Tie Down Roping Rules

1.  4 minute time limit
2.  Steer must be roped with a legal head catch in the first minute
3.  No loop limit
4.  All 4 members are allowed to rope
5.  Steer doesn't have to be heeled; this is up to the teams' discretion
6.  Steer will be sorted off herd and behind line before caught
7.  Team will be opposite end of arena from steer
8.  Team must be behind a chalk line
9.  Judge will flag team when to go - this will start time
10.  After steer is roped, he must be mugged and tied down by 3 legs
11.  The three legs must be crossed
12.  Steer must not be intentionally jerked down
13.  All ropes must be off steer before calling for time
14.  Time stops when one team member raises hands after steer is tied down
15.  Steer must stay tied for 6 seconds

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