WOODCHOPPING Competition Schedule

30 August - 8 September 2019 | theshow.com.au INVITATION All Axemen & Partners are invited to a BBQ hosted by the RA&HS Woodcutting Committee, on Saturday 31 August 2019

Start: 5.30pm Finish: 9.00pm

The barbecue will be held in the Alpaca & Goat Judging Hoecker

Please RSVP via the On-line Form. 2019

WOODCHOPPING TEAM SUBSTITUTIONS If an Exhibitor entered as a part of a team in classes 44-46 is unable to attend, a substitution by a named reserve would be CLOSING DATE OF ENTRIES permitted for the events nominated by that team FRIDAY 3 MAY 2019 AT 5.00 PM member. Any other requests would be at the discretion of the Committee. Substitutions will not be accepted under any other The Society is an affiliate of the SA Axemen’s Association circumstances.

CLOSING DATE OF ENTRIES MEMBERSHIP The following conditions will strictly apply: Exhibitors need not be members of the RA&HS but members

are entitled to a 10% reduction on the entry fee • All entries, whether posted, lodged in person or total. Membership of other Royal Show Societies does not completed online (if applicable) must be in the Society’s entitle exhibitors to reduced entry fee. possession at its Administration Office by 5.00 pm (CST) Membership fees: Adults $170, Juniors $58 (under 18). on Friday 3 May 2019.

• When sending entry forms and fees by post, the onus is CONTACT US on the exhibitor to ensure adequate delivery time. Post RA&HS - Woodchopping Section • A $10 processing fee will be charged on every paper PO Box 108, GOODWOOD, SA 5034 entry form • Entry forms by facsimile or email will not be accepted. Email [email protected] • A late entry option is available under the following Phone (08) 8210 5211 Between 9.00 am - 5.00 pm conditions: Monday to Friday • Late entries may only be submitted online and will be Website www.theshow.com.au accepted for 7 days after the official closing date (by 5.00 pm CST) YOUR PRIVACY • An additional fee equivalent to three times the If you do not want your details to be made available to other standard entry fee is paid. parties, please tick the box on the entry form supplied by the • Absolutely no exception to the above conditions will be RA&HS. Your personal information will only be used by the made to any exhibitor under any circumstance. RA&HS to maintain contact with you and allow us to manage your entries. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ENTRIES The RA&HS reserves the right to inform prize sponsors of the Entries submitted online will be acknowledged via email. details of recipients to enable distribution of their For postal entries, if you require formal acknowledgement that voucher/product prizes. Please note: by ticking the box to your entry has been received please include a stamped, self- suppress your details, your name will appear in the Catalogue addressed envelope with your entry form. (if applicable) but your address will not.

ON-LINE ENTRIES GENERAL REGULATIONS www.theshow.com.au Exhibitors are reminded that the Society’s General Regulations apply to all sections of the Show. A copy of the ENTRY FEES (INC GST) General Regulations can be obtained from the Society’s – $40 website at www.theshow.com.au or from the Society’s Australian Championships - $60 Administration Office. Combination Championship - $40 Exhibitors should note that the General Regulations contain a Handicap & Relay – $28 number of provisions relevant to competitions and this Novice & Junior Classes – $22 Schedule including but not limited to, offences, penalties, Sawing – $20 prohibited drugs. As those conditions apply in addition to the Sawing Championship - $25 regulations contained within this schedule, Exhibitors should Elimination Events - $40 familiarise themselves with the General Regulations. Under 21 Championship - $30 Throwing - $15 SPECIAL REGULATIONS Sunday Events - 8 September 2019 Exhibitors are reminded that the Special Regulations All Classes - $15 contained within this Schedule are merely supplementary to Processing Fee (Paper entry forms) - $10 and subject to the General Regulations. Make cheques payable to RA&HS and send with completed The members of the Society’s Woodcutting Committee shall entry forms have the authority to act on behalf of the Society to take any necessary action under these Special Regulations. When paying fees by cheque or credit card, exhibitors must ensure that sufficient funds are available at the time of ENTRY PASSES entry. Failure to do so may result in non-acceptance of One Show pass will be issued to each Exhibitor. entries. The RA&HS and the Woodcutting Committee reserves the PRIZES right to accept or not accept any competitor’s entries in any Axemen who are disqualified or do not finish in a final will particular event. Entry fees will be refunded where the forfeit prize money for that event. Committee does not accept a competitor’s entry/ies. The Prize ribbons refund of entry fees will not be given for any reason when a Will be awarded for: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in all events competitor is unable or chooses not to compete. Sashes Each event will be restricted to a maximum of 128 Will be awarded for: competitors. Champion Axeman of the Show 2

2019 WOODCHOPPING Junior Axeman of the Show prior to 11 December in the year of the prize being awarded. Most Successful Handicap Axeman The Society will not follow-up prize sponsors after this date or Most Successful Female Competitor review any prizes that may have been incorrectly awarded. Junior Invitation Round Robin Under 21 , Test Series INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS Australia v Test Series 1. The preference is for prize money to be paid into an Australia v New Zealand Veterans Test Series Australian bank account. Sashes will be presented to first three place winners in 2 New Zealand prize payments will be made by EFT in Championship events and all team events. Australian dollars or EFT into a New Zealand bank account - PAYMENT OF PRIZE MONEY SWIFT code required. It is the preference of the RA&HS that any prize money won 3. USA/Canada prize payments will be via EFT into a bank during the Royal Adelaide Show is paid by Electronic Funds account - SWIFT code required. Transfer (EFT). Each Exhibitor should provide the BSB, Account Number and Account Name on the space provided HANDICAPPER on the entry form. The following Handicapper has been appointed: PRIZE MONEY WILL BE PAID AT THE END OF OCTOBER. Garry Stewart Any trophy, prize or prize money not claimed by 11 December 134 Noga Avenue of the current year. shall be deemed forfeited by the exhibitor KEILOR EAST VIC 3033 and the RA&HS shall no longer be liable to pay or provide the prize. INTERPRETATION PRIZE MONEY AND GST In these regulations and this interpretation, unless there is Prize money as stated in the Prize Schedule does not include something in the subject or the context inconsistent therewith: GST. “The Society” – means the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural The prize money which we pay to successful exhibitors Society of S A Inc. depends on information provided to us. If you confirm that you “The Show” – means the Show conducted by the Royal are GST registered and provide your Australian Business Agricultural and Horticultural Society of S A Inc. Number (ABN), we will pay the appropriate prize money plus “The Committee” – means the Committee appointed to control 10% GST. We will provide you with a Recipient Created Tax the conduct of cutting contests. Invoice which you will need to submit to the Australian “The Supervisor” – means the person appointed by the Taxation Office. Committee to manage and control on their behalf the conduct If you confirm you are registered for GST, in entering the of wood cutting contests. competition, you acknowledge your agreement to the “Stewards” – means those persons appointed by the following: Committee to assist the supervisor. • You will not issue a tax invoice to the RA&HS in respect “Officials” – means those persons employed by and or to prize money received; appointed by the Committee to assist the supervisor and shall • You will notify the RA&HS if you cease to be registered also include members of the committee. for GST. “Judge” – means a person appointed by the Committee to assist the supervisor to decide the winner and placegetters in If you provide your Australian Business Number but are not an event. registered for GST, we will pay the prize money as detailed in “Judging Machine” – means the electrical or mechanical the Prize Schedule without reference to the GST. equipment operated by an official of the Committee under the If you confirm you are entering as part of a private supervision of the supervisor or his or her deputy, and used to recreational pursuit or hobby, we will pay the prize money as record the times and or the winner and placegetters in detailed in the Prize Schedule without reference to GST. woodcutting events. IMPORTANT “Workmen” – means the employees of the Society. It is important that you either: “Person” – the word ‘Person’ may include a firm, partnership, company, corporation or any other group or groups as defined • Confirm you are entering as part of a private recreational by the Australian Axemen’s Association. pursuit or hobby, or “Prize money” – means the total prize money delivered by a • Confirm you are entering as a GST registered business sponsor to, or supplied by the Society which shall be and supply your ABN distributed to the winner and placegetters as the Committee may deem fit. Failure to do either of the above will require the RA&HS to “Event” – means a wood cutting contest. withhold tax, at the maximum tax rate, from your prize money “Championship” – means an event or competition to decide a in accordance with Australian tax legislation. champion as defined by the Australian Axemen’s Association. The RA&HS is not a tax consultant and therefore assumes no “Champion” – means a Competitor in a championship contest liability for actions taken as a result of these guidelines. In any who has been judged superior to or has defeated all other instances where an entrant or sponsor is uncertain of the tax Competitors in the contest. implications of their involvement, they should consult their “Competitor” – means the person(s) competing in the own accountant or tax advisor. event(s). “Winner” – means the Competitor(s) who won the event. The Society makes every endeavour to ensure all prizes “Placegetters” – means those persons who filled second, third listed are accurate at the time of printing. Should a prize and subsequent positions in the event. (cash, voucher, product, trophy) be withdrawn by a sponsor “Arena/Ring” – means that arena set aside for woodcutting subsequent to printing, the Society will pay prize money as contests. stated above. It is the responsibility of the prize winner to “Axemen” – means a competitor in a woodcutting contest. follow-up with the Society any sponsored prize (cash, “Axe” – means an implement used by an axeman to cut a log voucher, product, trophy) they believe they are entitled to of a type approved by the Australian Axemen’s Association. 3

2019 WOODCHOPPING “Blow” – means the intentional striking of a log by an axeman Scratching: with the axe. 1. A competitor who scratches from a heat after particulars “Cut” – means when the cutting edge of an axe penetrates the have been posted on the notice board (see regulation 5) or log as the result of a blow by an axeman. have otherwise been made public shall not be permitted to “Sawyer” – means a Competitor in a sawing contest. compete in another heat of the same event. “Saw” – means an implement used by a sawyer to cut a log 2. If a competitor scratches from or fails to compete in an and shall be of a type approved by the Australian Axemen’s event he or she shall not be entitled to any refund in respect Association. of his or her nomination entry fee. “Sawing” – means to cut a log with a saw. 3. All scratchings shall be notified to the Committee or the “Double Handed Sawing” – means the sawing of a log with Handicapper not later than one hour before the event is one sawyer holding each end of the saw. scheduled to commence. “Cutting” – means to cut a log with repeated blows of an axe. Conduct: “Log” – means the timber provided by the Committee for the 1. Any Competitor conducting themselves in an unruly event. manner, contributing to or inciting discontent or attempting to “Rules” – means the regulations and rules for the time being deceive the Committee or an official or infringing any of the in force governing the conduct of woodcutting contests as regulations or conditions may be disqualified and/or otherwise may be varied from time to time by the Australian Axemen’s dealt with as the committee may deem fit. Association. Dress: “Singular” - means the plural and the plural means the 1. Each Competitor shall wear long white trousers, white singular. boots or shoes and a singlet, polo shirt or T shirt which must “Tolerance or Timber Tolerances” – means the extent of the be of a colour considered by the Committee to be appropriate deviation from the norm as approved by the Australian to the State or country in which he or she resides or Axemen’s Association. appropriate to the particular event in which the competitor is It is highly recommended that Junior and Novice axemen competing. A Competitor’s wearing apparel must at all times wear protective leggings. Contact your State association for be kept in a clean and tidy condition throughout the period of supplier details. the Show. No advertising matter of any kind shall be displayed or be REGULATIONS visible on the wearing apparel of any Competitor, except that Entries: for the sponsor of that event, the insignia or coat of arms of 1. No person shall be eligible to compete unless approved of Countries, States or Associations, Show Societies, Clubs or by the Committee. other bodies may be worn on the singlet subject to the prior 2. An entry will not be accepted unless accompanied by the approval of the Committee. prescribed entry fee. Competitors must wear the sponsors’ singlets in sponsored Performances: events unless exempted by the Committee. 1. A Competitor must at the time of nomination furnish his or The Committee reserves the right at all times to refuse to her last six performances in all events. Any competitor failing allow any Competitor to compete in any event who in their to comply with this regulation shall be liable to such opinion is not suitably attired. appropriate penalty as the Committee may deem fit including Setting up Logs: the rejection of any or all of his or her entries. The use of torsion bars is not permitted Post entry sheet – Competitors must also complete a post 1. The Competitor shall be adjudged solely responsible for the entry performance sheet with full details of performances setting of his or her log or logs correctly, firmly and safely in covering the period from the closing date of entries to the first the fixture provided by the Committee for the conduct of the day of the Show. In the event of a Competitor having no event. performances during this period a nil return must be lodged. The Competitor may delegate the setting up, but not the A Competitor will not be permitted to compete in an event responsibility to another person who shall not be a Committee until such time as a post entry performance sheet has been member or an official of the Society controlling the event, completed and returned to the woodcutting office. except in a tree-felling competition. Grading and Handicapping: The supervisor may require a Competitor to reset his or her 1. For events which are conducted in divisions the grading of log if the setting, in the opinion of the supervisor would be competitors shall be at the discretion of the Committee. dangerous, cause the judging process to record an inaccurate Handicaps will be allotted on the basis of form and/or inherent result, or for any other good and sufficient reason. ability and/or performance and such other information as may The Competitor shall be allowed a reasonable time to reset be deemed necessary and shall be determined by the his or her log. Handicapper. Each Competitor or his or her deputy must be at his or her log 2. Details of heats and handicap marks will, as far as at least 10 minutes prior to the notified starting time. practicable, be posted on the notice board in the window of 2. The Competitors in underhand and/or standing block the judge’s office during the day before a particular event is events shall ensure that their logs are set up to enable all the scheduled to take place. competitors to finish the contest facing the judge, except in A competitor who wins an event after the posting of a multi log events. handicap mark may be re-handicapped for any subsequent 3. No Competitor may alter or interfere with a log or event or events. tree prior to an event without the permission and supervision The Committee reserves the right to re-handicap a competitor of the Woodcutting Supervisor. before or after any event has commenced. Logs: 3. It is the responsibility of the Competitor to be aware of his 1. The logs may be any variety of timber and of any length or her current handicap mark or marks at all times. approved by the Committee. The diameter of the logs will All handicaps will be calculated to the nearest second: while be as uniform as practicable for each event and the the timing of all events will be to the nearest one-tenth of a permissible tolerances will be defined in the appendix to second. these regulations. 4

2019 WOODCHOPPING 2. The acceptable tolerance in the diameter of the logs shall saws must not be carried among the general public not be more than plus or minus 5 mm, except for unless covered. championship events when 2 mm plus or minus will be 2. The axe used by Competitors in hard-hitting events shall permitted. be of the type approved by the Committee and shall not 3. The ovality or out of roundness of the logs shall be within exceed 3 kgs in overall weight and the cutting edge shall the area of the plus or minus diameter tolerances, except not exceed 180 mm width. In all other woodcutting events for championship events where 2 mm plus or minus will there will be no restriction on weight or width of axe used be permitted. by Competitors except that it shall be of a type approved 4. The logs for all block events shall be not less than 66 cm by the committee. All saws used by Competitors shall be in length. All logs for woodcutting contests shall be a type approved by the committee. classified by diameter and not by girth or circumference. 3. Restriction will be placed on the use of materials on the The tolerance of diameter for handicap events shall be handle of the axe which shall be classified as structural or plus or minus 5 mm and for Championship events plus or mechanical. minus 2 mm. 4. The used shall be a standard and conventional type 5. All measurements shall be with steel tapes graduated in with one cutting edge, which shall be continuous, or as centimetres and millimetres and all measurements shall approved by the Committee. be corrected to one millimetre. 5. All axe heads must be pinned to the satisfaction of the 6. The type of timber used for logs shall be at the discretion Committee. All axes whether rigging racing or throwing of the Committee and may be changed without notice. are to be pinned. 7. The type of timber used for logs in heats may not The Committee: necessarily be the same type used in finals. 1. The Committee may in its absolute discretion refuse to 8. Timber shall be as selected by the Committee. accept the nomination of any Competitor without 9. The Committee will endeavour to ensure that the timber assigning any reason therefore. used for each cut is taken from the same tree. 2. The Committee may, prior to or after the closing date of The Draw: entries, limit the number of Competitors in any event. 1. Logs will be numbered and will be allocated by lot drawn 3. The Committee reserves the right to cancel any event by the officials. Every competitor shall cut the block without assigning a reason, in which case a refund of the drawn for him and only that block. A Competitor who entry fee may be made. changes or attempts to change the block allocated to him 4. At the discretion of the Committee invitations may be may be disqualified or otherwise dealt with as the issued to Competitors under 12 years of age. Committee may deem fit. 5. The Committee shall be responsible for the general Practice: organisation of the woodcutting competitions and shall be 1. No competitor shall practice or test his or her axe or saw the sole arbitrator in matters of dispute. in the arena. They shall be empowered to deal with all matters relating Unauthorised Persons in Arena: to the infringements of these rules and regulations by any 1. The only persons authorised to be in the arena during the person. setting up of blocks are Competitors who are entered to 6. Should any person, be he or she a Competitor or compete in the event and axemen appointed as deputies otherwise, commit an act which, in the opinion of the to set up the event, Stewards, and other officials. All Committee, be so serious as to warrant the imposing of a other persons shall remain outside the arena. ban on future participation in woodcutting or sawing 2. No person other than a Competitor, wedger or official contests, the full details and evidence shall be sent to the shall enter or be within the ring during the conduct of any State Association for determination. The person event. concerned shall be entitled to be heard at such inquiry. Assistants in sawing events shall not enter the ring before Should, however, he or she forego this right by non- the Competitors for whom they are to act as wedgers, are appearance or otherwise, this act shall not invalidate any called for the event, and shall be dressed in a similar decision of the Association concerned. fashion to the competitors, or as approved by the The Association is obliged to notify other State Committee. Associations and the Federal Council of any bans so 3. No person other than a Judge, Steward or official shall be imposed. permitted to enter the ring immediately after the 7. Appeals against decisions of officials appointed by the completion of an event prior to the “All Clear” signal being Committee on any matters relating to the competitions announced. may be made, in writing, to the Committee by the 4. No person other than a Judge, Steward or official or other Competitor or person concerned, and in a manner as laid persons authorised by the Committee to do so, shall down in the constitution of the State Association. approach a Competitor or inspect his or her equipment or 8. An appeal against a decision of a State Association log prior to the announcement of the official result of such within the prescribed time period and in a manner as laid event. Penalty - disqualification of the Competitor. down in the constitution of the State Association may be 5. At the completion of each contest the Competitors must made to the Council of the Australian Axemen’s remain at their logs until the all clear is given. Association. The Federal Council shall adjudicate in the matter and any decision handed down shall be final. 9. The Committee shall appoint officials to assist it in the Unauthorised Persons in Log Storage Bay: smooth running of the woodcutting competitions. 1. Access to the log storage bay is strictly prohibited to Advice: axemen unless accompanied by the Ring Judge or his or 1. Officials shall not assist a Competitor by giving advice, her nominee. which would give him an advantage over other Axes and Saws: Competitors. 1. Competitors must always exercise every care to keep 2. It is the responsibility of the Competitor to be fully axes and saws covered on the cutting edges. Axes and conversant with these Rules and Regulations.

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2019 WOODCHOPPING RULES 5. In all woodcutting and sawing events logs will be trimmed Starting: to size prior to the scheduled time for the particular event. 1. A Competitor shall be disqualified if he or she starts After the draw has been made freshening will not be before the starting number marked on his or her log has permitted. been called by the starter. Start means when the axe hits 6. Logs will be washed only with water. No other the log. The Ring Judge or Steward shall immediately preparation shall be used. throw a red flag at the feet of the Competitor to indicate Hard-Hitting Contests: disqualification. 1. Hard-hitting may be either standing cut or underhand Competition: contests as decided by the Committee. All blocks to be 1. Cutting or sawing contests will be conducted or sawed in cut in the conventional manner – any other method is not heats, semi-finals and finals or as determined by the permitted. The log must be severed by the Competitor Committee according to the number of Competitors. within a 90 second time limit. The Check Starter shall not 2. Competitors in heats must endeavour to continue to cut be permitted to inspect the log before the full time or saw until not less than three blocks have been allowance for each chop has expired, unless the severed. Competitor has indicated he or she has completed his or Any Competitor failing to observe this regulation may be her chop and is willing to have the log inspected. Once a dealt with in such a manner as the Committee deems fit, Competitor has signified his or her willingness to have the unless the Judge(s) are satisfied that such competitor is log inspected he or she shall not recommence cutting. suffering from exhaustion or has broken or damaged his 2. A Competitor removing chips with his or her hands or or her axe or saw or is excused for other sufficient deliberately pressing chips with the axe shall be liable to reason. disqualification. Should a chip be lying in the scarf in such 3. At the completion of each event the Competitors must a way that in the Competitor’s opinion it would constitute remain at their logs until placings have been officially a risk of injury to himself or some other person if he or announced. she struck another blow he or she may seek permission Slabbing: from the Judge to remove it with the axe head only.The 1. Axes and saws must completely sever logs into two removal of a chip in such a manner shall not constitute a parts. Any wood not severed at the fixed end of the log blow. shall be deemed uncut wood and will result in The Judge’s decision in this regard shall be final. disqualification. In all woodcutting contests, it is the 3. In the event of a tie in heats and/or the final, placings will responsibility of the Competitor to take whatever be decided by the fastest times. precautions they think are necessary to prevent slabbing. 4. A Competitor shall not twist, wrench or remove or break a In the event of slabbing, the Competitor who cuts a slab chip by a sideways movement or the axe after the from their log will be disqualified and shall forfeit their Competitor has completed the blow and the blade has right to all prize money. However, they shall not be finished it's penetration into the wood. Any twisting or disqualified for slabbing provided they sever the slabbed wrenching of chips by the Competitor after the blow has piece without assistance from any other person before been completed shall incur one extra blow to the score. the whistle has blown. A slab is defined as the portion of Sawing Contest: a log which is dislodged as a result of a run to a saw cut, 1. Saw cuts shall be started as close as possible to the front foothold or doghold and should not exceed 10mm in its end of the log and shall not be more than 75mm in from greatest dimension at the saw cut, foothold or doghold the edge of the top side. Oil may be used on the saw end. In the case of an unsevered splinter, the same immediately prior to the commencement of the contest. In ruling will be applied as in the case of a slab, that is if the sawing contests the saw must saw through the log from splinter is less than 10mm in thickness in its greatest one side only. dimension, it will not result in disqualification. 2. In single handed events the free end of the saw must be This exception will not apply where the log is held free of handle or any weight device. together by a splinter irrespective of how thin the splinter 3. The wedger shall stand behind the log and if any wedger may be. in any way touches or guides a saw or touches or guides Anti-slabbing precautions may be defined as: that portion of the log which is being cut off, the a) Nailing the end of the log Competitor or team concerned shall be automatically b) Banding with wire, strapping or tape or disqualified. Definition: “Behind the log” in this regulation c) Any other manner as specified by the Woodcutting shall be interpreted to mean the opposite end of the log Committee. to the saw cut. 2. Pushing or pulling the log with axe, foot or hand or 4. If any wedger causes the judging process to record an causing the judging process to record an inaccurate inaccurate result the Competitor or the team concerned result will render the Competitor liable to disqualification. will be liable to disqualification. Pushing the log with the foot includes the application of 5. Any wood not severed at the fixed end of the log shall be undue pressure to the loose end of the log after the last deemed uncut wood and will result in disqualification. blow has been delivered by raising the foot and kicking Tree Felling Contests: downwards, forwards or backwards. 1. Trimming of the sapwood or deeper is prohibited unless 3. A Competitor shall not be allowed to make any mark with for special reasons and then only after permission is first an axe or saw on his or her log before his or her starting obtained from the supervisor or his or her deputy. time is called, provided that in an underhand event the Fragments of bark may be removed. The cutting of Competitor may make a foothold, or in the case of a practice footholds in erected for competition is standing block a doghold. Violation of this regulation shall prohibited. render the Competitor liable to disqualification and/or 2. Competitors must put three boards into the tree above suspension. each other in the following manner. The first to be 4. A Competitor shall not trim his or her log or hit it with the approximately 1 metre from the ground and the toe of the head of the axe, or cut it in any way except as provided in board inserted into a new board hole cut by the Rule 7. Competitor, the second in a similar manner about 2 6

2019 WOODCHOPPING metres from the ground, and the third in a similar manner Protests: about 3 metres from the ground. From the third board the 1. Should a Competitor wish to lodge a protest on the result Competitor shall cut the front scarf, then descend, of any heat, semi-final or final of any event he or she remove each board to the ground and proceed to ascend shall personally lodge such protest on the prescribed by putting the boards in the other side as stated and from form with the supervisor or his or her deputy within fifteen the third board continue cutting. minutes following the official announcement of the Logs must be cut from one side. placings. All boards must be positioned without any hanging or The Committee shall deal with the protest without undue supporting device. The Competitor shall not have any delay and make its decision known immediately. attachments from his or her person to the tree or any Log Inspection: device which will assist him to remain on his or her board; 1. At the conclusion of each event the Ring Judge shall except that a non-skid surface on the upper surface of thoroughly inspect the logs to ensure that there have the board and/or the soles of the Competitor’s shoes may been no breaches of the regulations. be used subject to the approval of the Committee. He or she will then signal the supervisor whether or not 3. Any Competitor who cuts through an existing board hole everything is in order. However, should the log inspection or a patch covering a board hole shall be disqualified. reveal a breach of the regulations which would alter the Underhand Contests: placings as recorded by the judging process or the 1. Any Competitor who cuts into either one or both footholds judges, full information about the breach will be given at any time shall be disqualified and forfeit his or her immediately to the official and the Judges by the Ring rights to all prize money. Judge. 2. The Competitor shall commence and complete his or her Judges: cut whilst standing on the log. Should a Competitor slip, 1. The placing of each event will be judged by the Judges fall, jump or become dislodged from his or her position on appointed by the Committee. The appointed judges shall the log, before the log is severed, he or she must record the placings in all events and shall submit same to remount and renew his or her position on the log before the supervisor or his or her deputy immediately after each continuing to cut, except a Competitor may get off his or event individually and without conferring. The supervisor her log at any time during his or her event to cut a slab or his or her deputy, upon the receipt of the reports from which may be cut as it lies or by placing it on the log. the Stewards and the placings of the Judges, shall make 3. The cut shall be made by opening the scarf on the front a decision on the information supplied. side of the log to about halfway through, then a scarf 2. Interference with the judging process and log/s before the shall be opened on the back side and chopping "All Clear" whistle has been blown, will lead to continued until the log is severed. The Competitor must disqualification. complete the cut facing the Judge. The axe shall be Restriction of Entries: removed from the log at the completion of the cut. 1. The Society reserves the right to restrict the number of Standing Block Contests: entries in any class as it deems fit. In championship 1. Any Competitor who cuts into a doghold shall be events the number of axemen will be limited to the best disqualified. 24 on handicap. In handicap tree felling, the number of 2. The procedure for cutting the log shall be by opening a axemen will be limited to 24. Axemen balloted out will be scarf on the front side of the log to about halfway through, placed on a reserve list and will be eligible to replace then a scarf shall be opened on the back side and axemen who have been scratched chopping continued until the log is severed. CONDITIONS Circumferential cutting of the log is prohibited. The 1. Competitors in championship events must also compete Competitor must complete the cut facing the Judge. The in at least two handicap events. axe shall be removed from the log at the completion of 2. Axemen to state on entry form if they are right or left the cut. handed. Combination Contests: 3. Axemen to state given or nickname on entry form. 1. Each Competitor in this event shall cut two logs, one 4. If in the opinion of the supervisor, a Competitor is acting underhand cut and one standing cut. The Competitor will or competing in a manner that is deemed to be cut the underhand block first and immediately the log is dangerous to that person or the public in general, the severed he or she will cut the standing block. A supervisor can instruct that Competitor to cease cutting Competitor shall not be allowed to go back to his or her immediately. underhand log after he or she has commenced to cut his The Chairman or designated Committee Member or her standing block. The second cutter must not touch (Ringmaster) is responsible for informing Stewards and the box with the axe in any way until the first cutter has Competitors in the event of a change during the competition. ceased cutting.The rules governing the conduct of DATES AND TIMINGS underhand events will apply to the underhand portion of The woodcutting events will be held from Friday 30 August to the contests and the rules governing the conduct of the Sunday 8 September. Competitors will be advised of timings standing block events will apply to the standing block for individual classes on completion of the programme early in portion of this contest. August. 2. The second cutter must not touch the block with the axe PHOTOS OF WOODCUTTING ACTIVITIES in any way until the first cutter has ceased cutting. Photos taken during the competition may be used by the Two Man Relay Contests: RA&HS for future publicity or 1. One member of each team shall cut his or her log for another purpose to positively promote the competition. approximately halfway through; the first member on his or her ceasing cutting shall move away into the neutral area Vehicle pass needed to deliver axes pre-show and defined by the Committee. His or her partner will then collect axes during show. Please organise when commence to cut on the opposite side of the log. sending in entry form. Telephone (08) 8210 5230

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2019 WOODCHOPPING SPECIAL AWARDS JUNIOR INVITATION ROUND ROBIN RA&HS sashes will be awarded to Champion Axeman of the The Society will invite eight junior axemen, nominated by their Show, Junior Axeman of the Show, Most Successful respective State Association. Preference will be given to Handicap Axeman, Most Successful Female Competitor and novice axemen. Junior Invitation Round Robin winner The Society will contribute $300 towards each junior axeman's travel and accommodation costs.

RA&HS MEDALLION and THE STATE SECURITY PRIZE Allocation of points for all aggregates: first, 7 points; second, CHAMPION AXEMAN OF THE SHOW 3 points; third, 2 points; fourth, 1 point. Gaining the highest aggregate points in In the event of a tie points will be allotted in this manner - Single Handed Open Championship events First, 2 points; second, 1 point.

A gold medal will be awarded annually to the axeman gaining the highest aggregate points. Allocation of points for THE RYDGES SOUTH PARK ADELAIDE PRIZE aggregates: first, 7 points; second, 3 points; third, 2 points; MOST SUCCESSFUL FEMALE COMPETITOR fourth, 1 point To be awarded to the most successful female competitor on a 2008 - D Beams points basis. 2009 - L M O'Toole $100 sponsored by Rydges South Park Adelaide, Trophy ($75) 2010 - Z Beams sponsored by Rydges South Park Adelaide 2011 - B Meyer THE MIKE FULLGRABE TROPHY 2012 - D Staib MOST SUCCESSFUL SA AGGREGATE AWARD - 2013 - L M O'Toole SUNDAY EVENTS 2014 - G Gillam Trophy ($200) sponsored by Mike Fullgrabe 2015 - L M O'Toole 2016 - B Rees 2017 - G Gillam 2018 - L O'Toole THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Aggregate will be determined from results in classes Adelaide Expo Hire Pty Ltd 1, 6, 14, 21, 38, 40 Australian Fire Services

B and B Rides and Games $300 sponsored by State Security, Medallion ($50) sponsored by Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA Inc., RAS Trophy Bone Timber Industries ($300) sponsored by State Security Chifley on South Terrace City of Unley RA&HS MEDALLION and THE CITY OF UNLEY TROPHY Civil Train JUNIOR AXEMAN OF THE SHOW Coopers Brewery Limited Framingland The winner of this award must be under 18 years of age on 1 Gallagher September of the current year for all final events. In the event Garry Stewart of a tie by two or more competitors, the trophy shall be Golden Way Amusements Pty Ltd awarded to the axeman gaining the greatest number of points Graphic Print in semi-finals and finals. Lucid Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd Medallion ($50) sponsored by Royal Agricultural & Horticultural MGA Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd Society of SA Inc, Trophy ($100) sponsored by City of Unley, $150 Mike Fullgrabe sponsored by City of Unley Programmed Property Services Limited Queens Court Press THE GARRY STEWART TROPHY and THE RYDGES Rosemary & Stephen Young SOUTH PARK ADELAIDE PRIZE Rydges Adelaide MOST SUCCESSFUL HANDICAP AXEMAN Showtime Amusements Pty Ltd

State Security Gaining the highest aggregate points in SUEZ Single Handed Open Handicap Events Swift Signs The winner of the above trophy shall be ascertained by the Trio Group allocation of points for all final events. In the event of a tie by Tuatahi Racing Axes & Saws two or more competitors, the trophy shall be awarded to the Vili's axeman gaining the greatest number of points in semi-finals and finals. In the event of a tie in this manner, points will be allotted in heats, semi-finals and finals.

Aggregate will be determined from results in classes 1A, 2, 3, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4, 4A, 5, 5A, 6A,10, 14A, 15, 16, 16A, 18, 18A, 18B, 18C, 19, 20, 20A, 21A, 25, 25A, 26 & 27

Trophy ($100) sponsored by Mr Garry Stewart, $100 sponsored by Rydges South Park Adelaide

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2019 WOODCHOPPING UNDERHAND CONTESTS Class 4 THE VILI'S Class 1 Underhand Australian Championship Underhand Handicap Enter only Class 1 or 1A. Logs 325 mm. Restricted to the best 32 axemen on handicap. Total Prize Money - $2000 Remaining axemen will be placed on a reserve First: $1,000; Second: $500; Third: $250; Fourth: list. Logs 375 mm. $130; Fifth: $70; Sixth: $50 Total Prize Money - $5000 $2,000 sponsored by Vili's First: $2,500; Second: $1,000; Third: $550; Fourth: $400; Fifth: $250; Sixth: $100; Seventh: $100; Eighth: Class 4A Underhand Handicap $100 Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to compete in class 4. Class 1A Underhand Handicap Logs 300 mm. Logs 300 mm Total Prize Money $2000 Total Prize Money - $1500 First: $1,000; Second: $500; Third: $250; Fourth: First: $700; Second: $380; Third: $200; Fourth: $100; $130; Fifth: $70; Sixth: $50 Fifth: $70; Sixth: $50 Class 4B Reserved Class 2 THE GRAPHIC PRINT Underhand Handicap Class 5 THE TRIO GROUP Logs 300 mm. Underhand Handicap Total Prize Money - $1700 Logs 300 mm. First: $850; Second: $400; Third: $200; Fourth: $125; Total Prize Money - $1500 Fifth: $75; Sixth: $50 $1,700 sponsored by Graphic Print First: $700; Second: $380; Third: $200; Fourth: $100; Fifth: $70; Sixth: $50 $1,500 sponsored by Trio Group Class 3 THE VILI'S Underhand Handicap Class 5A THE COOPERS BREWERY Competitors to be graded by the handicapper. Underhand Handicap Logs 350 mm. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to Total Prize Money $1400 compete in class 5. First: $700; Second: $350; Third: $180; Fourth: $80; Logs 275 mm. Fifth: $50; Sixth: $40 $1,400 sponsored by Vili's Total Prize Money $1500 First: $700; Second: $380; Third: $200; Fourth: $100; Class 3A THE PROGRAMMED PROPERTY SERVICES Fifth: $70; Sixth: $50 $1,500 sponsored by Coopers Brewery Limited Underhand Handicap Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to Class 6 Elimination Underhand Championship compete in class 3. Enter only class 6 or 6a . Logs 300 mm. Logs 300 mm. Total Prize Money $1400 Total Prize Money - $3000 First: $700; Second: $350; Third: $180; Fourth: $80; First: $1,110; Second: $500; Third: $300; Fourth: Fifth: $50; Sixth: $40 $250; Fifth: $400; Sixth: $440 $1,400 sponsored by Programmed Property Services Limited Class 6A THE VILI'S Underhand Handicap. Class 3B THE COOPERS BREWERY Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to Underhand Handicap. compete in class 6. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to Logs 275 mm. compete in classes 3 or 3A. Total Prize Money - $1500 Logs 275 mm. First: $700; Second: $380; Third: $200; Fourth: $100; Total Prize Money - $1400 Fifth: $70; Sixth: $50 First: $700; Second: $350; Third: $180; Fourth: $80; $1,500 sponsored by Vili's Fifth: $50; Sixth: $40 $1,400 sponsored by Coopers Brewery Limited Class 7 THE YEDMANDALE Junior Underhand Championship Class 3C THE QUEENS COURT PRESS Open to competitors 12 years and under 18 years Underhand Handicap. on 1 September of the current year. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to Logs 275 mm. compete in classes 3, 3A or 3B. Total Prize Money - $650 Logs 275 mm. First: $200; Second: $150; Third: $110; Fourth: $80; Total Prize Money - $1400 Fifth: $60; Sixth: $50; First: $700; Second: $350; Third: $180; Fourth: $80; $650 sponsored by Rosemary & Stephen Young Fifth: $50; Sixth: $40 $1,400 sponsored by Queens Court Press

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2019 WOODCHOPPING Class 8 Novice Underhand Handicap Class 14 Standing Block Australian Championship Unless six nominations are received, the event will Enter only 14 or 14A be cancelled. Restricted to the best 32 axemen on handicap. Logs 300 mm. Remaining axemen will be placed on a reserve list Total Prize Money - $650 Logs 300 mm. First: $200; Second: $150; Third: $110; Fourth: $80; Total Prize Money - $5000 Fifth: $60; Sixth: $50; Seventh: Seventh; Eighth: Restricted to the best 32 axemen on handicap. Eighth Remaining axemen will be placed on a reserve Class 9 THE VILI'S list. Logs 375 mm. First: $2,500; Second: $1,000; Third: $550; Fourth: Veterans' Underhand Handicap $400; Fifth: $250; Sixth: $100; Seventh: $100; Eighth: Restricted to axemen 60 years of age and over as $100 at 1 September of the current year The Committee reserves the right to ask proof of Class 14A THE MGA INSURANCE age. Standing Block Handicap Logs 275 mm. Logs 275 mm. Total Prize Money - $1400 Total Prize Money - $1500 First: $700; Second: $350; Third: $180; Fourth: $80; First: $700; Second: $380; Third: $200; Fourth: $100; Fifth: $50; Sixth: $40 Fifth: $70; Sixth: $50 $1,400 sponsored by Vili's $1,500 sponsored by MGA Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd

Class 10 Underhand Handicap Class 15 THE COOPERS BREWERY Logs 275 mm. Standing Block Handicap Total Prize Money - $1700 Logs 250 mm. First: $850; Second: $400; Third: $200; Fourth: $125; Total Prize Money - $1700 Fifth: $75; Sixth: $50 First: $850; Second: $400; Third: $200; Fourth: $125; Fifth: $75; Sixth: $50 Class 11 Under 21 Underhand Championship $1,700 sponsored by Coopers Brewery Limited Logs 300 mm. Total Prize Money - $1200 Class 16 THE VILI'S Competitors must be under 21 years as at 1st Standing Block Handicap. January of the current year. Logs 300 mm. First: $600; Second: $300; Third: $135; Fourth: $80; Total Prize Money - $2000 Fifth: $55; Sixth: $30 First: $1,000; Second: $500; Third: $250; Fourth: $130; Fifth: $70; Sixth: $50 Class 12 Jill Underhand Handicap $2,000 sponsored by Vili's Logs 275 mm. Total Prize Money - $1200 Class 16A THE VILI'S First: $600; Second: $300; Third: $135; Fourth: $80; Standing Block Handicap Fifth: $55; Sixth: $30 Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to compete in class 16. Class 12a Jill Relay Handicap - Teams of Three Logs 275 mm. Logs 275 mm / 375 mm Total Prize Money - $2000 Total Prize Money - $2850 First: $1,000; Second: $500; Third: $250; Fourth: First: $1,500; Second: $750; Third: $300; Fourth: $130; Fifth: $70; Sixth: $50 $150; Fifth: $75; Sixth: $75 $2,000 sponsored by Vili's

Class 16B RESERVED STANDING BLOCK CONTESTS Class 17 THE PROGRAMMED PROPERTY SERVICES Veterans' Standing Block Handicap. Class 13 THE FREAK OUT Restricted to axemen 60 years of age and over as Junior Standing Block Championship at the 1st September of the current year. Open to competitors 12 years and under 18 years The committee reserves the right to ask axemen on 1 September of the current year. for proof of age. Logs 250 mm. Logs 250 mm. Total Prize Money - $650 Total Prize Money - $1400 First: $200; Second: $150; Third: $110; Fourth: $80; First: $700; Second: $350; Third: $180; Fourth: $80; Fifth: $60; Sixth: $50 Fifth: $50; Sixth: $40 $650 sponsored by B and B Rides and Games $1,400 sponsored by Programmed Property Services Limited

Class 18 THE VILI'S Standing Block Handicap. Competitors to be graded by the handicapper. Logs 350 mm. Total Prize Money - $1400 First: $700; Second: $350; Third: $180; Fourth: $80; Fifth: $50; Sixth: $40 $1,400 sponsored by Vili's

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2019 WOODCHOPPING Class 18A THE VILI'S Class 21A THE VILI'S Standing Block Handicap. Standing Block Handicap. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to compete in class 18. compete in Class 21. Logs 300 mm. Logs 275 mm. Total Prize Money - $1400 Total Prize Money - $1500 First: $700; Second: $350; Third: $180; Fourth: $80; First: $700; Second: $380; Third: $200; Fourth: $100; Fifth: $50; Sixth: $40 Fifth: $70; Sixth: $50 $1,400 sponsored by Vili's $1,500 sponsored by Vili's

Class 18B THE VILI'S Class 22 Novice Standing Block Handicap. Standing Block Handicap. Unless 6 nominations are received the event will Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to be cancelled. compete in classes 18 and 18A. Logs 250 mm. Logs 275 mm. Total Prize Money - $650 Total Prize Money - $1400 First: $300; Second: $150; Third: $90; Fourth: $60; First: $700; Second: $350; Third: $180; Fourth: $80; Fifth: $30; Sixth: $20 Fifth: $50; Sixth: $40 $1,400 sponsored by Vili's Class 23 THE AUSTRALIAN FIRE SERVICES Under 21 Standing Block Championship. Class 18C THE VILI'S Logs 300 mm. Standing Block Handicap. Total Prize Money - $1200 Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to Competitors must be under 21 years as at 1st compete in classes 18, 18A and 18B. January of the current year. Logs 250 mm. First: $600; Second: $300; Third: $135; Fourth: $80; Total Prize Money - $1400 Fifth: $55; Sixth: $30 First: $700; Second: $350; Third: $180; Fourth: $80; $1,200 sponsored by Australian Fire Services Fifth: $50; Sixth: $40 $1,400 sponsored by Vili's

Class 19 Standing Block Handicap. To qualify for invitational events, axemen must enter another Logs 300 mm. event. Total Prize Money - $1700 First: $850; Second: $400; Third: $200; Fourth: $125; Fifth: $75; Sixth: $50

Class 20 THE ADELAIDE EXPO HIRE Class 24 THE RYDGES SOUTH PARK ADELAIDE PRIZE Standing Block Handicap. Axe Throwing. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to Total Prize Money - $500 compete in class 20A. First: $250, Trophy ($80); Second: $150; Third: $100 Logs 325 mm. $420 sponsored by Rydges Adelaide Total Prize Money - $1500 First: $700; Second: $380; Third: $200; Fourth: $100; Fifth: $70; Sixth: $50 $1,500 sponsored by Adelaide Expo Hire Pty Ltd TREE FELLING Class 20A THE VILI'S Class 25 Tree Felling Handicap Standing Block Handicap. Enter only Class 25 or 25A. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to 1st Division Tree, competitors to be graded by the compete in class 20. Handicapper. Logs 275 mm. Logs 300 mm. Total Prize Money - $1500 Total Prize Money - $2200 First: $700; Second: $380; Third: $200; Fourth: $100; First: $1,100; Second: $600; Third: $250; Fourth: Fifth: $70; Sixth: $50 $130; Fifth: $70; Sixth: $50 $1,500 sponsored by Vili's Class 25A THE SHOWTIME AMUSEMENTS Class 21 THE COOPERS BREWERY Tree Felling Handicap Elimination Standing Block Championship Restricted to axemen not eligible to compete in Enter only Class 21 or 21A. class 25. Logs 300 mm. Limited to 16 competitors Total Prize Money - $3000 Logs 275 mm. First: $1,110; Second: $500; Third: $300; Fourth: $250; Fifth: $400; Sixth: $440 Total Prize Money - $2200 $3,000 sponsored by Coopers Brewery Limited First: $1,100; Second: $600; Third: $250; Fourth: $130; Fifth: $70; Sixth: $50 $2,200 sponsored by Showtime Amusements Pty Ltd

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2019 WOODCHOPPING Class 26 THE COOPERS BREWERY Class 30A THE SUEZ Tree Felling Handicap Combination Handicap (Teams of Two) Limited to 24 competitors. Underhand and Standing Remaining axemen will be placed on a reserve When entering for this event, state whether cutting list. underhand or standing. Logs 300 mm. Logs will be placed on cradles for the underhand Total Prize Money - $2000 cut and on dummies for the standing cut. First: $1,000; Second: $500; Third: $250; Fourth: The first axeman shall cut the underhand block, $130; Fifth: $70; Sixth: $50 and immediately the block is severed, his partner $2,000 sponsored by Coopers Brewery Limited shall complete the standing block to decide the winner. Class 27 THE BONE TIMBER Pairings shall be finalised during the Show with Tree Felling Handicap the handicapper. Limited to 24 competitors. Restricted to axemen not eligible to compete in Remaining axemen will be placed on a reserve class 30. list. Priority will be given to Open Axemen before Logs 300 mm. Novice and Junior Axemen. Total Prize Money - $2000 First: $1,000; Second: $500; Third: $250; Fourth: Logs 300 mm. $130; Fifth: $70; Sixth: $50 Total Prize Money - $1400 $2,000 sponsored by Bone Timber Industries First: $700; Second: $350; Third: $180; Fourth: $80; Fifth: $50; Sixth: $40; Seventh sponsored by SUEZ

Class 30B THE COOPERS BREWERY COMBINATION Combination Handicap (Teams of Two) Competitors need not finish facing the judges' box. Underhand and Standing. When entering for this event, state whether cutting Class 28 THE VILI'S underhand or standing. Father and Son Combination Relay Logs will be placed on cradles for the underhand Underhand 275 mm, Standing Block 250mm cut and on dummies for the standing cut. Open to parent and child only. The first axeman shall cut the underhand block, Axemen must cut as per order on entry form and immediately the block is severed, his partner nomination. shall complete the standing block to decide the Total Prize Money - $1400 winner. First: $700; Second: $350; Third: $180; Fourth: $80; Pairings shall be finalised during the Show with Fifth: $50; Sixth: $40 the handicapper. $1,400 sponsored by Vili's Restricted to axemen not eligible to compete in Class 29 THE STATE SECURITY PRIZE class 30 or 30A. Invitation Veterans Combination Handicap Priority will be given to Open Axemen before (Teams of Two) Underhand and Standing Novice and Junior Axemen. Logs: 275mm and 250mm Logs 275 mm. Total Prize Money $1400 Total Prize Money - $1400 First: $700; Second: $350; Third: $180; Fourth: $80; First: $700; Second: $350; Third: $180; Fourth: $80; Fifth: $50; Sixth: $40 Fifth: $50; Sixth: $40 $1,400 sponsored by Coopers Brewery Limited $1,400 sponsored by State Security

Class 30 THE VILI'S Class 30C THE VILI'S Combination Championship (Teams of Two) Combination Handicap (Teams of Two) Underhand and Standing Underhand and Standing. When entering for this event, state whether cutting When entering for this event, state whether cutting underhand or standing. underhand or standing. Limited to 16 competitors Logs will be placed on cradles for the underhand Logs will be placed on cradles for the underhand cut and on dummies for the standing cut. cut and on dummies for the standing cut. The first axeman shall cut the underhand block, The first axeman shall cut the underhand block, and immediately the block is severed, his partner and immediately the block is severed, his partner shall complete the standing block to decide the shall complete the standing block to decide the winner. winner. Pairings shall be finalised during the Show with Pairings shall be finalised during the Show with the handicapper. the handicapper. Restricted to axemen not eligible to compete in Priority will be given to Open Axemen before classes 30, 30A or 30B. Novice and Junior Axemen. Priority will be given to Open Axemen before Logs 300 mm. Novice and Junior Axemen Total Prize Money - $3000 Logs, Underhand 275mm, Standing 250mm. First: $1,500; Second: $600; Third: $350; Fourth: Total Prize Money - $1400 $250; Fifth: $150; Sixth: $50; Seventh: $50; Eighth: First: $700; Second: $350; Third: $180; Fourth: $80; $50 Fifth: $50; Sixth: $40 $2,900 sponsored by Vili's $1,400 sponsored by Vili's

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2019 WOODCHOPPING Class 30D THE SWIFT SIGNS Class 36 Jill and Jill Double Handed Sawing Handicap Combination Handicap (Teams of Two) Logs 375 mm. Underhand and Standing. Total Prize Money - $2000 When entering for this event, state whether cutting First: $930; Second: $500; Third: $270; Fourth: $140; underhand or standing. Fifth: $90; Sixth: $70 Logs will be placed on cradles for the underhand Class 37 THE GALLAGHER cut and on dummies for the standing cut. Double Handed Sawing Championship The first axeman shall cut the underhand block, Logs 450 mm. and immediately the block is severed, his partner Total Prize Money - $2000 shall complete the standing block to decide the First: $930; Second: $500; Third: $270; Fourth: $140; winner. Fifth: $90; Sixth: $70 Pairs shall be finalised during the Show with the $2,000 sponsored by Gallagher handicapper. Restricted to axemen not eligible to compete in Class 38 THE ADELAIDE EXPO HIRE classes 30, 30A, 30B or 30C. Single Handed Sawing Championship Priority will be given to Open Axemen before Limited to 18 competitors, remaining competitors Novice and Junior Axemen will be placed on a reserve list. Logs, Underhand 275mm, Standing 250mm. Logs 375 mm. Total Prize Money - $1400 Total Prize Money - $1500 First: $700; Second: $350; Third: $180; Fourth: $80; First: $700; Second: $380; Third: $200; Fourth: $100; Fifth: $50; Sixth: $40 Fifth: $70; Sixth: $50 sponsored by Swift Signs $1,500 sponsored by Adelaide Expo Hire Pty Ltd

Class 31 THE EXTREME SPEED Class 39 THE LUCID CONSULTING ENGINEERS Teams of Three Open Invitation Combination Jack and Jill Double Handed Sawing Relay Underhand, Standing, Tree Felling Championship Limited to 21 teams. Logs 375 mm. Logs : Underhand 300 mm, Standing 300 mm, Total Prize Money - $2000 Tree Felling 300 mm. First: $930; Second: $500; Third: $270; Fourth: $140; Axemen competing in classes 25, 25A, 26 and 27 Fifth: $90; Sixth: $70 $2,000 sponsored by Lucid Consulting Engineers will be invited to Tree Fell. Pty Ltd Total Prize Money - $4470 First: $1,800; Second: $1,020; Third: $600; Fourth: $450; Fifth: $360; Sixth: $240 $4,470 sponsored by Golden Way Amusements Pty Ltd HARD HITTING CONTEST

Class 40 Underhand Hard Hitting Championship SAWING Limited to 16 competitors, remaining axemen will be placed on a reserve list. Class 32 Double Handed Open Sawing Handicap Logs 300 mm. Pairings shall be finalised during the Show with Total Prize Money - $3000 the handicapper. First: $1,500; Second: $600; Third: $350; Fourth: Logs 450 mm. $250; Fifth: $150; Sixth: $50; Seventh: $50; Eighth: Total Prize Money - $2000 $50 First: $930; Second: $500; third: $270; Fourth: $140; Fifth: $90; Sixth: $70

Class 33 Jack and Jill Double Handed Sawing Handicap Logs 375 mm. Minimum 4 pairs to be entered. Total Prize Money - $2000 First: $930; Second: $500; Third: $270; Fourth: $140; Fifth: $90; Sixth: $70

Class 34 Jill Single Handed Sawing Championship Logs 300 mm. Total Prize Money - $1200 First: $600; Second: $300; Third: $135; Fourth: $80; Fifth: $55; Sixth: $30

Class 35 THE COOPERS BREWERY Jill and Jill Double Handed Sawing Championship Logs 375 mm. Total Prize Money - $2000 First: $930; Second: $500; Third: $270; Fourth: $140; Fifth: $90; Sixth: $70 $2,000 sponsored by Coopers Brewery Limited

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2019 WOODCHOPPING Class 43 THE TUATAHI RACING AXES & SAWS TEAMS CONTESTS Junior Invitation Round Robin This event is run to encourage and develop new Class 41 Open Two Man Relay Handicap talent, the preference is for novice axemen. Pairings shall be finalised by the Please note the Junior Competitors will be handicapper. Open cutters have priority over required to cut underhand and standing block novice and junior. during the Round Robin. Logs 400 mm. Open to competitors nominated by each State, 12 Total Prize Money - $1400 years and under 18 years on 1 September of the First: $700; Second: $350; Third: $180; Fourth: $80; current year. Fifth: $50; Sixth: $40 Logs: Standing Block 250 mm, Underhand 275 Class 41A Open Two Man Relay Handicap. mm. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to Each competitor will receive $300 towards compete in class 41. costs. A cheque will be presented to each Open cutters have priority over novice and competitor during the Show. Total Prize Money - $3600 junior. First: $350; Second: $250; Third: $180; Fourth: $140; Logs 375 mm. Fifth: $100; Sixth: $60; Seventh: $60; Eighth: $60 Total Prize Money - $1400 $1,091 sponsored by Tuatahi Racing Axes & Saws First: $700; Second: $350; Third: $180; Fourth: $80; Fifth: $50; Sixth: $40 Class 44 Australia v New Zealand Veteran's Test Series

Class 41B Open Two Man Relay Handicap. Australia's and New Zealand's top Veteran Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to Woodcutters are selected by the Australian compete in class 41 or 41A. Axemans Association and the New Zealand Open cutters have priority over novice and Axemans Association to represent their countries junior. in teams of 9 to participate in a relay event Logs 325 mm. featuring underhand,standing block, double Total Prize Money - $1400 handed and single handed sawing events. First: $700; Second: $350; Third: $180; Fourth: $80; Logs: Underhand 300 mm Fifth: $50; Sixth: $40 Standing Block: 275 mm Single Handed Sawing: 350 mm Class 41C Open Two Man Relay Handicap. Double Handed Sawing: 450 mm Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to The winner is the best out of three tests. compete in class 41, 41A or 41B. Prize money below includes cost contributions. Open cutters have priority over novice and

junior. First prize $5,000; Second $4,000 Logs 300 mm. Total Prize Money - $1400 Class 45 Under 21 Australia vs New Zealand Test Series First: $700; Second: $350; Third: $180; Fourth: $80; Australia and New Zealand's Top under 21 Fifth: $50; Sixth: $40 axemen are selected by their respective Class 42 THE COOPERS BREWERY Associations to represent their country in teams of Teams Relay 7 to participate in a relay event featuring standing 3 Teams of 6 Underhand and Standing block, underhand, single handed and double Logs: 300mm handed sawing. Total Prize Money $2700 Logs: Underhand 300 mm (x2) First: $1,200; Second: $900; Third: $600 Standing Block 300 mm (x2) $2,700 sponsored by Coopers Brewery Limited Single handed sawing 350 mm Double handed sawing 450 mm Class 42A Teams Relay The winning team is the best out of three tests. 3 Teams of 6 Underhand and Standing Each team will receive $3000 towards costs. Logs: 275mm First, $2000 Runner Up, $1000 Restricted to Axemen not eligible to complete in Competitors must be under 21 years as at 1st Class 42 January of the current year Total Prize Money $2700 First: $5,000; Second: $4,000 First: $1,200; Second: $900; Third: $600 Class 46 Australia v Canada Womens Test Series Class 42B Teams Relay Australia and Canadian top Women Woodcutters 3 Teams of 6 Underhand and Standing are selected by their respective Associations to Logs: UH 275mm / SB 250mm represent their country in teams of 7 to participate Restricted to Axemen not eligible to complete in in a relay event featuring underhand, double Class 42 or 42a handed and single handed sawing events. Total Prize Money $2700 Logs: Underhand 275 mm; Single Handed Sawing First: $1,200; Second: $900; Third: $600 300 mm; Double Handed Sawing 375 mm. The winner is the best out of three tests. Each team receives $3000 towards costs. First: $4,500; Second: $4,000

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2019 WOODCHOPPING

SPECIAL SUNDAY EVENTS

The events will be held on the final Sunday of the Show.

Class 50 Underhand Handicap Limited to 32 competitors with the rest placed on a reserve list. Logs 275 mm. Total Prize Money - $1200 First: $600; Second: $300; Third: $135; Fourth: $80; Fifth: $55; Sixth: $30

Class 51 Standing Block Handicap Logs 250 mm Limited to 32 competitors with the rest placed on a reserve list. Total Prize Money - $1200 First: $600; Second: $300; Third: $135; Fourth: $80; Fifth: $55; Sixth: $30

Class 52 Invitational 2 Board Tree Felling Handicap 2nd Division cutters only. Logs 275 mm Total Prize Money - $1200 First: $600; Second: $300; Third: $135; Fourth: $80; Fifth: $55; Sixth: $30

Class 53 Axe Throwing Invitational Total Prize Money - $500 First: $250; Second: $150; Third: $100

Class 54 SA Underhand Handicap Logs 275 mm. Open to registered South Australian Axemen only. Total Prize Money - $1200 First: $600; Second: $300; Third: $135; Fourth: $80; Fifth: $55; Sixth: $30

Class 55 SA Standing Block Handicap Logs 250 mm. Open to registered South Australian Axemen only. Total Prize Money - $1200 First: $600; Second: $300; Third: $135; Fourth: $80; Fifth: $55; Sixth: $30

Class 56 SA Underhand Championship Limited to 8 competitors with the rest placed on a reserve list. Logs 275 mm. Open to registered South Australian Axemen only. Total Prize Money - $1200 First: $600; Second: $300; Third: $135; Fourth: $80; Fifth: $55; Sixth: $30

Class 57 Invitational Teams Race SA vs The Rest Logs UH 275 mm, ST 250mm Total Prize Money - $1200 First: $700; Second: $500

15 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Adelaide Expo Hire Pty Ltd Australian Fire Services B and B Rides and Games Bone Timber Industries Chifley on South Terrace City of Unley Civil Train Coopers Brewery Limited Framingland Gallagher Garry Stewart Golden Way Amusements Pty Ltd Graphic Print Lucid Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd MGA Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd Mike Fullgrabe Programmed Property Services Limited Queens Court Press Rosemary & Stephen Young Rydges Adelaide Showtime Amusements Pty Ltd State Security SUEZ Swift Signs Trio Group Tuatahi Racing Axes & Saws Vili’s

To find out more, please contact Jackie Marsh, Sponsorship Co-ordinator Phone: 08 8210 5284 or visit theshow.com.au BEQUEST PROGRAM

A rewarding and meaningful legacy that will benefit generations of South Australians

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