Pima Junior Gymkhana series kicks off the 2022 season on April 30

Steve Carter Photo/Special to the Gila Herald: A Graham County High School Rodeo contestant expertly finesses her horse around the barrels. The Pima Junior Gymkhana Series will take place at the Vard Lines Memorial Roping Arena in Pima on Saturday, April 30.

By Jon Johnson

jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com

PIMA – Do you have what it takes to handle the Pima Junior Gymkhana Series? 

Steve Carter Photo/Special to the Gila Herald: Bobby Vaughan takes on a steer during the Graham County High School Rodeo. The Pima Junior Gymkhana will be Saturday, April 30.

Find out on Saturday, April 30, at the Vard Lines Memorial Roping Arena in Pima with books opening at 3 p.m., followed by $5 barrel times at 4 p.m., and the run starting at 5 p.m. 

There will be four separate age groups – Pee Wee (0-6), Youth (7-10), Juniors (11-14), and Seniors (15-18) – competing in Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Goat Tying/Ribbon Pull, Flag Race, and Gymkhana Pattern. 

Steve Carter Photo/Special to the Gila Herald: A Graham County Rodeo contestant loses his hat.

The cost is just $15 per contestant and $15 per event or $70 for all five. Family memberships are available for $50 and a single-person membership is $35. 

For more information or to pre-register visit the Pima jr Gymkhana Series Facebook page or send an email to juliomarlee21@gmail.com. 

What: Pima Junior Gymkhana Series

When: April 30 – books open at 3 p.m.  

Where: Vard Lines Memorial Arena

Cost: $15 per event or all 5 for $ 70, $15 per contestant, Family Membership $50 (covers immediate family), Single Membership $35.