Canadian Intercollegiate Lumberjacking Association

Corral must a safe distance from spectators and only competing athletes, event judge and timer are permitted inside.
Two (2) team members must each cut through their own horizontally supported cant.
The wood should be 8 x 8in (20.32 x 20.32cm) for men and 6 x 6in (15.24 x 15.24cm).
Chains, spikes or stantion may be used in supporting the cant. No team members may assist in supporting the can.
Each competitor must use an unmodified, conventional axe. One per competitor. Competitors may share an axe as well.
One replacement axe may be used in case of breakage and must be in the corral at the time of the event.
The first competitor only, must have their axe on top of the wood to start the event.
The starting signal is: Timers ready, Competitors ready, 3-2-1-GO.
Starting prior to GO will result in a ten (10) second penalty.
The second competitor may not begin until the first competitor has completed their chop. If they do, a DQ will result.
Once the second competitor begins their chop, the first competitor cannot chop again.
If the competitor falls off the log, they may not resume chopping until they are back in the footholds. No chopping if falling off the log.
All chopping must be between footholds. If a competitor chops into the footholds, a thirty (30) second penalty will result.
Upon completion of the event, incomplete chops will result in a DQ.
If the cant becomes dislodged from its stantions before completing the chop, it will result in a DQ
If slabbing occurs, the event will continue unless nails are not used. DQ will result.
Non-adherance to the safety gear or inappropriate dress will result in a DQ.
Competitors are not permitted to touch the log until the judge makes their decision. If done, DQ will result.
Time will stop when the second competitor chops completely through their cant.
This event has a ten (10) minute time limit. If not, will be recorded as a DQ.