Media Relations

Arena platforms (two or more action angles) are available to the media during the three main performances and the preceding and integrated local and amateur events. The platforms are placed for safety, rigidity, excellent camera potential of the entire arena and the public. Additional areas of interest to the media will be the contestant ready area, VIP area, and stock and chute platforms providing action shots looking across and down into the bucking chutes with the arena and grandstands as the background.

Thursday November 13 is Media Night beginning at 5:00pm. Rodeo Staff, Contestants, Stock Contractors, Directors, City Officials, and political figures will be available for interviews, stills, and taping. Exhibitor load-in begins Thursday providing the community interest aspect including many local organizations, volunteers, and school groups setting up for the event.

Requests for media credentials should be submitted in writing on company letterhead and mailed to:

California Pro Rodeo Circuit
Attn: CFR Media Relations
350 Wild Horse Lane
Norco, Ca 92860

Credential requests should be submitted as early as possible. Priority is given to professionals working on assignment for specific media outlets approved by the CFR Public Relations Committee prior to the event; however, we will try to accommodate most credential requests. Media credentials for freelancers not on assignment will be considered after submitting samples of published work.

Working media must request a General Press Badge for assignments at the California Finals Rodeo. This badge permits access to the press deck and the cowboys' ready area located in the south side of the arena.

Journalists will be handled on a rotating basis in these areas in order to accommodate assignment needs. Please note that the press deck and ready area are reserved for working media only. No children are allowed.

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