WHL Swift Current Broncos

World Champion Cody Snyder Brings Professional Bull Riding Back to Swift Current

Published on March 27, 2013 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Swift Current Broncos News Release


SWIFT CURRENT, SK - (March 27, 2013) - On May 25, 2013, World Champion Bull Rider Cody Snyder will be bringing the PBR (Professional Bull Riders, Inc.) to Swift Current for the second time. Redhead Equipment presents The Cody Snyder PBR Invitational Bull Riding at the Credit Union i-plex.

This is not a rodeo; it's the Toughest Sport on EarthTM. All for one price you will witness first-hand established bull riders and newcomers to the professional ranks compete against some of the fiercest bulls on the planet followed immediately by the "The Party in the Dirt" presented by Crutch's Plumbing & Heating Ltd held in the i-plex curling rink, featuring WYATT out of Saskatoon. Don't miss any of the action as the PBR rocks Swift Current for one night only.

"We are extremely excited to be bringing the PBR back to Swift Current. It was a hugely successful event last year and it was a complete sell-out!," commented Cody Snyder, "Swift Current has shown us that it is one of the hottest bull riding markets in the country! and the economic impact of this event benefits all of Southern Saskatchewan".

Featured riders include (barring injury): 2008 World Champion Bull Rider Kody Lostroh (Longmont, CO); Reining PBR Canadian National Champion Tyler Thomson (Black Diamond, AB); Top Canadian Bull Rider on the Nationally televised PBR Built Ford Tough Series Ty Pozzobon (Merritt, BC); plus many other top riders are among the 30 participating. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. The party in the dirt held in the i-plex curling rink begins immediately following the bull riding.

This event will also feature world class bulls from Canada's top stock contractors from across the country, including Kelly Armstrong's previously unridden superstar bull. State Trooper.

Tickets will go on-sale to the season ticket holders at 9 a.m. April 20th to April 24th @ 5 pm. Tickets go on-sale to the general public on April 25th @ 9 am. They will then be available online. Prices starting at $25.00 plus convenience fee, and can be purchased at The Stable, by calling 1-306-773-1509 x 1, or online at tickets.scbroncos.com. Season Ticket Holders can purchase Party In The Dirt tickets for $10 from April 20th - 24th but it is first come first serve as there is a limited number of tickets available at this price.

The PBR is the premiere bull riding organization in the world, boasting athletes from the United States, Mexico, Australia, Brazil and Canada. One of the fastest growing sports in the country, the PBR's events air weekly on TSN2, VERSUS, NBC, CBS and FOX. For more information on Professional Bull Riders, please visit www.pbr.com or contact Sara Broun at 719.242.2800 ( sbroun@pbrnow.com).




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