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Quarter Split
Core Doubles Event / Safety Code Amber

Note: Competitors participating in the Underhand Chop or Standing Block Chop are not eligible for this event.

  1. Corral must be a safe distance from the spectators and only competing athletes, event judge and timer are permitted inside.

  2. Two (2) team members must each quarter a bolt of wood.

  3. The wood should be between 46 - 51cm (18 - 20in) in length and a diameter between 15 - 20cm (6 - 8in) and be poplar.

  4. Painted dots on both bolts of 5cm (2in) in a different color than identification numbers.

  5. A total of eight (8) separate unattached full length pieces with paint on one end to complete this event; four (4) from each competitor.

  6. Each competitor must use an unmodified, conventional axe. One per competitor. Mauls are not permitted.

  7. One replacement axe may be used in case of breakage and must be in the corral at the time of the event.

  8. The second competitor may not begin until the first competitor has completed their split. If they do, a DQ will result.

  9. Once the second competitor begins their split, the first competitor cannot split again.

  10. Hands & feet are not permitted to touch the wood once the event starts. If done, a DQ will result.

  11. The starting signal is: Timers ready, Competitors ready, 3-2-1-GO.

  12. Starting prior to GO will result in a ten (10) second penalty.

  13. If protective gear becomes dislodged at any time during the event, it must be immediately repaired and time will run. If not, a DQ will result.

  14. Competitors are not permitted to touch the splits until the judge makes their decision. If touched, a DQ will result.

  15. Time will stop when the second competitor signals time to the judge.

  16. The event has a ten (10) minute time limit or will be recorded as a disqualification.