AJ Vaal, Emily Forest, Jessie Mathieu, Katie Scully and Cody Foster going to the Cowboy Prom in Illinois July 2006.

The stands at the National High School Rodeo Finals (NHSRF) in Springfield Illinois.

Brad Sackfield riding on the back of Joan and Dicks golf cart at finals, too hot to walk anywhere.

Cody Foster chillin on the hill at the NHSRF.

Johnny Shore’s horse looking very patriotic at the NHSRF.

Ian taking a well deserved rest before heading to the final rodeo. Ian qualified in bull riding and bronc riding at the National Finals way to go Ian.

At the National High School Rodeo Finals the annual Volleyball Tournament is very competitive.

Cooling down in the evening watching the rodeo at the NHSRF.

This is some serious volleyball in Springfield Illinois. Johnny competes with Katie for the ball.

Life Data Labs sponsors the Knowledge Bowl Tournament at the National High School Rodeo Finals. For the second year the Ontario team took the top honours. This year’s team consisted of Cody Foster, Paige Van Westerop and Lauren Minshall.

The Ontario Team in their nice white shirts doing Ontario proud in Springfield Illinois, July 2006.

In Illinois all the provinces and states had banners throughout the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

Some of the Ontario team members at the Canadian Picnic at the NHSRF.

The rings at the High School Rodeo finals.

Paige and Leigh Ann watching the evening go in Springfield.

The Ontario Team finding some shade in Illinois. It was extremely hot and humid and sitting in the shade was a popular pastime.

Team Ontario with their horses in the Canada Flag sheets donated by the Facchini family.

Our campgrounds in Springfield Illinois. It was a little tight.

Illinois State Fairgrounds barns.

The stands were filled most nights of the NHSRF.

Team Ontario 2005-2006

Back Row: Rod Weese, Paul Yacobucci, Katelyn Scully, Ian Charman, LeighAnn Dochstader, Jessie Mathieu, AJ Vaal, Cody Mousseau, Emily Forest, Morgan Grant Front Row: Cathy Grant, National Director, Ricky Ramey, Johnny Shore, Cody Foster, Tamaran Gray, Amanda Facchini, Paige Van Westerop, Katelyn Trimble, Adele Beatty, Danian Nutt, Brooke McArthur, Brad Sackfield, Lauren Minshall, Rachel DeMayo.

The waiting area for the performers for each rodeo in Springfield.