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Obstacle Race
Pool Singles Event

Object:
The object of this event is to complete an obstacle course in the shortest time possible. The course consists of six segments: choker set, sap bucket emptying, pulp piling, firewood toss for accuracy, chainsaw throw, and bowsawing while on a springpole.

Set Up:
The course will be laid out so that the contestant proceeds from the start to the sap bucket, to the pile of pulp, to the choker set log, to the firewood toss, to the springpole.

  1. The pulp pile will consist of 8 logs stacked between two stakes. Two other adjacent stakes will mark the area where the pulp will be piled.

  2. The choker log will be elevated above the ground.

  3. The firewood target will be 46 cms (18") in diameter.

  4. The springpole will be a gently sloping log with a 6x6 section of white pine attached to the end. The springpole will not be supported by any team members.

  5. The home team will provide the choker, chainsaw, and sap buckets. Contestants supply their own pulp hook (if desired) and Bowsaw.

  6. Contestants may leave their tools wherever desired before the event begins, except for the choker which must be behind the starting line.
 

Procedure

  1. The contestant will start from behind a foul line.

  2. Time starts on "GO". The choker must be thrown before the contestant's foot crosses the foul line.

  3. The contestant will then run to the hanging sap bucket, empty its contents into a pail, rehang and cover, then run to a barrel where the 'sap' will be deposited.

  4. The contestant will then proceed to pile several pieces of pulp wood between two (2) stakes.

  5. The contestant will then retrieve the choker and run along the top of the choker log without falling off (repeat, if necessary) and fasten the choker securely enough such that the judge can give it a pull and it will not fall off.

  6. The contestant will then attempt to throw 10 pieces of firewood through a 18 inch (46 cms) diameter target (3 seconds will be deducted from the total event time for every piece of wood that passes through the target).

  7. The contestant will then stand on the base of a springpole and grab a pre-positioned "homeowner's" chainsaw, give the starter cord three (3) full pulls (it will not start), and throw it to the ground in disdain.

  8. The contestant will then grab his or her trusty, pre-positioned bowsaw and proceed to saw a complete cookie from a 6x6 section of white pine.

  9. Time stops when the cookie separates.

 

 

Each contestant's score will be determined by the total elapsed time (after adjustments for accurate firewood throwing), plus additional time for penalties as follows:

  1. Failure to properly rehang the sap bucket and cover:
    30 seconds
  2. Spilling excessive 'sap': judges discretion
    15 seconds
  3. Each piece of pulp not left between the stakes:
    15 seconds
  4. Failure to run completely along the choker log:
    30 seconds
  5. Failure to adequately secure the choker:
    30 seconds
  6. Failure to throw all ten pieces of firewood:
    15 sec/piece
  7. Failure to stand on the springpole while trying to start the chainsaw or while bowsawing:
    (you can fall off and get back on with no penalty)
    30 seconds
  8. Failure to try starting the chainsaw
    15 sec/pull
  9. Incomplete 6x6 cookie:
    30 seconds
  10. Completing segments in incorrect order
    30 seconds

  1. Judges discretion shall be used and is final.