TEAM PENNING RULES:

 1. Within a specified time limit, a team consisting of three
    riders in the arena must cut out from the herd, and pen
    three head of cattle with the assigned number.  The
    fastest time wins.  A warning may be given to the team
    working the cattle at thirty seconds of time remaining.
    The association may use 60 second, 75 second, or 90 second
    time limits for each division, but must advertise accord-
    ingly.  Spotting is illegal.  Any form or manner of spot-
    ting by anyone, other than a team member in the arena,
    may, at the judge's decretion subject the team to dis-
    qualification on any run.  Any team disuqalified by a 
    judge for spotting will receive a no-time.
 2. All cattle will be bunched on the cattle side of the 
    starting line within the disignated area, befor the time
    begins.  The judge will raise the flag to signal when the
    arena is ready.  The flag will drop when the nose of the
    first horse crosses the start/foul line.  The contestants
    will be given their cattle number instantly.  Any delay
    in crossing the foul line may result in a "no-time".
 3. A. To call for time, one rider must stand at the opening
    of the gate and raise a hand for the flag.  The flag will
    drop when the nose of the first horse enters the pen, the
    assigned cattle are fully in the pen, and the rider calls
    for time.  If an animal is knocked or put into the pen after
    time is called, a no-time will be given.  Time continues
    until all unpenned cattle are completely on the cattle side
    of the line.  In the event that an animal escapes from the
    after time is called but prior to the time that any un-
    penned cattle are on the cattle side of the line, the team
    will be judged a "no-time".
    B. If an animal escapes as a team is calling for time, they
    will be judged a "no-time".
    C. "Escaped animal" is one with any part of the animal
    coming out of the opening of the pen.
 4. A team may call for time with only one or two assigned
    cattle penned.  However, teams penning three head place
    higher than two or one, regardless of the time.  In a 
    multiple go-round contest, in the event that teams pen
    their cattle in only one go-round, the fastest time wins,
    regardless of which go-round.  In a multiple go-round
    contest, the teams that pen in each go-round will beat 
    teams that fail to pen in a go-round, regardless of the
    number of cattle penned or time.  For example: Times in 
    3 go-rounds beat times in 2 go-rounds, times in 2 go-rounds
    beat times in 1 go-round; and times in 1 go-round beats
    a "no-time".
 5. A team calling for time with any wrong numbered cattle in
    the pen will be judged a "no-time".
 6. Contact with cattle by hands, ropes, bats, or any other
    equipment, or hazing with any equipment or apparel will
    result in a "no-time".
 7. If more than one trash cow crosses the start/foul line
    at the same time, the team will be judged a 
    "no-time".  Any part of the second trash cow that crosses
    the start/foul line will invoke a "no-time".  In the event
    a team has one (1) trash cow across the line, and a rider
    calls for time, time will continue until the unpenned cow
    is back on the cattle end of the arena.  ( A trash cow
    is considered any number that is not in the pen when a
    rider raises his/her hand to call for time to end.)
 8. Thirty (30) seconds after the previous team pens, and after
    the announcer calls the team to ride the following team
    must be in the arena ready to ride.  Any delay will be 
    judged a "no-time", unless waived for good cause.  No team
    member may enter the arena after time has started.
 9. As each new team begins a run, there should be 30 head in
    the arena.  In the event that a team draws a number where
    more or less than three identical numbers are in the arena
    (at the time of their run), that team must have a rerun
    at the end of that same set of cattle, on their same numbered
    cattle.  Teams receiving a rerun will be able to start their
    time at zero.  (Times for all other teams with such a
    mis-numbered herd will remain the same).
10. A. In the evnet a team is given a number that has already
    been used with a set of cattle, a rerun must be given
    IMMEDIATEDLY upon discovery, using the correct number
    within the same set.  Teams receiving a rerun will be
    able to start their time at zero.  In case of other
    official or mechanical error, a rerun shall be given at
    the end of that set of cattle using the same numbered
    cattle, a team cannot better their time on these re-
    rides and penalty seconds may be given at the judge's
    discreation.
    B. If an animal leaves the arena, the team can either
    be given a "no-time" for unnecessary roughness; can be
    given a time on their remaining cattle; or be given a
    rerun (at the end of the set of cattle that the error
    occurred using the same number) depending on the judge's
    decision.  If more than one rerun is given in any go-round,
    reruns will be given in order of occurrence at the end
    of the same set of cattle in which the error(s) occurred;
    a team cannot better their time on a re-run and penalty
    seconds may be given at the judge's discretion.
    C. If a team observes an unfit, injured, or unidentifiable
    animal before committing to the cattle, the must notify
    the judge.  Once the team is committed to the cattle, no
    re-ride will be given except in extremely unusual cir-
    cumstances because the "Luck of the draw" will apply.  
    "Committed to the cattle" means that the team has crossed
    the foul line, the flag has been dropped to start time on
    that run and their cattle number has been called.  In the
    unusual event the judge rules the team is entitled to a 
    rerun, they will be allowed to work at the end of that
    group of cattle and they will work the same cattle number.
    A team cannot better their time on a re-ride and penalty
    seconds may be given at the judges' discretion.  All reruns
    will be made at the end of the set of cattle in which an
    error occurred, on the same numbered cattle.
11. Decisions of the judges are final.  The line judge may
    not enter any class that he or she judges.  Judges shall
    be line judge and pen judge.  Primary judge shall be the
    line judge.
12. A team shall be disqualified with a "no-time" when either
    judge calls unnecessary roughness to cattle.  Contact
    with cattle in any manner by horse or rider may result
    in a roughing call by either judge.
13. The foul line shall be between 30% and 45% from the cattle
    end of the arena and same shall be set and advertised by the
    association.  The pen shall be situated 25% from the arena
    back wall but shall not be less than 50 feet nor more 
    than 60 feet from the back wall.
14. Any attempt to work cattle on foot will be judged a
    "no-time".
         
RULE NUMBER SEVEN HAS CHANGED, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VOTED TO CHANGE THE COW RULE TO A ONE COW RULE.  
EXPLAINATION OF THIS RULE IS IN NUMBER SEVEN.

          ASSOCIATION RULES AND GUIDELINES:

 1. In the event of a tie affecting the placings, each team
    will be allowed 1 penning or sorting run.  Fastest time
    breaks the tie.  In sorting, in case of ties affecting
    the 2nd go or 10th place in the "Top 10 Finals", all teams
    shall advance that sorted the same number of cattle in
    the same times.
 2. All year end ties with the exception of 1st, 2nd, and 10th
    will be decided by the most points in that class that night.
    If still tied, it backs up to the last previous penning.
    The 1st, 2nd, and 10th place ties will be decided by a
    ride off on three head.
 3. There shall be two judges, one at the entrance to the pen
    and one at the foul line.  the judge located at the start
    foul line will be the primary judge.  There shall be at
    least two timekeepers.  The first timer will keep the official
    time and the second timer shall be the backup time, in
    the event the first timer misses the time or his watch
    fails.  The starting and foul line must be designated by
    markers, located on the arena fence and easily viewed by
    the line judge and the exhibitors.
 4. Classes: Point Events
    Open: Open to all riders.  Entry fee is $60.00 per team,
    $20.00 per rider.  Five ride limit.  One full second off.  One full go and
    top 10 finals.  Top 10 will start with a new set of cattle
    and run slow to fast according to 1st go times.  All riders,
    with any rating may win the top five prizes for the season.
To qualify for the high day saddle, a rider must ride
    in four of the first five shows.
    #9: All three team members must have an A.L.T.T.P.A.
    rating as rated by the board.  The total cumulative ratings
    must equal to or less than 9.  Entry fee is $45.00 per team, $15.00
    per rider.  Five ride limit.  Top ten will start with 
    a new set of cattle and run slow to fast according to first
    go times.
    #7: All three team members must have an A.L.T.T.P.A. rating
    as rated by the board.  The total cumulative rating must
    be equal  to or less than 6. Entry fee is $60.00 per team,
    $20.00 per rider.  Five ride limit.  Top ten will start
    with a new set of cattle and run slow to fast according
    to the first go times.
    Youth - Senior: Open to riders 7-15 years of age as
    of January 1, of the penning year.  Five ride limit.  Entry fee is $15.00 
    per team, $5.00 per rider.   To qualify for the high day prizes, a youth must ride in four
    of the first five shows.  There will be top ten prizes for the season.
    Draw for teams.  No Youth rider may be awarded the saddle
    two consecutive years.  

     #5: Open to Youth, #1, 2 and #3 riders only.
    Entry fee is $60.00 per team, $20.00 per rider.
    Five ride limit.  Top ten will start with a new set of cattle
    and run slow to fast, according to first go times.  All
    riders qualified to ride in this class may win the top
    five prizes for the season.

 5. The Board reserves the right to reclassify a rider if their
    penning ability exceeds the class in which they are participating.
 6. Points: Points will be given to the top ten places in each
    event and will be awarded as follows:
      1st Place.....10 points     6th Place.....5 points
      2nd Place......9 points     7th Place.....4 points
      3rd Place......8 points     8th Place.....3 points
      4th Place......7 points     9th Place.....2 points
      5th Place......6 points    10th Place.....1 points
 7. The A.L.T.T.P.A. will have six regular season pennings.
    All six pennings will count for points.  Only a riders
    top two point placements will count for points in each
    class at each penning.
 8. Dress Code: For safety reasons, long pants, boots and shirts
    are required.  At the judges discretion, riders may be required
    to change their attire.
 9. All decisions made by the judges, unless otherwise designated,
    will be final.  If necessary, designated Director in Charge
    and board members will assist in rulings.
10. Line of Authority of the Board of Directors of the Ark-La-Tex
    is as follows: 1st in authority is the President, 2nd is
    the Vice-President, and 3rd is any board member designated
    by the President.
11. Negative Coggins will be required and checked periodiclly
    during the season.  Horses without the current yearly
    negative Coggins will not be allowed to participate.
12. Entry forms will be available and must be filled out 
    completely.  All penners must sign a waiver of liability
    before competing and receive a rating from an A.L.T.T.P.A.
    rating committee consisting of a minimum of 3 designated
    Board Members.  Parent or guardian must sign for youth.
13. A.L.T.T.P.A. will provide a suitable, lighted arena, 
    appropriately numbered cattle and standard pen.  Association
    members will be called on to help when necessary.  In the
    event of cancellation due to weather or other unavoidable
    events, board members will be notified.  Individual members
    should contact board members if in doubt.
14. Once the event begins, it will be completed regardless of
    weather or other circumstances.  The rider has the option
    of riding; however, no money will be refunded for that
    event.
15. The books for each class will remain open until the 
    announcement to close books is made.  At such a time they
    will close to all riders.  NO EXCEPTIONS.
16. All drawings concerning the events, whether it is drawing
    for youth team members, sorting or team cattle numbers,
    will be done objectively, not by someone who has a direct
    or indirect interest in that event.
17. Any board member having three or more consecutive absences
    at pennings and/or meetings may be relived of his duties
    and replaced at a called meeting of the board.
18. A.L.T.T.P.A. DOES NOT AND WILL NOT USE ANY OF THE MONEY
    COLLECTED TO BENEFIT ANY SOLE MEMBER.  The money will go
    to the betterment of the association and to furnish awards,
    which will be given at the year end.
19. Anytime a class has 50 or more teams, a top ten finals
    will be held.  Teams will ride slow to fast according
    to 1st go times.
20. A cattle committee consisting of 3 board members will be
    designated for the year.  All decisions concerning cattle
    will be made by this committee, the line judge and the 
    cattle producer.

***The Board of Directors has approved the above overview and
    rules for 2008.  We believe they will enable us to have a
    successful season.  The Board of Directors reserve the
    right to change by vote any rule that does not promote
    good, safe, team penning.