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Three (3) pairs of competitors must complete
two (2) discs each from the cant for the crosscut event.
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Two (2) halves leaving the cant does not
constitute a complete disc. A disk would be considered “complete” if a sheer cut is less than 1 centimeter (0.4 inches). Sheer cuts greater than 1 centimeter (0.4 inches) will receive a 1 second penalty for each infraction.
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At the judges signal, the competitor(s) must
re-cut immediately if a complete disc is not cut. The re-cut
must be made by the pair that broke the disk or else the team
will be disqualified.
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Time will stop when the last disc is cut from the cant.
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Chain binders, straps or team mates weight on the log may assist with the securing of the log.
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Teams must make all their cuts within 50 cms (20 inches). An allowance for knots may be made at the discretion of the judge.
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Only a competing team member may spray the saw with any type of foreign substance during the event (i.e.: WD-40)
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For safety reasons, a 7th person may hold a spare saw in the event of breakage. The saw may not be handed to the competitors.
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A broken or bent saw tooth, a broken or loosened saw handle is considered to be equipment breakage.
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If wood is squared, it may not exceed 25.4 cms x 25.4 cms (10 x 10 inches). If woodis round, a determined effort must be made by the host school to ensure uniformity.
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All wood must be bark free.
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Saw horse height must be 64 centimeters to the bottom of the cant plus or minus 5 cms (25 inches, plus or minus 2 inches).
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Competitors are not permitted to touch the cookies until the judges have made their decision.
- Setup
The corral must be determined by the head judge to be a safe distance
from the spectators.
Only competing athletes are permitted in the corral.
Logs must be securely fastened.
Any body weight on the stanchion must be within the stanchion frame
