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MINISTERIAL WELCOME MESSAGE –
MOUNT ISA RODEO
Welcome to the Mount Isa Rodeo – another great Outback
Queensland experience on the State’s dynamic and growing
events calendar.
Tourism is one of the four pillars of the Queensland economy. A
key theme of the recently launched Destination Success 20-year
plan for Queensland tourism is to identify and promote iconic
experiences throughout Queensland’s many destinations.
By working hand-in-hand through an industry-government
partnership, we have a plan to secure the long term future of
Queensland's tourism industry.
The government is proud to support the Mount Isa Rodeo through
Tourism and Events Queensland, recognising the importance
of events in driving visitors to regional areas and showcasing
Queensland’s destination experiences.
MT ISA MINES ROTARY RODEO
Events like this are not only a source of community pride, they also bring social and economic
benefit to the host community and will assist us to reach our goal to double annual overnight visitor
expenditure from $15 billion to $30 billion by 2020.
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The Mount Isa Rodeo is supported through Tourism and Events Queensland’s Regional Development
Program, which to date has invested more than $23.5 million across 1,091 Queensland events.
I would like to thank the local community, volunteers and event organisers for their terrific efforts in
delivering this event for Outback Queensland.
The Hon. Jann Stuckey
QUEENSLAND MINISTER FOR TOURISM, MAJOR EVENTS,
SMALL BUSINESS AND THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES
WELCOME – MAYOR OF MOUNT ISA
The Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo is one of the biggest jewels in the crown
of this fantastic city, and an event celebrated by all residents young and old.
Mount Isa is known as the premier mining city of Australia, but every August
it becomes known for much more than that – this world-class rodeo propels
it into one of the greatest tourist destinations in the country.
The Rodeo brings more than 20,000 people through the gates to celebrate
the event, with almost half of those being visitors to our region.
Coming from all corners of the globe, the rodeo brings people together, and
when they leave, they leave as ambassadors for Mount Isa, the great mining
city, and rodeo capital of Australia. This is a magnificent event, and a true taste of life in the outback.
As Mayor of this great city it is my pleasure to invite all residents, visitors, kids, and cowboys to saddle
up and enjoy the ride this year at the great 2014 Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo.
GOLD AND NAMING RIGHTS
PARTNER
WELCOME – MOUNT ISA MINES
ROTARY RODEO MANAGER
Mount Isa Mines has been a proud supporter of
the Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo since the beginning.
After 55 years of thrills, spills, and some of the
best rodeo action in the world, we’re excited to
return once again as the naming rights sponsor of
the 2014 Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo, which this
year promises to be bigger and better than ever!
It’s been an incredible ride since returning to my
home town of Mount Isa to take up the reins as
Manager for the Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo.
I love the community spirit rodeo brings. From its
humble beginnings in 1959 it has grown into an
award-winning event. I’m amazed at the support
given by our very generous sponsors, many of
whom have been sponsoring for more than ten
years, some since its inception! And our amazing
band of 670 volunteers and Rotarians who all
contribute to make this event happen. There’s
lots of new initiatives this year. One close to my
heart is the launch of the Isa Rodeo School with
APRA in the lead up to the event. Other new
activities include rodeo arts and crafts for the
kids, gold pass seating, tourism expo with the
mardi gras and an unprecedented number of live
music acts to support the non-stop rodeo action
in the arena, market stalls and sideshow alley.
This weekend, all eyes will be on Isa as thousands
of avid fans converge on the ‘Rodeo Capital
of Australia’. And it’s no wonder – with more
than 500 of the country’s best riders lining up
for more than $200,000 in cash and prizes, the
Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo is the largest and
richest rodeo in the southern hemisphere.
Good luck to all this weekend’s competitors, and
spectators hold onto your hats – welcome to the
2014 Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo!
Mike Westerman (Left)
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER NORTH
QUEENSLAND, COPPER ASSETS AUSTRALIA
Greg Ashe (Right)
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER,
ZINC ASSETS AUSTRALIA
I love the excitement it brings to town, and I hope
you enjoy the 2014 Rodeo as much as we do!
Natalie Flecker
MOUNT ISA MINES ROTARY RODEO MANAGER
8–10 AUGUST 2014 | OFFICIAL GUIDE
Hon. Cr Tony McGrady AM | MAYOR OF MOUNT ISA
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RODEO FACTS & FIGURES
The first event held in 1959 attracted more
than 3,000 people including 120 nominations
competing for 500 pounds.
Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness
The Duke of Edinburgh attended a “Mini Rodeo“
in 1970 hosted by the Isa Rodeo in honour of their
visit to Mount Isa.
Today, approximately 25,000 people attend
the three day rodeo program, attracting around
600 nominations with up to $200,000 in prizes
made up of cash and buckles.
The Isa Rodeo is the biggest and richest event
of its kind in the southern hemisphere and the
3rd largest rodeo in the world.
During Rodeo, visitors will eat 16,000 buckets of
hot chips; 13,000 burgers; 9,500 pizzas and 6,000
steak sandwiches – all washed down with 70,000
beers; 62,000 bottles of water and 55,000 premixed spirits.
Nearly $4 million has been donated back
to charities, cultural and sporting groups in
Mount Isa and the North West with more than
600 volunteers working at this year’s event.
More than 600 animals will take centre stage
during the weekend. But no beasts have ever
matched the legendry of Blondie and Chainsaw
– the most famous Isa Rodeo champion
feature stock.
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The youngest person to compete at the Isa Rodeo
to date is a 7-year-old Junior Barrel Racer and the
oldest is 80 years in the Over 55s Team Roping.
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The Isa Rodeo is the proud winner of more than
12 tourism awards and most recently won the
Festival & Events section of the 2013 Queensland
Tourism Awards and finalist in the Festival &
Events category of the 2013 Australian Tourism
Awards. The event was voted 13th in the Events
& Festivals category of Queensland’s favourite
Q150 Icons Awards.
The Isa Rodeo is listed as one of the
100 things to do before you die in Australian
Traveller Magazine.
Rodeo Twenty20 is back! Watch our top
competitors go head to head in a fast and furious,
two hour showcase of world-class rodeo action!
You’ll be on the edge of your seat as you watch
them compete in ALL seven events – bull riding,
saddle bronc, bareback, steer wrestling, roping,
ladies barrel racing and breakaway roping. It’s
like Twenty20 cricket, rodeo style.
Experience the largest rodeo in the southern
hemisphere with the latest in outdoor screen
technology – a 40sqm BIG SCREEN! See all the
arena action super-sized, instant action replays
and leader boards throughout the weekend.
MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL &
PARADE // FRI 5.30PM,
PARADE 7PM
Join us from 5.30pm on Friday for the iconic
Mardi Gras Festival & Parade.
With free family entertainment, dance groups
and activities, the parade kicks off at 7pm.
This year’s theme “Flying Doctor Country:
Celebrating 50 Years in the Isa” will showcase
local businesses, community groups, schools
and clubs in a fantastic visual spectacular.
NEW in 2014 is a tourism expo of the region’s
tourism experiences.
OPENING CEREMONY
// FRI 7.50PM
After Mardi Gras, head to the Rodeo Arena
where the festivities continue with the official
Opening Ceremony Friday 7.50pm. It is going to
be a ripper with Big Al and Introduction of the
Cowboys (also Saturday night).
SIDESHOW ALLEY + MARKETS
// ALL WEEKEND
The iconic sideshow alley is a must experience
for any kid at heart. If you’re looking for essential
rodeo gear, classic western wear or just a coffee
check out the markets all weekend.
BIG AL IS BACK!
// ALL WEEKEND
Nine-time Rodeo Clown of the Year, Big Al is back
in 2014. He has one of the most dangerous and
important jobs. Not only does he provide comic
relief, the rodeo clown also helps the bullfighters
lure a bull away from a fallen rider.
MY FIRST RODEO //
ISA RODEO BUBS // SAT
Saturday is family day at the Isa Rodeo this year.
If you registered your bub this is the day you’ll
be presented with a commemorative certificate
and Isa Rodeo bandana for your little one –
Ngukuthati Family Centre & Family Day.
FAMILY DAY// RODEO
ARTS’N’CRAFTS // SAT 2.30PM4.30PM
NEW in 2014! Don’t miss the free Isa Rodeo
Arts’n’Crafts with the Ngukuthati Family Centre
for under 8s (with their parents) in the Marquee
on the Rodeo Forecourt outside the arena.
8–10 AUGUST 2014 | OFFICIAL GUIDE
THE BIG SCREEN
// ALL WEEKEND
FEATURED EVENTS
RODEO TWENTY20
// SAT 1.15PM, 7PM
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FEATURED EVENTS
set up their tent challenging the local lads.
Fred Brophy’s tent can be found by following
the beat of the drums with evening shows on
Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are available at the
tent entrance.
XXXX GOLD CONTAINER BAR
// ALL WEEKEND
ABC EXHIBITION TRAILER
// SAT + SUN
Experience the magic of TV and radio in a
digital studio in the new ABC Exhibition Trailer.
Featuring LED screens, an iPad kiosk, ABC
website stations and interactive games. Don’t
miss the ABC Radio state-wide broadcast 10am –
12pm Saturday.
COWBOY CORNER
// MARQUEE SAT + SUN
Want to meet the stars of the Isa Rodeo?
Get a photo with your favourite Cowboy, the
QueenQuest entrants and our official mascot,
Chainsaw at Cowboy Corner. Head on over to
the Cowboy Corner Saturday 11 to 11.30am,
2 to 2.30pm, 7.30 to 8 pm and Sunday 10 to
10.30am. Plus special autograph signing with the
The McClymonts from 11.30am Saturday with
merchandise available.
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COWBOY’S OFFICIAL AFTER
PARTY // MARQUEE FRI + SAT
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As soon as the action finishes in the Rodeo
Arena, join us in the Marquee for the Cowboy’s
After Party on Friday and Saturday nights.
BROPHY’S BOXING TENT
// ALL WEEKEND
Fred Brophy and his band of boxers are ready
take on those fearless enough to test their
skills in the ring. The world’s only surviving
boxing tent, the iconic Fred Brophy’s Boxing
Troupe carries on an age-old tradition in which
travelling boxing troupes of professional fighters
Join in the fun at XXXX Gold Container Bar
for your chance to win a trip to XXXX Island
valued at $10,000! Just enter the XXXX Island
Challenge – a GIANT shuffle board game. All you
need to do is buy a XXXX Gold on the Saturday
to receive your discs. Be one of the first 12 to
land on XXXX Island Icon to go on to the finals.
The last man standing is off to the Island with
three mates! SUNDAY don’t miss the new Back
of Bull Rider Promotion. The bar is located at the
southern end of the arena grandstand – 7.30pm
to 10.30pm Friday, 10am to 10pm Saturday
and Sunday.
ART UNION
// DRAWN SUN, 1.30PM
More than $100,000 worth of prizes on offer.
Tickets are $100 each. Only 2,400 sold. You
could win a Toyota Landcruiser Wagon 4.5L
GXL, Toyota 86 2.0L GT Coupe or a $3,000
Helloworld Travel Voucher. To order tickets visit
www.isarodeo.com.au or call 07 4743 2706.
Proudly supported by Bell & Moir Toyota and
Helloworld Travel, Mount Isa.
Kick off Rodeo Week with a hearty breakfast
and bush poetry at the annual Zonta Bush
Poets Breakfast hosted by Outback@Isa in the
amphitheatre. The event is sure to be a swag of
laughs as local poets entertain the crowd over
a traditional Aussie brekky.
The Zonta Bush Poets Breakfast starts at
6.30am. Tickets can be purchased from
Outback@Isa or at the door on the day.
MAILMAN EXPRESS
// THURS 7TH AUG – 7PM
The Mailman Express is a time-trial for nonthoroughbred horses which takes place over
200 metres on the home straight of Buchanan
Park Race Track.
AROUND TOWN
ZONTA BUSH POETS BREKKY
// WED 6TH AUG – 6.30AM
The event is named in honour of the late Wally
Mailman – a champion rough rider, rodeo judge
and racing steward in Mount Isa.
Wally was a keen horseman who worked
on numerous stations throughout
north-west Queensland and made a
significant contribution to the racing and
rodeo industries. He is also the father of
Secret Life of Us personality and actress
Deborah Mailman.
The Mailman Express is held at the Buchanan
Park Race Club. Gates open at 12 noon
with races starting at 7pm. Tickets can be
purchased at the gate on the day.
Rodeo Fever hits Mount Isa early with
local businesses around town getting their
cowboy on for the MIGATE Best Dressed
Premises Competition.
Just a short walk around the Mount Isa CBD
and you’d be forgiven for thinking the town had
gone a tad barmy! Symptoms include rodeo
themed shop fronts, paisley shirts in place of
uniforms and don’t be surprised if you see the
odd bale of hay in foyers.
Businesses spend months planning for the
competition often hand-crafting decorations
for customers and passers-by to enjoy. This
year’s theme is “Flying Doctor Country:
Celebrating 50 Years in the Isa”.
8–10 AUGUST 2014 | OFFICIAL GUIDE
BEST DRESSED PREMISES
// ALL WEEK
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QUEENQUEST
DANNIELLE
HORWOOD
ALEXANDRA
BURGARETTA
The QueenQuest aims to promote women
in the sport of rodeo and support the local
community through fundraising activities for
local charities.
The entrants’ efforts throughout the year
culminates with the Bell & Moir Toyota Rodeo
Ball and the Queen Crowning – a highlight of
the Mount Isa social calendar.
There are two titles up for grabs – Isa Rodeo
Queen and Isa Rodeo Charity Queen. To be
eligible for Isa Rodeo Queen, entrants are
judged on:
nKnowledge of the sport of rodeo, the Isa
Rodeo and festival of events
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nAbility to perform the role as ambassador
for the rodeo
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nPublic speaking, personality and deportment
nGeneral knowledge of current affairs,
Mount Isa and Rotary
nKnowledge of community organisations
and ability to raise awareness
TEGAN
KASTERMANS
HERE’S WHAT THE 2014
RODEO QUEEN ENTRANTS
HAD TO SAY
Dannielle Horwood, 23,
Fundraising for Neighbourhood Watch Mount Isa
The QueenQuest is the perfect way to gain
support for our charity, Neighbourhood Watch
and it allows us to educate the community on
its services. I am also very passionate about
my city of Mount Isa and absolutely love
the rodeo.
Alexandra Burgaretta, 27,
Paws, Hoofs and Claws Inc
My organisation assists in the protection and
care of homeless and surrendered animals. My
motivation was to raise significant funds for an
organisation I am passionate about, as well as
finding a way to become further involved in the
Mount Isa community and events.
Tegan Kastermans, 27,
Royal Flying Doctor Service
nQueen Quest Portfolio of Events and
Community Spirit
I see the quest as a great opportunity to gain
valuable experience and it’s important to keep
the “Doctor” flying – they do an amazing job!
nCompliance with conditions of entry Isa
Rodeo Charity Queen is awarded to the
highest fundraiser.
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a
Rodeo Queen? 2015 could be your year!
Two Australian rodeo powerhouses, the Mount
Isa Rotary Rodeo Inc (MIRRI) and the Australian
Professional Rodeo Association (APRA) have
joined forces to run the first Rodeo School ever
held leading into the massive Isa Rodeo.
If you’re not born into rodeo, or have access to
equipment, getting into rodeo is not easy. The
aim of the school is to help develop skills for local
and visiting riders, keen to learn rodeo skills.
APRA outgoing General Manager Steve Hilton
will oversee the school, which will be held on
Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 August.
NEW IN 2014
RODEO SCHOOL
The school offers a bronc and bull riding course
plus a bull fighter (protection clown) course.
Numbers are limited with expressions of interest
required to the Isa Rodeo office in July.
GOLD SEATING
For the first time members of the general
public will be able to allocate gold seating to
guarantee you a 3 day seat in prime view position
opposite the chutes. You won’t miss a minute of
the action! To book your seat go to ‘Tickets’ at
www.isarodeo.com.au.
FAMILY DAY, SATURDAY 9 AUG
HAPPENING IN 2014. IN
ADDITION TO 3 DAYS
OF NON-STOP WORLD
CLASS RODEO ACTION,
DON’T MISS THE NEW
INITIATIVES IN 2014.
To enhance family day on Saturday 10 August
don’t miss Isa Rodeo Arts’n’Crafts for under 8s
with their parents in the Marquee on the Rodeo
Forecourt outside the arena.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
NIGHT CONCERTS!
Over the years we’ve had some great bands and
live entertainment, but never before have we
had such an incredible line up of performers,
particularly on the Friday and Saturday nights.
Live on stage following the Mardi Gras on Friday
8 August are some of the hottest upcoming
artists from this year’s Tamworth Country Music
Festival including Kaylens Rain, Buddy Goode,
Luke Austen, Kaylee Bell and Mike Carr and
the Allstars.
Headlining at this year’s rodeo are Australian
chart topping The McClymonts who will rock the
stage on Saturday 9 August, supported by Triple J
unearthed band, KING.
Get your dancing boots on... and better still… this
entertainment is all included in your rodeo pass!
8–10 AUGUST 2014 | OFFICIAL GUIDE
THERE’S SO MUCH
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SCHEDULE
SATURDAY 2 AUGUST
6.30pm – Bell & Moir Toyota Rodeo Ball, Marquee, Buchanan Park
ALL WEEK
MIGATE Best Dressed Premises, Mount Isa CBD
TUESDAY 5 & WEDNESAY 6 AUGUST
Rodeo School, Buchanan Park
WEDNESDAY 6 AUGUST
6.30am – Zonta Bush Poets Breakfast, Outback@Isa, 19 Marian Street
THURSDAY 7 AUGUST
Mailman Express, Buchanan Park Race Track
FRIDAY 8TH AUGUST
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RODEO ARENA
12:00pm
1st Section Ladies Barrel Race – Hot FM
ENTERTAINMENT
Marquee, Rodeo Forecourt
1st Section Team Roping – North West Star
1st Section Breakaway Roping – Clancy Corporation
1st Section Rope & Tie – XXXX
1st Section Steer Wrestling – Southern Cross Austereo
1st Section 2nd Div Bull Ride – Mount Isa Airport
2nd Section Ladies Barrel Race – Hot FM
2nd Section Team Roping – North West Star
2nd Section Breakaway Roping – Clancy Corporation
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2nd Section Rope and Tie – XXXX
1st Round Junior Barrel Race – Aggreko
2nd Section Steer Wrestling – Southern Cross Austero
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1st Section Junior Bull Ride – Brandy’s Bucking Bulls
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5:00pm
BREAK IN ARENA
5.30pm
Community Street Stalls & Tourism Expo, Sutton Street
7.00pm
MARDI GRAS Simpson, Sutton & George Streets
8:00pm
Opening Ceremony & Introduction of Cowboys.
National Anthem and Welcome to Country.
1st Section Open Bareback – Bell & Moir Toyota
2nd Section 2nd Div Bull Ride – Mount Isa Airport
1st Section 2nd Div Saddle Bronc – QANTAS
Junior Barrel Race Final – Aggreko
9.15pm – Kaylee Bell
9.50pm – Kaylens Rain
10.30pm – Buddy Goode
Comedy Act – Big Al
11.10pm – Luke Austin
2nd Section Junior Bull Ride Brandy’s – Bucking Bulls
11.45pm – Mike Carr &
The Allstars
1st Section Open Saddle Bronc – Mount Isa City Council
1st Section Open Bull Ride – Mount Isa Mines
10:00pm
COWBOY OFFICIAL
AFTER PARTY
12.45pm – Conclude
RODEO FINISH
Please note while every care is taken to ensure correct information. Times are only estimates and may be subject to change.
TIME
RODEO ARENA
9.30am
1st Section Junior Steer Ride – National Dental Care
ENTERTAINMENT
Marquee, Rodeo Forecourt
Round 2 Section1 Rope and Tie – XXXX
2nd Section 2nd Div Saddle Bronc – QANTAS
3rd Section Breakaway Roping – Clancy Corporation
11.00am – Cowboy Corner,
photographs & signing
1st Section Poddy Calf Ride – Helloworld
Round 2 1st Sec Ladies Barrel Race – Hot FM
1st Section 2nd Div Bareback – Skytrans
Round 2 Section 1 Team Roping – North West Star
3rd Section 2nd Div Bull Ride – Mount Isa Airport
Comedy Act – Big Al
SCHEDULE
SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST
11.30am – The McClymonts,
special autograph signing
1st Section Local Station Buckjump – Isadraulics
12:10pm
1:00pm
LUNCH
Grand Entry Parade
Rodeo 20/20
12.00pm – 1.00pm
Country music with Tom Maxwell
2nd Section Open Bareback – Bell & Moir Toyota
Round 2 Section 2 Open Rope & Tie – XXXX
Round 2 Section 2 Open Team Roping – North West Star
2nd Section Open Saddle Bronc – Mount Isa City Council
2.00 - 2.30pm
Cowboy Corner ,
photographs & signing
Comedy Act – Big Al
Round 2 Section 2 Ladies Barrel Race – Hot FM
3rd Section Open Steer Wrestling –
Southern Cross Austereo
2nd Section Open Bull Ride – Mount Isa Mines
2nd Section Local Station Buckjump – Isadraulics
Comedy Act – Big Al
2nd Section 2nd Div Bareback – Skytrans
Round 2 Section 3 Ladies Barrel Race – Hot FM
4th Section 2nd Div Bull Ride – Mount Isa Airports
2.30 – 4.30pm
Family Arts’n’Crafts with
Ngukuthati Children & Family
Centre for under 8s.
Must be supervised by adults
2nd Section Junior Steer – National Dental Care
Comedy Act – Big Al
3rd Section 2nd Div Saddle Bronc – QANTAS
Round 2 Section 1 Open Steer Wrestling –
Southern Cross Austereo
3rd Section Open Bull Ride – Mount Isa Mines
5:30pm
TEA BREAK
Presentation of Inaugural ‘Isa Rodeo Bubs 2014’
Mount Isa School of Dance
XXXX Island Prize challenge
6.00pm – 7.00pm
Country music with Tom Maxwell
Please note while every care is taken to ensure correct information. Times are only estimates and may be subject to change.
8–10 AUGUST 2014 | OFFICIAL GUIDE
4th Section Ladies Breakaway Roping –
Clancy Corporation
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SCHEDULE
7:00pm
Introduction of Cowboys
7.10pm
Rodeo 20/20
Round 2 Section 1 Open Bareback – Bell & Moir Toyota
5th Section Breakaway Roping
5th Section 2nd Div Bull Ride
Round 2 3rd Section Open Team Roping –
North West Star
3rd Section Open Saddle Bronc – Mount Isa City Council
7.30pm – 8.00pm
Cowboy Corner,
photographs & signing
Comedy Act – Big Al
Round 2 4th Section Ladies Barrel Race – Hot FM
Round 2 2nd Section Open Steer Wrestling –
Southern Cross Austereo
4th Section Open Bull Ride – Mount Isa Mines
COWBOY OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY
Marquee, Rodeo Forecourt
9.30pm – KING
10.30pm – Ambidecks
11.00pm – The McClymonts
12.15am – Conclude
SUNDAY 10TH AUGUST
TIME
RODEO ARENA
9:30am
3rd Section Junior Steer Ride – National Dental Care
ENTERTAINMENT
Marquee, Rodeo Forecourt
4th Section 2nd Div Saddle Bronc – QANTAS
Round 2 3rd section Steer Wrestleing
6th section 2nd Div Bull Ride
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Comedy Act
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Over 55’s Team Roping – Cirramon Trailors
Presentation Over 55’s Team Roping
Final Section Poddy Ride – Helloworld
10.00am – 10.30pm
Cowboy Corner,
photographs & signing
Poddy Ride Presentation
Final Local Station Buck Jump – Isadraulics
Presentation Local Station Buck Jump
Final Junior Steer Ride – National Dental Care
Presentation Junior Steer Ride
Final 2nd Div Bareback – Skytrans
2nd Div Bareback Presentation
Please note while every care is taken to ensure correct information. Times are only estimates and may be subject to change.
Presentation of Junior Bull Ride
1st Section 2nd Div Saddle Bronc – QANTAS
Comedy Act – Big A
Comedy Act – Big Al
Final 2nd Div Saddle Bronc – QANTAS
2nd Div Saddle Bronc Presentation
1:00pm
LUNCH
1:30pm
Grand Entry Parade
1.00pm – 2.00pm
Country music with Tom Maxwell
SCHEDULE
Final section Junior Bull Ride
Car Raffle
1:45pm
Final 2nd Div Bull Ride – Mount Isa Airport
2nd Div Bull Ride Presentations
Final Ladies Breakaway Roping – Clancy Corporation
Ladies Breakaway Roping Presentations
Final section Open Bareback – Bell & Moir Toyota
Open Bareback Presentations
Final Section Rope & Tie – XXXX
Rope & Tie Presentations
Final Section Team Roping – North West Star
Team Roping Presentations
Comedy Act – Big Al
Final Open Saddle Bronc – Mount Isa City Council
Open Saddle Bronc Presentations
Final Section Ladies Barrel Race – Hot FM
Presentations Ladies Barrel Race
Junior Barrel Race Presentation
Steer Wrestling Presentations
Final Open Bull Ride Mount Isa Mines
Open Bull Ride Presentations
5:00pm
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Food Outlets
Bars
Side Show Alley
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Cowboy Corner
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Information Desk
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ATM Facilities & Treasury
abled Toilets
Emergency Services
Ambulance Access
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Ambulance Services
Pedestrian Access
Mardi Gras Parade Route
Entry to Public Carpark
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
THE MCCLYMONTS
SAT 9, 11.00pm (Rodeo Forecourt)
Multi-award winning and chart topping Australian
country music sisters, Brooke, Samantha and Mollie,
The McClymonts are the headline act in 2014!
In their first appearance in Mount Isa don’t miss
these gals live on stage.
We also have a special autograph signing with
The McClymonts from 11.30am Saturday
including merchandise available.
KING
SAT 9, 9.45pm (Rodeo Forecourt)
Triple J Unearthed indie rock band KING will
support The McClymonts on Saturday night.
Hailing from Townsville this band will appeal
to a wide range of ages and backgrounds. Their
music is often described as country meets city –
infused with hip-hop lyrics and a unique sound
of didgeridoo. Sounds like Led Zeppelin, meets
Johnny Cash, Hilltop Hoods and Cat Empire.
KAYLEE BELL
FRI 8, 9.15pm (Rodeo Forecourt)
Having just returned from touring with
Keith Urban, she was most recently crowned
Australia’s 2013 Toyota Star Maker. She hails
from the small town of Waimate on New
Zealand’s south island. You’ll love this up and
coming shooting star.
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KAYLENS RAIN
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FRI 8, 9.50pm (Rodeo Forecourt)
Described as one of the most exciting new acts
in Australian country music, Kaylens Rain was
nominated twice at this year’s Golden Guitar
Awards. Be amazed by these siblings from
Sydney, Glen and Kaylee Harrison as they bring a
fresh unique sound to country.
FRI 8, 11.10pm (Rodeo Forecourt)
With two Golden Guitar wins under his belt
already Luke continues to achieve great things
in his short four years as a singer/songwriter,
having performed at many great events including
Tamworth and the Gympie Muster. A delight to
watch live.
MIKE CARR & THE ALLSTARS
FRI 8, 11.45pm (Rodeo Forecourt)
Mike Carr is one of the most respected and
prolific songwriters in Australia winning an
APRA song of the year award. He is a sought
after performer at Tamworth Country Music
Festival and a permanent fixture at CMC Rocks.
Mike Carr and the Allstars will perform a classic
set of covers to really get you out of your seat
and get your feet tapping.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
LUKE AUSTEN
BUDDY GOODE
FRI 8, 10.30pm (Rodeo Forecourt)
TOM MAXWELL
SAT 9, 12.00pm-1.00pm & 6.00pm-7.00pm
(Rodeo Forecourt). SUN 10, 1.00pm-2.00pm
(Rodeo Forecourt)
There is little doubt Tom Maxwell is one of the
leading forces in today’s crop of balladeers. An
accomplished entertainer, Tom has released
10 successful albums and has made the finals
in many of Australia’s Country Music Awards
including the Prestigious StarMaker and the
Golden Guitars.
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This comedy act has been endorsed by one critic
as, “as politically incorrect as you can get”. The
2011 ARIA nominated Buddy Goode definitely
stretches the boundaries. His new material
is daring, outrageous and incredibly catchy.
WARNING – if you’re easily offended Buddy
Goode is not for you!
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RODEO 101
THIS IS “MAN AGAINST BEAST” THE BEST AUSTRALIAN
AND INTERNATIONAL COWBOYS VERSUS OUR
ROUGHEST STOCK, HEAD-TO-HEAD FOR THREE DAYS OF
WORLD CLASS RODEO ACTION.
The Isa Rodeo features eight major events – Saddle
Bronc, Bareback, Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling,
Rope & Tie, Team Roping, Ladies Barrel Racing and
Ladies Breakaway Roping, as well as Local Station
Buckjump and Poddy Rides.
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SADDLE BRONC
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As the rider leaves the chute, he must synchronise
his spurring action with the horse’s bucking and stay
on for eight seconds. The rider is judged on his style
and spurring action and disqualified if he touches
the horse or equipment with his free hand, loses a
stirrup or bucked off before the end of the ride.
BAREBACK BRONC
With only a leather pad and a handle, the rider
must hold on with one hand for eight seconds.
As the horse bucks, he jerks his feet towards the
wither, snapping them back into position in front of
the shoulder ready for the next jump. The rider is
judged on his spurring action and disqualified if he
touches the horse, himself or equipment with the
free hand or bucked off before the end of the ride.
BULL RIDING
Fast, furious and dangerous. The rider holds
on with one hand and must stay on the bucking
bull for eight seconds. Both animal and rider
are judged – the rider on his style and the bull’s
ability to buck the rider before the buzzer. The
rider uses his feet to pull into position or hold
himself upright while the bull is spinning and
disqualified if he touches the bull or equipment
with his free hand.
STEER WRESTLING
With the use of a helper or hazer riding alongside
of the steer to keep it running straight, the rider
must lean from his horse and grasp the steer’s
horns. The rider then dismounts the horse
and uses his feet to stop the steer’s forward
momentum before rolling the steer to the
ground. The clock is stopped once the steer is
on its side with all four legs pointing in the same
direction. Winning times are under five seconds
from when the barrier is released.
The calf is given a head start before the rider gives
chase. From horseback, the rider ropes the calf
and dismounts, rolling the calf on one side and
tying three of the calf’s legs together. The time
is recorded once the tie is complete. The rider
remounts his horse to prove the tie will hold – no
time is given if the animal kicks free. The rider
is disqualified and fined if the animal is pulled
backwards off his feet or dragged after it is roped.
TEAM ROPING
RODEO 101
ROPE & TIE
Featuring a two-rider team, the steer is given a
head start. The header ropes the steer around
the neck, head or horns before the heeler moves
in to rope the hind legs. The rope is then dallied
around the saddle horn. Once secured, time is
recorded when both horses are facing each other
with no slack in the rope. Winning times are
around eight seconds. Improper catches result
in disqualification and five second penalties are
incurred if only one leg is roped.
LADIES BARREL RACING
Competing against the clock, the rider guides her
horse around a clover leaf pattern of three 205L
drums. Time penalties are imposed for knocking
over a barrel and disqualification for running
in an incorrect pattern. The rider may hold the
barrel from the riding position to prevent her
from falling. Time is taken by an electric eye to
the hundredth of a second.
After a head start, the rider gives chase and
catches the calf with a rope attached to the
saddle horn with a ribbon. Once the catch is
made, the horse slides to a halt, the rope breaks
away from the saddle horn and the clock stops. A
piece of coloured cloth is attached to the end of
the rope to assist the judges in seeing and timing
the break.
PODDY RIDES
Poddy Rides is an event for riders aged eight to
13 starting out in their rodeo careers. Similar
to bull riding, the rider is strapped down to the
poddy with one hand using a bull rope. The free
hand must be raised at all times without touching
the poddy or himself. While not compulsory, the
rider may pick up extra points if he spurs. The
rider must stay on the poddy for six seconds.
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LADIES BREAKAWAY ROPING
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THE LINGO
IF YOU’RE NEW TO THE
WORLD OF RODEO,
HERE’S THE A TO Z GUIDE
OF CLASSIC RODEO LINGO.
ARM JERKER - a really stout animal that
bucks with a lot of power.
BUCKING CHUTES - an enclosure where
contestants get on their drawn bucking horse
or bull.
CATCH AS CATCH CAN - any catch is legal
(around neck, body, back legs).
COMMUNITY LOOP - throwing an
exceptionally large loop.
CROSS FIRE - the heeler throws his rope
before the header has changed direction of
the steer.
DALLIED - the action of wrapping a lasso
around a saddle horn after a calf or steer has
been roped.
DOGFALL - a steer’s head facing in the opposite
direction of his body with his feet caught under
him. Rider must re-throw the steer.
DRAGGER OR TROTTER - a steer that
hangs his head and doesn’t run after being
roped, many times trotting or stopping.
FADING - a bull that spins and slowly gains
ground in the direction he is spinning.
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FLOATER - a horse with little power, jumping
with all four feet up floating through the air.
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FULL LICK - spurring from the point of the
horse's shoulder to the back to the cantle of
his saddle.
HAT BENDER - an animal that doesn’t buck.
HAZER - a cowboy who rides along the right
hand side of the steer keeping it running in a
straight line. This makes the steer wrestler's
job easier when jumping from his horse.
HEAD HUNTER - a bull that looks for
someone to charge.
LAP & TAP - no barrier is used.
LOUNGER - a horse that thrusts with hind
feet forward rather than kicking out behind.
MARK OUT - the rider must have both feet
over the point of the horse’s shoulders before
the horse’s front feet hit the ground.
MASH UP - clamping onto the horse with
both legs and having no spurring action.
MONEY BARREL - the first barrel in barrel
racing. A good first barrel sets the rider up for
a good pattern.
OUT THE BACK DOOR - when a rider is
thrown off over the hind end of the animal.
PANTYHOSE - the heeler has roped the heels
and the rope passes beyond the steer’s hocks
and catches up under both flanks of the steer.
PULLING LEATHER - grabbing hold of
the saddle.
RAKE - spurring action.
RANK - an animal that is difficult to ride.
SCOOTER - pivoting on the front end with no
real kicking action from the back.
SOFT - an easy animal to ride or compete on.
SPURRING LICK - getting in rhythm with the
bucking action of the animal.
STAR GAZER - a horse that bucks with his
head up making it difficult for the rider to keep
the slack out of his hack rein and to balance.
SUCKS BACK - an animal suddenly changes
the direction in which it was bucking.
SUN FISHER - the animal twists his body in
the air so that daylight shines on his belly.
Available at the 2014
Rodeo Shop located in the
Rodeo Forecourt during
the Isa Rodeo.
MERCHANDISE
We think you're going
to love the new range
of official Isa Rodeo
Wrangler merchandise
available at this year's
Isa Rodeo.
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GET INTO THE ISA RODEO
SPIRIT WITH NEW ISA RODEO
WRANGLER MERCHANDISE
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ANIMAL CARE
We have a long and proud history of rodeo as a
sport in Australia. Based on the work practices
of Australian Stockmen, the sport emulates the
skills required for handling
livestock on traditional cattle
properties. A key part of the
Isa Rodeo’s reputation for
providing outstanding rodeo
competition, year after year,
is based on our respect and
commitment to the welfare
of the livestock. As with any
sport, human or animal, peak
performance is only achieved
through proper care and
good health. We believe our
animals will perform their
best when they are happy, healthy and in top
condition. As a result, the Isa Rodeo has some of
the highest animal welfare standards guided by
the Australian Professional Rodeo Association
(APRA) Animal Welfare Code of Conduct.
events. The roping device works as a “shock
absorber” to lessen the force experienced
by both the horse and the calf, when the calf
is roped. Similar to abseiling equipment, it is
made from high strength anodised aluminium
and attached to the rider’s saddle horn. The
lasso rope is threaded through the device
with a backstopper knot to prevent the rope
from running through the end. The device has
demonstrated high durability during all field
testing and proven to reduce the impact by up to
75 per cent. The roping device has been endorsed
by all major Rodeo Associations in Australia as a
standard minimum equipment requirement for
competition in all Australian-based rodeo rope
and tie events.
ISA RODEO STOCK
ARE THE TRUE
STARS OF THE
RODEO AND
TREATED LIKE
ROYALTY.
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HOW OFTEN ARE
ANIMALS INJURED?
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A survey conducted by the APRA showed the
injury rate for animals used in rodeos throughout
Australia is 0.072 per cent. Our target for the Isa
Rodeo is zero animal injuries for each event. Just
in case, we have a qualified veterinarian on hand.
More often than not, the rider comes off second
best, so we have paramedics on hand too. We
also ensure our livestock are specifically bred
and trained for the rodeo arena and comply with
changes to competition rules.
ROPING DEVICE
Recently, we have introduced the Ropersmate™
roping device – a unique product developed in
consultation with industry to reduce the risk of
injury on both horses and cattle during rodeo
FLANK STRAPS
Unlike popular belief, a
beast’s bucking action is
not caused by pain inflicted
from the flank strap wrapped
around the animal’s genital
area. The lined portion of
the flank strap must be
positioned over the flank and
belly of the animal. It must
also be covered with sheep
skin or other suitable material and fitted with
a quick release. At no time does the flank strap
come in contact with the genitals and is rarely
pulled tighter than your trouser belt.
ELECTRIC PROD
We do not use electric prods on animals in the
arena or where it is unable to move in response
to the prod such as the chutes. Prods can only be
powered by dry cell batteries, as used in torches,
must be used with restraint and restricted to
the minimum amount necessary. Prods can only
be used by stock contractors or by a person
nominated by them under direct supervision.
SPURS
Spurs used by contestants in bucking horse
events must have blunt, free running rowels and
must be at least 3mm thick and 2cm in diameter
so they will not bruise or cut an animal. Spurs for
bulls are semi-locked. Non-regulation spurs will
result in disqualification. For more information,
please contact the APRA on (07) 4661 8183 or
visit prorodeo.asn.au
Admission into Buchanan Park gives
you access to all the rodeo action, live
entertainment, exhibits, sideshow alley and
markets at venue on the Friday, Saturday and
Sunday. Does not include entry to Brophy’s
Boxing Troupe Tent.
Adult: 1 Day Pass, Friday, Saturday, Sunday –
$40, 3 Day Pass – $95, NEW! Gold Seat 3 Day
Pass – $180
Age/Disability Pension: 1 Day Pass – $30
Child (17 years & under): 1 Day Pass – $10,
Child (6 years & under): FREE
Family (2 Adults + 2 Children):
1 Day Pass – $80
To pre-purchase your tickets visit
www.isarodeo.com.au or buy at gate on the
day. Aged Pensioner card must be provided.
Tickets to the Mailman Express can be
purchased at the gates of the Mount Isa Race
Club on the day.
The venue is open from 11am to midnight on
Friday, 8am to midnight on Saturday and 8am
to 8pm on Sunday.
ONSITE CAMPING PACKAGES
3 & 5 Day SWAG City and Camping packages
are available. Visit www.isarodeo.com.au.
ATM FACILITIES
ATM facilities are located at Treasury near
the Northern gates.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police and Ambulance services are located
in the building located to the left of the
arena near the Northern gates. See map
for location.
Mark the following dates in your calendar for
your next ultimate Isa Rodeo experience:
7 – 9 August, 2015
12 – 14 August, 2016
11 – 13 August, 2017
LOST & FOUND
Items lost or found can be reported
at Treasury near the Northern Gate.
After the event, phone the Rodeo office
on (07) 4743 2706.
PARENTS ROOM
A Parents Room is available in the Rodeo
Forecourt toilets along Sutton Street.
VISITING RODEO
ADMISSION &
OPENING HOURS
FUTURE DATES
PARKING
Free parking is available in the centre of the
racecourse via George and East Streets. The
sealed carpark located on Sutton Street will
be unavailable all day Friday due to the Mardi
Gras Parade. Please do not park around the
surrounding streets as these are policed for
traffic offences.
TAG-A-TOT
Mount Isa Police are operating a Tag-a-Tot
program over the rodeo weekend. Stop by the
Information Booth to complete a form and
pick up a tagged wrist band for your child. The
information provided will be used to locate
your child if you are separated.
TAXIS
Collection and drop-off is located on Sutton
Street. Taxi number is 131 008. There is no
public bus service in Mount Isa.
WHEELCHAIRS
Concreted pathways and ramps are available
throughout Buchanan Park with designated
wheelchair areas along the walkway of
the arena. Disabled collection and dropoff is located outside the South Entry via
George Street. Disabled parking is available
in the sealed carpark located on Sutton
Street. Please contact the Rodeo Office for
alternative parking options for Friday due to
Mardi Gras Parade.
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THE MOUNT ISA MINES
ROTARY RODEO IS
LOCATED AT BUCHANAN
PARK EVENTS
COMPLEX, MOUNT ISA,
QUEENSLAND.
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VISITING MT ISA & OUTBACK QLD
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Mount Isa is located just 200 kilometres from the
Northern Territory border and 1,829 kilometres
from Queensland’s capital, Brisbane. The
nearest major city, Townsville, can be found 883
kilometres from The Isa.
Lake Moondarra. Image courtesy
of Tourism and Events Queensland.
OUR HISTORY
Famous for its rich mining history, the region was
first home to the Kalkadoon people. Masterful
tool and weapon makers, the Kalkadoon goods
were so prized that items such as stone knives,
boomerangs, woomera spears and shields were
found as far away as South Australia. In 1923, a
lone prospector in search of gold, John Campbell
Miles, discovered silver-lead ore about one
kilometre across the valley of the Leichhardt
River, in north-west Queensland. He named
his prospecting leases Mount Isa. Almost 100
years later, the Mount Isa Mine now owned by
Mount Isa Mines, is still one of Australia’s largest
producers of copper ore.
RECOGNISED BY
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Mount Isa was recently named one of the top 10
Outback towns to visit by Australian Geographic.
Here’s what they had to say “Mount Isa might
conjure up images of smoke stacks and mining
but surrounding this town is a countryside filled
with scenic 4WD tracks, man-made lakes and a
heritage-listed national park”.
WITH A POPULATION
OF APPROXIMATELY
23,500, MOUNT ISA IS A
MAJOR SERVICE CENTRE
FOR NORTH-WEST
QUEENSLAND.
Boodjamulla National Park - (formerly known as Lawn Hill National Park).
Image courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland.
2.
HARD TIMES MINE UNDERGROUND
TOUR – Travel way underground
with Outback@Isa’s Hard Times Mine
Underground Tour. Tours run seven
days a week and bookings are essential.
Call Outback@Isa on (07) 4749 1555
or visit www.outbackatisa.com.au for
more information.
3.
CITY LOOKOUT - located on Hillary Street.
The location offers a 360-degree panorama
of the city with spectacular views including
a bird’s eye view of Buchanan Park – home of
the Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo. Check it
out at night!
4.
OUTBACK@ISA– The Isa Experience
Gallery is an interactive, multi-media gallery
showcasing Mount Isa’s cultural, Indigenous,
pioneering and mining heritage. The Outback
Park is a two hectare landscaped park
showcasing the flora native to the region just
behind the centre.
5. R
IVERSLEIGH FOSSIL FIELDS & CENTRE
– Discover the rich history of the nearby
Riversleigh fossil fields – one of the
world’s 10 greatest dinosaur fossil sites.
Field trips to the World Heritage listed
Riversleigh Fossil Fields are available.
Call Outback@Isa on (07) 4749 1555
or visit www.outbackatisa.com.au for
more information.
6.
U NDERGROUND HOSPITAL
& MUSEUM – Venture
underground at the Mount
Isa Underground Hospital &
Museum – a fully equipped
hospital built in a large airraid shelter during World
War II and the bombing
of Darwin. The museum
is located on Joan Street
and open during tourist
season or by phoning
(07) 4743 3853 during the
off-season.
7.
SCHOOL OF THE AIR – Mount Isa’s School of
the Air is one of seven in Queensland which
provides education for 280 students from
pre-school to year 10. The school covers an
area east from the Northern Territory border
to Richmond and south from Burketown
to Birdsville.
8.
RODEO DRIVE, DINING & SHOPPING –
Sink your teeth into an angus rib eye at our
local steak house, you will be surprised with
what we have to offer. With more than 50
nationalities calling Mount Isa home, the
city boasts an array of international dining
experiences. We have quaint boutiques
and great western gear. Many of our local
boutiques can be found in the CBD on Rodeo
Drive (yes in Mount Isa not L.A.), Miles
and West Streets. Check out the legends
engraved on Rodeo Drive footpaths.
9.
L AKE MOONDARRA – Just 15 kilometres
north of the City, Lake Moondarra is home to
the annual Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic.
Stocked with barramundi, permits are not
required to fish at Lake Moondarra, but catch
limits do apply.
10.BOODJAMULLA NATIONAL PARK –
(formerly known as Lawn Hill National
Park), 332 kilometres north west of Mount
Isa, offers around 20 kilometres of walking
tracks leading to high peaks and swimming
holes. Facilities include a camping area, tent
accommodation and a shop with essential
items at Adels Grove.
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1.
MOUNT ISA MINES ROTARY RODEO – OK..
ok…of course we’re going to list ourselves
as number 1. We’re on a lot of people’s
bucket lists!
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HERE’S OUR TOP 10 “MUST-SEES”.
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SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo Inc (MIRRI) is a non-profit
organisation whose predecessors had a vision to put the new,
remote town of Mount Isa on the map. The rodeo has its own
mystique and a history dating back to 1959. Back then it took
weeks to walk the bucking horses in from Carrandotta Station
on the Queensland-Northern Territory border to the old rodeo
yards at Kalkadoon Park, Mount Isa. Now the horses and bulls
are brought in by truck to Buchanan Park.
Through the two Rotary Clubs of Mount Isa we stage the
southern hemisphere’s largest rodeo. Yes we do it ‘cause we
love it, but at the heart of it, we do it to better the lives of our
community, our City and our region. The Rodeo helps generate
new economic activity and raises the profile of Mount Isa and
Outback Queensland as “Rodeo Capital of Australia”.
Since its inception, the Isa Rodeo has directly given nearly
$4m to charity in our City, in addition to providing important
fundraising opportunities for clubs, non-profit groups, schools
and community services throughout our City.
By supporting the Isa Rodeo, you’re also supporting our
wider community.
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19 Marian Street (Outback At Isa building)
PO Box 353, Mount Isa QLD 4825
Phone: 07 4743 2706 | Fax: 07 4743 8435 | Email: enquiries@isarodeo.com.au
www.isarodeo.com.au
A project of the Rotary Clubs of Mount Isa.
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2014 SPONSORS
GOLD AND
NAMING RIGHTS PARTNER
COPPER
ZINC
MAJOR SUPPORTERS
MINOR SUPPORTERS
8–10 AUGUST 2014 | OFFICIAL GUIDE
THE MOUNT
ISA MINES
ROTARY RODEO
WOULD LIKE
TO THANK AND
ACKNOWLEDGE
OUR 2014
PARTNERS
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THANK YOU!
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SEE YOU IN 2015
7,8,9 AUGUST