The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) was established in 1949. NIRA sanctions more than 100 college rodeos every year in the United States, and represents over 3,500 student athletes attending more than 135 member colleges and universities. As well as regional rodeos, NIRA sponsors the College National Finals Rodeo every June.

External links

• National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association
• College National Finals Rodeo

Intercollegiate athletics in the United States | Rodeo