How to Join MDHSRA
New and Existing members must complete forms described under A and B below. Existing members must complete new forms at the start of every new rodeo season. Please note that some forms must be notarized.
In addition, members must be up to date on both NHSRA Membership Fees and Maryland Dues.
The mailing address for all forms is MDHSRA, P.O. Box 2682, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Payment for NHSRA Fees will be submitted online via the NHSRA membership portal.
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A. National High School Rodeo Association Portal: click below and follow directions provided by NHSRA (does not apply to Mustangs):
B. Maryland High School Rodeo Association Forms:
2022-2023 MDHSRA Membership Instructions
Minor Release Form (Mustangs Only, JH/ HS complete Minor Release on Membership Portal)
National Membership Fees and Maryland Dues (NHSRA Fees will be submitted online via the NHSRA membership portal. Please do not mail checks to MDHSRA. Instructions will be forthcoming):
National Membership Fees: (due prior to the first rodeo of the season)
- High School Membership: $175 (including national fees). The breakdown of the membership dues for high school students at the national level is as follows: $35.00 - National Dues 15.00 - NHSRA Times subscription ($25 for Canada and Australia) $74.00 - Insurance.
- Junior High Membership: $131.00 (including national fees) The breakdown of the membership dues for junior high school students at tbe national level is as follows: $30.00 - National Dues $15.00 - NHSRA Times subscription ($25 for Canada and Australia) $35.00 - Insurance.
- Elementary School (Mustangs): $75.00 - Elementary school events are scaled down from the high school and junior high for safety and training purposes - contact us for more information.
Maryland High School Rodeo Association Dues:
- For High School and Junior High members only: $250 total (can be paid in two installments; first is due by October 1, second by April 1. Please send dues to the mailing address above.
Adult Membership: $40
MDHSRA Adult/Alumni Membership
Trial Membership: If you'd like to participate in a rodeo but aren't sure if you want to join MDHSRA, please complete the Trial Membership Packet
One-Time Contestant Minor's Release (required for trial members)
Maryland High School Rodeo Association
Promoting the Sport of Rodeo, Sportsmanship and Education
while preserving our Western Heritage