The goal and purpose of the Women’s Team Roping Association, WTRA, is to provide a competitive association for women that will allow ALL eligible women team ropers to compete within their skill levels for quality prizes. It is open to female residents of California only.

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WTRA officers, left to right: Diane Schieltz, Becky McCully, Wendy Frazier, Kellie Mackin, Donna Mahoney and Lisa Duncan.

20th Annual Trailer Drawing At The BFI

 By Lisa Duncan, WTRA Vice-President

     The WTRA will once again hold a trailer drawing during the BFI (Bob Feist Invi­ta­tional) on Monday, June 18th in Reno, Nev. This is the 20th year that the assoc­iation has held the drawing. The price of the drawing tick­ets will once again be $10. Tick­ets are avail­able from WTRA mem­bers.
     This year’s first prize will be a 2012 Circle J Three Horse Slant Trailer with a tack room. A cash buyout is also available. Runner-up prize is a four-day, three-night stay at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and third is a Sunny D Crystal Wear item made and donated by Donna Mahoney.
     In order to help defray the cost of the trailer, WTRA is once again selling signage to go on the trailer. This is a great way for your company/business to be recognized. Price per sign is $250.
     The WTRA also wants to recognize Jim Pfeffer of Ropes Galore for his sup­port of the WTRA. He is once again al­low­ing the girls to sell tickets at his booth during the BFI. For all your rope, western tack and ap­parel needs, give him a call at 760-788-5599.
     WTRA is an association open to female residents of Califor­nia. Member­ship dues are $60 and any of­ficer or direct­or would be hap­py to help you join and an­s­wer any ques­tions. The League di­vi­sions make it possible for a wo­man to be competitive with peers of similar ability. Also, the Rook­ie category lets first time mem­bers compete among them­selves for awards.
WTRA of­ficers for 2012 are:  President, Donna Mahoney; Vice-President, Lisa Duncan; Secretary, Wendy Frazier and Treasurer, Becky McCully.
     WTRA league directors for 2012 are: A League, Karen Dias; B League, Kristine Baker; C League, Pat Block; and Rookie, Diane Schieltz. Other directors for 2012 are: Awards Director, Kellie Mackin; Ticket Director, Sally DeMaria; Sponsorship Director, Diane Schieltz; and Asst. Sponsorship Director, Sharon Schieltz.
     For more information regarding the WTRA, you can contact President, Donna Mahoney, 707-275-2580, or go to the official publication and website of WTRA www.roperssportsnews.com and click on WTRA.

WTRA Standings as of March, 2012:
A League: 1. Barbara Kenney; 2. Diane Schieltz; 3. Sharon Schieltz; 4. Brittany Dias; 5. Karen Dias

B League: 1. Lisa Duncan; 2. Nicole Lerno; 3. Wendy Frazier; 4. Donna Mahoney; 5. Sally DeMaria; 6. Suzanne Fullerton; 7. Kellie Mackin; 8. Sherrie Burns; 9. Kathy Roberts; 10. Karen Deller; 11. Gayle McCarthy

C League: 1. Sharon Tavaglione; 2. Kristine Baker; 3. Deanna Castle; 4. Lori Nevis; 5. Mandi Mahoney; 6. Pat Block; 7. Lorilee Niesen; 8. Wendy Sedlak; 9. Lisa Potts; 10. Toni Morrison

Heeling: 1. Wendy Frazier; 2. Lori Nevis; 3. Kristine Baker; 4. Sharon Schieltz; 5. Pat Block; 6. Lorilee Niesen; 7. Kathy Roberts; 8. Jamie Morrison; 9. Wendy Sedlak

Rookie: 1. Pam Wilken; 2. Sammy Jo Fernlund; 3. Jamie Morrison; 4. Sheanna Hoskins; 5. Becky Mendonza; 6. cindy Mallory; 7. Kristel Ising; 8. Annie Ney; 9. Sue Cuffman