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Hello Ropers,

                  We are just a couple of short months away from the kick-off of the 2026 USTRC Cinch National Finals of Team Roping! Mark your calendars for April 19-26 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in historic Ft. Worth, Texas. Eight action packed days await you and your family in Cowtown, where champions will be crowned, memories will be made, and history will be written.

                  Ropers 20 years old and younger, remember that you must get 10 entries at any GEMS event before you can enter the USTRC Finals. With entry deadlines coming up soon, be mindful that you must meet your entry requirement before entering and to be eligible for any entry discounts.  There are ample opportunities for young ropers to get 10 entries, and for those waiting until the last minute, don't forget about our Pre Event Qualifier in Decatur, TX April 17-19.

                  Next month's Team Roping Journal's issue will be full of all the information you need for the USTRC Finals, including entry deadlines and the full schedule of events. We are excited to expand the lineup of Key Card Advantage events at this year's finals. Now is the time to purchase or upgrade your membership to take advantage of all the great benefits of being a Key Card or Key Card Max member. Key Card holders will receive exclusive entry discounts not only in the Key Card Advantage divisions, but with every entry at the USTRC Finals. The math is pretty simple, you can pay for your membership with just a couple of entries, plus ropers receive a ton of added benefits including US Roper Roadside Assistance, access to Roping.com, Run-Delivery, and Live-Streaming at the Finals. Check out the full list at USTRC.com/join and get that Key Card membership today!

                  As we enter the final stretch of the 2025-2026 USTRC season, check out USTRC.com for the most up to date standings in the race for the Cinch Ladies and Resistol Junior Championship. We have some great events in the month of February for those of you battling it out for points. Good luck to all of you as you hit the roping trail and we can't wait you see you in Cowtown!