# Northern Lights College Rodeo Team

Northern Lights College Rodeo Team

Northern Lights College (NLC) offers student-athletes a unique opportunity to compete in the demanding world of rodeo while pursuing their education. Join our team and represent NLC as a competing member in the Canadian Collegiate Rodeo Circuit.

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Our Training and Coaching Model

We offer a comprehensive and well rounded training program for athletes across a variety of rodeo events. The program is designed to ensure that athletes get a solid mix of technical and competitive experience.

Practice Facilities 

NLC provides access to premier facilities for all team members:

Lakota Agriplex: Indoor arena for weekly practices in Dawson Creek

NLC Farm: On-site outdoor riding area

Lakota Agriplex

Lakota Agriplex

NLC Farm

Rodeo Disciplines

Barrel Racing

Breakaway Roping

Goat Tying

Pole Bending

Team Roping

Tie-Down Roping

Rough Stock (Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding)

Steer Wrestling

Our Coaches

Steff Moore

NLC Rodeo Coach since 2020

2014 Canadian Finals Rodeo Champion Barrel Racer

Clayton Moore

NLC Rodeo Coach since 2020

2013 Canadian Finals Rodeo Champion Steer Wrestler

CCRA Competition Eligibility

The NLC Rodeo Team competes within the Canadian Collegiate Rodeo Association (CCRA). To remain eligible for competition, student-athletes must meet the following academic standards:

Be registered in a minimum of three courses

Maintain an academic GPA of 2.0

Trades and Apprenticeship students are welcome to join and compete

Housing

A truly unique feature of the NLC Rodeo Team is the opportunity to live on the NLC farm (for students 19 years of age or older), allowing you to live along with your horse.

HousingNewly renovated seven bedroom house with shared accommodationsBarn10 stall barn provides plenty of shelter and comfortPensOutdoor pens equipped with automatic waterers

Take a Tour

Meet the Team 

Arelee Newsham

Blake Greenlees

Ella Falkenberg

Ethan Nelson

Jacqueline Edwards

Julia Doble

Kendall Esau

Landon Dowling

Layla Lougheed

Nolan Bergen

Ryan Turnbull

Samantha Falkenberg

Shelby Corr

Tel Lytton

Turner James

Upcoming Events

CCRA Standings 

This seasons results 

More information

Contact Leanne Esau, Rodeo Manager, for all necessary details and forms at 250-784-5157 or lesau@nlc.bc.ca