School Bus Safety Roadeos
Gear Up for Safety: Join the School Bus Safety Roadeo! Get ready to roll into safety! The School Bus Safety Rodeo is more than just a competition—it's a chance to show off your skills, learn something new, and help keep our kids safe on the road. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-timer, your participation makes a difference. Let's work together to create a safer, smarter ride for every student. Come join the fun and support a cause that truly matters! Be a Hero: Judge, Support, and Celebrate at the School Bus Safety Roadeo! Join us as a judge or supporter and help make a lasting impact on school bus safety! Your involvement is crucial in inspiring the next generation of safe drivers and ensuring our kids have the safest ride possible. It’s a fun, rewarding experience for the whole family, where you can cheer on participants, offer encouragement, and be part of a community effort that truly matters. Let’s come together to celebrate safety, teamwork, and a bright future for our students! Chapter RoadeosCASTO Chapter 3 Roadeo CHULA VISTA, CA – On Saturday, March 7, 2026, CASTO Chapter 3 kicked off the Roadeo season by hosting the state’s first School Bus Safety Roadeo of the year. Forty-six competitors were welcomed to an event filled with learning, camaraderie, and the opportunity to showcase their incredible talent. The competitors challenged themselves to improve and represented the very best of our industry. This Roadeo would not have been successful without the assistance of our judges and volunteers from surrounding districts who generously gave their time and expertise. An extra special thank you to the Chapter 3 Board, along with Chapter 1’s Sam Anderson and State Roadeo Chairperson Jennifer Hanshew, Chapter 2 President Rosana Guerrero, and Chapter 20 President Doug Smith and Tina Young. Without their knowledge, experience, and support — both on the course and behind the scenes — this event would not have run as smoothly as it did. Chapter 3 would like to thank the Chula Vista Elementary School District for allowing us to host the Roadeo at their Transportation Department. We also thank RIDE, SchoolsFirst, and Model1 Commercial Vehicles for their generous support of this year’s Roadeo. Their donations helped ensure we could put on a spectacular event for all participants. Participating Districts In-Chapter Teams (7) America’s Finest Charter School Cajon Valley Union SD Chula Vista Elementary SD San Diego Unified SD San Dieguito Union HSD San Marcos Unified SD Vista Unified SD Out-of-Chapter Teams (3) Colton Joint Unified SD Garden Grove Unified SD Murrieta Valley Unified SD Winners In-Chapter 1st Place – Edith Ruiz, America’s Finest Charter School – 291 pts 2nd Place – Jorge Deleon, Chula Vista Elementary SD – 287 pts 3rd Place – Alyssa Prado, Chula Vista Elementary SD – 285 pts 4th Place – Joshua Turner, San Dieguito Union HSD – 277 pts 5th Place – Keilany Hernandez, San Diego Unified SD – 254 pts Out-of-Chapter 1st Place – Eduardo Gonzalez, Garden Grove Unified SD – 426 pts 2nd Place – Jose Navarro, Garden Grove Unified SD – 408 pts 3rd Place – Kevin Caballero, Garden Grove Unified SD – 378 pts 4th Place – Jason Trejo, Murrieta Valley Unified SD – 370 pts 5th Place – Zozer Farag, Garden Grove Unified SD – 345 pts Novice (In-Chapter Only) 1st Place – Joshua Turner, San Dieguito Union HSD – 277 pts 2nd Place – Christina Hopkins, San Dieguito Union HSD – 243 pts 3rd Place – Linda Friesen-Anderson, Cajon Valley Union SD – 238 pts 4th Place – Holley Roddy, San Marcos Unified SD – 192 pts 1st Place Team (In-Chapter Only) San Dieguito Union HSD – Joshua Turner, Christina Hopkins, Daniel Araiza Best Represented (In-Chapter Only) San Marcos Unified School District Additional photos : https://photos.app.goo.gl/NchfiQsJgZTw3vHX7 Media coverage: https://www.thestarnews.com/road-to-bus-roadeo-contest-leads-to-chula-vista/ CASTO Chapter 3 is proud to help kick off the 2026 Roadeo season and looks forward to seeing competitors continue their journey toward the State and International competitions.
| 69th Annual School Bus Safety Roadeo May 24th, 2026 Kern County Superintendent of Schools 705 South Union Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93307 Registration check-in begins at 7:00 AM CASTO Members: $20.00 Non-Members: $50.00 (includes membership) Registration Links
REGISTRATION WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED VIA THE CASTOWAYS WEBSITE: Participants will be required to submit (upload) completed application pages during the registration process. The system will not allow you to complete the registration process without the documents being uploaded. Please note that we are only accepting CREDIT CARD payments for registration for the upcoming Northern and Southern Roadeo’s.
State Chairperson State Vice Chairperson Jay Patten Past State Chairperson Doug Smith Registrar & Comptroller State Scorer Start Line Coordinator Announcers Paula Suvadon Event Coordinators KarenWiggiinton | Parallel Parking Tony Peregrina| Right Turn Jennifer Moren | Student Loading/WC Student Loading Christopher Bates | Left Turn Sandy Dillman | Stop Line Double Crossover Mark Verch| Back Up Stall Roadeo Advisors: Anna Borges, CA Department of Education Nikki Hughes, CASTO Life Member / Past President Ron Kinney, CASTO Life Member / Past President Dano Rybar, CASTO Life Member / Past President |
