Since 1964, the Fort Hays State University Rodeo Club and Team has provided students with valuable opportunities to hone their skills in an arena environment. Coach Bronc Rumford and Assistant Coach Ross Russell have led the team into its 51^st year, continuing the education and entertainment experiences that rodeo provides. The Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 will each be eventful semesters with ten rodeos in total, four this fall and six in the spring including FHSU's own annual rodeo in April held at Doug Philip Arena located on Golf Course Road, a half mile west of U.S Highway 183 Alternative.