The Pine Bluffs Roping Club will open the 2017 Roping and Barrel Racing Series this Friday night at the rodeo grounds in Pine Bluffs. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the action starts at 6 p.m.

The eight-week season is scheduled for every Friday night from June 2 through July 21.

Contestants can enter up to two times in each roping. If entered twice with the same partner, they must switch ends.

A barrier will be used in all roping categories.

Heelers may tie hard and fast only if they are over age 55 or female, and all cattle will be chute run.

At the end of the series, buckles will be awarded in...