General Questions
What is the UPBA membership fee?
UPBA membership is $50 per year. Membership gives barrel racers and pole benders eligibility to enter UPBA side pots at participating shows.
How does the 4D side-pot work?
Results are divided into four time-based divisions so riders across the field have another way to place and earn. Full competition, division and payout rules will be published before official UPBA events begin.
Are there specific shows I must attend?
No. Riders can choose which participating UPBA side pots they want to enter. UPBA is designed to work alongside shows that may already be on your competition schedule.
Who is eligible to join?
UPBA is open to barrel racers and pole benders across experience levels. A current membership is required to enter UPBA member side pots at participating shows.
Competition FAQ
What is a UPBA side pot?
A UPBA side pot adds a separate competition opportunity to a participating show. Results are organized into four divisions, giving more riders another way to place and earn.
How are payouts calculated?
Exact payout percentages, place distributions and entry-fee rules will be published in the official UPBA competition rules before events begin.
How will payouts work across the four divisions?
UPBA is being developed around an equal-payout approach across all four divisions. Final payout allocations will be confirmed in the official competition rules.
How does UPBA benefit me?
UPBA gives members another chance to earn at participating shows they may already be attending, without adding another weekend to their schedule.