Thursday, November 5, 2015 - 4:59pm

West Hills College Coalinga Rodeo Boosters will host a series of barrel racing and roping events at the WHCC Farm of the Future rodeo arena starting this month. The events are open to the public to attend and compete in and serve as an annual fundraiser for the WHCC rodeo.

“It supports the rodeo program by offsetting all kinds of costs, including the Rodeo Boosters Scholarship Program,” said Justin Hampton, rodeo coach.

For the 2015-2016 school year, the scholarship program awarded an approximate $23,000 in scholarships to students.

The first event of the series, team roping, will be held on Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. with a barrel racing event following on Nov. 28 at noon. An additional roping event will be held on Dec. 12 at 9 a.m. Additional events will be held starting in January.

Event winners will receive saddles and buckles.

Registration will be held the day of the event. For more information about the event or registration fees, contact Justin Hampton at 559-934-2702 or justinhampton@whccd.edu.