The NCHA World Finals for the 2003 point year will open up a world of possibilities for competitors. Total added money estimated at $335,000 and a total purse estimated at $635,000 will be allocated among all of NCHA’s 11 approved classes.

For decades, the top 15 open and non-pro cutters have been invited to the World Finals where top ten placings and even World Championship titles have been decided in the big-money showdown. Beginning in the new point year, cutters in all classes will share the glory and the opportunity of the World Finals.

“A new, improved World Finals format has been discussed for some time and our members crafted an innovative program at our convention last June,” said NCHA Executive Director Jeff Hooper. “This new format will give every division their turn in the spotlight.

“The top 50 money earners from throughout the point year in each class will be invited, so the size of the show makes it very attractive to the host city as well as to potential sponsors.

“The increased opportunity to qualify should increase participation in weekend shows all year long as more and more grassroots cutters realize they have a very real shot at qualifying in their division.”

The open and non-pro classes will feature four go-rounds plus non-working finals payout. The remaining classes will feature two go-rounds plus working finals payout. Both the junior and senior youth classes will have two go-rounds, plus points awarded in the working finals.

The “World Champion” in each class will be determined by combined earnings throughout the point year, plus money won in the World Finals show. The “Show Champion” for each class will be determined by total money earned at the World Finals event.

The 2003 World Finals will be held January 12-22, 2004 in Amarillo, Texas.

The show’s anticipated $335,000 in added money will be generated by support from the host city and a title sponsor—each expected to run into six figures