Woodchopping Competition Schedule

WOODCHOPPING COMPETITION SCHEDULE

4 - 12 SEPTEMBER 2021 | PLEASE RSVP VIA THE ON-LINE FORM INVITATION All Competitors & Partners are invited to a BBQ hosted by the RA&HS Woodcutting Committee, ON SUNDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2021 From 5.30pm - 9.00pm The barbecue will be held in the Alpaca & Goat Judging Hoecker 2021 WOODCHOPPING

MEMBERSHIP WOODCHOPPING Exhibitors need not be members of the RA&HS but members are entitled to a 10% reduction on the entry fee total. Membership of other Royal Show Societies does not CLOSING DATE OF ENTRIES entitle exhibitors to reduced entry fee. FRIDAY 14 MAY 2021 AT 5.00 PM Membership fees: Adults $175, Juniors $59 (under 18). The Society is an affiliate of the SA Axemen’s Association

CONTACT US CLOSING DATE OF ENTRIES Post RA&HS - Woodchopping Section The following conditions will strictly apply: PO Box 108, GOODWOOD, SA 5034 Email [email protected] • All entries, whether posted, lodged in person or Phone (08) 8210 5211 Between 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Monday completed online (if applicable) must be in the Society’s to Friday possession at its Administration Office by 5.00 pm (CST) Website www.theshow.com.au on Friday 14 May 2021.

• When sending entry forms and fees by post, the onus is VEHICLE PERMITS on the exhibitor to ensure adequate delivery time. Vehicle permits are required for delivery of axes pre-show • A $10 processing fee will be charged on every paper and collect axes during Show. entry form Please apply for a permit at the following link: • Entry forms by facsimile or email will not be accepted. http://vehicle.theshow.com.au/ • A late entry option is available under the following Telephone (08) 8210 5230 conditions:

• Late entries may only be submitted online and will be YOUR PRIVACY accepted for 7 days after the official closing date (by viewed here 5.00 pm CST) [linked to https://www.theshow.com.au/contact-us/ ]. • An additional fee equivalent to three times the standard entry fee is paid. In relation to your entry into a competition we may specifically use and/or disclose your personal information to:

• Absolutely no exception to the above conditions will be made to any exhibitor under any circumstance. • Communicate competition information to you such as entry opening dates, delivery and collection details and

entry ticket distribution < ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ENTRIES • Publish competition results both online and in printed Entries submitted online will be acknowledged via email. results listings Exhibitors are responsible for checking this acknowledgement • Publish competition entries in Competition Catalogues to make sure you have entered in the correct events. If there • Advise sponsors of competition prize winners for is an error, please contact the RA&HS immediately. distribution of prizes from both the RA&HS and sponsors

ON-LINE ENTRIES By entering into a competition you consent to your contact www.theshow.com.au details being provided to the sponsors of that competition for

the purpose of distributing your prize. You also consent to ENTRY FEES your name, suburb and postcode being listed in a competition Tree Felling – $40 catalogue and, if you are a prize winner your name in Australian Championships - $60 competition results. Combination Championship - $40

Handicap & Relay – $30 GENERAL REGULATIONS Novice & Junior Classes – $22 Exhibitors are reminded that the Society’s General Sawing – $20 Regulations apply to all sections of the Show. A copy of the Sawing Championship - $25 General Regulations can be obtained from the Society’s Elimination Events - $40 website at www.theshow.com.au and from the Society’s Under 21 Championship - $30 Administration Office. SA Events Exhibitors should note that the General Regulations contain a All Classes - $15 number of provisions relevant to competitions and this Processing Fee (Paper entry forms) - $10 Schedule including but not limited to, offences, penalties, Cheques are to be made payable to RA&HS are to be prohibited drugs. As those conditions apply in addition to the sent with completed entry forms. When paying fees by regulations contained within this schedule, Exhibitors should cheque or credit card, exhibitors must ensure that sufficient familiarise themselves with the General Regulations. funds are available at the time of payment. Declined payment may result in non-acceptance of entries. SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Exhibitors are reminded that the Special Regulations REFUNDS contained within this Schedule are merely supplementary to A refund of entry fees will only be offered in the event of the and subject to the General Regulations. cancellation of any or all classes. The members of the Society’s Woodcutting Committee shall have the authority to act on behalf of the Society to take any necessary action under these Special Regulations.

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ENTRY PASSES It is important that you either: One Show pass will be issued to each Exhibitor. • Confirm you are entering as part of a private recreational PRIZES pursuit or hobby, or Exhibitors who are disqualified or do not finish in a final will • Confirm you are entering as a GST registered business forfeit prize money for that event. and supply your ABN Prize ribbons Will be awarded for: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in all events Failure to do either of the above will require the RA&HS to Sashes withhold tax, at the maximum tax rate, from your prize money Will be awarded for: in accordance with Australian tax legislation. Champion Axeman of the Show The RA&HS is not a tax consultant and therefore assumes no Junior Axeman of the Show liability for actions taken as a result of these guidelines. In any Most Successful Handicap Axeman instances where an entrant or sponsor is uncertain of the tax Most Successful Female Competitor implications of their involvement, they should consult their Junior Invitation Round Robin own accountant or tax advisor. Australia v NZ Test Series The Society makes every endeavour to ensure all prizes PAYMENT OF PRIZE MONEY listed are accurate at the time of printing. Should a prize It is the preference of the RA&HS that any prize money won (cash, voucher, product, trophy) be withdrawn by a sponsor during the Royal Adelaide Show is paid by Electronic Funds subsequent to printing, the Society will pay prize money as Transfer (EFT). Each Exhibitor should provide the BSB, stated above. It is the responsibility of the prize winner to Account Number and Account Name on the space provided follow-up with the Society any sponsored prize (cash, on the entry form. voucher, product, trophy) they believe they are entitled to PRIZE MONEY WILL BE PAID BY THE END OF OCTOBER prior to 11 December in the year of the prize being awarded. The Society will not follow-up prize sponsors after this date or The Society makes every endeavour to ensure all prizes review any prizes that may have been incorrectly awarded. listed are accurate at the time of publishing. Should a cash prize be withdrawn by a sponsor subsequent to publishing, International Payments the prize will revert back to the competitions default amount 1. The RA&HS preference is for prize money to be paid into where applicable. Vouchers, product or trophies withdrawn by an Australian bank account. a sponsor subsequent to publishing will not be replaced. It is 2 New Zealand prize payments will be made by EFT in the responsibility of the prize winner to follow-up with the Australian dollars or EFT into a New Zealand bank account - Society any sponsored prize (cash, voucher, product, trophy) SWIFT code required. they believe they are entitled to prior to 30 November in the 3. USA/Canada prize payments will be via EFT into a bank year of the prize being awarded. The Society will not follow-up account - SWIFT code required. prize sponsors after this date or review any prizes that may have been incorrectly awarded. HANDICAPPER The following Handicapper has been appointed: PRIZE MONEY AND GST Allan Draper (QLD) Prize money as stated in the Prize Schedule does not include GST. INTERPRETATION The prize money which we pay to successful exhibitors In these Special Regulations and this interpretation, unless depends on information provided to us. If you confirm that you there is something in the subject or the context inconsistent are GST registered and provide your Australian Business therewith: Number (ABN), we will pay the appropriate prize money plus “The Society” – means the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural 10% GST. We will provide you with a Recipient Created Tax Society of S A Inc. Invoice which you will need to submit to the Australian “The Show” – means the Show conducted by the Royal Taxation Office. Agricultural and Horticultural Society of S A Inc. If you confirm you are registered for GST, in entering the competition, you acknowledge your agreement to the “Worker” – means the employees of the Society. following: “Person” – the word ‘Person’ may include a firm, partnership, company, corporation or any other group or groups as defined • You will not issue a tax invoice to the RA&HS in respect by the Australian Axemen’s Association. to prize money received; “Prize money” – means the total prize money delivered by a • You will notify the RA&HS if you cease to be registered sponsor to, or supplied by the Society which shall be for GST. distributed to the winner and placegetters as the Committee may deem fit. If you provide your Australian Business Number but are not “Champion” – means a Competitor in a championship contest registered for GST, we will pay the prize money as detailed in who has been judged superior to or has defeated all other the Prize Schedule without reference to the GST. Competitors in the contest. If you confirm you are entering as part of a private “Winner” – means the Competitor(s) who won the event. recreational pursuit or hobby, we will pay the prize money as “Placegetters” – means those persons who filled second, third detailed in the Prize Schedule without reference to GST. and subsequent positions in the event. IMPORTANT “Axemen” – means a competitor in a woodcutting contest. “Axe” – means an implement used by an axeman to cut a log of a type approved by the Australian Axemen’s Association.

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“Blow” – means the intentional striking of a log by an axeman with the axe. Unauthorised Persons in Log Storage Bay: “Cut” – means when the cutting edge of an axe penetrates the log as the result of a blow by an axeman. 1. Access to the log storage bay is strictly prohibited to “Sawyer” – means a Competitor in a sawing contest. axemen unless accompanied by the Ring Judge or his or “Saw” – means an implement used by a sawyer to cut a log her nominee. and shall be of a type approved by the Australian Axemen’s Association. RULES “Sawing” – means to cut a log with a saw. “Double Handed Sawing” – means the sawing of a log with Restriction of Entries: one sawyer holding each end of the saw. “Cutting” – means to cut a log with repeated blows of an axe. 1. The Society reserves the right to restrict the number of “Log” – means the timber provided by the Committee for the entries in any class as it deems fit. event. 2. In championship events the number of axemen will be “Rules” – means the regulations and rules for the time being limited to the best 24 on handicap. in force governing the conduct of woodcutting contests as 3. In handicap tree felling, the number of axemen will be may be varied from time to time by the Australian Axemen’s limited to 24. Association. 4. Axemen balloted out will be placed on a reserve list and “Tolerance or Timber Tolerances” – means the extent of the will be eligible to replace axemen who have been deviation from the norm as approved by the Australian scratched. Axemen’s Association. CONDITIONS The Australian Axemen’s Association Competition Rules and Code of Conduct are followed for the conduct of 1. Competitors in championship events must also compete woodchopping and sawing contests at the Royal Adelaide in at least two handicap events. Show competitions. 2. If in the opinion of the supervisor, a Competitor is acting or competing in a manner that is deemed to be RULES and REGULATIONS of the Woodchopping Section in dangerous to that person or the public in general, the addition to the AAA Rules and Regulations. supervisor can instruct that Competitor to cease cutting immediately. Entries The RA&HS and the Woodcutting Committee reserves the DATES AND TIMINGS right to accept or not accept any competitor’s entries in any The woodcutting events will be held from Saturday 4 to particular event. Entry fees will be refunded where the Sunday 12 September. Competitors will be advised of timings Committee does not accept a competitor’s entry/ies. The for individual classes on completion of the programme early in refund of entry fees will not be given for any reason when a August. competitor is unable or chooses not to compete. Events will be restricted to a maximum of 128 competitors PHOTOS OF WOODCUTTING ACTIVITIES unless otherwise stated. Photos taken during the competition may be used by the RA&HS for future publicity or for another purpose to positively promote the competition. The Committee may in its absolute discretion refuse to accept the entries of any Competitor without assigning any reason for that refusal.

No person shall be eligible to compete unless approved of by the Committee

TEAM SUBSTITUTIONS If an Exhibitor entered as a part of a team in International Team events is unable to attend, a substitution by a named reserve would be permitted for the events nominated by that team member. Any other requests would be at the discretion of the Committee. Substitutions will not be accepted under any other circumstances.

Dress: Competitors must wear the sponsors’ singlets in sponsored events unless exempted by the Committee. The Committee reserves the right at all times to refuse to allow any Competitor to compete in any event who in their opinion is not suitably attired.

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THE RYDGES ADELAIDE PRIZE SPECIAL AWARDS MOST SUCCESSFUL HANDICAP AXEMAN

RA&HS sashes will be awarded to Champion Axeman of the Gaining the highest aggregate points in Show, Junior Axeman of the Show, Most Successful Single Handed Open Handicap Events Handicap Axeman, Most Successful Female Competitor and The winner of the above trophy shall be ascertained by the Junior Invitation Round Robin winner allocation of points for all final events. In the event of a tie by two or more competitors, the trophy shall be awarded to the axeman gaining the greatest number of points in semi-finals RA&HS MEDALLION and finals. In the event of a tie in this manner, points will be and allotted in heats, semi-finals and finals. THE STATE SECURITY SERVICES PRIZE for CHAMPION AXEMAN OF THE SHOW Aggregate will be determined from results in classes 1A, 2, 3, Gaining the highest aggregate points in 3A, 3B, 3C, 4, 4A, 5, 5A, 6A,10, 14A, 15, 16, 16A, 18, 18A, Single Handed Open Championship events 18B, 18C, 19, 20, 20A, 21A, 25, 25A, 26 & 27

A gold medal will be awarded annually to the axeman gaining

the highest aggregate points. Allocation of points for $100.00 sponsored by Rydges Adelaide aggregates: first, 7 points; second, 3 points; third, 2 points; fourth, 1 point JUNIOR INVITATION ROUND ROBIN

2002 - D Beams The Society will invite eight junior axemen, nominated by their 2003 - L M O'Toole respective State Association. Preference will be given to 2004 - D Beams novice axemen. The Society will contribute $300 towards 2005 - L M O'Toole each junior axeman's travel and accommodation costs. 2006 - D Bolstad Allocation of points for all aggregates: first, 7 points; second, 2007 - D Coffey 3 points; third, 2 points; fourth, 1 point. 2008 - D Beams In the event of a tie points will be allotted in this manner - 2009 - L M O'Toole First, 2 points; second, 1 point. 2010 - Z Beams Reminder 2011 - B Meyer Vehicle passes are needed to deliver axes pre-show and 2012 - D Staib collect axes during Show. Please indicate when submitting 2013 - L M O'Toole entry. 2014 - G Gillam

2015 - L M O'Toole 2016 - B Rees THE RYDGES ADELAIDE PRIZE 2017 - G Gillam MOST SUCCESSFUL FEMALE COMPETITOR 2018 - L O'Toole 2019 - G Gillam To be awarded to the most successful female competitor on a 2020 - No Event points basis.

$100.00 and Trophy sponsored by Rydges Adelaide

THE MIKE FULLGRABE TROPHY Aggregate will be determined from results in classes for 1, 6, 14, 21, 40, 42 MOST SUCCESSFUL SA AGGREGATE AWARD Trophy sponsored by Mike Fullgrabe

$300.00 and RAS Trophy sponsored by Shone Family State Security Services, and Medallion sponsored by Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA Inc.

RA&HS MEDALLION and THE BAYLISS FAMILY TROPHY for JUNIOR AXEMAN OF THE SHOW

The winner of this award must be under 18 years of age on 1 September of the current year for all final events. In the event of a tie by two or more competitors, the trophy shall be awarded to the axeman gaining the greatest number of points in semi-finals and finals. Medallion sponsored by Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA Inc and Trophy sponsored by Chalien Bayliss

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Class 4 THE VILI'S UNDERHAND CONTESTS Underhand Handicap Logs 325 mm. Class 1 Underhand Australian Championship Total Prize Money - $2000 Enter only Class 1 or 1A. First: $1,000.00; Second: $500.00; Third: $250.00; Restricted to the best 32 axemen on handicap. Fourth: $130.00; Fifth: $70.00; Sixth: $50.00 Remaining axemen will be placed on a reserve $2,000.00 sponsored by Vili's list. Logs 375 mm. Total Prize Money - $5000 Class 4A Underhand Handicap First: $2,500.00; Second: $1,000.00; Third: $550.00; Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to Fourth: $400.00; Fifth: $250.00; Sixth: $100.00; compete in class 4. Seventh: $100.00; Eighth: $100.00 Logs 300 mm. Total Prize Money $2000 Class 1A Underhand Handicap First: $1,000.00; Second: $500.00; Third: $250.00; Logs 300 mm Fourth: $130.00; Fifth: $70.00; Sixth: $50.00 Total Prize Money - $1500 First: $700.00; Second: $380.00; Third: $200.00; Class 5 Underhand Handicap Fourth: $100.00; Fifth: $70.00; Sixth: $50.00 Logs 300 mm. Total Prize Money - $1500 Class 2 THE GRAPHIC PRINT First: $700.00; Second: $380.00; Third: $200.00; Underhand Handicap Fourth: $100.00; Fifth: $70.00; Sixth: $50.00 Logs 300 mm. Total Prize Money - $1700 Class 5A THE COOPERS BREWERY First: $850.00; Second: $400.00; Third: $200.00; Underhand Handicap Fourth: $125.00; Fifth: $75.00; Sixth: $50.00 Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to $1,700.00 sponsored by Graphic Print compete in class 5. Class 3 THE VILI'S Logs 275 mm. Underhand Handicap Total Prize Money $1500 First: $700.00; Second: $380.00; Third: $200.00; Competitors to be graded by the handicapper. Fourth: $100.00; Fifth: $70.00; Sixth: $50.00 Logs 350 mm. $1,500.00 sponsored by Coopers Brewery Limited Total Prize Money $1400 First: $700.00; Second: $350.00; Third: $180.00; Class 6 Elimination Underhand Championship Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $50.00; Sixth: $40.00 Enter only class 6 or 6a . $1,400.00 sponsored by Vili's Logs 300 mm. Class 3A THE PROGRAMMED PROPERTY SERVICES Total Prize Money - $3000 First: $1,110.00; Second: $500.00; Third: $300.00; Underhand Handicap Fourth: $250.00; Fifth: $400.00; Sixth: $440.00 Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to compete in class 3. Class 6A THE VILI'S Logs 300 mm. Underhand Handicap. Total Prize Money $1400 Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to First: $700.00; Second: $350.00; Third: $180.00; compete in class 6. Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $50.00; Sixth: $40.00 Logs 275 mm. $1,400.00 sponsored by Programmed Property Services Limited Total Prize Money - $1500 First: $700.00; Second: $380.00; Third: $200.00; Class 3B THE COOPERS BREWERY Fourth: $100.00; Fifth: $70.00; Sixth: $50.00 $1,500.00 sponsored by Vili's Underhand Handicap. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to Class 7 THE YEDMANDALE compete in classes 3 or 3A. Junior Underhand Championship Logs 275 mm. Open to competitors 12 years and under 18 years Total Prize Money - $1400 on 1 September of the current year. First: $700.00; Second: $350.00; Third: $180.00; Logs 275 mm. Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $50.00; Sixth: $40.00 $1,400.00 sponsored by Coopers Brewery Limited Total Prize Money - $650 First: $200.00; Second: $150.00; Third: $110.00; Class 3C THE QUEENS COURT PRESS Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $60.00; Sixth: $50.00 $650.00 sponsored by Rosemary & Stephen Young Underhand Handicap. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to Class 8 THE RYDGES ADELAIDE PRIZE compete in classes 3, 3A or 3B. Novice Underhand Handicap Logs 275 mm. Unless six nominations are received, the event will Total Prize Money - $1400 be cancelled. First: $700.00; Second: $350.00; Third: $180.00; Logs 275 mm. Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $50.00; Sixth: $40.00 $1,400.00 sponsored by Queens Court Press Total Prize Money - $650 First: $200.00; Second: $150.00; Third: $110.00; Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $60.00; Sixth: $50.00 $500 sponsored by Rydges Adelaide

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Class 9 THE VILI'S Class 14A THE MGA INSURANCE Veterans' Underhand Handicap Standing Block Handicap Restricted to axemen 60 years of age and over as Restricted to Axemen not eligible to compete in at 1 September of the current year class 14 The Committee reserves the right to ask proof of Logs 275 mm. age. Total Prize Money - $1500 Logs 275 mm. First: $700.00; Second: $380.00; Third: $200.00; Total Prize Money - $1400 Fourth: $100.00; Fifth: $70.00; Sixth: $50.00 First: $700.00; Second: $350.00; Third: $180.00; $1,500.00 sponsored by MGA Insurance Brokers Pty Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $50.00; Sixth: $40.00 Ltd $1,400.00 sponsored by Vili's Class 15 THE COOPERS BREWERY Class 10 Underhand Handicap Standing Block Handicap Logs 275 mm. Logs 250 mm. Total Prize Money - $1700 Total Prize Money - $1700 First: $850.00; Second: $400.00; Third: $200.00; First: $850.00; Second: $400.00; Third: $200.00; Fourth: $125.00; Fifth: $75.00; Sixth: $50.00 Fourth: $125.00; Fifth: $75.00; Sixth: $50.00 $1,700.00 sponsored by Coopers Brewery Limited Class 11 THE COOPERS BREWERY Under 21 Underhand Championship Class 16 THE VILI'S Logs 300 mm. Standing Block Handicap. Total Prize Money - $1200 Logs 300 mm. Competitors must be under 21 years as at 1st Total Prize Money - $2000 January of the current year. First: $1,000.00; Second: $500.00; Third: $250.00; Fourth: $130.00; Fifth: $70.00; Sixth: $50.00 First: $600.00; Second: $300.00; Third: $135.00; $2,000.00 sponsored by Vili's Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $55.00; Sixth: $30.00 $1,200.00 sponsored by Coopers Brewery Limited Class 16A THE VILI'S Class 12 Jill Underhand Championship Standing Block Handicap Logs 300 mm. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to Total Prize Money - $3000 compete in class 16. First: $1,500.00; Second: $600.00; Third: $350.00; Logs 275 mm. Fourth: $250.00; Fifth: $150.00; Sixth: $50.00; Total Prize Money - $2000 Seventh: $50.00; Eighth: $50.00 First: $1,000.00; Second: $500.00; Third: $250.00; Fourth: $130.00; Fifth: $70.00; Sixth: $50.00 Class 12A Jill Underhand Handicap $2,000.00 sponsored by Vili's Restricted to Axemen not eligible to compete in class 12. Class 17 THE PROGRAMMED PROPERTY SERVICES Logs 275mm Veterans' Standing Block Handicap. Total Prize Money - $1500 Restricted to axemen 60 years of age and over as First: $700.00; Second: $380.00; Third: $200.00; at the 1st September of the current year. Fourth: $100.00; Fifth: $70.00; Sixth: $50.00 The committee reserves the right to ask axemen for proof of age. Logs 250 mm. Total Prize Money - $1400 STANDING BLOCK CONTESTS First: $700.00; Second: $350.00; Third: $180.00; Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $50.00; Sixth: $40.00 Class 13 THE FREAK OUT $1,400.00 sponsored by Programmed Property Services Limited Junior Standing Block Championship Open to competitors 12 years and under 18 years Class 18 THE VILI'S on 1 September of the current year. Standing Block Handicap. Logs 250 mm. Competitors to be graded by the handicapper. Total Prize Money - $650 Logs 350 mm. First: $200.00; Second: $150.00; Third: $110.00; Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $60.00; Sixth: $50.00 Total Prize Money - $1400 $650.00 sponsored by B and B Rides and Games First: $700.00; Second: $350.00; Third: $180.00; Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $50.00; Sixth: $40.00 $1,400.00 sponsored by Vili's Class 14 Standing Block Australian Championship Enter only 14 or 14A Class 18A THE VILI'S Restricted to the best 32 axemen on handicap. Standing Block Handicap. Remaining axemen will be placed on a reserve list Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to Logs 300 mm. compete in class 18. Total Prize Money - $5000 Logs 300 mm. First: $2,500.00; Second: $1,000.00; Third: $550.00; Fourth: $400.00; Fifth: $250.00; Sixth: $100.00; Total Prize Money - $1400 Seventh: $100.00; Eighth: $100.00 First: $700.00; Second: $350.00; Third: $180.00; Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $50.00; Sixth: $40.00 $1,400.00 sponsored by Vili's

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Class 18B THE VILI'S Class 23 THE AUSTRALIAN FIRE SERVICES Standing Block Handicap. Under 21 Standing Block Championship. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to Logs 300 mm. compete in classes 18 and 18A. Total Prize Money - $1200 Logs 275 mm. Competitors must be under 21 years as at 1st Total Prize Money - $1400 January of the current year. First: $700.00; Second: $350.00; Third: $180.00; First: $600.00; Second: $300.00; Third: $135.00; Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $50.00; Sixth: $40.00 Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $55.00; Sixth: $30.00 $1,400.00 sponsored by Vili's $1,200.00 sponsored by Australian Fire Services

Class 18C THE VILI'S Standing Block Handicap. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to TREE FELLING compete in classes 18, 18A and 18B. Logs 250 mm. Class 25 Tree Felling Handicap Total Prize Money - $1400 Enter only Class 25 or 25A. First: $700.00; Second: $350.00; Third: $180.00; 1st Division Tree, competitors to be graded by the Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $50.00; Sixth: $40.00 $1,400.00 sponsored by Vili's Handicapper. Logs 300 mm. Class 19 Standing Block Handicap. Total Prize Money - $2200 Logs 300 mm. First: $1,100.00; Second: $600.00; Third: $250.00; Fourth: $130.00; Fifth: $70.00; Sixth: $50.00 Total Prize Money - $1700 First: $850.00; Second: $400.00; Third: $200.00; Class 25A Tree Felling Handicap Fourth: $125.00; Fifth: $75.00; Sixth: $50.00 Restricted to axemen not eligible to compete in Class 20 Standing Block Handicap. class 25. Logs 325 mm. Limited to 16 competitors Total Prize Money - $1500 Logs 275 mm. First: $700.00; Second: $380.00; Third: $200.00; Total Prize Money - $2200 Fourth: $100.00; Fifth: $70.00; Sixth: $50.00 First: $1,100.00; Second: $600.00; Third: $250.00; Fourth: $130.00; Fifth: $70.00; Sixth: $50.00 Class 20A THE VILI'S Standing Block Handicap. Class 26 THE COOPERS BREWERY Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to Tree Felling Handicap compete in class 20. Limited to 24 competitors. Logs 275 mm. Remaining axemen will be placed on a reserve Total Prize Money - $1500 list. First: $700.00; Second: $380.00; Third: $200.00; Logs 300 mm. Fourth: $100.00; Fifth: $70.00; Sixth: $50.00 Total Prize Money - $2000 $1,500.00 sponsored by Vili's First: $1,000.00; Second: $500.00; Third: $250.00; Fourth: $130.00; Fifth: $70.00; Sixth: $50.00 Class 21 THE COOPERS BREWERY $2,000.00 sponsored by Coopers Brewery Limited Elimination Standing Block Championship Enter only Class 21 or 21A. Class 27 THE BONE TIMBER Logs 300 mm. Tree Felling Handicap Total Prize Money - $3000 Limited to 24 competitors. First: $1,110.00; Second: $500.00; Third: $300.00; Remaining axemen will be placed on a reserve Fourth: $250.00; Fifth: $400.00; Sixth: $440.00 list. $3,000.00 sponsored by Coopers Brewery Limited Logs 275 mm. Total Prize Money - $2000 Class 21A THE VILI'S First: $1,000.00; Second: $500.00; Third: $250.00; Standing Block Handicap. Fourth: $130.00; Fifth: $70.00; Sixth: $50.00 Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to $2,000.00 sponsored by Bone Timber Industries compete in Class 21. Logs 275 mm. Class 28 Two Board Tree Felling Handicap Total Prize Money - $1500 Front markers restricted on handicap First: $700.00; Second: $380.00; Third: $200.00; Logs 250 mm. Fourth: $100.00; Fifth: $70.00; Sixth: $50.00 Total Prize Money - $1400 $1,500.00 sponsored by Vili's First: $700.00; Second: $350.00; Third: $180.00; Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $50.00; Sixth: $40.00 Class 22 THE GRAPHIC PRINT Novice Standing Block Handicap. Class 29 Under 21 Two Board Tree Felling Handicap Unless 6 nominations are received the event will Competitors must be under 21 years as at 1st be cancelled. January of the current year. Minimum of 6 Logs 250 mm. competitors required. Total Prize Money - $650 Logs 250 mm. First: $300.00; Second: $150.00; Third: $90.00; Fourth: Total Prize Money - $1400 $60.00; Fifth: $30.00; Sixth: $20.00 First: $700.00; Second: $350.00; Third: $180.00; $650 sponsored by Graphic Print Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $50.00; Sixth: $40.00

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Class 32B 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 30 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: $700.00; Second: $350.00; Third: $180.00; Pairings shall be finalised during the Show with Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $50.00; Sixth: $40.00 $1,400.00 sponsored by Vili's the handicapper. Restricted to axemen not eligible to compete in Class 31 THE STATE SECURITY SERVICES 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: $700.00; Second: $350.00; Third: $180.00; First: $700.00; Second: $350.00; Third: $180.00; Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $50.00; Sixth: $40.00 Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $50.00; Sixth: $40.00 $1,400.00 sponsored by Shone Family State Security $1,400.00 sponsored by Coopers Brewery Limited Services Class 32C THE VILI'S Class 32 THE VILI'S Combination Handicap (Teams of Two) Combination Championship (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. Logs will be placed on cradles for the underhand Limited to 16 competitors cut and on dummies for the standing cut. Logs will be placed on cradles for the underhand The first axeman shall cut the underhand block, cut and on dummies for the standing cut. and immediately the block is severed, his partner The first axeman shall cut the underhand block, shall complete the standing block to decide the and immediately the block is severed, his partner winner. shall complete the standing block to decide the Pairings shall be finalised during the Show with winner. the handicapper. Pairings shall be finalised during the Show with Restricted to axemen not eligible to compete in the handicapper. classes 30, 30A or 30B. Priority will be given to Open Axemen before Priority will be given to Open Axemen before Novice and Junior Axemen. Novice and Junior Axemen Logs 300 mm. Logs, Underhand 275mm, Standing 250mm. Total Prize Money - $3000 Total Prize Money - $1400 First: $1,500.00; Second: $600.00; Third: $350.00; First: $700.00; Second: $350.00; Third: $180.00; Fourth: $250.00; Fifth: $150.00; Sixth: $50.00; Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $50.00; Sixth: $40.00 Seventh: $50.00; Eighth: $50.00 $1,400.00 sponsored by Vili's $3,000 sponsored by Vili's Class 33 THE EXTREME SPEED Class 32A THE SUEZ Teams of Three Open Invitation Combination Combination Handicap (Teams of Two) Relay Underhand, Standing, Tree Felling Underhand and Standing Limited to 21 teams. When entering for this event, state whether cutting Logs : Underhand 300 mm, Standing 300 mm, underhand or standing. Tree Felling 300 mm. Logs will be placed on cradles for the underhand Axemen competing in classes 25, 25A, 26 and 27 cut and on dummies for the standing cut. will be invited to Tree Fell. The first axeman shall cut the underhand block, Total Prize Money - $4470 and immediately the block is severed, his partner First: $1,800.00; Second: $1,020.00; Third: $600.00; shall complete the standing block to decide the Fourth: $450.00; Fifth: $360.00; Sixth: $240.00 winner. $4,470.00 sponsored by Golden Way Amusements Pairings shall be finalised during the Show with Pty Ltd the handicapper. Restricted to axemen not eligible to compete in class 30. Priority will be given to Open Axemen before Novice and Junior Axemen. Logs 300 mm. Total Prize Money - $1400 First: $700.00; Second: $350.00; Third: $180.00; Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $50.00; Sixth: $40.00 sponsored by SUEZ

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SAWING HARD HITTING CONTEST

Class 34 Double Handed Open Sawing Handicap Class 42 Standing Block Hard Hitting Championship Pairings shall be finalised during the Show with Restricted Event. Limited to 16 competitors, the handicapper. remaining axemen will be placed on a reserve list. Logs 450 mm. Logs 300 mm. Total Prize Money - $2000 Total Prize Money - $3000 First: $930.00; Second: $500.00; third: $270.00; First: $1,500.00; Second: $600.00; Third: $350.00; Fourth: $140.00; Fifth: $90.00; Sixth: $70.00 Fourth: $250.00; Fifth: $150.00; Sixth: $50.00; Seventh: $50.00; Eighth: $50.00 Class 35 Jack and Jill Double Handed Sawing Handicap Logs 375 mm. Minimum 4 pairs to be entered. Total Prize Money - $2000 TEAMS CONTESTS First: $930.00; Second: $500.00; Third: $270.00; Fourth: $140.00; Fifth: $90.00; Sixth: $70.00 Class 43 Open Two Man Relay Handicap Pairings shall be finalised by the Class 36 Jill Single Handed Sawing Championship Logs 300 mm. handicapper. Open cutters have priority over Total Prize Money - $1200 novice and junior. First: $600.00; Second: $300.00; Third: $135.00; Logs 400 mm. Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $55.00; Sixth: $30.00 Total Prize Money - $1400 First: $700.00; Second: $350.00; Third: $180.00; Class 37 THE COOPERS BREWERY Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $50.00; Sixth: $40.00 Jill and Jill Double Handed Sawing Championship Class 43A Open Two Man Relay Handicap. Logs 375 mm. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to Total Prize Money - $2000 compete in class 43. First: $930.00; Second: $500.00; Third: $270.00; Open cutters have priority over novice and Fourth: $140.00; Fifth: $90.00; Sixth: $70.00 junior. $2,000.00 sponsored by Coopers Brewery Limited Logs 375 mm. Total Prize Money - $1400 Class 38 Jill and Jill Double Handed Sawing Handicap First: $700.00; Second: $350.00; Third: $180.00; Logs 375 mm. Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $50.00; Sixth: $40.00 Total Prize Money - $2000 First: $930.00; Second: $500.00; Third: $270.00; Class 43B Open Two Man Relay Handicap. Fourth: $140.00; Fifth: $90.00; Sixth: $70.00 Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to compete in class 43 or 43A. Class 39 THE GALLAGHER Double Handed Sawing Championship Open cutters have priority over novice and Logs 450 mm. junior. Total Prize Money - $2000 Logs 325 mm. First: $930.00; Second: $500.00; Third: $270.00; Total Prize Money - $1400 Fourth: $140.00; Fifth: $90.00; Sixth: $70.00 First: $700.00; Second: $350.00; Third: $180.00; $2,000.00 sponsored by Gallagher Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $50.00; Sixth: $40.00

Class 40 Single Handed Sawing Championship Class 44 THE COOPERS BREWERY Limited to 18 competitors, remaining competitors Teams Relay will be placed on a reserve list. 3 Teams of 6 Underhand and Standing Logs 375 mm. Logs: 300mm Total Prize Money - $1500 Total Prize Money $2700 First: $700.00; Second: $380.00; Third: $200.00; First: $1,200.00; Second: $900.00; Third: $600.00 Fourth: $100.00; Fifth: $70.00; Sixth: $50.00 $2,700.00 sponsored by Coopers Brewery Limited

Class 41 THE LUCID CONSULTING ENGINEERS Class 44A Teams Relay Jack and Jill Double Handed Sawing 3 Teams of 6 Underhand and Standing Championship Logs: 275mm Logs 375 mm. Restricted to Axemen not eligible to complete in Total Prize Money - $2000 Class 44 First: $930.00; Second: $500.00; Third: $270.00; Total Prize Money $2700 Fourth: $140.00; Fifth: $90.00; Sixth: $70.00 First: $1,200.00; Second: $900.00; Third: $600.00 $2,000.00 sponsored by Lucid Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd

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Class 45 THE TUATAHI RACING AXES & SAWS Junior Invitation Round Robin SA EVENTS This event is run to encourage and develop new Class 54 SA Underhand Handicap talent, the preference is for novice axemen. Logs 275 mm. Please note the Junior Competitors will be Open to registered South Australian Axemen only. required to cut underhand and standing block Total Prize Money - $1200 during the Round Robin. First: $600.00; Second: $300.00; Third: $135.00; Open to competitors nominated by each State, 12 Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $55.00; Sixth: $30.00 years and under 18 years on 1 September of the current year. Class 55 SA Standing Block Handicap Logs: Standing Block 250 mm, Underhand 275 Logs 250 mm. mm. Open to registered South Australian Axemen only. Each competitor will receive $300 towards Total Prize Money - $1200 costs. A cheque will be presented to each First: $600.00; Second: $300.00; Third: $135.00; competitor during the Show. Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $55.00; Sixth: $30.00 Total Prize Money - $3600 First: $350.00; Second: $250.00; Third: $180.00; Class 56 SA Standing Championship Fourth: $140.00; Fifth: $100.00; Sixth: $60.00; Limited to 8 competitors with the rest placed on a Seventh: $60.00; Eighth: $60.00 reserve list. $1,090.91 sponsored by Tuatahi Racing Axes & Saws Logs 275 mm. Open to registered South Australian Axemen only. Class 46 Australia vs New Zealand Veterans Test Series Total Prize Money - $1200 First: $600.00; Second: $300.00; Third: $135.00; Australia's and New Zealand's top Veteran Fourth: $80.00; Fifth: $55.00; Sixth: $30.00 Woodcutters are selected by the Australian Axemans Association and the New Zealand Axemans Association to represent their countries in teams of 9 to participate in a relay event featuring underhand, standing block, double handed and single handed sawing events. Logs: Underhand 300 mm Standing Block: 275 mm Single Handed Sawing: 350 mm Double Handed Sawing: 450 mm The winner is the best out of three tests. Prize money below includes cost contributions. First prize $5,000; Second $4,000

Class 47 Australia v New Zealand Womens Test Series Australia and New Zealand top Women Woodcutters are selected by their respective Associations to represent their country in teams of 7 to participate in a relay event featuring underhand, double handed and single handed sawing events. Logs: Underhand 275 mm; Single Handed Sawing 325 mm; Double Handed Sawing 375 mm. The winner is the best out of three tests. Each team receives $3000 towards costs. First: $5,000.00; Second: $4,000.00

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Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA Competitive Exhibitor – Royal Adelaide Show Conditions of Entry

HAZARD REPORTING Competitors must notify the Area/Pavilion Supervisor or the Venue Control Centre immediately of any hazards detected. Hazards are any situation which has the potential to cause: 1. Injury, illness or death to people or animals either immediately or in the future 2. Damage or destruction to property

INCIDENT REPORTING Competitors must notify the Area/Pavilion Supervisor or the Venue Control Centre immediately an incident occurs which has resulted in: 1. The injury, illness or death of any person or animal 2. The damage, destruction or loss of property 3. A near miss incident that could have resulted in the consequences listed in 1 and 2

WASTE DISPOSAL All waste including liquids must be disposed of responsibly and placed in the appropriate bin or receptacle. Storm drains must not be used for the disposal of any waste.

HAZARD MINIMISATION All areas must be kept in a clean and tidy order with clearly defined and available access and exit routes at all times. Build-up of combustible waste must be avoided. Care must be taken to minimise trip hazards and obstacles that people may walk into.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS The RA&HS are to be advised of all hazardous materials that are brought onto the Showground. Appropriate warning signs and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) will need to be provided before allowing these materials on site. SDS are to be available onsite and provided immediately upon request by an RA&HS Representative.

MEDIA COMMENTS Any public comment on emergencies, incidents or other venue matters should only come from the RA&HS. The key media spokesperson for the RA&HS is the Marketing Manager.

DUTY OF CARE It is important to ensure your own safety and that of all other site personnel, visitors and general public at the Adelaide Showground.

All competitors have a “Duty of Care” to avoid exposing themselves or other people to situations which could lead to injury. This “Duty of Care” extends to the prevention of damage to property.

LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY 1. Release Entry to and remaining on the Showground is entirely at the risk of the Exhibitor and to the maximum extent permitted by law, the Exhibitor releases the Society (which term includes in this clause the Society’s officers, employees, members and agents), from all claims and demands of every kind resulting from any accident, damage or injury occurring at the Showground, and without limitation, the Exhibitor acknowledges: a) the Society has no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or injury to or caused by any Exhibit; b) the Society has no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or injury to or caused by any Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees and Agents; c) the Society has no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or injury to a Motor Vehicle or any of its contents whilst it is located on the Showground; and

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d) without limiting Regulations 1 (a) and 1 (b) above, the Society has no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or injury resulting from the sale, treatment, failure to treat, destruction, disposal or other dealing with any Exhibit, or for loss, damage or injury to any personal belongings, equipment or property brought onto the Showground. 2. Indemnity To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Exhibitor must indemnify and keep indemnified the Society and its officers, employees, members and agents from and against all actions, claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, expenses and liabilities including without limitation, consequential loss and loss of profits for which the Society is or may be or become liable in respect of or arising from: a) loss, damage or injury to any person in connection with the Exhibit or the relevant Event; b) without limiting Regulation 2(a), loss, damage or injury to any other Exhibit or Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees, Agents, or to the property of the Society, or its members, or to the general public, caused or contributed to or by any act or omission of an Exhibit of the Exhibitor or by the Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees or Agents; and c) without limiting Regulation 2(a), loss, damage or injury to the Exhibit, or the Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees, or Agents caused or contributed by an act or omission of an Exhibit of the Exhibitor or by the transportation, feeding or housing of an Exhibit of the Exhibitor. 3. Removal from Showground Without prejudice to any other provision in these Regulations, where the Society, its officers, employees, members or agents removes an Exhibit, or causes an Exhibit to be removed from the Showground, the Exhibit is removed or caused to be removed entirely at the risk of the Exhibitor. The person or persons removing the Exhibit will be deemed to be the agent of the Exhibitor, and his or her acts and omissions will be deemed to be the acts and omissions of the Exhibitor. 4. Insurance The Society will arrange Animal Exhibitors Public Liability insurance cover for all Exhibitors of Exhibits being animals. The Exhibitor is bound by the terms and conditions of this insurance and by Statutory Duties as defined under the Insurance Contracts Act (1984). Details of the Animal Exhibitors Public Liability insurance are set out in the Relevant Schedule. The Society does not insure first party loss, damage or injury to Exhibits, and Exhibitors should consider purchasing insurance if required. 5. Personal effects The Society has no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage caused to personal belongings, equipment or property which is brought onto the Showground by an Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees or Agents.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION Emergency information and Emergency Assembly Points for the various animal pavilions and stables will be included with Exhibitor List of Entries and Notice to Exhibitor notifications. Competitors should be familiar with these plans.

FIRST AID During the Royal Adelaide Show, St John provides First Aid Services but it is suggested that competitors have a basic First Aid kit for minor medical requirements. St John is not in attendance after public hours. For emergency contact details, check Notice Boards for onsite assistance or dial 000 for a medical emergency.

RA&HS EMERGENCY FACILITIES Firefighting and other emergency equipment must not be removed or used for any other purpose. Missing or unserviceable equipment should be reported to the Venue Control Centre immediately.

SMOKING The Royal Adelaide Show is a smoke free event. Smoking is only permitted in designated locations.

TRAFFIC CONTROL The RA&HS Traffic Management Policy imposes restrictions within the Showground. Maximum speed for all vehicles on the Showground is10 km/h or as indicated by staff, permits or signs. Permitted vehicles to only be driven on the Showground during public hours in exceptional circumstances as detailed on approved vehicle permit. Conditions of entry will be provided with the issue of Vehicle Entry Permits.

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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 1. All electrical cords and electrical appliances should be tested and tagged as per Australian Standards 3760-2010. 2. Removal of all untagged electrical equipment will be required or costs levied to exhibitors regarding any equipment without a current inspection tag. 3. Power boards with overload protection and appropriate tagging can be used. 4. The use of double adaptors is strictly prohibited. 5. Appliances and power cables must not be used or laid through any area that may become wet. 6. Power cables must not be laid across walkways, paths, roads or any area where damage could occur to the cable. 7. Bar (resistance) heaters are strictly prohibited. 8. Light sockets must not be used for any other purpose 9. In external areas only, extension leads that are Heavy Duty Rated may be used.

For further information regarding conditions of entry to the Adelaide Showground please click on the link below:

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY TO ADELAIDE SHOWGROUND

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

For further information please contact the Society on (08) 8210 5211 or visit rahs.com.au