The News-Courier in Athens, Alabama

June 12, 2007

5th annual Clements Rodeo set for July 13-14


Mark your calendars for the fifth annual Clements Rodeo July 13 and 14 at the Limestone County Sheriff’s Arena on Alabama 99 at Elm Street.

This year’s sponsors are: Alabama Watersports; Athens-Limestone Hospital Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy; Champion Chrysler Dodge; Tri-Green Equipment of Athens and Pepsi.

Events include:

• Bareback riding

• Saddle bronc riding

• Calf roping

• Girls breakaway roping

• Steer wrestling

• Team roping

Special events include:

• Gold Rush

• Calf scramble

• Steer race

• Bull riding

• Girls barrel racing

Tickets are being sold on one side of grain-fed beef each night. One $2 ticket gives the holder two chances to win. Ticket holders do not have to be present to win.

Gates open at 6 p.m. with Gold Rush beginning at 7:30 p.m. Performances are at 8 p. m.

Tickets at the gate are $12 each for adults and $10 for children with preschoolers admitted free of charge.

Advance tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children and may be purchased at: Preston’s Western Wear, Jiffy’s, Geezburger, Country Cuisine in Rogersville and Clements High School.

Proceeds benefit the Clements High School athletic program.