COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. – The PRCA and National Finals Rodeo announced Monday that they have approved the implementation of a replay review system for the 2024 NFR.
The 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Dec. 5-14, 2024, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas will have a new policy.
A “Review” system will be implemented at the upcoming NFR.
Only the six specific calls can be reviewed. The system will allow the review only of calls made by the Pro Officials in the arena.
- Contestant competing before breaking the plane of the Barrier
- Crossfire – Team Roping
- Livestock infraction – Tie-Down
- Spur Out (Mark Out Rule) – Rough Stock Events
- Barrier Malfunction – All Timed Events
- No-Nod – All events
The crossfire, barrier malfunction, a no-nod situation and throwing before breaking the plane of the barrier all correspond to the team roping.
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While the specifications of how the review system will work have not been released, the addition of instant replay has been a hot topic of conversation in the rodeo world as more associations have made it possible. The PRCA has long said that adding instant replay would be too costly and complicated, in spite of contestants advocating for the change. It’s a change that the WCRA and PBR initiated in their events, as well as at the International Finals Rodeo.
“As access to technology has increased, it is vital that we adapt a fair opportunity for competition. The PRCA is committed to providing our committees the best resources to allow for the best competition, including embracing video review, when possible,” said Steve Knowles, PRCA’s Director of Rodeo Administration.
