The Rooftop Rodeo will take place July 5 – 10, 2025. We will be offering credentials to those members of the media who are on assignment only. Those who meet the requirements below and fill out the media credential application prior to July 1 and send to [email protected] will be giving first consideration.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESS CREDENTIALS
· Applicants must be paid employees of media outlet or a freelance writer or photographer with a valid letter of assignment from the media outlet.
· Only photographers who are members in good standing of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and are approved by the Rooftop Rodeo will be allowed in the arena. The Rooftop Rodeo reserves the right to limit the number of PRCA photographers in the arena at any one time.
· Any secondary, non-editorial or commercial use of any image, film or drawing of the Rooftop Rodeo or participants is prohibited without prior written consent of the Rooftop Rodeo, PRCA and any person in the image. Press must respect the guests at the show and be “invisible” when taking photos or videos.
· If your Rodeo coverage is web based it must be easily available to everyone visiting your site.
· The Rooftop Rodeo is sanctioned by the PRCA which “retains all rights in and to the filming, taping, and recording in any media” therefore no photos or videos may be sold without prior permission of the PRCA. You must abide by all PRCA guidelines for photos and videos you may obtain these by contacting the PRCA at 719-593-8840 or visiting their website at www.prorodeo.com.
· The PRCA does not allow any livestreaming on any platform and any videos posted are limited to 90 seconds.
· All photos must clearly be identified as being taken at the Rooftop Rodeo.
· The Rooftop Rodeo will restrict access to certain areas for safety reasons and require western attire to access some areas as outlined in PRCA rules. Details will be provided to those granted credentials.
· Publications/websites must be pertinent and subject to approval by the Rooftop Rodeo.
· Any still camera with a lens longer than 3 inches or professional video camera requires a press pass.
· The application must be filled out completely and a signed waiver included to be considered.
· Early application increases the likelihood of approval as a limited number of passes will be issued.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESS CREDENTIALS
· Applicants must be paid employees of media outlet or a freelance writer or photographer with a valid letter of assignment from the media outlet.
· Only photographers who are members in good standing of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and are approved by the Rooftop Rodeo will be allowed in the arena. The Rooftop Rodeo reserves the right to limit the number of PRCA photographers in the arena at any one time.
· Any secondary, non-editorial or commercial use of any image, film or drawing of the Rooftop Rodeo or participants is prohibited without prior written consent of the Rooftop Rodeo, PRCA and any person in the image. Press must respect the guests at the show and be “invisible” when taking photos or videos.
· If your Rodeo coverage is web based it must be easily available to everyone visiting your site.
· The Rooftop Rodeo is sanctioned by the PRCA which “retains all rights in and to the filming, taping, and recording in any media” therefore no photos or videos may be sold without prior permission of the PRCA. You must abide by all PRCA guidelines for photos and videos you may obtain these by contacting the PRCA at 719-593-8840 or visiting their website at www.prorodeo.com.
· The PRCA does not allow any livestreaming on any platform and any videos posted are limited to 90 seconds.
· All photos must clearly be identified as being taken at the Rooftop Rodeo.
· The Rooftop Rodeo will restrict access to certain areas for safety reasons and require western attire to access some areas as outlined in PRCA rules. Details will be provided to those granted credentials.
· Publications/websites must be pertinent and subject to approval by the Rooftop Rodeo.
· Any still camera with a lens longer than 3 inches or professional video camera requires a press pass.
· The application must be filled out completely and a signed waiver included to be considered.
· Early application increases the likelihood of approval as a limited number of passes will be issued.
