We are excited to present the 11th Annual Melvin-Swanson-Halligan Nebraska Steer Wrestling Memorial in Sutherland, Nebraska. We do this event to coincide with Nebraskaland Days in nearby North Platte, Nebraska.
***NEW FOR 2017***
We are now an:
Ote Berry Junior Steer Wrestling Qualifier Event
- Can enter twice
- Entry fee: $100
- Enter HERE
This event honors three Nebraska men who have influenced and mentored so many young rodeo athletes not just in the sport of steer wrestling, but rodeo and life.
Read more about them here:
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Wayne Melvin – Tryon, Nebraska
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Swede Swanson – Hershey, Nebraska
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Harrison Halligan – North Platte, Nebraska

Event Details
When: Tuesday – June 13, 2017
Where: Sutherland Rodeo Arena
Sutherland, Nebraska
Entry Fees:
- Open To The World Event: 3 Head – $300
- Junior High: 3 Head – $50
- 19 & Under: 3 Head – $100
- Ote Berry’s Junior Steer Wrestling Qualifier – $100
(May enter twice)
~ Trophy breast collar awarded to overall winner
~ Payout for all three rounds
~ Payout for average winners
~ Prizes for round winners and average winners

Event Schedule
(All times are Central Standard Time)
*Note new schedule from previous years
10:00am to 1:00pm – ENTRIES
**Junior High must enter by 12:30pm
ALL ENTRIES – ALL EVENTS
1:00pm – Junior High Steer Wrestling Event
1:30pm – 19 & Under Steer Wrestling Event
2:30pm – EVENT Cowboy Introductions *New start time
3:00pm – EVENT Memorial Steer Wrestling *New start time
(Will not start before 3:00pm)