All runs are occurring in the 3rd/ 3rd of the arena. #14 team or above +6 seconds #13 team +4 seconds #12 team +2 seconds #11 team straight time #10 team -1 second #9 team -2 seconds #8 team or below . ❖. Team roping also known as heading and heeling is a rodeo event that features a steer (typically a Corriente) and two mounted riders. Inexperienced riders with little or no roping experience. It is comparable to the handicapping system used in golf. After reading the classification description, I realized they didn’t go far enough. Running late model equipment. If you’re new to team roping, these roping terms will help you get to know more about an exciting sport with a rich history. Classification Committee - These are the state and regional Committees made up of appointed members and members voted by USTRC membership, that vote on the classifications of ropers across the United States. [CDATA[ var m3_u = (location.protocol=='https:'? .0025 – Ropers who have been at it several years yet seem to have no aptitude for the sport. Joe Brown).