Amarillo Convention and Visitor Council
1000 S. Polk St. * Amarillo, TX 79101
806-374-1497 * (FAX) 806-373-3909
Eric Miller * Director of Communications
October 28, 2005
www.visitamarillotx.com
eric@amarillo-cvb.org

U.S. Team Penning Association
National Finals Run Oct. 29-Nov. 5, 2005

Who: More than 1,300 teams of competitors from across the nation.
What: U.S. Team Penning Association National Finals.
When: Oct. 29-Nov. 5, 2005. Penning preliminaries will proceed each day starting at about 8 a.m. Grand finals are Saturday night, Nov. 5 starting at 5 p.m. No tickets required.
Where: Amarillo National Center at the Tri-State Fairgrounds.
Why: “This is the highlight of our year at USTPA and Amarillo serves as an excellent host,” said USTPA President Gary Fletcher.  USTPA crowns champions in multiple classes.
How: Team penning is a fast-growing equine event that features the skill of a three-person team to cut, herd and pen cattle. The event draws its roots directly from the ranching industry.
USTPA Contact: Cody Weirich, USTPA Executive Director, 817-378-8082 (office) or 817-480-9669 (cell)

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