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

[Richard Montgomery]

Richard K...when is the Accenture?  My friend Nick might be playing...crap, 
now I'm rethinking my re-thinking.

-Richard Montgomery



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard A. Kowalski" <kowalski at lpl.arizona.edu>
To: "Meteorite List" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 1:16 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Tucson College Rodeo - February 4th


> 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
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