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Axe Throw
Core Singles Event / Safety Code Green

1. The axe head must be double bitted. The handle must be at least 60cm (24 inches) long. (Measurement from the top of the axe head)
   
   
2. The target must be at least 60cm (24 inches) in diameter and be located 6 metres (20 feet) from the throw line. The centre of the bull's eye must be 1.5 metres (5 feet) from the ground. (+/- 5cm or 2 inches)
   
   
3. Two (2) practice throws will be allowed. Scoring is totaled from four (4) subsequent throws.
   
   
4. Scoring areas are as follows:
   1. bull's eye 15cm - 25 points (6 inches)
   2. inner circle 30cm - 15 points (12 inches)
   3. outer circle 60cm - 10 points (24 inches)
      
      
5. If the thrown axe bisects two (2) scoring areas, the higher value will be awarded.
   
   
6. Inverted, spliced or modified heads will be disallowed.
   
   
7. The axe must stick until it is scored by the judge.
   
   
8. Crossing the throwing line before the axe hits the target will result in disqualification of that throw.
   
   
9. Only the leading edge of the axe may score points. If both edges of the axe stick, the non-leading edge must be tapped out and the leading edge must support the weight of the axe.
   
   
10. The host school may insert a full, unopened pop can into the "bull's eye" for special effects. If the axe head, not the handle, punctures the pop can and falls to the ground, a "bull's eye" is scored.
    
    
11. Winning scores will be given 100 points and all other scores will be a percentage thereof.
    
    
    
    
12. Setup
    All spectators and teammates must be behind the competitor at all times.
    The corral must be determined by the head judge to be a safe distance from the spectators.