
The TXC Invitational Matches celebrate both the future and the pinnacle of the sport. With simultaneous head‑to‑head matches happening in both tie‑down and breakaway roping, fans are surrounded by constant competition—every run unfolding on parallel tracks, drag-race style. The Junior Invitational spotlights standout tie-down and breakaway ropers 19 and under, while the All‑Pro Invitational features some of the nation’s most elite ropers, delivering world‑class performances that define professional excellence. Together, these matches create an exciting display of skill and tradition, offering fans an unforgettable look at rodeo’s rising stars and its most accomplished champions.
The TXC Junior Invitational and TXC All‑Pro Invitational both feature 16 elite tie‑down and breakaway ropers competing in simultaneous head‑to‑head matches within a double‑elimination bracket. Athletes advance through the winners side, while anyone who takes a loss fights back through the redemption round, leading to a final head-to-head match between the winners‑bracket finalist and the redemption‑round survivor.
Athletes competing in the Junior Invitational are competing for both individual glory and team points, with Martha Angelone and Macon Murphy drafting two squads of eight. Junior athletes earn team points each round to decide the TXC Cup Team Champion, adding a strategic layer to individual advancement.
For the All‑Pro Invitational, the bracket mirrors the junior event, but without team scoring—turning every matchup into a straight fight for the All‑Pro crown.

Names of interested ropers age 19 or younger are provided to TXC Team Captains, who have full discretion in selecting their teams. The Junior Invitational draft takes place each November, after which contestants are notified of their selection and may choose to participate in the match or decline. Deposits for selected contestants are due on 12/01 and are refundable through 12/24.
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