The Calgary Stampede rodeo gets going Friday, June 5, down at the grounds.

Longview's Kylie Whiteside will be front and centre as part of the Pool "A" group of athletes as it's her first appearance at the Stampede in barrel racing.

Nanton's Logan Bird hits the infield as well in tie down roping.

And Okotoks Jordan Hansen will get down and dirty in bull riding.

Pool "A" runs through to Monday, July 8, then Pool "B" contestants go Tuesday, July 9 to Friday, July 12 with the top finishers heading to Semi-Final Saturday on July 13 and from there to the $100,000 finals on Sunday, July 14.