Official Rules & Format – Bull Riding Competition

1. Registration & Identification

• All participants must register at the designated check-in area before competing.
• Upon registration, each rider will receive a numbered wristband that must be worn throughout the event for identification and organizational purposes.

2. Waiver & Rider Agreement

• All riders must complete and sign the official Bull Riding Waiver Form before participating.
• Riders must also agree to and comply with all posted “Bull Rules” (outlined below) as a condition of entry.

3. Practice Rounds

• Each participant is granted two (2) guaranteed practice rides before the start of elimination rounds.
• Practice rounds are for warm-up only and will not be scored.

4. Bull Operation & Fairness

• The mechanical bull will operate in Auto Mode at standardized difficulty levels
• All participants will face identical challenge levels to ensure fair competition within each division.
• Maximum ride time is 60 seconds. If multiple riders consistently reach the maximum ride time, difficulty will be increased incrementally in subsequent rounds to ensure progression and competitive differentiation.

5. Scoring & Timing

• A rider’s Best Time is defined as the longest duration stayed on the bull without dismounting, measured from the moment the bull begins moving until the rider falls or releases grip.
• Times are officially recorded by the stopwatch operator and updated after each ride.
• Rider names and times will be displayed on the event scoreboard in real-time.

6. Elimination Rounds

• Each rider receives two (2) consecutive competition rides per round.
• The better of the two times is used to determine advancement.
• Riders with the lowest scores are eliminated after each round, continuing until four (4) participants remain in each division.

7. Final Rounds

• The top four riders will enter the semifinals, matched in two head-to-head showdowns.
• Winners of each match advance to the championship round, while the semifinal losers will compete for third place.

8. Championship Format

• A coin toss determines which finalist rides first.
• The final round is not best-of-two:
  
  
  • Each finalist gets one ride.
  • If the second rider beats the first rider’s time, the first rider may take one final attempt to win.
  • This may repeat for a total of up to four (4) combined rides between both finalists.
• In case of a tie, the format will repeat until a winner is declared.

9. Prizes & Recognition

1st Place

• $100 CASH
• Bottle Service Experience at a future event
• “Get Bucked” Custom T-Shirt
• Dirty Dog Cowboy Hat
• Free Cover for Winner +1 Guest for One Month
• Photo on the Wall of Fame via the Dirty Dog Bull Instagram Page

2nd Place

• Bottle Service Experience at a future event
• Free Cover for Winner +1 Guest for One Month
• Dirty Dog Cowboy Hat
• Photo Feature on the Dirty Dog Bull Instagram Wall of Fame

3rd Place

• Dirty Dog Swag
• Free Cover and Bull Rides on their next visit
• Photo Feature on the Dirty Dog Bull Instagram Wall of Fame

10. Bull Rules

1. One-Hand Rule:
   Riders must use only one hand on the bull’s handle at all times during the ride.

• Bracing, grabbing the saddle, bull frame, ropes, or any other part of the bull with the free hand is strictly prohibited.
• Incidental contact will result in a one-time warning. A second infraction will result in ride disqualification.
• Maximum Ride Time:
  The maximum ride time is 60 seconds.
  • If multiple riders consistently reach the maximum time in later rounds, the bull’s difficulty will be increased to ensure competitive fairness and ranking.
• Rider Behavior:
  
  
  • Riders must follow all staff instructions at all times.
  • Roughhousing, reckless behavior, or attempts to sabotage the bull or surroundings will result in immediate disqualification.
• Attire:
  
  
  • No shoes, or hard sharp objects e.g. pens, jewellery. Glasses are best removed.