SCHEDULE 2019 WOODCHOP - CHAMPIONSHIPS - RASV
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SCHEDULE
2019 WOODCHOP
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Conducted by
The Royal Melbourne Show Woodchop Championships has featured at the Show for more than 100 years, providing champion and handicap woodchoppers an opportunity to compete for a share in more than $125,000 in cash and prizes across more than 50 events including tree-felling, standing block, underhand, sawing and teams relay and racing.
SCHEDULE 2019
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited
ABN 66 006 728 785 ACN 006 728 785
Melbourne Showgrounds
Epsom Road, Ascot Vale VIC 3032
www.rasv.com.au
List of Office Bearers As at 28/08/2018
Patron Her Excellency the Hon Linda Dessau AC —
Governor of Victoria
Board of Directors MJ (Matthew) Coleman (President)
DS (Scott) Chapman (Deputy President)
CGV (Catherine) Ainsworth
D (Darrin) Grimsey
AJ (Alan) Hawkes
NE (Noelene) King OAM
PJB (Jason) Ronald OAM
Chief Executive Officer P. Guerra
Competition Co-ordinator Email: woodchop@rasv.com.au
NEW IN 2019
The Royal Melbourne Show Woodchop Championships are a feature event of the
Show. With nine huge days of competition taking place in the purpose built Woodchop
Pavilion, competitors from across the world will gather to compete in over 50 classes.
This year, with more cash and prizes up for grabs, more events on offer and the addition
of a World Championship, the competition will be bigger than ever!
EXCITING NEW CHANGES KEY DATES
$125,000 prize pool – the highest ever! Royal Melbourne Show: 21 September – 1 October, 2019
This year axe men and women from all over Australia and
Entries Open: Friday 5 April, 2019
the world, will battle it out for their share in $125,000
worth of cash and prizes. Entries Close: 5pm, Friday 31 May, 2019
New world-class event!
The World Tree Felling Championships (300mm) will
feature on the Herald Sun Arena as part of the Royal
Melbourne Show Woodchop Championships program in
2019.
New class offering!
In addition to hosting the prestigious Underhand
Elimination Championship, we have also included new
handicaps in the underhand and standing block events.
Enter today and be part of the action, excitement and prestige of the 2019 Royal Melbourne Show Woodchop
Championships.
ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW
WOODCHOP CHAMPIONSHIPS 21 SEPTEMBER - 1 OCTOBER 2019
ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW
WOODCHOP CHAMPIONSHIPS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS ................................................................................................................. 2
GOVERNING RULES ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
PROCEDURE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
EXHIBITOR FUNCTION ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
SUPPORTER PRIZES............................................................................................................................................................ 2
ENTRY FEES AND RASV MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT ......................................................................................................... 2
CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS SINCE 1986 ............................................................................................................................. 3
“GOLDEN AXE” ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
GRAND AGGREGATE TROPHY ........................................................................................................................................... 5
CHAMPION AXEMAN TROPHY ............................................................................................................................................ 5
HANDICAP AGGREGATE TROPHY ..................................................................................................................................... 5
STEWARDS AWARD ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
DRAFT TIMETABLE ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
TREE FELLING EVENTS ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
CHAMPIONSHIP COMBINATION EVENT............................................................................................................................. 7
STANDING BLOCK EVENTS ................................................................................................................................................. 8
UNDERHAND EVENTS.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
ELIMINATION EVENTS........................................................................................................................................................ 11
HARD HITTING EVENTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
SAWING EVENTS ................................................................................................................................................................ 11
TEAMS RELAY EVENTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
AXE THROWING .................................................................................................................................................................. 13
THE "TAS PICKETT" MEMORIAL TROPHY........................................................................................................................ 13
UNDER 21 COACHING EVENT ........................................................................................................................................... 13
WOODCHOP SPECIAL REGULATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 14
GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR ALL COMPETITIONS ..................................................................................................... 16
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ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW
WOODCHOP CHAMPIONSHIPS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROCEDURE
FOR EXHIBITORS READ THE SCHEDULE
Information in this Schedule contains conditions of entry, events and
DATES
prizes awarded.
The Woodchop Championships for the 2019 Royal Melbourne Show
will be held from Saturday 21 September through to Sunday 29
September. FINALISATION OF ENTRY FORMS AND FEES
Once all competitor entries have been confirmed and finalised, an
CLOSE OF ENTRIES Entry Confirmation and Tax Invoice will be sent.
Close date for entries is Friday 31 May 2019.
REGISTRATION OF EVENT
ENTRY FEES The Woodchop Championships are registered with the Central
Entry fees are listed against each event. Victorian Axemen's Association Inc. and conducted under the
guidance of the Australian Axemen's Association Inc. (AAA) rules.
DELIVERY AND COLLECTION OF AXES / AXE BOXES
If you are using a vehicle to deliver or collect your axes / axe boxes, HANDICAPPER
this must be highlighted on the Competition Entry Form. The RASV's official Handicapper is Allan Draper.
An RASV Vehicle Access Pass will be issued and must be
displayed on the vehicle dashboard at all times. Please note there
will be no exemptions to this rule.
EXHIBITOR FUNCTION
Delivery:
Friday 20 September, between 9:00am and 6:00pm During the Championships, all exhibitors are invited to an informal
lunch provided by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria.
Vehicles must be off the Showgrounds before 6:00pm
Saturday 21 September, between 6:00am and 8:00am
DATE: Sunday 22 September
Vehicles must be off the Showgrounds before 8:00am
TIME: 1:30pm (depending on the day schedule)
Collection:
Sunday 29 September, between 10:00pm and 11:00pm VENUE: Woodchop Pavilion
Vehicles must be off the Showgrounds before 11:00pm
Monday 30 September, between 6:00am and 8:00am
Vehicles must be off the Showgrounds before 8:00am SUPPORTER PRIZES
CATALOGUES Prizes are provided by third parties and the RASV advises that any
Catalogues to be pre-purchased via the Competition Entry Form. such Prize may be subject to change or amendment occurring at any
time, thereby making the original information published incorrect.
GOVERNING RULES
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Woodchop competition will
ENTRY FEES AND RASV
be conducted under the Australian Axemen’s Association Inc. (AAA)
Rules. These can be found at the AAA’s website: MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT
http://www.australianaxemen.org.au
As a member of RASV you can receive discount entry fees in the
Royal Melbourne Show Woodchop Championships. In order for
exhibitors to claim the RASV member discount on entry fees for this
competition, membership must be joined or renewed and fully paid
before entering this competition, and membership details must be
provided during the competition entry. No adjustments will be provided
after the entry has been submitted. Members who are not financial at
the time of submitting their entry will not be eligible for the entry
discount.
Join now! Visit www.rasv.com.au/membership to join or renew your
membership online.
Visit www.rasv.com.au/membership for more information or call 03 9281
7444
Competition entry discounts only apply to Full Members. Junior and
Restricted Members are unable to receive entry discounts to the
Woodchop Championships.
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ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW
WOODCHOP CHAMPIONSHIPS
CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS
SINCE 1986
UNDERHAND (375MM) TREE FELLING (300MM)
1986 D.J. Foster (TAS) 22.64 secs 1986 B.J. Youd (TAS) 1 min.57.74secs
1987 L. O’Toole (VIC) 27.74 secs 1987 B.J. Youd (TAS) 2 min.3secs (325mm)
1988 D.J. Foster (TAS) 25.08 secs 1988 B.J. Youd (TAS) 1 min.49.32secs
1989 D.J. Foster (TAS) 23.68secs 1989 B.J. Youd (TAS) 1 min.51.97secs
1990 D.J. Foster (TAS) 27.62secs 1990 B.J. Youd (TAS) 1 min.45.19secs
1991 D.J. Foster (TAS) 27.22secs 1991 B.J. Youd (TAS) 1 min.50.98secs
1992 D.J. Foster (TAS) 26.18secs 1992 B.J. Youd (TAS) 1 min.43.44secs
1993 D.J. Foster (TAS) 28.51secs 1993 B.J. Youd (TAS) 1 min.45.21secs
1994 D.J. Foster (TAS) 27.90secs 1994 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min.42.48secs
1995 D.J. Foster (TAS) 25.72secs 1995 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min.43.26secs
1996 D. Bolstad (NZ) 29.34secs 1996 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min.45.90secs
1997 D.J. Foster (TAS) 25.68secs 1997 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min.28.37secs
1998 L. O’Toole (VIC) 31.09secs 1998 M. Hewitt (QLD) 1 min.29.76secs
1999 D.J. Foster (TAS) 26.18secs 1999 M. Hewitt (QLD) 1 min.28.63secs
2000 D. Bolstad (NZ) 24.85secs 2000 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min.37.06secs
2001 D.J. Foster (TAS) 33.65secs 2001 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min.45.88secs
2002 K. Williams (VIC) 26.47secs 2002 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min.44.42secs
2003 D. Ryan (NSW) 25.78secs 2003 M. Hewitt (QLD) 1 min.31.05secs
2004 D. Ryan (NSW) 43.13secs 2004 M. Hewitt (QLD) 1 min.34.21 secs
2005 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 30.60secs 2005 M. Hewitt (QLD) 1 min.35.59 secs
2006 D. Bolstad (NZ) 29.17secs 2006 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min.46.47secs
2007 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 37.36secs 2007 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min.49.58secs
2008 D. Coffey (VIC) 32.78secs 2008 D. Beams (TAS) 1 min.53.82secs
2009 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 30.71secs 2009 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min.49.63secs
2010 L.M. O’Toole (VIC; 31.34secs 2010 M. Gurr (TAS) N/T
2011 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 33.9secs 2011 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min 43.01secs
2012 B. Delosa (NSW) 30.58secs 2012 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min 41.01secs
2013 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) N/T 2013 M. Gurr (TAS) Not rec. (275mm)
2014 Brayden Meyer (VIC 2014 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min 39.32secs (275mm)
2015 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 29.61secs 2015 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min 43.63secs (275mm)
2016 G. Gillam (VIC) 33.65secs 2016 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min 54secs (275mm)
2017 Brayden Meyer (VIC) 36.00secs 2017 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min 47.46secs (275mm)
2018 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 34.68secs 2018 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min 51secs (275mm)
STANDING BLOCK (350MM since 1993) HARD HITTING (300MM); Standing
1986 D.J. Foster (TAS) 26.25secs (375mm) 1986 D.J. Foster (TAS) 18; 41.30secs
1987 D.J. Foster (TAS) 36.52secs (375mm) 1987 M. O’Toole (VIC) 17; 56.20secs
1988 D.J. Foster (TAS) 37.64secs (400mm) 1988 D.J. Foster (TAS) 15; 30.50secs
1989 D.J. Foster (TAS) 35.13secs (400mm) 1989 M. O’Toole (VIC) 15; 55.00secs
1990 B.J. Winkel (QLD) 41.95secs (400mm) 1990 B.J. Winkel (QLD) 16; 37.90secs
1991 D.J. Foster (TAS) 27.49secs (350mm) 1991 D.J. Foster (TAS) 16; 34.80secs
1992 D.J. Foster (TAS) 43.00secs (400mm) 1992 D.J. Foster (TAS) 20; 40.05secs
1993 D.J. Foster (TAS) 25.40secs 1993 D.J. Foster (TAS) 16; 41.00secs
1994 D.J. Foster (TAS) 26.90secs 1994 D.J. Foster (TAS) 12; 30.20secs
1995 D. Bolstad (NZ) 26.37secs 1995 D.J. Foster (TAS) 13; 30.30secs
1996 D.J. Foster (TAS) 21.87secs 1996 D.J. Foster (TAS) 16; 36.41secs
1997 D. Bolstad (NZ) 22.35secs 1997 D.J. Foster (TAS) 13; 31.22secs
1998 D.J. Foster (TAS) 29.19secs 1998 D.J. Foster (TAS) 13; 29.60secs
1999 D.J. Foster (TAS) 28.50secs 1999 D.J. Foster (TAS) 15; 33.24secs
2000 J. Wynyard (NZ) 25.47secs 2000 J. Wynyard (NZ) 14; 30.77secs
2001 D. Bolstad (NZ) 29.87secs 2001 D.J. Foster (TAS) 19; 46.53secs
2002 D. Staib (QLD) 32.49secs 2002 J. Beckett (NSW) 17; 49.00secs
2003 D. Beams (TAS) 25.52secs 2003 J. Beckett (NSW) 17; 48.38secs
2004 D. Beams (TAS) 30.03secs 2004 J. Beckett (NSW) 16; 43.09secs
2005 D. Staib (QLD) 31.15secs 2005 M. Hewitt (QLD) 20; 46.37secs
2006 D. Staib (QLD) 32.88secs 2006 J. Beckett (NSW) 22; 61.70secs
2007 G. Gillam (VIC) 43.42secs 2007 G. Gillam (VIC) 19; 51.90secs
2008 D. Beams (TAS) 35.54secs 2008 D. Beams (TAS) 19; 45.57secs
2009 D. Staib (QLD) 29.94secs 2009 J. Rattray (TAS) 18, 33.64secs
2010 B. DeLosa (NSW) 28.85secs 2010 D. Beams (TAS) 17; 389.94secs
2011 D. Beams (TAS) 21.65secs 2011 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 19; 53secs
2012 J. Rattray (TAS) 27.34secs 2012 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 16; 39.85secs
2013 B. DeLosa (NSW) N/T 2013 D. Beams (TAS) N/T
2014 Brayden Meyer (VIC) 27.04secs 2014 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 15; 42.90secs
2015 G. Gillam (VIC 29.83secs 2015 G. Gillam (VIC) 18; 28.59secs
2016 G. Gillam (VIC) 34.23secs 2016 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 19; 41.02secs
2017 Brayden Meyer (VIC) 31.52secs 2017 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 17; 41.07secs
2018 K. Steers (TAS) 30.98secs 2018 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 19; 43.25secs
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WOODCHOP CHAMPIONSHIPS
HARD HITTING (300MM); Underhand UNDERHAND (300MM); (under 18 years)
1986 L. O’Toole (VIC) 16; 42.90secs 1986 Handicap
1987 L. O’Toole (VIC; 15; 47.50secs 1987 B. Machen (VIC) N/T
1988 D.J. Foster (TAS) 17; 33.20secs 1988 M. Kellett (NSW) 27.89secs
1989 D.J. Foster (TAS) 15; 33.30secs 1989 B. Purton (TAS) 38.30secs
1990 D.J. Foster (TAS) 17; 38.60secs 1990 F. Harding (VIC) 32.42secs
1991 L. O’Toole (VIC) 16; 41.50secs 1991 B. Williams (VIC) 25.76secs
1992 D.J. Foster (TAS) 13; 31.43secs 1992 B. Williams (VIC) 27.99secs
1993 D.J. Foster (TAS) 14; 32.20secs 1993 B. Williams (VIC) 20.59secs
1994 D.J. Foster (TAS) 15; 32.00secs 1994 D. Staib (QLD) 20.18secs
1995 D.J. Foster (TAS) 15; 35.20secs 1995 T. Draper (QLD) 28.00secs
1996 D.J. Foster (TAS) 13; 28.90secs 1996 P. Olney (VIC) 27.02secs
1997 K. Head (QLD) 16; 33.80secs 1997 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 26.85secs
1998 D.J. Foster (TAS) 14; 41.25secs 1998 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 24.63secs
1999 D.J. Foster (TAS) 14; 30.83secs 1999 I. Thomas (NZ) 20.49secs
2000 M. O’Toole (QLD) 16; 45.52secs 2000 G. Gillam (VIC) 21.50secs
2001 L. O’Toole (VIC) 18; 52.80secs 2001 S. Foster (TAS) 22.42secs
2002 J. Beckett (NSW) 17; 45.22secs 2002 J. Head (QLD) 29.79secs
2003 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 14; 37.16secs 2003 D. Campbell (QLD) 22.04secs
2004 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 15; 38.90secs 2004 J, Rattray (TAS) 22.11secs
2005 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 15; 38.90secs 2005 Not held
2006 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 18; 45.34secs NOTE : Log size 275mm from this date on
2007 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 22; 67.86secs 2006 M. Tasker (NZ) 33.86secs
2008 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 17; 54.89secs 2007 B. Dingle, (QLD) 22.27secs
2009 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 15; 41.48secs 2008 M. Owen (NSW) 19.81secs
2010 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 18; 50.38secs 2009 M. Owen (NSW) 22.82secs
2011 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 17; 45.44secs 2010 B. Meyer (VIC) 23.01secs
2012 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 18; 46.98secs 2011 Not held
2013 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) N/T 2012 K. Steers (TAS) 14.92secs
2014 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 15; 47.50secs 2013 D. Gurr (TAS) N/T
2015 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 16; 2014 D. Gurr (TAS) N/T
2016 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 19; 48.83secs 2015 J. Carnes (VIC) 91.39secs
2017 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 18; 45.32secs 2016 K. Dingle4 (QLD) 23.44secs
2018 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 16; 51.46secs 2017 B. Lovell (TAS) 22.44secs
2018 M. Coffey (VIC) 21.40secs (275mm)
DOUBLE HANDED SAWING (500MM) STANDING BLOCK (250MM); (under 18 years)
1986 D.G. & D.J. Foster (TAS) 13.60secs 1992 L. Stark (QLD) 22.16secs
1987 D.G. & D.J. Foster (TAS) 13.73 secs 1993 L. Stark (QLD) 20.53secs
1988 H. Munday & D.J. Foster (TAS) 14.94 secs 1994 D. Staib (QLD) 13.15secs
1989 D.G. & D.J. Foster (TAS) 13.83 secs 1995 M. Hewitt (QLD) 15.58secs
1990 W. Parlett (NSW) & M. Etcheberry (USA) 13.70 secs 1996 T. Draper (QLD) 20.86secs
1991 H. Phillips & Garry Lovell (TAS) 14.52secs 1997 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 16.80secs
1992 D.J. & P.D. Foster (TAS) 13.19secs 1998 H. Rasmussen (NZ) 16.93secs
1993 D.J. & P.D. Foster (TAS) 13.81secs 1999 I. Thomas (NZ) 17.07secs
1994 D.J. & P.D. Foster (TAS) 12.21secs 2000 B. Draper (QLD) 17.85secs
1995 D.J. & P.D. Foster (TAS) N/T 2001 N. Rowe ( TAS) 22.21secs
NOTE : Log size 450mm from this date on 2002 R. Thomas (NZ) 18.90secs
1996 D.J. & P.D. Foster (TAS) 8.89secs 2003 J. Rattray (TAS) 17.44sec
1997 D.J. & P.D. Foster (TAS) 8.43secs 2004 J. Rattray (TAS) 16.48secs
1998 D.J. & P.D. Foster (TAS) 8.61secs 2005 B. Wagner (QLD) 20.33secs
1999 P.D. Foster (TAS) & K. Head (QLD) 10.85secs 2006 D. Arnold (TAS) 19.33secs
2000 D.J. & P.D. Foster (TAS) 8.88secs 2007 L. Gurr (TAS) 34.96secs
2001 D.J. & S.D. Foster (TAS) 10.02secs 2008 M. Owen (NSW) 21.29secs
2002 D.J. & S.D. Foster (TAS) 10.60secs 2009 L. Gurr (TAS) 21.59secs
2003 D.J. & S.D. Foster (TAS) 12.5secs 2010 Brayden Meyer(VIC) 16.49secs
2004 D.J. & S.D. Foster (TAS) 9.39secs 2011 Brayden Meyer (VIC)
2005 B. Harman & Geoff Lovell (TAS) 13.41secs 2012 Brayden Meyer (VIC) 13.54secs
2006 D. Lane (NZ) & K. Williams (VIC) 12.68secs 2013 B. Pako (NZ) N/T
2007 D. Coffey (VIC) & L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 13.48secs 2014 Not held
2008 S. Lawson (QLD) & S. Lawson (QLD) 13.66secs 2015 Not held
2009 D. Coffey (VIC) & L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 12.35secs 2016 K. Dingle (QLD) 17.85secs
2010 L. Critchfield (NSW) & W. Parlett (NSW) 10.41secs 2017 Z. Giouzelis (VIC) 28.00secs
2011 D.Coffey (VIC) & L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 14.76secs 2018 W. Lovell (TAS) 18.26secs (250mm)
2012 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) & D. Hansford (VIC) 11.22secs
2013 D. Coffey (VIC) & L.M. O’Toole (VIC) N/T
2014 M. Cogar (USA) & L.M. O’Toole (VIC) 10.64secs
2015 L.M. O’Toole (VIC) & J. Lentz (USA) 10.94secs
2016 D. Beams (TAS) & K. Steers (TAS) 11.35secs
2017 D. Beams (TAS) & K. Steers (TAS) 12.58secs
2018 B. Meyer (VIC) & K. Steers (TAS) 11.41secs
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“GOLDEN AXE” CHAMPION AXEMAN TROPHY
GRAND AGGREGATE TROPHY THE COMPETITOR GAINING THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF POINTS
SHALL BE DECLARED THE WINNER
THE COMPETITOR GAINING THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF POINTS The Engineered for Axemen Champion Axeman Trophy is proudly
SHALL BE DECLARED THE WINNER sponsored by Peter Flentje and will be awarded to the competitor who
receives the highest points in all Championship events. The following
events are included in the points tally: 6, 7, 22, 39, 40.
The "Golden Axe" Grand Aggregate Trophy proudly supported by
Engineered for Axemen and presented by Peter Flentje, will be The points awarded to each competitor are as follows:
awarded to the competitor who receives the most number of points
from all Grand Finals except for in the following events: 19-21, 34-38, 1st: 5 points | 2nd: 3 points | 3rd: 2 points | 4th: 1 point
46-49, 53-56.
In the event of a tie, the winner will be declared on a count back of the
The points awarded to each competitor are as follows: most wins in finals. If a tie still exists, a similar count back will take
place in semi-finals.
1st: 5 points | 2nd: 3 points | 3rd: 2 points | 4th: 1 point
In two person events, the points shall be shared. In the event of a tie, PREVIOUS WINNERS:
the winner will be declared on a count back of the most wins in finals. If
a tie still exists, a similar count back will take place in semi-finals. 2018, L.M. O’Toole (VIC)
PREVIOUS WINNERS:
1955, Ray Youd (TAS); 1956, C.J. Lavis (N.S.W.); 1957, Jack O'Toole
(VIC); 1958, G.E. Parker (QLD); 1959, Equal First, G.E. Parker (QLD)
HANDICAP AGGREGATE
and Mervyn Youd (TAS); 1960, G.C. Richardson (N.S.W.); 1961, R.
Sherriff (TAS); 1962, L.S. Fullgrabe (S.A.); 1963, N. French (TAS);
TROPHY
1964, A.H. Robbins (VIC); 1965, L.J. Caldwell (VIC); 1966, Jack
O'Toole (VIC); 1967, N. French (TAS); 1968, G.R. Smith (VIC); 1969, THE COMPETITOR GAINING THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF POINTS
D. Youd (TAS); 1970, Jack O'Toole (VIC); 1971, D.L. Youd (TAS); SHALL BE DECLARED THE WINNER
1972, G.R. Smith (VIC); 1973, B. Youd (TAS); 1974, L. Matheson The Handicap Aggregate Trophy is proudly offered by Allan and
(VIC); 1975, R. Christian (VIC); 1976, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1977, G.R. Narelle Draper and will be awarded to the competitor who receives
Smith (VIC); 1978, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1979, P. Dingle (QLD); 1980, the most number of points in all open Handicap events.
D.J. Foster (TAS); 1981, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1982, D.J. Foster (TAS);
The points awarded to each competitor are as follows:
1983, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1984, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1985, D.J. Foster
(TAS); 1986, L. O'Toole (VIC); 1987, L. O'Toole (VIC); 1988, D.J. 1st: 5 points | 2nd: 3 points | 3rd: 2 points | 4th: 1 point
Foster (TAS); 1989, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1990, D.J. Foster (TAS); In two person events, the points shall be shared. In the event of a tie,
1991,D.J. Foster (TAS); 1992, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1993, D.J. Foster the winner will be declared on a count back of the most wins in finals. If
(TAS); 1994, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1995, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1996, D.J. a tie still exists, a similar count back will take place in semi-finals.
Foster (TAS); 1997, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1998, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1999,
D.J. Foster (TAS); 2000, G. Gillam (VIC); 2001, D.J. Foster (TAS);
2002, D. Ryan (NSW); 2003, D.J. Foster (TAS); 2004, D. Ryan (NSW); PREVIOUS WINNERS:
2005, L.M. O’Toole (VIC); 2006, D. Bolstad (NZ); 2007, L.M. O’Toole
(VIC); 2008, D. Beams (TAS), 2009, L.M. O’Toole (VIC); 2010, 2017, C. Newman (QLD), 2018, W. Lovell (TAS)
Brayden Meyer (VIC), 2011, L.M. O’Toole (VIC); 2012, B. Meyer (VIC); *****
2013, D. Gurr (TAS); 2014 D. Gurr (TAS), 2015 L.M. O’Toole (VIC), Previously known as the Two Garrys’ Handicap Aggregate Trophy
2016 L.M. O’Toole (VIC); 2017 L.M O’Toole (VIC), 2019 K. Steers
PREVIOUS WINNERS:
STEWARDS AWARD 2007, L.M. O’Toole (VIC);
2009, P. Shipman (NSW);
2008, B. Smith (NSW);
2010, Brayden Meyer (VIC);
2011, J. Whitehead (NZ); 2012, D. Gurr (TAS);
THE COMPETITOR GAINING THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF POINTS 2013, (not awarded); 2014, Blake Meyer, (VIC);
SHALL BE DECLARED THE WINNER 2015, A. Cox (NZ); 2016, K. Meyer (VIC)
The Engineered for Axemen Stewards Award is proudly sponsored
by Peter Flentje and will be awarded by a panel of Stewards headed
up by the RASV Woodchop Competition Chief Steward /
Handicapper. This award is open to competitors of all ages from the
Juniors, Ladies and Men’s 3rd & 4th Division events.
PREVIOUS WINNERS: 2018, W. Lovell (TAS)
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DRAFT TIMETABLE
The draft timetable is subject to alteration and fees will not be
refunded for events that are moved.
The official timetable of events will be available in the Catalogue.
The events are listed in numerical order.
Tree Felling events will be held over multiple days.
The following events will begin and finish on:
Saturday 21 September Thursday 26 September
Event 17 250mm Standing Block Handicap Event 3 300mm Tree Felling Handicap
Event 30 300mm Underhand Handicap Event 7 350mm Australian Championship - Standing Block
Event 34 300mm Novice Underhand Handicap Event 25 300mm Underhand Handicap (2nd Division)
Event 36 275mm Under 18 years Underhand Championship Event 26 275mm Underhand Handicap (3rd Division)
Event 47 375mm Jack & Jill Double Handed Sawing Championship Event 27 275mm Underhand Handicap (4th Division)
Event 49 325mm Women's Single Handed Sawing Championship Event 29 300mm Underhand Handicap
Event 51 350mm Two Man Relay Standing Block Handicap
Sunday 22 September
Friday 27 September
Event 5 275mm Tree Felling Handicap
Event 15 275mm Standing Block Handicap Event 1 300mm World Championship - Tree Felling
Event 19 250mm Novice Standing Block Handicap Event 9 325mm Standing Block Handicap (1st Division)
Event 28 325mm Underhand Handicap Event 10 300mm Standing Block Handicap (2nd Division)
Event 37 250mm 9 - 12 years Underhand Championship Event 23 350mm Underhand Handicap
Event 38 275mm Women's Underhand Handicap Event 40 300mm Hard Hitting Championship (Standing)
Event 46 375mm Jack & Jill Double Handed Sawing Handicap Event 44 450mm Double Handed Sawing Handicap
Event 48 375mm Jill & Jill Double Handed Sawing Handicap Event 52 300mm Combination Handicap Relay (teams of 2)
Monday 23 September Saturday 28 September
Event 6 275mm Underhand & Standing Block Combination Event 8 300mm Standing Block Handicap
Championship Event 21 250mm Under 18 years Standing Block Championship
Event 18 250mm Standing Block Handicap Event 24 325mm Underhand Handicap (1st Division)
Event 32 275mm Underhand Handicap Event 39 300mm Underhand Elimination Championship
Event 35 275mm Veterans' Underhand Handicap Event 42 375mm Single Handed Sawing Handicap
Event 43 375mm Single Handed Sawing Championship
Tuesday 24 September Event 53 275mm Father & Son Combination Handicap Relay
Event 4 300mm Tree Felling Handicap Sunday 29 September
Event 16 275mm Standing Block Handicap
Event 20 250mm Veterans' Standing Block Handicap Event 14 300mm Standing Block Handicap
Event 22 375mm Underhand Championship Event 41 300mm Hard Hitting Championship (Underhand)
Event 33 275mm Underhand Handicap Event 50 375mm Two Man Relay Standing Block Handicap
Event 54 300mm Combination Handicap Relay (teams of 3)
Wednesday 25 September
NOTE:
Event 2 275mm Australian Championship - Tree Felling
Event 11 275mm Standing Block Handicap (3rd Division) Event 55 Axe Throwing
Event 12 250mm Standing Block Handicap (4th Division) This event to run across multiple days, dependent on entries
Event 13 325mm Standing Block Handicap
Event 31 300mm Underhand Handicap
Event 45 450mm Australian Championship-Double Handed Sawing
Event 56 The “Tas Pickett” Memorial Trophy
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TREE FELLING EVENTS EVENT 5
VICFORESTS TREE FELLING HANDICAP (275MM)
No trimming of board holes will be permitted. Competitors must put
three spring boards above each other and cut out the front scarf, TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1950
then descend removing the three spring boards to the ground and PRIZE: 1ST - 3RD RASV SASH
put the same three spring boards in on the other side and cut out PRIZE: 1ST $1,000, 2ND $500, 3RD $250, 4TH $100, 5TH - 6TH
the back scarf. (Logs must not be cut off from one side.) Any $50 SUPPORTED BY VICFORESTS
competitor chopping in a previously cut board hole will be
disqualified.
The 4 events are limited to experienced axemen and they must ENTRY FEES: $30.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
state on the entry form whether they are left or right handed.
EVENT 1 CHAMPIONSHIP
WORLD TREE FELLING CHAMPIONSHIP (300MM) COMBINATION EVENT
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $10000 Each Competitor in this event shall cut two logs, one Underhand
PRIZE: 1ST $3,750, RASV SASH, 2ND $2,500, RASV SASH, 3RD and one Standing Block. The Competitor will cut the Underhand
$1,375, RASV SASH, 4TH $875, 5TH - 8TH $375 Block first and immediately the log is severed, he will cut the
Standing Block. A Competitor shall not be allowed to go back to his
ENTRY FEES: $60.00 Member, $85.00 Non Member Underhand block after he has commenced to cut his Standing
Block. The rules governing the conduct of Underhand events will
apply to the Underhand portion of the event and the rules governing
EVENT 2 the conduct of the Standing Block events will apply to the Standing
Block portion of this event.
VICFORESTS AUSTRALIAN TREE FELLING CHAMPIONSHIP
(275MM)
EVENT 6
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $5000
PRIZE: 1ST $2,500, 2ND $1,000, 3RD $550, 4TH $400, 5TH $250, UNDERHAND & STANDING BLOCK COMBINATION
6TH - 8TH $100 SUPPORTED BY VICFORESTS CHAMPIONSHIP (275MM)
PRIZE: 1ST - 3RD RASV SASH Restricted to the best axemen by handicap.
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $3600
ENTRY FEES: $40.00 Member, $55.00 Non Member PRIZE: 1ST $1,500, RASV SASH, 2ND $800, RASV SASH, 3RD
$500, RASV SASH, 4TH $300, 5TH $200, 6TH - 8TH $100
EVENT 3 ENTRY FEES: $34.00 Member, $49.00 Non Member
VICFORESTS TREE FELLING HANDICAP (300MM)
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1950
PRIZE: 1ST $1,000, 2ND $500, 3RD $250, 4TH $100, 5TH - 6TH
$50 SUPPORTED BY VICFORESTS
PRIZE: 1ST - 3RD RASV SASH
ENTRY FEES: $30.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
EVENT 4
VICFORESTS TREE FELLING HANDICAP (300MM)
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1950
PRIZE: 1ST $1,000, 2ND $500, 3RD $250, 4TH $100, 5TH - 6TH
$50 SUPPORTED BY VICFORESTS
PRIZE: 1ST - 3RD RASV SASH
ENTRY FEES: $30.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
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STANDING BLOCK EVENTS EVENT 12
STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (250MM) 4TH DIVISION
Restricted to those Competitors not eligible by handicap to compete
EVENT 7 in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions.
AUSTRALIAN STANDING BLOCK CHAMPIONSHIP (350MM) TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1450
Axemen nominating in a championship event must enter in at least PRIZE: 1ST $800, RASV SASH, 2ND $350, RASV SASH, 3RD
two Standing Block handicap events to qualify. $140, RASV SASH, 4TH $80, 5TH - 6TH $40
Restricted to the best axemen by handicap.
ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $5000
PRIZE: 1ST $2,500, RASV SASH, 2ND $1,000, RASV SASH, 3RD
$550, RASV SASH, 4TH $400, 5TH $250, 6TH - 8TH $100
EVENT 13
ENTRY FEES: $40.00 Member, $55.00 Non Member
STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (325MM)
EVENT 8 TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $3600
PRIZE: 1ST $1,500, RASV SASH, 2ND $800, RASV SASH, 3RD
$500, RASV SASH, 4TH $300, 5TH $200, 6TH - 8TH $100
STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (300MM)
ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $3600
PRIZE: 1ST $1,500, RASV SASH, 2ND $800, RASV SASH, 3RD
$500, RASV SASH, 4TH $300, 5TH $200, 6TH - 8TH $100
EVENT 14
ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (300MM)
EVENT 9 TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $3600
PRIZE: 1ST $1,500, RASV SASH, 2ND $800, RASV SASH, 3RD
$500, RASV SASH, 4TH $300, 5TH $200, 6TH - 8TH $100
STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (325MM) 1ST DIVISION
Restricted to the best Competitors by handicap.
ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1450
PRIZE: 1ST $800, RASV SASH, 2ND $350, RASV SASH, 3RD
$140, RASV SASH, 4TH $80, 5TH - 6TH $40 EVENT 15
ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (275MM)
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1950
EVENT 10 PRIZE: 1ST $1,000, RASV SASH, 2ND $500, RASV SASH, 3RD
$250, RASV SASH, 4TH $100, 5TH - 6TH $50
STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (300MM) 2ND DIVISION
Restricted to the best Competitors by handicap other than those to ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
compete in the 1st Division.
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1450
PRIZE: 1ST $800, RASV SASH, 2ND $350, RASV SASH, 3RD EVENT 16
$140, RASV SASH, 4TH $80, 5TH - 6TH $40
STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (275MM)
ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1950
PRIZE: 1ST $1,000, RASV SASH, 2ND $500, RASV SASH, 3RD
$250, RASV SASH, 4TH $100, 5TH - 6TH $50
EVENT 11
ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (275MM) 3RD DIVISION
Restricted to those Competitors not eligible by handicap to compete
in the 1st and 2nd Divisions.
EVENT 17
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1450
PRIZE: 1ST $800, RASV SASH, 2ND $350, RASV SASH, 3RD STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (250MM)
$140, RASV SASH, 4TH $80, 5TH - 6TH $40
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1950
ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member PRIZE: 1ST $1,000, RASV SASH, 2ND $500, RASV SASH, 3RD
$250, RASV SASH, 4TH $100, 5TH - 6TH $50
ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
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EVENT 18 UNDERHAND EVENTS
STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (250MM)
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1950 EVENT 22
PRIZE: 1ST $1,000, RASV SASH, 2ND $500, RASV SASH, 3RD
$250, RASV SASH, 4TH $100, 5TH - 6TH $50 UNDERHAND CHAMPIONSHIP (375MM)
Axemen nominating in a championship event must enter in at least
two Underhand handicap events to qualify.
ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
Restricted to the best axemen by handicap.
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $3600
EVENT 19 PRIZE: 1ST $1,500, RASV SASH, 2ND $800, RASV SASH, 3RD
$500, RASV SASH, 4TH $300, 5TH $200, 6TH - 8TH $100
NOVICE STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (250MM)
ENTRY FEES: $34.00 Member, $49.00 Non Member
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $500
PRIZE: 1ST - 3RD RASV SASH
PRIZE: 1ST $240, 2ND $120, 3RD $60, 4TH $30, 5TH - 6TH $25
SUPPORTED BY TPA SHOWS & FAMILY
EVENT 23
UNDERHAND HANDICAP (350MM)
ENTRY FEES: $23.00 Member, $34.00 Non Member
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $3600
PRIZE: 1ST $1,500, RASV SASH, 2ND $800, RASV SASH, 3RD
EVENT 20 $500, RASV SASH, 4TH $300, 5TH $200, 6TH - 8TH $100
VETERANS' STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (250MM) ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
Restricted to Competitors 60 years of age and over on the first day
of the Show. Competitors must be born on or before 21 Sep 1959
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1000 EVENT 24
PRIZE: 1ST $500, RASV SASH, 2ND $250, RASV SASH, 3RD
UNDERHAND HANDICAP (325MM) 1ST DIVISION
$125, RASV SASH, 4TH $75, 5TH - 6TH $25
Restricted to the best Competitors by handicap.
ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1450
PRIZE: 1ST $800, RASV SASH, 2ND $350, RASV SASH, 3RD
$140, RASV SASH, 4TH $80, 5TH - 6TH $40
EVENT 21 ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
UNDER 18 STANDING BLOCK CHAMPIONSHIP (250MM)
Restricted to Competitors between 9 and 18 years of age on the
first day of the Show. Proof of age may be requested. Competitors
must be born between 22 Sep 2001 and 21 Sep 2010 inclusive. EVENT 25
UNDERHAND HANDICAP (300MM) 2ND DIVISION
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1000
Restricted to the best Competitors by handicap other than those to
PRIZE: 1ST - 3RD RASV SASH
compete in the 1st Division.
PRIZE: 1ST $480, 2ND $240, 3RD $120, 4TH $60, 5TH - 6TH $50
SUPPORTED BY TPA SHOWS & FAMILY
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1450
PRIZE: 1ST $800, RASV SASH, 2ND $350, RASV SASH, 3RD
ENTRY FEES: $13.00 Member, $13.00 Non Member $140, RASV SASH, 4TH $80, 5TH - 6TH $40
ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
EVENT 26
UNDERHAND HANDICAP (275MM) 3RD DIVISION
Restricted to those Competitors not eligible by handicap to compete
in the 1st and 2nd Divisions.
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1450
PRIZE: 1ST $800, RASV SASH, 2ND $350, RASV SASH, 3RD
$140, RASV SASH, 4TH $80, 5TH - 6TH $40
ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
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EVENT 27 EVENT 33
UNDERHAND HANDICAP (275MM) 4TH DIVISION UNDERHAND HANDICAP (275MM)
Restricted to those Competitors not eligible by handicap to compete
in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions. TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1950
PRIZE: 1ST $1,000, RASV SASH, 2ND $500, RASV SASH, 3RD
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1450 $250, RASV SASH, 4TH $100, 5TH - 6TH $50
PRIZE: 1ST $800, RASV SASH, 2ND $350, RASV SASH, 3RD
$140, RASV SASH, 4TH $80, 5TH - 6TH $40
ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
EVENT 34
EVENT 28 NOVICE UNDERHAND HANDICAP (300MM)
UNDERHAND HANDICAP (325MM)
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $500
PRIZE: 1ST - 3RD RASV SASH
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1450 PRIZE: 1ST $240, 2ND $120, 3RD $60, 4TH $30, 5TH - 6TH $25
PRIZE: 1ST $800, RASV SASH, 2ND $350, RASV SASH, 3RD SUPPORTED BY TPA SHOWS & FAMILY
$140, RASV SASH, 4TH $80, 5TH - 6TH $40
ENTRY FEES: $23.00 Member, $34.00 Non Member
ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
EVENT 29 EVENT 35
VETERANS' UNDERHAND HANDICAP (275MM)
UNDERHAND HANDICAP (300MM) Restricted to competitors 60 years of age and over on the first day
of the Show. Competitors must be born on or before 21 Sep 1959
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1950 TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1000
PRIZE: 1ST $1,000, RASV SASH, 2ND $500, RASV SASH, 3RD PRIZE: 1ST $500, RASV SASH, 2ND $250, RASV SASH, 3RD
$250, RASV SASH, 4TH $100, 5TH - 6TH $50 $125, RASV SASH, 4TH $75, 5TH - 6TH $25
ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
EVENT 30 EVENT 36
UNDERHAND HANDICAP (300MM) UNDER 18 UNDERHAND CHAMPIONSHIP (275MM)
Restricted to Competitors between 9 and 18 years of age on the
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1950 first day of the Show. Proof of age may be requested. Competitors
PRIZE: 1ST $1,000, RASV SASH, 2ND $500, RASV SASH, 3RD must be born between 22 Sep 2001 and 21 Sep 2010 inclusive.
$250, RASV SASH, 4TH $100, 5TH - 6TH $50
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1000
ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member PRIZE: 1ST $480, 2ND $240, 3RD $120, 4TH $60, 5TH - 6TH $50
SUPPORTED BY ARTHUR J GALLAGHER
PRIZE: 1ST - 3RD RASV SASH
EVENT 31 ENTRY FEES: $13.00 Member, $13.00 Non Member
UNDERHAND HANDICAP (300MM)
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1950 EVENT 37
PRIZE: 1ST $1,000, RASV SASH, 2ND $500, RASV SASH, 3RD
$250, RASV SASH, 4TH $100, 5TH - 6TH $50 UNDER 13 UNDERHAND CHAMPIONSHIP (250MM)
Restricted to Competitors from 9 - 12 years of age on the first day
of the Show. Proof of age may be requested. Axeman born on or
ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member between 22 Sep 2006 and 21 Sep 2010.
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $500
EVENT 32 PRIZE: 1ST $240, 2ND $120, 3RD $60, 4TH $30, 5TH - 6TH $25
SUPPORTED BY ARTHUR J GALLAGHER
UNDERHAND HANDICAP (275MM) PRIZE: 1ST - 3RD RASV SASH
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1950 ENTRY FEES: $0.00 Member, $0.00 Non Member
PRIZE: 1ST $1,000, RASV SASH, 2ND $500, RASV SASH, 3RD
$250, RASV SASH, 4TH $100, 5TH - 6TH $50
ENTRY FEES: $25.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
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EVENT 38 SAWING EVENTS
VICFORESTS WOMEN'S UNDERHAND HANDICAP (275MM)
AAA Special Regulations 123 and 124 apply. The saw may rest on
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1000 the top of the log to start. No saw cuts permitted prior to start.
PRIZE: 1ST $480, 2ND $240, 3RD $120, 4TH $60, 5TH - 6TH $50 These events are open to any style of crosscut saw. The bottom of
SUPPORTED BY VICFORESTS the log will be 500mm above ground level.
PRIZE: TROPHY SUPPORTED BY KBT COMPETITION SAWS Competitors in Double Handed Events must enter individually for
PRIZE: 1ST - 3RD RASV SASH those Events.
ENTRY FEES: $23.00 Member, $34.00 Non Member
EVENT 42
SINGLE HANDED SAWING HANDICAP (375MM)
ELIMINATION EVENTS TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1200
PRIZE: 1ST $650, RASV SASH, 2ND $300, RASV SASH, 3RD
$150, RASV SASH, 4TH $100
EVENT 39
ENTRY FEES: $23.00 Member, $29.00 Non Member
UNDERHAND ELIMINATION CHAMPIONSHIP (300MM)
Restricted to the 16 highest ranked axemen by the Handicapper.
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $3590 EVENT 43
PRIZE: 1ST TROPHY SUPPORTED BY ENGINEERED FOR
AXEMEN SINGLE HANDED SAWING CHAMPIONSHIP (375MM)
PRIZE: 1ST $1,300, RASV SASH, 2ND $800, RASV SASH, 3RD
$350, RASV SASH, 5TH $600, 9TH $540 TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1950
PRIZE: 1ST $1,000, RASV SASH, 2ND $500, RASV SASH, 3RD
ENTRY FEES: $34.00 Member, $49.00 Non Member $250, RASV SASH, 4TH $100, 5TH - 6TH $50
ENTRY FEES: $23.00 Member, $29.00 Non Member
HARD HITTING EVENTS
EVENT 44
The event to be completed by each contestant within 90 secs or at
the discretion of the RASV. In the event of a dead heat, time will be DOUBLE HANDED SAWING HANDICAP (450MM)
the deciding factor. Competitors must enter individually for this event and nominations
The check starter is not permitted to inspect logs before full time for pairs must be lodged with the Handicapper at the time of the
allowance for each chop has expired. During the chop the time Show.
keeper may call the elapsed time of 15 second intervals. Standard
Axes are to be used in these events, and are not to exceed 3kg TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1200
overall weight and 180mm cutting edge. The Axes shall be weighed PRIZE: 1ST $640, RASV SASH, 2ND $300, RASV SASH, 3RD
prior to the commencement of the event. $160, RASV SASH, 4TH $100
ENTRY FEES: $23.00 Member, $29.00 Non Member
EVENT 40
HARD HITTING STANDING BLOCK CHAMPIONSHIP (300MM)
EVENT 45
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1950 AUSTRALIAN DOUBLE HANDED SAWING CHAMPIONSHIP
PRIZE: 1ST TROPHY SUPPORTED BY ENGINEERED FOR (450MM)
AXEMEN Competitors must enter individually for this event and nominations
PRIZE: 1ST $1,000, RASV SASH, 2ND $500, RASV SASH, 3RD for pairs must be lodged with the Handicapper at the time of the
$250, RASV SASH, 4TH $100, 5TH - 6TH $50 Show.
ENTRY FEES: $34.00 Member, $49.00 Non Member TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $5000
PRIZE: 1ST $2,500, RASV SASH, 2ND $1,000, RASV SASH, 3RD
$550, RASV SASH, 4TH $400, 5TH $250, 6TH $100, 7TH - 8TH
EVENT 41 $100
HARD HITTING UNDERHAND CHAMPIONSHIP (300MM) ENTRY FEES: $40.00 Member, $55.00 Non Member
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1950
PRIZE: 1ST $1,000, RASV SASH, 2ND $500, RASV SASH, 3RD
$250, RASV SASH, 4TH $100, 5TH - 6TH $50
ENTRY FEES: $34.00 Member, $49.00 Non Member
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EVENT 46 TEAMS RELAY EVENTS
JACK & JILL DOUBLE HANDED SAWING HANDICAP (375MM)
Competitors must enter individually for this event and nominations
for pairs must be lodged with the Handicapper at the time of the
Show.
EVENT 50
TWO MAN RELAY STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (375MM)
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1100 The first axeman after completing his chop must retire to his neutral
PRIZE: 1ST - 3RD RASV SASH area and visually indicate to his partner, in a manner prescribed by
PRIZE: 1ST $650, 2ND $300, 3RD $150 SUPPORTED BY TPA the Stewards, that the other team member is to complete the cut by
SHOWS & FAMILY opening a scarf on the opposite side of the log.
Competitors must enter individually for this event and nominations
ENTRY FEES: $23.00 Member, $29.00 Non Member for pairs must be lodged when entering, either online or paper
entry.
EVENT 47
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1800
PRIZE: 1ST $900, RASV SASH, 2ND $400, RASV SASH, 3RD
$200, RASV SASH, 4TH - 6TH $100
JACK & JILL DOUBLE HANDED SAWING CHAMPIONSHIP
(375MM)
Competitors must enter individually for this event and nominations ENTRY FEES: $29.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
for pairs must be lodged with the Handicapper at the time of the
Show.
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1950
EVENT 51
PRIZE: 1ST $1,000, RASV SASH, 2ND $500, RASV SASH, 3RD TWO MAN RELAY STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (350MM)
$250, RASV SASH, 4TH $100, 5TH - 6TH $50 Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to compete in Event
48.
ENTRY FEES: $23.00 Member, $29.00 Non Member The first axeman after completing his chop must retire to his neutral
area and visually indicate to his partner, in a manner prescribed by
the Stewards, that the other team member is to complete the cut by
EVENT 48
opening a scarf on the opposite side of the log.
Competitors must enter individually for this event and nominations
for pairs must be lodged when entering, either online or paper
VICFORESTS JILL & JILL DOUBLE HANDED SAWING entry.
HANDICAP (375MM)
Competitors must enter individually for this event and nominations TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1800
for pairs must be lodged with the Handicapper at the time of the PRIZE: 1ST $900, RASV SASH, 2ND $400, RASV SASH, 3RD
Show. $200, RASV SASH, 4TH - 6TH $100
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1000
PRIZE: 1ST $600, 2ND $280, 3RD $120 SUPPORTED BY ENTRY FEES: $29.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
VICFORESTS
PRIZE: 1ST - 3RD RASV SASH
EVENT 52
ENTRY FEES: $23.00 Member, $29.00 Non Member
COMBINATION HANDICAP (TEAMS OF 2); UNDERHAND
(300MM) & STANDING BLOCK (300MM)
EVENT 49
Competitors must enter individually for this event and state whether
cutting Underhand or Standing Block. Nominations for pairs must
be lodged when entering, either online or paper entry.
WOMEN'S SINGLE HANDED SAWING CHAMPIONSHIP The first axeman shall cut the Underhand block, and immediately
(325MM) the block is severed, his partner shall complete the Standing block
to decide the winner.
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1000
PRIZE: 1ST $500, 2ND $280, 3RD $120, 4TH $100 SUPPORTED TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1800
BY ARTHUR J GALLAGHER PRIZE: 1ST $900, RASV SASH, 2ND $400, RASV SASH, 3RD
PRIZE: 1ST - 3RD RASV SASH $200, RASV SASH, 4TH - 6TH $100
ENTRY FEES: $23.00 Member, $29.00 Non Member ENTRY FEES: $29.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member
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EVENT 53 THE "TAS PICKETT"
FATHER & SON COMBINATION HANDICAP RELAY;
UNDERHAND (275MM) & STANDING BLOCK (275MM) MEMORIAL TROPHY
Competitors must enter individually for this event. Nominations for
pairs must be lodged when entering, either online or paper entry.
The first axeman shall cut the Underhand block, and immediately
the block is severed, his partner shall complete the Standing block
EVENT 56
to decide the winner. THE "TAS PICKETT" MEMORIAL TROPHY - TEAMS RACE
Each team to comprise of 7 competitors, including a captain.
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1200 The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited welcomes the
PRIZE: 1ST - 3RD RASV SASH opportunity to conduct the Victoria versus ’The Rest’ Teams Race
PRIZE: 1ST $600, 2ND $300, 3RD $140, 4TH $80, 5TH - 6TH $40 this year. Teams will be announced at the Royal Melbourne Show
SUPPORTED BY TPA SHOWS & FAMILY and posted in the Competitors Tent beside the Woodchop Pavilion.
ENTRY FEES: $29.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $5000
PRIZE: 1ST TROPHY, ALL PARTICIPANTS VALUE $5,000
SUPPORTED BY THE PICKETT FAMILY & TPA SHOWS
EVENT 54 PRIZE: 1ST - 2ND RASV SASH
COMBINATION HANDICAP RELAY (TEAMS OF 3) (300MM) ENTRY FEES: Teams will be selected after the close of entries.
(UNDERHAND, STANDING BLOCK, TREE FELLING)
Competitors must enter individually for this event and nominate
order of their preference of the type of event they prefer to cut.
Teams shall be finalised during the Show with the Handicapper.
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $4290
UNDER 21 COACHING EVENT
PRIZE: 1ST $1,950, RASV SASH, 2ND $900, RASV SASH, 3RD Organised, managed and run on the day by the VAC.
$600, RASV SASH, 4TH $390, 5TH $270, 6TH $180
Open to everyone under the age of 21. Held on Saturday 21st and
Sunday the 22nd of September 2019. Whatever your present skill
ENTRY FEES: $29.00 Member, $44.00 Non Member level, from beginner to more experienced, this is an opportunity to
improve your skills. You may enter one or both days. Please contact
the Victorian Axeman’s Council Inc. for more information and to
AXE THROWING register.
This event will be run between 8am & 9am on both days.
Each axe must be double bitted (two cutting edges) and weigh 2.5 Contact: Ann Duryea
pounds or metric equivalent with a handle 2 feet or 61cm, including Mobile: 0408 523 263
axe head. The axe blade shall not exceed 6 inches or 15.3cm. A Email: ian.duryea@bigpond.com
Competitor will stand 20 feet from the target. The contest will
consist of one warm-up throw and then three throws. The axe
needs only to cut the outer edge of line of scoring area to win points
in that area. The axe must remain in target and be verified by a
Steward. If both blades stick in log, no score is awarded. The
target: the centre of the bull shall be 60 inches from ground or
metric equivalent and shall be 3 feet or 91.5cms in diameter with 5
rings. Points awarded from centre out: Bullseye – 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1
for outer ring. One practice throw at a competitive target prior
commencing the event shall be permitted. Any other practice
throws at competitive target will mean immediate disqualification.
EVENT 55
AXE THROWING
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $700
PRIZE: 1ST - 3RD RASV SASH
PRIZE: 1ST $350, 2ND $175, 3RD $105, 4TH $70 SUPPORTED
BY TPA SHOWS & FAMILY
ENTRY FEES: $13.00 Member, $23.00 Non Member
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SPECIAL REGULATIONS 16. All place winners must ensure their woodchop uniform is worn
WOODCHOP for all presentations. Under no circumstances should casual
jackets, jumpers or caps be worn during the presentation
ceremony. Competitors may be fined for not adhering to this
CHAMPIONSHIPS rule.
17. In any association or club team races, the association or club
1. The rules appearing in this Schedule form part of the uniform singlets are to be worn.
Regulations and conditions of entry to an Event at The Royal
18. Any Competitor who holds the right to compete in novice events,
Melbourne Show (Show). In the event of any inconsistency
forfeits the right to compete as a novice of an event when he/she
between the RASV General Regulations and these rules, the
has won a single handed open handicap event anywhere in
General Regulations shall prevail to the extent of the
Australia. This rule applies Australia wide and is irrespective of
inconsistency unless the General Regulations provide otherwise.
prize money. A Competitor who claims to be a novice may be
2. Scratchings must be notified to the Woodchop Handicapper by required by the Steward-in-Chief to make a statutory declaration
5pm on the day prior to the event. Competitors not notifying of to this effect.
scratchings may be fined $50.
19. RASV may appoint a Disputes Committee for the Woodchop
3. The logs and billets will be any variety of timber and any length Competition and any decision of this Committee shall be final in
approved by the Stewards at their absolute discretion. The all respects whatsoever save only for any decisions or directions
diameter of all logs will be as uniform as possible. of RASV. No decisions, directions or determinations made by
the Disputes Committee, or RASV for the purposes of the
4. When entering all Competitors must submit their last win and Woodchop Competition shall be called into question in any
handicap and a list of their last four performances anywhere, manner or in any proceedings whatsoever.
irrespective of association or state, together with the name of the
backmarker. An entry will definitely not be accepted unless the 20. Competitors must use clamps as supplied by RASV in all
last win and the last four performances for each class of event standing block events.
entered are stated on the back of the entry form. This applies to
21. A Competitor who wins an event after the posting of marks may
all Competitors.
be re-handicapped for any subsequent event or events. RASV
5. The contest will be chopped in heats and a final, according to the reserves the right to re-handicap a Competitor before an event
number of entries. has commenced.
6. All logs and billets will be numbered, and will be drawn 22. Every care must be exercised to keep axes and saws covered.
randomly. Axes and saws MUST NOT be carried among the general public
unless so covered. Competitors should note the terms of rules
7. The first and second competitors in each heat, unless otherwise 8.1 and 8.2 of the General Regulations. All axes shall have a pin
stated, shall compete in the semi-final or final. At the absolute (minimum size 3mm) placed through the axe as near as possible
discretion of the Stewards, when there are two semifinals, they to the centre of the handle area.
may take one, two or three place-getters to start in the final.
23. Logs situated in a reserved area adjacent to the dressing room
8. No Competitor will be allowed to make any axe marks on his/her will be provided to enable competitors to test their axes.
log or to the foot holes or dog holes before his/her handicap Competitors shall not be permitted to test their axes in the arena.
starting time as allotted by the Handicapper.
24. In the underhand events, all Competitors must finish on their
9. No persons, other than Competitors and officials, will be allowed logs.
in the arena during the contest.
25. In a tree felling event any Competitor chopping in a previously
10. Axes must entirely sever logs in two parts; Competitors who cut board hole will be automatically disqualified.
sever logs with the aid of pushing or pulling will be automatically
disqualified. 26. Under no circumstances are Competitors permitted to enter the
log enclosure without the permission of the Log Steward.
11. Competitors must be at their places prior to the advertised time
of starting. Events will commence at their advertised starting 27. In all sawing contests, saw cuts shall be started as close as
time notwithstanding the absence of any competitor. possible to the front end of the log and shall not be more than
100mm in from the edge of the top side. Oil may be used on the
12. Each Competitor shall wear long white trousers, white boots or saw immediately prior to the commencement of the contest. In
shoes and a singlet or shirt which must be of a colour considered sawing contests the saw must saw through the log from one side
by the Steward-in-Chief to be appropriate to the State in which only.
he resides or appropriate to the particular event in which the
Competitor is competing. Singlets or shirts provided by sponsors 28. In sawing contests, the wedger shall stand behind the log and if
must be worn in the allocated events. any wedger in any way touches or guides a saw or touches or
guides that portion of the log which is being cut off, the
13. A Competitor's apparel must at all times be kept clean, tidy and Competitor or team concerned shall be automatically
free from excessive grime throughout the period of the Show. disqualified. The wedger's apparel must conform with Special
Stewards reserve the right to request that a Competitor to Regulation 12.
change into a presentable uniform prior to their event. This
means that clean white pants and singlets must be worn to each 29. Definition: "Behind the log" in this regulation shall be interpreted
day of competition. to mean the opposite end of the log to the saw cut.
14. Competitors in finals should not leave the arena, between end of 30. In the 400mm diameter butcher blocks, one member of each
final and presentation of awards and they must remain in the team shall open a scarf and cut the log approximately half way
same apparel. through, the first cutting member of the team on ceasing to cut
shall retire to his neutral area and visually indicate to his/her
15. No advertising matter of any kind shall be displayed or be visible partner, in a manner prescribed by Stewards, that the other team
on the wearing apparel of any Competitor, without prior approval member is to complete the cut by opening a scarf on the
of the Steward-in-Chief, except that the insignia or Coat-of-Arms opposite side of the log.
for countries, states, association show societies, clubs or other
bodies may be worn on the singlet or shirt front subject to the
prior approval of the Steward-in-Chief.
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31. As listed in Special Regulation 19, any decision of a Steward
with respect to any matter related to the Woodchop Competition
shall be final and any regulations, conditions, rules or guidelines,
which may be expressed to apply to the Woodchop Competition
shall in no way be construed as limiting the discretion of the
Stewards to conduct the events in such manner as they think fit.
32. Inscribed sashes and ribbons, presented by RASV will be
awarded to the first, second and third prize winners of Events 1
to 56 inclusive.
33. Woodchop Competition event times and dates will be announced
in the Catalogue
PAYMENT OF PRIZE MONEY
34. Prize money as stated in the relevant Prize Schedule includes
GST, if applicable. By indicating that you are GST registered
you are agreeing to receive a Recipient Created Tax Invoice
(RCTI) for any prize money won, and for prize money to include
GST. All prizemoney will be paid out via EFT only.
ALCOHOL
35. Consumption of alcohol in the arena or dressing rooms by
Competitors is prohibited at all times. Any Competitor found
consuming alcohol shall be fined $50 and disqualified from
competing or participating that day and at the discretion of the
Steward-in-Chief, may be disqualified for the rest of the
competition.
UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR
36. An immediate fine of $50 is applicable to unacceptable
behaviour in the arena and further competition is not allowed
until payment of fine. This behaviour includes swearing, temper
displays, axe misuse, abuse or obvious disagreements with
officials, Committee Members and disagreements with others.
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