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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.

  1. The Corral must a safe distance from the spectators and only competing athletes, event judge and timer are permitted inside.

  2. Two (2) team members must each cut through their own vertically supported cant.

  3. The wood should be 8 x 8in (20.32 x 20.32cm) for men and 6 x 6in (15.24 x 15.24cm).

  4. Each competitor must use an unmodified, conventional axe. One per competitor. Competitors may share an axe as well.

  5. One replacement axe may be used in case of breakage and must be in the corral at the time of the event.

  6. The first competitor only, must have their axe on top of the wood to start the event.

  7. The starting signal is: Timers ready, Competitors ready, 3-2-1-GO.

  8. Starting prior to GO will result in a ten (10) second penalty.

  9. The second competitor may not begin until the first competitor has completed their chop. If they do, a DQ will result.

  10. Once the second competitor begins their chop, the first competitor cannot chop again.

  11. If the cant becomes dislodged from its stantions before completing the chop, it will result in a DQ.

  12. 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.

  13. If slabbing occurs, event will continue unless nails are not used. DQ will result.

  14. Non-adherance to the safety gear or inappropriate dress will result in a DQ.

  15. Competitors are not permitted to touch the block until the judge makes their decision. If done, a DQ will result.

  16. Time will stop when the second competitor chops completely through their cant.

  17. This event has a ten (10) minute time limit or it will be recorded as a DQ.