[meteorite-list] Tucson College Rodeo - February 4th

[Richard A. Kowalski]

Hello all,

Late January and the entire month of February are very busy days in 
Tucson. I don't have to mention all of the various gem and mineral shows 
that have during that time, but besides these shows, we also host the 
Accenture Match Play Championship and other events as well as two rodeos.

The big one, The Tucson Rodeo, is a professional rodeo and attracts 
large crowds. The smaller one, the Tucson College Rodeo is hosted by the 
University of Arizona Rodeo Team. My wife and I try to attend both 
rodeos each year, but we have been struck by how good some of these 
college students are. In some events, the kids and animals have provided 
much better performances and more exciting rides than the professionals 
do. We actually like this rodeo better in many ways!


Most years these rodeos occur well after the gem & mineral shows end but 
this year, due to some changes in the Grand Canyon Region scheduling, 
this year's college rodeo is not only happening before the professional 
rodeo (usually it is the weekend after the big one ends), but the 
college rodeo is happening >>during<< the shows.

I thought some on this list who have never attended a rodeo, or come 
from countries where they do not have rodeos, might be interested in 
attending.

The rodeo occurs on February 4th, which is a Saturday, and is the same 
day as the Blood Auction.

The main performance begins at 2pm but Slack begins at 8am. (Slack is 
when there are more contestants than can be fit into the normally 
scheduled performance.)

The events at this rodeo are the same you'll see at most any rodeo;

Saddle & Bareback Bronc Riding
Steer Wrestling
Tie Down & Team Roping
Barrel Racing
Breakaway Roping
Goat Tying

and of course everyone's favorite

Bull Riding!

(Sorry, no Mutton Busting)

The rodeo is free as is the parking. It takes place at the Tucson Rodeo 
Grounds. Here is a map:

http://tinyurl.com/7gtsvu7

Note the parking lots are accessed from S 3rd Ave. The other gates will 
probably be closed.

Again, this is a free rodeo and the parking is free also. There are 
usually one or two food vendors on site during the events too.

I hope some of you coming to Tucson in a few weeks can take a few hours 
and come down and enjoy the rodeo!



-- 
Richard A. Kowalski
Senior Research Specialist
Catalina Sky Survey
Lunar & Planetary Laboratory
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona