EFFECTIVE JAN 1, 2008

ADMINISTRATIVE FEE:
$15.00 INDIVIDUAL ___________
$20.00 FAMILY* _______________  
      *FAMILY MUST RESIDE AT SAME ADDRESS

FEE ENTITLES PARTICIPANT(S) TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR YEAR END AWARDS
AND MOTSA FINALS .  PARTICIPATION AT 5 MOTSA SORTINGS IS REQUIRED.

NAME: __________________________  PHONE: _______________________

ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________

CITY: ___________________  STATE: _____________  ZIP: __________

Email: ________________________________________________________

YOUR RATING: ___________

MOTPA RATINGS APPLY. IF YOU ARE NOT RATED BY MOTPA THE
FOLLOWING GUIDELINES APPLY:  

#1 RIDER (NOVICE)*;
NEVER HAVE WON MORE THAN $500 IN ANY ONE YEAR.

#2 RIDER;  $501.00 TO $1500.00 PER YEAR.

#3 RIDER;  $1501.00 TO $6000.00 PER YEAR.

#4 RIDER;  $6001.00 TO $15000.00 PER YEAR.

#5 RIDER;  HAVE WON MORE THAN $15000.00 IN ANY ONE YEAR.

IF YOU ARE RATED BY MOTPA. BUT HAVE NOT WON THE AMOUNT FOR YOUR CLASSIFICATION,
YOU MAY REQUEST TO BE LOWERED ONE RATING. ANY FALSIFICATION WILL RESULT IN BEING
RATED A #5 RIDER.

REGARDLESS OF MOTPA RATINGS OR EARNINGS, IF YOU ARE OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE, YOU MAY
NOT BE RATED HIGHER THAN A #3 RIDER.

IN AGREEMENT, WE HOLD MOTSA AND MOTSA PROMOTERS HARMLESS AND NOT LIABLE FOR
ACCIDENTS, INJURY OR THEFT TO PERSON OR PROPERTY.

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SIGNATURE (PARENTS OR GUARDIAN IF UNDER 21 YRS)                 DATED
The objectives of the MISSOURI TEAM SORTING ASSOCIATION are to promote the sport of team
sorting; to establish, use, and encourage the use of uniform rules and to establish a rider
classification system to create a level playing field for all competitors.
For more info (573) 690-4477 or email motsa@centurytel.net
www.motsa.org
*NOVICE EARNINGS OR WINNINGS INCLUDE ALL COMBINED AMOUNTS WON IN
EITHER, TEAM PENNING, TEAM SORTING, CUTTING, AND ROPING. THESE ARE CATTLE
EVENTS THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN SKILLS NEEDED TO READ CATTLE FOR SUCCESS.

IF YOU ARE RATED BY MOTPA. BUT HAVE NOT WON THE AMOUNT FOR YOUR
CLASSIFICATION, YOU MAY REQUEST TO BE LOWERED ONE RATING.
LIKEWISE, IF YOU ARE RATED MY MOTPA, BUT HAVE WON AN AMOUNT OVER 50%IN
EXCESS OF THE HIGHEST AMOUNT FOR YOUR CLASSIFICATION, YOU MAY BE RAISED
TO THE APPROPRIATE RATING LEVEL.

REGARDLESS OF MOTPA RATINGS OR EARNINGS, IF YOU ARE OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE,
YOU MAY NOT BE RATED HIGHER THAN A #3 RIDER.

ALL REQUESTS FOR RATING CHANGES MUST BE MADE ON THE MOTSA
PARTICIPATION FORM.  ANY FALSIFICATION
WILL RESULT IN BEING RAISED 2 RATINGS. PLEASE BE HONEST, THE SYSTEM HAS
WORKED SO FAR.
mail to: MOTSA
    PO Box 101
    Hermann, MO  65041