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Log Decking
Core Team Event / Safety
Code Green
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Corral must be safe distance from spectators and only competing athletes, event judge and timer are permitted inside. Any unauthorized team mates crossing the barrier will result in a disqualification.
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The course will be 10 metres (33 feet) long
and shall terminate at the end by a pair of metal stakes.
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The log length must be between 2.5 - 3.35 meters (8.2 - 11.2 ft). The diameter must be between 25.4 - 37 cm (10 - 14 in) for men and 19.8 - 30.8 cm (8 - 12 in) for women.
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A straight log or utility pole may also be used.
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The deck must be 1.2 metres (4ft) high and have a secure backstop and the ramp must be 3.05 metres (10ft) long. All must be secured properly.
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Only two (2) peavies/cant hooks can be used by each team and must be handed off to the next pair.
- Each competitor must use a peavey / cant hook to roll the log.
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Log must be resting on Deck prior to starting the event.
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The starting signal is: Timers ready, Competitors read, 3-2-1-GO.
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Starting prior to GO will result in a ten (10) second penalty.
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Three (3) pairs of competitors must navigate log from the Deck, down the ramp to the course and then return the log back to the starting position using only peavies / cant hooks.
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No deliberate body contact and log must roll at all times and one end must be in touch with rails at all times or a ten (10) second penalty will apply.
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Hands must remain on the wooden handle of the cant/peavy and must not touch the dog hook.
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The log may be cross hauled no more than 1 meter (39 in) in any direction at one time. If necessary to cross haul again, the peavies must be re-set.
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Cross-hauls of more than 1 meter will receive a 10 second penalty.
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If a log leaves the course, it must be returned by the competitors only.
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Time will stop when the last pair returns the log to the top of the Deck.
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The event has a ten (10) minute time limit or will be recorded as a disqualification.
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