SCHEDULE WOOD CHOPPING COMPETITION 22 - 29 SEPTEMBER 2018 | PERTHROYALSHOW.COM.AU WOOD CHOPPING The Wood Chopping carnival at the IGA Perth Royal Show is the biggest and most prestigious in WA attracting axemen from all over Australia and New Zealand. The modern Perth Royal Show competition was launched in the 1940s and grew from a two day event to the major drawcard it is now. Wood chopping in WA dates back to 1892 when the first competition was staged in Albany. It has its origin as a sport in the days when the timber industry was thriving and much of our infrastructure, including railway sleepers, was made by hand using axes. Those working in the industry had competitions amongst themselves which became popular with onlookers, and soon wood chopping became a spectacular sport. MISSION STATEMENT To expose the sport of Wood Chopping to the largest audience in Western Australia as a means of promotion and entertainment. COMMITTEE Councillor in Charge Leon Giglia Assistant Councillor Bill Keane Committee Members Tony Aitken, Jim Carmichael, Ted Coleman, Jim Gale, Milton Gallager, Dudley Preston, Kingsley Preston, Colin Tilbrook Competition and Event Coordinator Josh Percival-Evison SAVE TIME AND MONEY USING OUR FAST AND EFFICIENT ONLINE ENTRY SYSTEM ENTRIES.PERTHROYALSHOW.COM.AU For further information or assistance please contact Josh Percival-Evison on (08) 6263 3169 or email [email protected] ONLINE ENTRIES WOOD CHOPPING EXHIBITORS ENTER AT THEIR OWN RISK Entries close: 5.00pm FRIDAY 29 JUNE 2018. Entries post marked after this date and time will not be accepted. FAXED ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Enter online: http://entries.perthroyalshow.com.au Email entries to: [email protected] (must be accompanied by full card details for payment) Post entries to: Royal Agricultural Society of WA Att: Wood Chopping Competition and Event Coordinator PO Box 135, Claremont WA 6910 Entry restrictions: The Society reserves the right to limit the number of entries in any event (AAA Rule 26). Entry fees: Are stated under each class. (RASWA Members receive a 10% discount) ENTER ONLINE AND RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT To be entitled to the Royal Agricultural Society members’ entry fee you must have paid your 2018 membership subscription. Refund of entry fees: Entry fees are non-refundable, except where the Society has excess entries in a section or class and is unable to accommodate them. Enquiries: Wood Chopping Competition and Event Coordinator (08) 6263 3169 or [email protected] A copy of the schedule and entry form can also be downloaded and printed from the website www.perthroyalshow.com.au. 3 WOOD CHOPPING SOME HELPFUL TIPS FOR COMPETITORS Another year has passed and once again it is time to start thinking about your entries for the 2018 IGA Perth Royal Show. Here are some guidelines to assist both first time and seasoned competitors with their submissions. Competitors can visit the Show website at www.perthroyalshow.com.au where an electronic version of the schedule and entry form can be printed off. • Read through the schedule and highlight the classes of interest to you. • Check the closing date of entries to allow enough time to gather and complete the information required on the entry form. • Complete the relevant competition entry form as clearly as possible, either typed or hand written, and be sure to sign it. • Please ensure that ALL information asked for by the Society on the entry form is filled in correctly and legibly. • DO NOT FORGET TO SIGN THE ENTRY FORM acknowledging that YOU HAVE read the Society’s Rules and Regulations and that you agree to abide by them. Failure to do so, will result in the form being returned to you. This may in turn not meet the closing date of entries. • If you are paying for your entry by cheque or money order please ensure they are made payable to the Royal Agricultural Society of WA. • If you have any questions regarding the classes or information in this schedule please contact Jim Gale on (08) 9761 1640. • If you are paying by credit card please ensure that the account number is correctly filled in prior to forwarding your entries to: Royal Agricultural Society of WA Att: Wood Chopping Competition and Event Coordinator PO Box 135 CLAREMONT WA 6910 Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (ABN: 91 661 481 302) Telephone: (08) 6263 3169 Email: [email protected] 4 SPONSOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS FOR THEIR DONATIONS AND TROPHIES TO BE AWARDED IN THE WOOD CHOPPING SECTION. Dallas Elizabeth Hickman Jim Carmichael Jim Gale L & L Osborne Showtime Amusements P/L Mrs C Preston and Mr M Preston Show West Skymaster Ferris Wheel Ted Coleman The Plunkett Family United Equipment Confirmation of sponsorships received after the printing of the schedule will be acknowledged in the Wood Chopping catalogue. 5 WOOD CHOPPING DAILY PROGRAM Saturday 22 September Class 38 250mm Novice Underhand Class 11 275mm Open Handicap Underhand Class 26 250mm Standing Block Class 21 250mm Tree Pegging (Heats) Class 40 250mm Junior Underhand Round Robin (under 18 years) Class 41 225mm Underhand Round Robin (under 14 years) Class 49 275mm Underhand, 250mm Standing Block, Father and Son Class 37 225mm Novice Standing Block Sunday 23 September Class 44 225mm Veterans Standing Block Round Robin (65 years and over) Class 25 275mm Standing Block Class 12 300mm 1st Division Underhand Class 13 300mm 2nd Division Underhand Class 21 250mm Tree Pegging (Final) Class 7 350mm WA Underhand Championship (WA axemen only) - Main Arena - 4.15pm Class 39 275mm Underhand Novice Class 41 225mm Underhand Round Robin (under 14 years) Monday 24 September Class 44 225mm Veterans Standing Block Round Robin (65 years and over) Class 47 325mm Single Handed Sawing Championship Class 9 300mm Underhand Class 29 300mm 1st Division Standing Block Class 30 250mm 2nd Division Standing Block Class 22 275mm Tree Pegging (Heats) Class 8 275mm Standing Block Championship (WA axemen only) Class 41 225mm Underhand Round Robin (under 16 years) Tuesday 25 September Class 5 300mm Standing Block Championship Class 22 275mm Tree Pegging (Final) Class 48 325mm Single Handed Sawing Handicap Class 24 275mm Standing Block Class 14 325mm 1st Division Underhand Class 15 275mm 2nd Division Underhand Class 20 275mm Tree Pegging (Heats) Class 44 225mm Veterans Standing Block Round Robin (65 years and over) Class 51 WA versus QLD - 1st series Class 50 WA versus Visitors Veterans - Main Arena - 5/5.30pm Wednesday 26 September Class 45 400mm Double Handed Sawing Championship Class 27 300mm 1st Division Standing Block Class 28 225mm 3rd Division Standing Block Class 18 300mm 1st Division Underhand Class 19 275mm 2nd Division Underhand (Heats) - Main Arena - 4.30pm Class 44 225mm Veterans Standing Block Round Robin (65 years and over) Class 51 WA versus QLD - 2nd series Class 50 WA versus Visitors Veterans Thursday 27 September Class 1 275mm Australian Championship Standing Block Class 16 250mm Underhand and Standing Block Combination Class 17 225mm 3rd Division Standing Block Class 3 300mm Tree Pegging Championship (Final) - Main Arena - 4.30pm Class 36 Four Man Relay Class 43 275mm Veterans Underhand (60 years and over) (Final) - Main Arena - 4.00pm THE 2018 IGA PERTH ROYAL SHOW IS A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT 6 Friday 28 September Class 2 325mm Underhand Australian Championship Class 33 300mm 1st Division Underhand Hard Hitting - Main Areana - 4.30pm Class 34 300mm 2nd Division Underhand Class 23 275mm Standing Block Class 42 225mm Veterans Standing Block (60 years and over) Class 46 400mm Double Handed Sawing Handicap Class 4 275mm Tree Pegging Championship (Final) - Main Arena - 5.10pm Class 51 WA versus NZ - 3rd series Class 50 WA versus Veterans Saturday 29 September Class 6 300mm Underhand Championship Class 31 275mm 1st Division Standing Block Class 32 250mm 2nd Division Standing Block Class 10 300mm Open Handicap Underhand Class 35 275mm Underhand 250mm Standing Block Pairs Event Class 20 275mm Tree Pegging (Final) Nominations Close 1 July 2018 Enquiries on classes? Please contact Jim Gale on (08) 9761 1640. N.B. PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE 2018 ROYAL SHOW DATES ACT: ROYAL CANBERRA SHOW 23 - 25 February QLD: TOOWOOMBA ROYAL SHOW 12 - 14 April NSW: SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW 23 March - 3 April : NT ROYAL DARWIN SHOW 26 - 28 July QLD: ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW 10 - 19 August SA: ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW 31 August - 9 September VIC: ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW 22 September - 2 October A: W IGA PERTH ROYAL SHOW 22 - 29 September TAS: ROYAL LAUNCESTON SHOW 11 - 13 October TAS: ROYAL HOBART SHOW 24 - 27 October 7 If you provide your ABN but are not registered for GST, the GENERAL SHOW REGULATIONS Society will pay the prize money as detailed in the prize schedule. The Society’s General Show Regulations and Section Conditions regulate the conduct of the Show. Upon If you are a business Exhibitor and do not provide your ABN acceptance of an entry the Exhibitor is irrevocably contracted to the Society, 47% tax will be deducted from your prize to be bound by those General Show Regulations and Section money under the ATO PAYG provisions. Conditions. If you confirm that you are entering as part of a private A copy of the Society’s General Show Regulations may be recreational pursuit or hobby, the Society will pay the prize obtained on application or downloaded at the website money as detailed in the prize schedule. http://perthroyalshow.com.au/general-regulations. SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY An Exhibitor who breaches any General Show Regulation or All personnel engaged by the Royal Agricultural Society of Section Condition may be disqualified, or suspended for any WA (RASWA) are bound by RASWA’s Social Media Policy period, fined or otherwise penalised.