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Monday, June 30, 2008 : LAST DAY TO QUALIFY

Get your team(s) registered on-line for the 2008 Can Am Cup at www.canampenning.com today to qualify for the $500 fuel voucher. See all the details by clicking here.

Many exiting new things await the 2008 Can Am contestants this year! 

  • New Top-Hand Team format will pay $75,000 to the winning team!
  • The legendary Alice Cooper to kick off the weekend! 
  • "Bonus Team" raffel for the Top Hand Team Class!

Please visit the on-line brocure for all the details.


Tuesday, June 24, 2008 : GET US YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS!

Don't be left out! 

Update your email address so you can be added to our email communications list!  We send out important information and you need to be one of the 1st to know it -- Contact Tonya at 817-378-8082 or tonya.wilson@ustpa.com to be added TODAY!


Friday, June 20, 2008 : Only 10 days left!

That's right!  There are only 10 days remaining for you to sign up your teams for the 2008 Can Am Cup if you want to be eligible for the $500 fuel voucher program!  Click here to register your team today!


Monday, June 16, 2008 : National Finals Sponsor Opportunity

Don't Miss Out!!!

We are in the planning stages for the United States Team Penning Association 2008 National Finals and we are looking for sponsors for this prestigious event.  Several changes have been made this year and we expect this show to be bigger and better than ever!  Several sponsorship levels are available and are outlined below for you.
 
 

Gold Saddle Sponsor              $2,500

·         Display three banners in arena (banners provided by Sponsor)

·         Full page ad in event program

·         List company or personal name in event program as Gold Saddle Sponsor

·         No less than five announcements per day (script to be provided by Sponsor)

·         10 x 10 trade show booth to advertise ranch or company

·         Listing as Gold Saddle Sponsor in the USTPA Flag’sUp! magazine

·         Use of the USTPA logo during the event. Materials to be approved by USTPA

 

Silver Spur Sponsor                $1,000

·         Display two banners in arena (banners provided by Sponsor)

·         ½  page ad in event program

·         List company or personal name in event program as Silver Spur Sponsor

·         No less than two announcements per day (script to be provided by Sponsor)

·         Listing as Silver Spur Sponsor in the USTPA Flag’sUp! magazine

·         Use of the USTPA logo during the event. Materials to be approved by USTPA

 

Bronze Bit                               $500

·         Display one banner in arena (banner provided by Sponsor)

·         List company or personal name in event program as Bronze Bit Sponsor

·         No less than one announcement per day as a Bronze Sponsor

·         Listing as Bronze Bit Sponsor in the USTPA Flag’sUp! magazine

 

 

 

We can make your banner for $125 each -size (36"x120")

 

 

Contact the USTPA OFFICE: 817-378-8082


Wednesday, June 11, 2008 : $500 Fuel Voucher!

The 2008 Can-Am Cup, Top Hand Penning is offering a $500 fuel voucher opportunity for competitors who register their teams in June!  Check out the details by clicking here!


Tuesday, June 10, 2008 : USTPA SHIRTS FOR SALE


Thursday, May 29, 2008 : 2008 Can-Am Cup Offers $175,000 Estimated Purse

The 2008 Can-Am Cup offers an exciting new format.  Please visit www.canampenning.com for all the exciting event details including special event entertainment by the Legendary Alice Cooper!

This USTPA Sanctioned Team Penning is looking for the best in the land to come to Kalispell Montana and compete for the $175,000 purse in August!  Classes are structured for optimal pay-back and to show just who is really the Top Hand among their peers!  First Place Top Hand Team gets $75,000 and trophy saddles!  Please visit www.canampenning.com for all the details and to register your teams.  All teams must be pre-registered by July 18, 2008.  Spaces may me limited, so get your entries in today!


Wednesday, May 07, 2008 : FLEET DISCOUNT FOR USTPA MEMBERS

The United States Team Penning Association and Valero Fleet Services have joined together to offer discount fuel purchasing to the members of USTPA with rebates back to the Association.  Each member will receive a 2.5 cent discount per gallon and the Association will receive a 1/2 cent rebate based on the total amount of gallons purchased by their members.  A minimum of 5000 qualified* gallons per month is necessary to make the program work so please sign up as soon as possible so you and your Association can start earning discounts and rebates.  It's a Win/Win for everyone ! 

 

Each month, fleet fuel discounts will be credited to the members accounts based on the total gallons purchased on each individual account and linked to the overall total gallons purchased by the Association members.  In addition, Valero has agreed to waive the monthly account maintenance fees for one-year.  Valero operates nearly 6000 stores across the United States and is regarded as a leader in competitive fuel pricing.   

 

Attached is a brief description of the program, credit application and the driver information form to complete.  The discount program is available on the Basic account only.

 

Fax the completed application and driver information form back to 210-370-4390 for processing. 

* Gallons must be purchased at participating Valero discount sites


Wednesday, April 23, 2008 : PHOTOS AVAILABLE FROM TULSA SHOW!!!

Don't miss out!  We have photos from the Tulsa Spring Round-Up available for purchase. 

To view photos:

http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm170/ustpa/

TIPS:

  • You navigate the photos by selecting an album from the left hand menu. Albums are catagorized by the day of the event.
  • Clicking on the photo in the album view will allow you to view a larger version of that photo alone.  Clicking on the photo again will super-size it!

 

 

Contact us at the USTPA:  tonya.wilson@ustpa.com for ordering. 

 

Prices are $25 for 1st sheet .  A sheet consists of one of the following:

  • 1- 8x10
  • 2 - 5x7
  • 3-4x6
  • 4-3.5x5
  • or 9 wallets. 

$10 for each additional sheet ordered.

 

When ordering please note the ALBUM NAME and FILE NAME (which is listed below the photo)


Wednesday, April 16, 2008 : Cowtown Show - May 16-18 - Fort Worth, Texas

For additional information on the Wrangler Cowtown Show in May click here.  This is one terrifc show and you do not want to miss out!!!  $10,000 added money!

 

Click Here for Entry Form


Wednesday, March 19, 2008 : FLAG'SUP! UPDATE

We have had many changes with our magazine, Flag'sUp!, in the last 4 months - including changing printers.  We have just located our February magazines, in SWEDEN.  We are not sure how much longer it will take to get to you, but please know we are working diligently on this situation.  You should see definite changes within the next 60 days.

 

SuzAnn Spindor & the USTPA Staff


Monday, February 18, 2008 : SAN ANTONIO RESULTS!

Check out the San Antonio Team Penning/Ranch Sorting Results!!

 

http://www.sarodeo.com/horse_show/results/2008.html

 

 

 


Wednesday, January 30, 2008 : REGION 2 AND 10 FINALS REQUIREMENTS
1.   The top thirty (30) contestants on the points list in each class, at the conclusion of the last Regions 2 & 10 sanctioned show, may select up to three (3) teams to compete in that class at the finals.

2. Teams must be submitted or declined within 10 days of notification

of qualification, but no later than 10 days after the last Regions 2 & 10 sanctioned show.

3.   All team members must meet the following participation requirements in order to ride at the Region 2 and 10 finals:

     

Participate in five (5) Regions 2 & 10 sanctioned shows.

Or: Participate in four (4) Regions 2 & 10 sanctioned shows plus 2 affiliate shows.

Or: Participate in three (3) Regions 2 & 10 sanctioned shows plus 4 affiliate shows.

4.   Total rider points per class will be used to award prizes five deep in each class.

5.   Total rider points in all classes will be used to award one saddle to the high point Open, Amateur, and Novice riders. 

Points

 

1. Points will be awarded for each go-round based on number of teams entered (see chart for break down of number of teams).

2. Points will be awarded in the second go based on the number of teams going back for second go.

3. The cumulative score is awarded points based on total number of teams entered in class.

4.  Points will be awarded only at sanctioned shows in Region 2 & 10.
 
 

Show Points

 
Places 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Number 
of Teams
‘3-4 1
‘5-9 2 1
‘10-14 3 2 1
‘15-19 4 3 2 1
‘20-24 5 4 3 2 1
‘25-29 6 5 4 3 2 1
‘30-34 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
‘35-39 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
‘40-44 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
‘45 up 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

 

Wednesday, December 05, 2007 : 2008 Membership and HorseFax® Renewal upon us!

Attention all members!  Have you renewed your USTPA Membership and enrolled your horse in the HorseFax® program for the 2008 season. Memberships and HorseFax® expire December 31, 2007. With Regions signing up for USTPA Sanctioned and Affiliate show dates, you don’t want to miss your monthly copy of Flag’sUp! or access to the USTPA’s Member only section of the USTPA website. Remember, you must be a current member of the USTPA  in order for your show participation to count at USTPA National Production shows, USTPA Sanctioned shows and USTPA Affiliate shows.

For a 2008 USTPA Membership Renewal Form click here, and for a 2008 USTPA HorseFax® Enrollment Form click here.

New to the USTPA?  Click here for a 2008 New Membership Form!

Don’t be left out – Sign Up Today!!!!!


Friday, August 31, 2007 : 2008 Event Sanctioning and Affiliate Packets Now Available

The 2008 Event Producer's Sanctioning Application Packets and the 2008 Affiliate Applications are now available.  Click on the selected item to download your's today!


Tuesday, July 10, 2007 : USTPA Merchandise Clearance Sale

We are clearing out the current inventory to make way for the new. Get your USTPA cap or shirt while supplies last - they are going fast.

  • USTPA Caps                                         $10 ea
  • Fleece Scarfs                                       $10 ea
  • National Finals Sweatshirts (no date)      $20 ea
  • 2006 National Finals Jackets (2XL, 3XL)   $20 ea
  • 2007 National Finals Jackets Youth          $100.00 ea
  • 2007 National Finals Jackets Xlarge         $100.00 ea

Contact the USTPA National Office at 817-378-8082

 

 


Wednesday, April 25, 2007 : SPAM SCAM

E-MAIL SCAM CAUTION!

If you receive an e-mail from info@ustpa.biz, it is a spam scam.  DO NOT OPEN THE ATTACHMENT.  It contains a virus.  The USTPA will not send you unsolicited invitations regarding your account profile, nor will it ever send you an e-mail with an attachment without having pre-advised you through some non-e-mail communication method.

 


Last Updated
Friday, July 04, 2008
 

Newest Features:

New Technology  -

The USTPA has recently invested in a material upgrade to our Web technology.  Keeping up with the latest innovations from Microsoft allows us to ensure the highet performance and greatest security for our members.  This recent upgrade required a material change to our web site.  We have taken great care and precaution in the upgrade to ensure that 100% of the existing web functionality has successfully made the transition.  However, like everthing else with technology, it is likely that some part of our extensive web site may encounter difficulty with this new enviornment.  We are asking for your assistance in this matter.  Should you encounter any difficulty with the web site, or if you would like to see new features on the site, we strongly encourage you to share your observations and ideas with our technical support staff.  Please click HERE to send your thoughts to the TechnoCowboyGeek.  

Keep up to date with all the news and happenings of team penning and ranch sorting! Members with valid e-mail addresses in their USTPA Member Profiles can participate! Log-in for all the details.

Got Pictures?  -

If you have digital pictures from your current season that you would like to have published on USTPA.COM, please send them for review by clicking HERE.  All photos will be reviewed for acceptable content and technical capability for publication.  Those pictures selected for publication will be used in various areas on USTPA.COM.  Submission of your photos is your authorization for USTPA to use the photo.  Submission of a photo does not guarantee it will be used. 

USTPA Partnership with AQHA to enroll your AQHA horse in USTPA.COM for tracking winnings.   Enroll your horses with USTPA and at USTPA Sanctioned events, your winnings will be tabulated and reported to AQHA for AQHA recognized annual and lifetime achievements!  Contact the NAO for details.  The new USTPA HorseFAX system is NOW on-line!

This area of the web will highlight the new features of the web.  If you have questions about the web, issues with the web functionality, or suggestions for what you would find valuable as a competitor, promoter, affiliate or supplier, please CLICK HERE and send us your thoughts. 

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