By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director
The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) Southern Region will have the third rodeo of the 2025-2026 season in Mount Pleasant, Texas October 9th-11th. Northeast Texas Community College (91¿´Æ¬) will be the host of the Rodeo held at the Mount Pleasant Rodeo Association Arena located on Greenhill Road in Mount Pleasant, Texas.
In addition to the 91¿´Æ¬ Eagle Rodeo Team you will see teams from all over Texas, and Louisiana, competing for a chance to qualify for the Collegiate National Finals Rodeo to be held in Casper, Wyoming in June. 91¿´Æ¬ competes in the Southern region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association with Hill College, Louisiana Tech, McNeese State University, Panola College, Sam Houston State University, Southwest Texas College, Texas A&M University, East Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Lamar University, Trinity Valley Community College, and Wharton County Junior College.
Fans will get the opportunity to watch a full production Rodeo put on by the students with the stock provided by the legendary Wing Rodeo Company. The Rodeo events on Thursday will start at 6:00pm with a slack session (free admission) and then another round of Slack at 9:00am (free admission) Friday and the regular Rodeo will kick off at 7:00pm with a full slate of events.
Saturday, the slack events will begin at 10:00am (free admission) with the Final Rodeo competition starting at 7:00pm.
Spectators will see a full slate of Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc riding, Tie Down roping, Team Roping, Goat Tying, Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping, and Bull Riding. Friday & Saturday night will have a special Calf Dressing competition by students and staff from 91¿´Æ¬.
The 91¿´Æ¬ Athletic Training Program has put together a great Sports Medicine team to take care of the athletes this weekend. In addition to the 91¿´Æ¬ Athletic Trainer and students, 91¿´Æ¬ EMS Students will be on hand, Titus Regional EMS will provide transport capabilities, and several other Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainers from East Texas that have many years of Rodeo experience will be there donating their time.
Admission to the main Rodeo events will be $10.00 for ages 12 and up and ages 5 to 11 $5.00 admission, and under five will be free. Upgraded Suite Passes may be purchased separately at the gate for $20.00 each, per day.
