying places.  If two or more riders tie, the points for the tied positions will be added together and divided equally among the riders who tied.  Year-end awards will be given in the Open division down three places.

 

Points will be awarded in the Youth and 40 & Over classes in the 3-D format on a 1st place basis, regardless of the number of entries on paying places.

 

Anything not covered in this area will be left to the discretion of IBRA personnel to determine what is in the best interest.

 

Should fewer than five horses place in a division points will be awarded beginning with five points for 1st place.

 

Points will not be awarded for any run during which a contestant knocks over a barrel.

 

Competitors may enter more than one class.  For example, competitors in the Youth class may also qualify in the Open class.

 

Competitors may ride as many horses as they wish in each class.  However, the competitor with multiple entries will receive points only for the highest placing horse in each division.

 

Points in all classes and divisions are awarded to the rider.

 

PAYOUT:

 

The IBRA Open class will use a 4-D payout, the Youth and 40 & Over classes will use a 3-D or 4-D payout depending upon participation - show personnel will need to specify.

 

1.                3-D payout:  The total jackpotted entry fees of a class will be divided 50% to the 1st division - fastest time in class, 30% to the 2nd division - plus one second off fastest time, and 20% to the 3rd division - plus two seconds off fastest time.

2.                4-D payout:  The total jackpotted entry fees of a class will be divided 35% to the 1st division - fastest time in class, 30% to the 2nd division - plus half second off fastest time, 20% to the 3rd division - plus one second off fastest time, and 15% to the 4th division - plus two seconds off fastest time.

3.                All prize money will be paid out

4.                Prize money will not be paid to any contestant who knocks over a barrel.

5.                If not enough riders qualify in a division as monies to be paid, the money which is unaccounted for shall be divided equally among those who have placed in that division.  If no riders qualify in a division, the prize money for that division shall be equally divided among those riders in the other divisions of that class who have won prize money.

6.                 

3-D FORMAT

PLACES

1-10

11-15

16-30

31-60

61-90

91-120

121-150

151-180

1st

100%

60%

50%

40%

30%

28%

26%

24%

2nd

 

40%

30%

30%

25%

22%

20%

18%

3rd

 

 

20%

20%

20%

18%

15%

15%

4th

 

 

 

10%

15%

14%

12%

12%

5th

 

 

 

 

10%

10%

10%

10%

6th

 

 

 

 

 

8%

9%

8%

7th

 

 

 

 

 

 

8%

7%

8th

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6%

 

4-D FORMAT

PLACES

1-12

13-20

21-40

41-80

81-120

121-160

161-200

1st

100%

60%

50%

40%

30%

28%

26%

2nd

 

40%

30%

30%

25%

22%

20%

3rd

 

 

20%

20%

20%

18%

15%

4th

 

 

 

10%

15%

14%

12%

5th

 

 

 

 

10%

10%

10%

6th

 

 

 

 

 

8%

9%

7th

 

 

 

 

 

 

8%

 

DRESS CODE:

 

This includes a long-sleeved shirt, western hat, and western boots.  Shirt sleeves must be rolled down and buttoned.  Shirt tails must be tucked in.  Contestants may wear appropriate riding safety helmets.

 

 

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Any situation not covered above will be handled by IBRA personnel.  This decision will be handled in a fair and reasonable manner, and will be final.

 

Thank you for wanting to be a part of the IBRA!  We are glad to have you aboard!  If you have any questions or concerns, please bring them to the attention of Elaine or Layne Hagen.

 

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOURSELF AND LET’S HAVE FUN!!!

 

 

                                                                                                                                                      Revised 03/31/10