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Single Buck
Core Singles Event / Safety Code Green

Note: Competitors participating in the Axe Throw, Chain Saw, Pole Climb, Super Swede or Water Boil are not eligible for this event.

1. Corral must be a safe distance from the spectators and only competing athletes, event judge and timer are permitted inside.
   
   
2. Logs must be securely fastened. Body weight must on on the stanchion frame only.
   
   
3. A competitor must cut through a round log in the shortest time possible using a crosscut saw.
   
   
4. Competitors have a five (5) minute set up for the event or a DQ will result.
   
   
5. The wood diameter should be between 35-40cm (14-16in) for women and 40-45cm (16-18in) for men and be bark free.
   
   
6. The wood should be white pine or poplar. The wood limit for teams to make their cut will be 4 inches. If the cut exceeds the 4 inch line, a DQ will result.
   
   
7. The saw horse height to the bottom of the cant must be between 45cm (18in) and =/-2.5cm (=/-1in).
   
   
8. A starting cut of 15cm (6in) circumference will be allowed.
   
   
9. Competitors must keep both hands on the saw handles at all times or a disqualification will result.
   
   
10. The blade must be on top of the log prior to the start of the event and must not move prior to the starting signal.
    
    
11. The starting signal is: Timers ready, Competitors ready, 3-2-1-GO.
    
    
12. Starting prior to GO will result in a ten (10) second penalty.
    
    
13. One (1) team member will be allowed to wedge a cookie while the competitor is sawing.
    
    
14. If the disc should break, the competitor must complete that cut to complete the event. No 2nd cut is permitted.
    
    
15. Competitors are not permitted to touch the discs until the judge makes their decision.
    
    
16. Time will stop when the disc is cut from the log.
    
    
17. Conversion factors will be in effect.
    
    
18. The event has a five (5) minute time limit or it will be recorded as a DQ.