EXCEPTIONAL KIDS RODEO

The Gilroy Rodeo is pleased to host this fun event and we invite you and your exceptional child to become a cowboy or cowgirl for a day. This event will be limited to 50 special needs Children receiving special needs education with an IEP or 504 plan or are home schooled, and/or receiving medical services between the age of 5 and 14 years old (as of August 2023) that reside in Gilroy, and nearby surrounding cities.

All applications must be received by 5:00 pm on July 28. Space is limited and may fill up before the deadline, so don't delay. Siblings without special needs are welcome to be spectators; however, they may not participate - No Exceptions. If you have more than one child with special needs, please complete a separate application for each child.

Saturday afternoon the Exceptional Kids Rodeo action is at the Gilroy Rodeo and begins with check in at 1:00pm followed by a full hour of special fun. This event is an experience of a lifetime for many of our young contestants and their families. Our hope is that the young contestants will create and cherish lasting memories and have fun.

Your day will start with your check-in, where your child will receive a T-shirt, a cowboy hat and a Rodeo Contestant back number. After check in, you will mosey up to the "Kids Corral Tent". We will hold a brief introduction and partner the contestant up with a "Howdy Partner" cowboy or cowgirl of all ages who will assist them with taking part in our specially designed rodeo activities. Families are more than welcome to tag along and watch and take pictures.

The hour long event will include steer roping using pretend steers, barrel racing using stick horses, and 8 second ride on a practice bucking barrel, and learn how to milk a cow, just some of the unique thrills our young exceptional rodeo partners will experience.

Youth contestants receive cowboy hats, a bandana, and other souvenirs to remember their special day at the Gilroy Rodeo's Exceptional Kids Rodeo.

To apply for participation in the Exceptional Kids Rodeo, click on the "Next" button at the bottom of this page and fill out and submit the online application.

If you have questions, please email: events@gilroyrodeo.com
2023 EXCEPTIONAL KIDS RODEO SATURDAY, AUGUST 12th

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2023 EXCEPTIONAL KIDS RODEO

REGISTRATION & RELEASE FORM The 2023 Exceptional Kids' Rodeo will be held on Saturday, August 12 at 1:00pm in the Kids' Corral Tent at the Gilroy Rodeo. Space is limited to 50 participants, so get your registration form in soon.
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Nature of Participant's Special Need(s) - Registration is limited to children receiving special education services with an IEP and/or medical services.*
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All applications must be received by 5:00 pm on or before July 28. Space is limited and may fill up before the deadline, so don't delay.

Siblings without special needs are welcome to be spectators; however, they may not participate No Exceptions.

If you have more than one child with special needs, please complete a separate application for each child.

NOTE: If your child is afraid of animals, clowns, balloons and/or mascots, the EKR experience may not be a good fit for him/her. In August, you will receive a confirmation email or letter which will contain parking information, and Check in Time.

If you have questions, email: events@gilroyrodeo.com
Release & Waiver of Liability Agreement:
Release & Waiver of Liability Agreement: I, who have entered as "Contestant", or entered my child, acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate in those activities indicated above at the Gilroy Exceptional Kids’ Rodeo. I AM AWARE THAT THE ACTIVITIES WHICH I HAVE ENTERED ARE HAZARDOUS ACTIVITIES, AND I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THESE ACTIVITIES WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER INVOLVED, AND AGREE TO ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. The exhibitor or parent or legal guardian agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Gilroy Rodeo and the Chairs, Directors, Members from and against any liability, claim loss or expense (including reasonable attorneys fees) arising out of any injury or damage which is caused by, arises from or is any way connected with participation in this program or event, excepting only that caused by the sole act of negligence of the rodeo. The Gilroy Rodeo and nor the Chairs, Directors, Members shall not be responsible for accidents or losses that may occur to any exhibitors or exhibits at the rodeo. The exhibitor (or parent or guardian of a minor) is responsible for any injury or damage resulting from exhibitors’ participation in the program or event. This includes any injury to others or to the exhibitor or to the exhibitor's property. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN MYSELF AND THE GILROY RODEO AND THE DIRECTORS AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND/OR THEIR AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS AND SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.
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