WILLIAMS LAKE
From volunteering and organizing to competing and cheering on their favourite riders, our hometown stars play a crucial role in the success of these events. Together they help preserve the traditions and values of rodeo while creating a sense of belonging and pride for their town.
WEST COAST THUNDER
Drill Teams have been wowing rodeo crowds for years and West Coast Thunder is considered one of the more professional teams on the circuit. Most of the members have been riding together for many years and our bond has brought unity and precision to our performances.
We pride ourselves in our versatility as we have performed at not only rodeos, but horse shows, parades and private functions. We are always looking for new and exciting venues, big or small, to add to our portfolio.
We are family oriented, range in age from “barely legal” to “old enough to know better” and will always maintain our professional conduct at any event. We practice year round at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, and hold try outs for new members each November.
The VOICE
Our rodeo announcer Tyson Pietsch comes from Buck Lake, Alberta. With him he brings over 30 years of experience and a CPRA Gold Card! His enthusiasm and the love of the sport can be heard through his voice during any event.
He loves travelling to the many events across Western Canada and always enjoys reconnecting with his rodeo family! When he isn’t announcing rodeos, you can find him managing his small business, Winfield Feed and Farm Supply or trying to cross things off the “Honey Do List” for the family farm.
He’s looking forward to being a part of an awesome rodeo indoors at Williams Lake this Spring!
Volunteers
Hailey Drodge
Paisley McNolty
Lacey Horth
Courtney Wall
Tim Rolph
Ray Woods
Evan Fuller
Scott Zigler
Ryan Jasper
Dave Atkinson
Rhett Atkinson
Trent Kohlen
Brett Fraser Brooke
Brooke Call
Bryan Poffenroth
Tennyson Ratcliff
Annie Gordon
Molly Gordon
Grace Poffenroth
Tamara Garreau
Jennifer Schuetze
Vicky Seland
Tanya Hutchinson
Nancy Frost
Alexia Stotz
Sherri Heraid
Beverly Evans
Laura Cunningham
Kristen Riddle
Brigette Peel
John Riddle
Cindy Brady
Kelly Kohlen
Dean Freeman
Tanis Freeman
Noel Mcinnon
Amber Nehring
Antonia Westwick
Pam Kozak
Willy Devuyst
Leah Devuyst
Rick Gertzen
Willem Gysel
Kaelan Kohlen
Carmen Davis
Deveny McLeod
Joe McLeod
Huge thanks to our many and amazing volunteers that really pulled this event together to make it a successful event!