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Standing Block Chop
Core Doubles Event / Safety
Code Amber
Note: Competitors participating in the Underhand Chop
or Quarter Split are not eligible for this event.
Reminder: CSA approved baseball catcher's shin pad on top of chain mail on foot closest to stanction must be worn.
- The Corral must a safe distance from the spectators and only competing athletes, event judge and timer are permitted inside.
- Two (2) team members must each cut through their own vertically supported cant.
- The wood should be 8 x 8in (20.32 x 20.32cm) for men and 6 x 6in (15.24 x 15.24cm).
- Each competitor must use an unmodified, conventional axe. One per competitor. Competitors may share an axe as well.
- One replacement axe may be used in case of breakage and must be in the corral at the time of the event.
- The first competitor only, must have their axe on top of the wood to start the event.
- The starting signal is: Timers ready, Competitors ready, 3-2-1-GO.
- Starting prior to GO will result in a ten (10) second penalty.
- The second competitor may not begin until the first competitor has completed their chop. If they do, a DQ will result.
- Once the second competitor begins their chop, the first competitor cannot chop again.
- If the cant becomes dislodged from its stantions before completing the chop, it will result in a DQ.
- Slabbing rule is in effect. Competitors must try to avoid slabbing by spiking chopping faces. Three (3) spikes/nails (3in / 7.62cm) provided by competitor.
- If slabbing occurs, event will continue unless nails are not used. DQ will result.
- Non-adherance to the safety gear or inappropriate dress will result in a DQ.
- Competitors are not permitted to touch the block until the judge makes their decision. If done, a DQ will result.
- Time will stop when the second competitor chops completely through their cant.
- This event has a ten (10) minute time limit or it will be recorded as a DQ.
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