Canadian Team Roping Association

Numbering Criteria for CTRA:

Please note: It is the responsibility of each roper not to misrepresent themselves or obtain a number that is obviously wrong according to the following criteria. At any CTRA approved roping the producer and/or two or more CTRA executive members reserve the right to renumber any roper and withhold fees and winnings from that roping pending a final decision by the CTRA Board.

Beginners #1`s to Seasoned Professionals #10`s

Level	Description
1	A person just starting to ride horses that has no knowledge of how to coil or swing a rope but wants to learn how to ride and rope.
2	A person that has some riding skills that is starting to get to know how to handle a rope. They will miss over 50% of the stock they chase at either end.
3	A person that can ride a horse quite well, is getting the hang of swinging their rope while riding has practiced some and has entered a few jackpots but is not consistent at all yet. A Header ropes cattle in last third of arena then gives a low percentage handle for the Heeler and a Heeler tracks a ways trying to figure out timing before making his delivery.
4	A person that can ride a horse and swing their rope with enough control of both to catch slower cattle but is not consistent yet no matter which end they are trying to rope. Very occasional fast run, but not back to back fast runs.
5	A Header that catches 4 out of 5 head most days and is starting to handle slower to medium speed cattle so that their Heeler can catch them. A Heeler that can get in time and catch most well handled cattle but is not able to be very consistent.
6	A Header that rides well, uses a rope good enough that they rope most of their cattle between half & 3/4 of the way down the arena without breaking the barrier, then handles most cattle so it is easy for Heeler to catch A Heeler that rides good, is hazing cattle for their Header, uses a rope well, is able to get in time and catch most of the cattle turned for them. This level roper will handle fresh or stronger cattle well.
7	Header that can ride the barrier close and has their cattle roped and started to handle by 1/2 way down any arena, ropes well at rodeos. AHeeler that rides a horse very well, handles a rope effectively or easily, hazes their cattle for their Header and usually catches well handled cattle by 2 feet, is always a threat when entered in a jackpot or rodeo.
8	Header that can ride any barrier length close and throws their loop as they approach their cattle then handles cattle quick for faster times, has beat them at the amateur rodeos and is entering pro rodeos. A Heeler that always hazes their cattle, is a good horseman and uses their rope so well they can rope most every steer turned for them by 2 feet.
9	Highest number Headers. Experienced Headers who ride real good horses that is able to plan and execute fast team roping runs no matter what the conditions are. These are top Headers that will qualify for the CFR in Canada and the NFR in the USA. - An experienced Heeler who rides very good horses which allows them to be in the proper position right from the beginning of a run and these heelers will catch most every steer turned for them by 2 feet immediately. These are among the top Heelers anywhere that win at open ropings and pro rodeos.
10	The best Heelers in the world. These Heelers are set up and ready to rope their cattle by 2 feet every time they go due to their great horsemanship and ability to handle a rope.