Sydney 2016 Woodchop Schedule
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17 - 30 March 2016 Sydney Showground Sydney Olympic Park COMPETITION WOODCHOPPING & SAWING SCHEDULE www.sydneyroyal.com.au Welcome from the President Thank you for your interest in entering a Sydney Royal competition at the 2016 Sydney Royal Easter Show. Agricultural competitions are at the heart of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) charter – to encourage and reward excellence, and support a viable and prosperous future for our agricultural communities. And it’s been that way since 1823. Today, the Sydney Royal competitions held at the Show attract close to 30,000 entries each year from passionate, skilled producers and craftspeople across the country. Because the competitions set benchmarks in excellence, and encourage development and innovation in Australian agriculture, they continue to be an important part of our agriculture industry. For instance, winning a prestigious Sydney Royal ribbon can bring commercial benefits to exhibitors, enabling our rural communities to remain strong and vibrant. And major award winners at the Show have the benefit of using Sydney Royal artwork to promote their success in marketing campaigns. Every year, the RAS works to evolve the Sydney Royal competitions. Our commitment to adapting to consumer and industry trends ensures our competitions remain relevant, encourage excellence and are world-class. The integrity of our Sydney Royal competitions rests in the hands of accomplished, knowledgeable and most importantly independent judges. I’m always impressed by their professionalism, energy and high ethical standards. The spirit of friendly competition comes alive at the Show each year when Australia’s agricultural community come together to celebrate at the Sydney Showground. If you are not already a Member of the RAS, please consider joining, as membership provides the perfect opportunity to get the most out of your Show experience. On behalf of the RAS, I encourage you to enter a 2016 Sydney Royal competition and wish you the best of luck. I’m very much looking forward to seeing the plethora of skills and talents on display at the Show. Robert Ryan OAM President, Royal Agricultural Society of NSW WOODCHOP 3 INDEX TO SCHEDULE INDEX TO SCHEDULE ......................................................... 3 TREE FELLING CONTESTS .................................................12 FEE SCHEDULE .................................................................. 4 UNDERHAND CONTESTS ...................................................12 ENTRY FEES AND RAS MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT ................. 7 STANDING BLOCK CONTESTS ...........................................12 WOODCHOPPING AND SAWING ......................................... 8 BUTCHER’S BLOCK CONTESTS ..........................................12 CLOSING DAY OF ENTRY ................................................... 8 COMBINATION CONTESTS ................................................12 ENTRY FEES ...................................................................... 8 TEAMS RELAY CONTESTS .................................................12 PRIZES AND GST ............................................................... 8 INTERSTATE AND OVERSEAS TEAMS RELAY CONTESTS ..... 13 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION .............................................. 8 INTERNATIONAL RELAYS ..................................................13 ADMISSION TICKETS FOR COMPETITORS ........................... 8 UNDER 21’S INTERSTATE RELAY .......................................13 CONDITIONS OF ENTRY ..................................................... 8 NSW AREA ASSOCIATION TEAMS RELAY ........................... 13 WORKING WITH CHILDREN ............................................... 9 PROTESTS ........................................................................13 DISCLAIMER ...................................................................... 9 DISQUALIFICATION FLAG .................................................13 WORKPLACE SURVEILLANCE ACT ....................................... 9 JUDGING BY VIDEO CAMERA ............................................13 SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR WOODCHOPPING AND LOG INSPECTION .............................................................13 SAWING CONTESTS ....................................................... 9 JUDGES ............................................................................13 INTERPRETATION .............................................................. 9 AXES AND SAWS ..............................................................13 ENTRIES ......................................................................... 10 THE COMMITTEE ..............................................................13 PERFORMANCES .............................................................. 10 ADVICE ............................................................................13 GRADING AND HANDICAPPING ........................................ 10 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, RELEASE AND INDEMNITY .............. 13 SCRATCHING ................................................................... 10 ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES ......................................................14 NON-APPEAR PENALTY .................................................... 10 DISPUTES COMMITTEE .....................................................14 INFORMATION RE EVENTS ............................................... 10 WOODCHOPPING & SAWING 2016 ............................. 15 CONDUCT........................................................................ 10 SPECIAL PRIZES ...............................................................15 DRESS ............................................................................. 10 UNDERHAND EVENTS .......................................................15 SETTING UP LOGS ........................................................... 10 STANDING BLOCK EVENTS ................................................16 LOGS .............................................................................. 10 HARD-HITTING EVENTS ....................................................16 PRACTICE........................................................................ 11 TREE FELLING EVENTS .....................................................16 UNAUTHORISED PERSONS IN ARENA ............................... 11 RELAY EVENTS ................................................................. 17 STARTING ....................................................................... 11 SAWING EVENTS ..............................................................17 COMPETITION ................................................................. 11 TEAM EVENTS ..................................................................17 SLABBING ....................................................................... 11 JUNIOR EVENTS ...............................................................17 HARD HITTING CONTESTS ............................................... 11 VETERANS EVENTS ...........................................................18 SAWING CONTESTS ......................................................... 12 LADIES EVENTS ................................................................18 THIS VERSION ISSUED 7 OCTOBER 2015 4 WOODCHOP FEE SCHEDULE ( FEES INCL. GST) Example 1: A Non-Member Competitor submits an Application for Entry for one or more Events outside the RAS Online Entry Facility. Competitor enters Event 2A ($29), Event 11 ($29) and Event 18 ($39) + $10 Offline Processing Fee. Total Fee = $107 Example 2: An RAS Member Competitor submits an Application for Entry for one or more Events outside the RAS Online Entry Facility. Competitor enters Event 2A ($20.50), Event 11 ($20.50) and Event 18 ($29.50) + $10 Offline Processing Fee. Total Fee = $80.50 *An additional offline processing fee of $10 (incl. GST) applies per Competitor where one or more applications for entry are submitted outside the RAS’ online entry facility, including but not limited to those submitted by post or by hand. Faxed applications for entry will not be accepted. UNDERHAND EVENTS CLASSES Event Date RAS Members Non Members 300mm Open Underhand No. 1 Friday 18 March $20.50 Per Class $29 Per Class Entry Handicap +$10 processing fee per +$10 processing fee per Competitor for offline applications* Competitor for offline applications* First Division - 350mm No. 2A Saturday 19 March $20.50 Per Class $29 Per Class Entry Underhand Handicap +$10 processing fee per +$10 processing fee per Competitor for offline applications* Competitor for offline applications* Second Division - 300mm No. 2B Saturday 19 March $20.50 Per Class Entry $29 Per Class Entry Underhand Handicap +$10 processing fee per +$10 processing fee per Competitor for offline applications* Competitor for offline applications* Third Division - 300mm No. 2C Saturday 19 March $20.50 Per Class Entry $29 Per Class Entry Underhand Handicap +$10 processing fee per +$10 processing fee per Competitor for offline applications* Competitor for offline applications* Fourth Division - 275mm No. 2D Saturday 19 March $20.50 Per Class Entry $29 Per Class Entry Underhand Handicap +$10 processing fee per +$10 processing fee per Competitor for offline applications* Competitor for offline applications* 275mm Open Underhand No. 3 Monday 28 March $20.50 Per Class Entry $29 Per Class Entry Handicap +$10 processing fee per +$10 processing fee per Competitor for offline applications* Competitor for offline applications* The Les Slee Memorial No. 4 Monday 21 March $29.50 Per Class Entry $39 Per Class Entry 300mm Underhand Open +$10 processing fee per +$10 processing