Welcome to the Cattlemen’s and the sport of Team Penning and Sorting!
Here is quick description of the sport if you are unfamiliar.

PENNING

1. There are 30 head of Cattle at the cow end of the Arena, each with a number on their back, three of each number from 0-9. The team consists of 3 riders, all riders are rated from 1-7. There are classes to accommodate every level of rider:
• a. Open
• b. 11,8,5
• c. Senior Youth(13-16yrs)
• d. Junior Youth (12 & under)
• e. Lead Line (for the youngest of penners not ready for Jr. youth).
2. The ratings of the team must not exceed the class #.
3. In the open class and the #8 class there is a handicap:
   • Open class: 1/2 second per rating number below the highest rated team will be subtracted from the final time.
   • 8 class: 1 second per rating number below the highest rated team will be subtracted from the final time.
4. Penners must sort and pen 3 of the same number, called by the announcer once the foul line is crossed, in less than 60 seconds (75 seconds for the 5 class and 90 seconds for the Youth Classes). Time is called when all 3 cows are fully in the pen and all riders are on the pen side of the foul line. If the team only has 2 cows time must be called by a rider at the entrance of the pen with a hand above the shoulders.
5. There is a “no trash” rule in place, which means any wrong number cow crosses the foul line will result in a no time for the team.
6. Unlimited entries per rider in the open, #11. #8, #5 classes. Senior & Junior youth class 2 draw teams. Finals rules are different this unlimited rides only pertains to season shows.
7. No need to have a pick team--draw all teams if you want Must enter draw teams on epenner--we need to know how many teams are registered to order the correct number of cattle. NO DRAW TEAMS IN THE OPEN CLASS One mandatory draw team when you enter the #11, #8, #5 classes.
8. For more rules and regulations, please refer to the Canadian Team Penning Association’s website or printed hand book (www.canadianpenning.com)
9. Top 5 teams in the open & 8 class only apply if 20 teams or more are entered

Finals rules are different this unlimited rides only pertains to season shows.


SORTING
Sorting will be a Pro (#4, #5, #6, #7) Amateur (#2,#3) Novice (N, #1). One draw for every picked team. IE: Pick 1 = Draw 1 Pick 2=Draw 2 Pick 3=Draw 3. Unlimited entries. $45/ride.

A description of three man Sorting.

1. There are 10 head of cattle at the cow end of the arena, the team must sort in order all 10 head in less than 60 seconds. If a wrong numbered cow crosses between the panel to the pen end of the arena, the team will get an "out of sort" and no time will be allotted. As well as if a cow gets back to the herd, the team will get an out of sort.

ENTRY FEES:

1. Open $60.00 per rider ($10.00 paid back 100%)
2. #11 &, #8, $50.00 per rider
3. #5 $40.00 per rider
4. Youth classes $5.00 per rider
5. Sorting $45/ride

ACPSA sponsors youth members entry fees ( for the senior & junior youth classes only) at National finals. This has been our practice for several years; however, to be reviewed yearly by the Board of Directors.

HOW TO ENTER

Be sure to get your entries in before the Monday 6:00pm prior to the show.
To enter a show, go to www.epenner.com choose Alberta Cattlemen’s, enter teams, riders looking for riders, etc.