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50th Annual New York State School Bus Safety Competition
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | Rain or Shine
Hosted by the New York School Bus Contractors Association. Presenting sponsor BusPatrol.
Join us on Saturday, May 2, for the School Bus Safety Competition! Whether you'd like to participate as a driver, judge, volunteer, or simply cheer as a spectator, your support helps promote the importance of school bus safety and honors the dedication of our school bus drivers who safely transport students every day. **Sign-up deadline: Friday, April 17.** Click here to check out our Roadeo highlight video from last year. |
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Once clicked, the file will download automatically to your computer. The file will play in slideshow mode. Some slides are animated to show a bus moving through the course. |
The Safety Competition, also known as the "Roadeo," is open to all contractors and school district drivers with employer approval and verification. Participation is limited to the first 100 entries or until the deadline of 4/17, whichever comes first—so be sure to register early, as spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Dress for the weather and be prepared for any weather. The roadeo will continue regardless of weather conditions. Contestants will take a written test and get behind the wheel of a bus to put their driving skills to the test. We will have two categories – Type A (conventional van school bus - for upstaters, aka mini school bus) and Type C (conventional school buses). Drivers can demonstrate their professionalism, skill, and dedication to pupil transportation throughout the competition. The event concludes with an Awards Ceremony announcing the competition winners. Drivers must complete the Driver Application, and employers must complete the Employer Verification form to be eligible to participate in the competition. |
Volunteers receive a complimentary t-shirt and a food wristband. Your support is essential to the success of this Roadeo! We need volunteers for judging, scoring tests, registration, breakdown, and providing breaks for other volunteers. No prior experience is required. Click here to sign up! |
| Have your drivers compete against the best in New York State! Help spread the word—download the Roadeo flyer and post it in break rooms and around the bus yard. Click Here | 2026 Roadeo Flyer |
REGISTRATION DETAILS Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2026 Driver Registration Fee | The "Employer Verification" application includes the driver registration fee of $100 on the online form. You can choose to pay for one or multiple drivers and also purchase Food Orders for Spectators. Remember, drivers and volunteers receive a wristband for food. Food orders can also be purchased separately.
FOOD ORDERS FOR SPECTATORS (Family/Friends):
PAYMENT OPTIONS
W-9 Form: Click here to download a copy of NYSBCA's W-9 form. NYSBCA Account Help Cancellation Policy No refunds for cancellations or no-shows for driver registrations or food orders. Thank you for your donation to the Roadeo. Questions: Email NYSBCA | COMPETITION DETAILS Drivers will compete using the following vehicle types:
Awards will be presented to the top three winners in each category. The first-place winner in each category will qualify for the National School Transportation Association’s School Bus Driver International Safety Competition (SBDISC) on June 27-28, 2026, at the Austin Marriott Downtown - Hays CISD in Austin, Texas. Click Here for NSTA Safety Competition information. Onsite Schedule 7:00 AM | Registration/Check-In for Drivers & Judges 8:00 AM | SHARP - Orientation/Walk Thru
9:30 AM | Type A (Van/Mini Bus Drivers) Field Competition 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM | Lunch (BBQ) 3:15 PM | Approximately - Awards Ceremony Onsite Process
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HELPFUL INFORMATION
Where: Rockland Lake State Park, 299 Rockland Lake Rd., Valley Cottage, NY 10989 | PARKING LOT #4
Directions: nysbca.com/roadeo-directions
Parking: READ THIS ONE! If you do not arrive at Rockland State Park by 8:00 AM, you will be charged $10 per vehicle. No exceptions. Even if you are lost or running late, the park doesn’t care.
No Pets Allowed: Dogs are not permitted in the park.
Food: Breakfast, lunch, and beverages will be available. Spectators (family, friends) can pre-order food wristband(s) in advance - nysbca.com/roadeo-foodorders. No onsite orders and no refunds for cancellations or no-shows.
Bring lawn chairs and extra cash for the 50/50 raffle.
Dress for the weather. Be prepared for any weather. The roadeo will continue rain or shine.
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2025 NYSBCA Safety Competition! |
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