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WOODCUTTING7-15 September 2012 theshow.com.au

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CLOSING DATE OF ENTRIESThe following conditions will strictly apply:• Allentryforms,whetherlodgedinpersonor

sent by post, or completed on-line must be in the Society’s possession at its Administration Office by 5.00 pm on Friday, 4 May 2012.

• Postalentryformsandfeeswillbeacceptedup to and including entries postmarked on or before the official closing date.

• Alateentryoptionisofferedunderthefollowing conditions:

Received or postmarked within 7 days of the official closing date

and an additional fee equivalent to three times the standard entry fee per class is to be paid.

• Late Entry option is not available on-line.• Whensendingentryformsandfeesbypost,

the onus is on the the exhibitor to ensure adequate delivery time.

• Entryformsbyfacsimilewillnotbeaccepted.• Ifyourequireformalacknowledgementthat

your entry has been received, please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your entry form.

• Absolutely no exception to the above conditions will be made to any exhibitor under any circumstance.

ON-LINE ENTRIESEntriesfortheWoodcuttingSectioncanbeperformed on-line in 2012.Please go to: www.theshow.com.au for further information.

SPECIAL REGULATIONSExhibitorsareremindedthattheSociety’sGeneralRegulations apply to all sections of the Show and that the Special Regulations hereunder set out, which apply to this section only, are merely supplementarytotheseGeneralRegulations.

ENTRY FEES (INC GST)Tree Felling – $25Tree Championship - $30Australian Championships - $30 Combination Championship - $30Handicap,CombinationEvents&Relay–$22Novice & Junior Classes – $18Sawing – $15Sawing Championship - $20EliminationEvents-$30Under 21 Championship - $22Axe Throwing - $10

Make cheques payable to RA&HS and send with completed entry forms to: RA&HS-WoodcuttingSection POBox40,GoodwoodSA5034The RA&HS and the Woodcutting Committee reserves the right to accept or not accept any competitor’s entries in any particular event. Entry fees will be refunded where the Committee does not accept a competitor’s entry/ies.The refund of entry fees will not be given for any reason when a competitor is unable to compete.

PAYMENT OF FEESWhenpayingfeesbychequeorcreditcard,exhibitors must ensure that sufficient funds are available at the time of entry. Failure to do so may result in non-acceptance of entries.

MEMBERSHIPExhibitorsneednotbemembersoftheRA&HSbut members are entitled to a 10% reduction on the entry fee total. Membership of other Royal Show Societies does not entitle exhibitors to reduced entry fee.

MEMBERSHIP FEEAdults - $140, Juniors (under 18 years as at 1 January 2012) - $48.

YOUR PRIVACYIf you do not want your details to be made available to other parties, please tick the box on the entry form supplied by the RA&HS. Your personal information will only be used by the RA&HS to maintain contact with you and allow us to manage your entries.The RA&HS reserves the right to inform prize sponsors of the details of recipients to enable distribution of their voucher/product prizes. Please note: by ticking the box to suppress your details, your name will appear in the Catalogue (if applicable) but your address will not.

PAYMENT OF PRIZEMONEYEFTisamoreefficientformofpaymentofprizemoney.Exhibitorsarerequestedtonominatebank account details on the space provided on the entry form to facilitate prompt payment of prize money.

Exhibitorswhodonotnominateabankaccountmay be paid by cheque by indicating on the entry form. Please note – payment by cheque will be madeafterEFTpaymentsareprocessed.

(The Society is an affiliate of the SA Axemen’s Association)

CLOSING DATE OF ENTRIESFRIDAY, 4 May 2012 at 5.00 pm

Each event will be restricted to a maximum of 128 competitors.

Enquiries: Telephone 8210 5211 or email [email protected]

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Please note that cheques will be made out in the name of the exhibitor. If you do not have an account in the name you have entered under, you willneedtobepaidviaEFT.

To assist the Society, would you please ensure cheques are deposited promptly into a bank account. Replacement prize cheques will be issued up to 31 December 2012, however a fee of $10 may be charged. If the cheque to be replaced is not returned then an additional fee will be charged to cover the cost of cancellation. Any concerns regarding prize money must be raised with the Society by 31 December.

Axemen who are disqualified or do not finish in a final will forfeit prize money for that event.

Sashes will be presented to first three place winners in Championship events and all team events and 1st - 3rd prize ribbons will be awarded for all other events.

PRIZE MONEY & GSTPrize money as stated in the Prize Schedule does notincludeGST.The prize money which we pay to successful exhibitors depends on information provided to us.IfyouconfirmthatyouareGSTregisteredand provide your Australian Business Number (ABN), we will pay the appropriate prize money plus10%GST.WewillprovideyouwithaRecipient Created Tax Invoice which you will need to submit to the Australian Taxation Office.In entering the competition, you acknowledge your agreement to the following:• YouwillnotissueataxinvoicetotheRA&HS

in respect to prize money received• YouwillnotifytheRA&HSifyouceasetobe

registeredforGST.If you provide your Australian Business Number butarenotregisteredforGST,wewillpaytheprize money as detailed in the Prize Schedule withoutreferencetotheGST.If you confirm you are entering as part of a private recreational pursuit or hobby, we will pay the prize money as detailed in the Prize Schedule withoutreferencetoGST.

IMPORTANTIt is important that you either:• confirmthatyouareenteringaspartofa

private recreational pursuit or hobby, or• confirmyouareenteringasaGSTregistered

business and supply your ABN.There is a specific area on the entry form to allow you to do this.

Failure to do either of the above will cause the RA&HS to withhold 48.5% of your prize money in accordance with Australian tax legislation.The RA&HS is not a tax consultant and therefore assumes no liability for actions taken as a result of these guidelines. In any instances where an entrant or sponsor is uncertain of the tax implications of their involvement, they should consult their own accountant or tax advisor.

HANDICAPPERThe following handicapper has been appointed: GarryStewart 134 Noga Avenue KEILOREASTVIC3033

INTERPRETATIONIn these regulations and this interpretation, unless there is something in the subject or the context inconsistent therewith:“The Society” – means the Royal Agricultural and

Horticultural Society of S A Inc.“The Show” – means the Show conducted by the

Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of S A Inc.

“The Committee” – means the committee appointed to control the conduct of wood cutting contests.

“The Supervisor” – means the person appointed by the committee to manage and control on their behalf the conduct of wood cutting contests.

“Stewards” – means those persons appointed by the committee to assist the supervisor.

“Officials” – means those persons employed by and or appointed by the committee to assist the supervisor and shall also include members of the committee.

“Judge” – means a person appointed by the committee to assist the supervisor to decide the winner and placegetters in an event.

“Judging Machine” – means the electrical or mechanical equipment operated by an official of the committee under the supervision of the supervisor or his or her deputy, and used to record the times and or the winner and placegetters in woodcutting events.

“Workmen”–meanstheemployeesoftheSociety.“Person” – the word ‘Person’ may include a

firm, partnership, company, corporation or any other group or groups as defined by the Australian Axemen’s Association.

“Prize money” – means the total prize money delivered by a sponsor to, or supplied by the Society which shall be distributed to the winner and placegetters as the committee may deem fit.

“Event”–meansawoodcuttingcontest.

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“Championship” – means an event or competition to decide a champion as defined by the Australian Axemen’s Association.

“Champion” – means a competitor in a championship contest who has been judged superior to or has defeated all other competitors in the contest.

“Competitor” – means the person(s) competing in the event(s).

“Winner”–meansthecompetitor(s)whowontheevent.

“Placegetters” – means those persons who filled second, third and subsequent positions in the event.

“Arena/Ring” – means that arena set aside for woodcutting contests.

“Axemen” – means a competitor in a woodcutting contest.

“Axe” – means an implement used by an axeman to cut a log of a type approved by the Australian Axemen’s Association.

“Blow” – means the intentional striking of a log by an axeman with the axe.

“Cut” – means when the cutting edge of an axe penetrates the log as the result of a blow by an axeman.

“Sawyer” – means a competitor in a sawing contest.“Saw” – means an implement used by a sawyer to

cut a log and shall be of a type approved by the Australian Axemen’s Association; and also to cut with a saw.

“Sawing” – means to cut a log with a saw.“Double Handed Sawing” – means the sawing of

a log with one sawyer holding each end of the saw.

“Cutting” – means to cut a log with repeated blows of an axe.

“Log”–meansthetimberprovidedbythecommittee for the event.

“Rules” – means the regulations and rules for the time being in force governing the conduct of woodcutting contests as may be varied from time to time by the Australian Axemen’s Association.

“Singular” - means the plural and the plural means the singular.

“Tolerance or Timber Tolerances” – means the extent of the deviation from the norm as approved by the Australian Axemen’s Association.

It is highly recommended that Junior and Novice axemen wear protective leggings. Contact your State association for supplier details.

REGULATIONSEntries:1. No person shall be eligible to compete unless

approved of by the committee.2. An entry will not be accepted unless

accompanied by the prescribed entry fee.Performances:3. A competitor must at the time of nomination

furnish his or her last six performances in all events. Any competitor failing to comply with this regulation shall be liable to such appropriate penalty as the committee may deem fit including the rejection of any or all of his or her entries.

Post entry sheet – Competitors must also complete a post entry performance sheet with full details of performances covering the period from the closing date of entries to the first day of the Show. In the event of a competitor having no performances during this period a nil return must be lodged.

A competitor will not be permitted to compete in an event until such time as a post entry performance sheet has been completed and returned to the woodcutting office.

Grading and Handicapping:4. For events which are conducted in divisions the

grading of competitors shall be at the discretion of the committee. Handicaps will be allotted on the basis of form and/or inherent ability and/or performance and such other information as may be deemed necessary and shall be determined by handicappers appointed by the committee.

5. Details of heats and handicap marks will, as far as practicable, be posted on the notice board in the window of the judge’s office during the day before a particular event is scheduled to take place. A competitor who wins an event after the posting of a handicap mark may be rehandicapped for any subsequent event or events. The committee reserves the right to re-handicap a competitor before or after any event has commenced.

6. It is the responsibility of the competitor to be aware of his or her current handicap mark or marks at all times.

All handicaps will be calculated to the nearest second: while the timing of all events will be to the nearest one-tenth of a second.

Scratching:7. A competitor who scratches from a heat after

particulars have been posted on the notice board (see regulation 5) or have otherwise been made public shall not be permitted to compete in another heat of the same event.


8. If a competitor scratches from or fails to compete in an event he or she shall not be entitled to any refund in respect of his or her nomination entry fee.

9. All scratchings shall be notified to the committee or the handicapper not later than one hour before the event is scheduled to commence.

Conduct:10. Any competitor conducting themselves in

an unruly manner, contributing to or inciting discontent or attempting to deceive the committee or an official or infringing any of the regulations or conditions may be disqualified and/or otherwise dealt with as the committee may deem fit.

Dress:11.Eachcompetitorshallwearlongwhitetrousers,

white boots or shoes and a singlet, polo shirt or T shirt which must be of a colour considered by the committee to be appropriate to the State or country in which he or she resides or appropriate to the particular event in which the competitor is competing. A competitor’s wearing apparel must at all times be kept in a clean and tidy condition throughout the period of the Show.

No advertising matter of any kind shall be displayed or be visible on the wearing apparel of any competitor, except that for the sponsor of that event, the insignia or coat of arms of Countries, States or Associations, Show Societies, Clubs or other bodies may be worn on the singlet subject to the prior approval of the committee.

Competitors must wear the sponsors’ singlets in sponsored events unless exempted by the committee.

The committee reserves the right at all times to refuse to allow any competitor to compete in any event who in their opinion is not suitably attired.

Setting up Logs:12. The competitor shall be adjudged solely

responsible for the setting of his or her log or logs correctly, firmly and safely in the fixture provided by the committee for the conduct of the event.

The competitor may delegate the setting up, but not the responsibility to another person who shall not be a committee member or an official of the Society controlling the event, except in a tree-felling competition.

The supervisor may require a competitor to reset his or her log if the setting, in the opinion of the supervisor would be dangerous, cause the judging process to record an inaccurate result, or for any other good and sufficient reason.

The competitor shall be allowed a reasonable time to reset his or her log.

Eachcompetitororhisorherdeputymustbeat his or her log at least 10 minutes prior to the notified starting time.

13. The competitors in underhand and/or standing block events shall ensure that their logs are set up to enable all the competitors to finish the contest facing the judge, except in multi log events.

14. No competitor may alter or interfere with a log or tree prior to an event without the permission andsupervisionoftheWoodcuttingSupervisor.

Logs:15. The logs may be any variety of timber and of

any length approved by the committee. The diameter of the logs will be as uniform as practicable for each event and the permissible tolerances will be defined in the appendix to these regulations.

16. The acceptable tolerance in the diameter of the logs shall not be more than plus or minus 5 mm, except for championship events when 2 mm plus or minus will be permitted.

17. The ovality or out of roundness of the logs shall be within the area of the plus or minus diameter tolerances, except for championship events where 2 mm plus or minus will be permitted.

18. The logs for all block events shall be not less than 66 cm in length. All logs for woodcutting contests shall be classified by diameter and not by girth or circumference. The tolerance of diameter for handicap events shall be plus or minus 5 mm and for Championship events plus or minus 2 mm.

19. All measurements shall be with steel tapes graduated in centimetres and millimetres and all measurements shall be corrected to one millimetre.

20. The type of timber used for logs shall be at the discretion of the committee and may be changed without notice.

21. The type of timber used for logs in heats may not necessarily be the same type used in finals.

22. Timber shall be as selected by the committee.23. The committee will endeavour to ensure that

the timber used for each cut is taken from the same tree.

The Draw:24.Logswillbenumberedandwillbeallocated

bylotdrawnbytheofficials.Everycompetitorshall cut the block drawn for him and only that block. A competitor who changes or attempts to change the block allocated to him may be disqualified or otherwise dealt with as the committee may deem fit.

Practice:25. No competitor shall practice or test his or her

axe in the arena.


Unauthorised Persons in Arena:26. The only persons authorised to be in the arena

during the setting up of blocks are competitors who are entered to compete in the event and axemen appointed as deputies to set up the event, stewards, and other officials. All other persons shall remain outside the arena.

27. No person other than a competitor, wedger or official shall enter or be within the ring during the conduct of any event.

Assistants in sawing events shall not enter the ring before the competitors for whom they are to act as wedgers, are called for the event, and shall be dressed in a similar fashion to the competitors, or as approved by the committee.

28. No person other than a judge, steward or official shall be permitted to enter the ring immediately after the completion of an event prior to the “All Clear” signal being announced.

29. No person other than a judge, steward or official or other persons authorised by the committee to do so, shall approach a competitor or inspect his or her equipment or log prior to the announcement of the official result of such event. Penalty - disqualification of the competitor.

30. At the completion of each contest the competitors must remain at their logs until the all clear is given.

Unauthorised Persons in Log Storage Bay:31. Access to the log storage bay is strictly

prohibited to axemen unless accompanied by the Ring Judge or his or her nominee.

Axes and Saws:32. Competitors must always exercise every care

to keep axes and saws covered on the cutting edges. Axes and saws must not be carried among the general public unless covered.

33. The axe used by competitors in hard-hitting events shall be of the type approved by the committee and shall not exceed 3 kgs in overall weight and the cutting edge shall not exceed 180 mm width. In all other woodcutting events there will be no restriction on weight or width of axe used by competitors except that it shall be of a type approved by the committee. All saws used by competitors shall be a type approved by the committee.

34. Restriction will be placed on the use of materials on the handle of the axe which shall be classified as structural or mechanical.

35. The axes used shall be a standard and conventional type with one cutting edge, which shall be continuous, or as approved by the committee.

36. All axe heads must be pinned to the satisfaction of the Committee.

The Committee:37. The committee may in its absolute discretion

refuse to accept the nomination of any competitor without assigning any reason therefore.

38. The committee may, prior to or after the closing date of entries, limit the number of competitors in any event.

39. The committee reserves the right to cancel any event without assigning a reason, in which case a refund of the entry fee may be made.

40. At the discretion of the Committee invitations may be issued to competitors under 12 years of age.

41. The committee shall be responsible for the general organisation of the woodcutting competitions and shall be the sole arbitrator in matters of dispute.

They shall be empowered to deal with all matters relating to the infringements of these rules and regulations by any person.

42. Should any person, be he or she a competitor or otherwise, commit an act which, in the opinion of the committee, be so serious as to warrant the imposing of a ban on future participation in woodcutting or sawing contests, the full details and evidence shall be sent to the State Association for determination. The person concerned shall be entitled to be heard at such inquiry. Should, however, he or she forego this right by non-appearance or otherwise, this act shall not invalidate any decision of the Association concerned.

The Association is obliged to notify other State Associations and the Federal Council of any bans so imposed.

43. Appeals against decisions of officials appointed by the committee on any matters relating to the competitions may be made, in writing, to the committee by the competitor or person concerned, and in a manner as laid down in the constitution of the State Association.

44. An appeal against a decision of a State Association within the prescribed time period and in a manner as laid down in the constitution of the State Association may be made to the Council of the Australian Axemen’s Association. The Federal Council shall adjudicate in the matter and any decision handed down shall be final.

45. The committee shall appoint officials to assist it in the smooth running of the woodcutting competitions.

Advice:46. Officials shall not assist a competitor by giving

advice, which would give him an advantage over other competitors.

47. It is the responsibility of the competitor to be fully conversant with these Rules and Regulations.


RULESStarting:1. A competitor shall be disqualified if he or she

starts before the starting number marked on his or her log has been called by the starter. Start means when the axe hits the log. The ring judge shall immediately throw a red flag at the feet of the competitor to indicate disqualification.

Competition:2. Cutting or sawing contests will be conducted

or sawed in heats, semi-finals and finals or as determined by the committee according to the number of competitors.

3. Competitors in heats must continue to cut or saw until not less than three blocks have been severed.

Any competitor failing to observe this regulation may be dealt with in such a manner as the committee deems fit, unless the judge(s) are satisfied that such competitor is suffering from exhaustion or has broken or damaged his or her axe or saw or is excused for other sufficient reason.

4. At the completion of each event the competitors must remain at their logs until placings have been officially announced.

Slabbing:5. Axes and saws must completely sever logs

into two parts. Any wood not severed at the fixed end of the log shall be deemed uncut wood and will result in disqualification. In all woodcutting contests, it is the responsibility of the competitor to take whatever precautions they think are necessary to prevent slabbing. In the event of slabbing, the competitor who cuts a slab from their log will be disqualified and shall forfeit their right to all prize money. However, they shall not be disqualified for slabbing provided they sever the slabbed piece without assistance from any other person before the whistle has blown. A slab is defined as the portion of a log which is dislodged as a result of a run to a saw cut, foothold or doghold and should not exceed 10mm in its greatest dimension at the saw cut, foothold or doghold end. In the case of an unsevered splinter, the same ruling will be applied as in the case of a slab, that is if the splinter is less than 10mm in thickness in its greatest dimension, it will not result in disqualification.

This exception will not apply where the log is held together by a splinter irrespective of how thin the splinter may be.

Anti-slabbing precautions may be defined as: a) Nailing the end of the log b) Banding with wire, strapping or tape or

c) Any other manner as laid down by the WoodcuttingCommittee.

6. Pushing or pulling the log with axe, foot or hand or causing the judging process to record an inaccurate result will render the competitor liable to disqualification. Pushing the log with the foot includes the application of undue pressure to the loose end of the log after the last blow has been delivered by raising the foot and kicking downwards, forwards or backwards.

7. A competitor shall not be allowed to make any mark with an axe or saw on his or her log before his or her starting time is called, provided that in an underhand event the competitor may make a foothold, or in the case ofastandingblockadoghold.Violationofthisregulation shall render the competitor liable to disqualification and/or suspension.

8. A competitor shall not trim his or her log or hit it with the head of the axe, or cut it in any way except as provided in Rule 7.

9. In all woodcutting and sawing events logs will be trimmed to size prior to the scheduled time for the particular event. After the draw has been made freshening will not be permitted.

10.Logswillbewashedonlywithwater.Nootherpreparation shall be used.

Hard-Hitting Contests:11. Hard-hitting may be either standing cut

or underhand contests as decided by the committee. All blocks to be cut in the conventional manner – any other method is not permitted. The log must be severed by the competitor within a 90 second time limit. The Check Starter shall not be permitted to inspect the log before the full time allowance for each chop has expired, unless the competitor has indicated he or she has completed his or her chop and is willing to have the log inspected. Once a competitor has signified his or her willingness to have the log inspected he or she shall not recommence cutting.

12. A competitor shall not twist, wrench or remove or break a chip by a sideways movement of the axe after the competitor has completed the blow and the blade has finished its penetration into the wood. Any twisting or wrenching of chips by a competitor after the blow has been completed shall incur one extra blow to the score. A competitor removing chips with his or her hands or deliberately pressing chips with the axe shall be liable to disqualification. Should a chip be lying in the scarf in such a way that in the competitor’s opinion it would constitute a risk of injury to himself or some other person if he or she struck another blow he or she may seek permission from the judge to remove it with the axe head only.

The judge’s decision in this regard shall be final.


The removal of a chip in such a manner shall not constitute a blow.

13. In the event of a tie in heats and/or the final, placings will be decided by the fastest times.

14. A competitor shall not twist, wrench or remove or break a chip by a sideways movement or the axe after the competitor has completed the blow and the blade has finished it’s penetration into the wood. Any twisting or wrenching of chips by a competitor after the blow has been completed shall incur one extra blow to the score.

Sawing Contest:15. Saw cuts shall be started as close as possible to

the front end of the log and shall not be more than 75mm in from the edge of the top side of the saw cut. Oil may be used on the saw immediately prior to the commencement of the contest but not during the contest. In sawing contests the saw must saw through the log from one side only.

16. In single handed events the free end of the saw must be free of handle or any weight device.

17. The wedger shall stand behind the log and if any wedger in any way touches or guides a saw or touches or guides that portion of the log which is being cut off, the competitor or team concerned shall be automatically disqualified. Definition: “Behind the log” in this regulation shall be interpreted to mean the opposite end of the log to the saw cut.

18. If any wedger causes the judging process to record an inaccurate result the competitor or the team concerned will be liable to disqualification.

19. Any wood not servered at the fixed end of the log shall be deemed uncut wood and will result in disqualification.

Tree Felling Contests:20. Trimming of the sapwood or deeper is

prohibited unless for special reasons and then only after permission is first obtained from the supervisor or his or her deputy. Fragments of bark may be removed. The cutting of practice footholds in trees erected for competition is prohibited.

21. Competitors must put three boards into the tree above each other in the following manner. The first to be approximately 1 metre from the ground and the toe of the board inserted into a new board hole cut by the competitor, the second in a similar manner about 2 metres from the ground, and the third in a similar manner about 3 metres from the ground. From the third board the competitor shall cut the front scarf, then descend, remove each board to the ground and proceed to ascend by putting the boards in the other side as stated and from the third board continue cutting.

Logsmustbecutfromoneside. All boards must be positioned without any

hanging or supporting device. The competitor shall not have any attachments from his or her person to the tree or any device which will assist him to remain on his or her board; except that a non-skid surface on the upper surface of the board and/or the soles of the competitor’s shoes may be used subject to the approval of the committee.

22. Any competitor who cuts through an existing board hole or a patch covering a board hole shall be disqualified.

Underhand Contests:23. Any competitor who cuts into either one or

both footholds at any time shall be disqualified and forfeit his or her rights to all prize money.

24. The competitor shall commence and complete his or her cut whilst standing on the log. Should a competitor slip, fall, jump or become dislodged from his or her position on the log, before the log is severed, he or she must remount and renew his or her position on the log before continuing to cut, except a competitor may get off his or her log at any time during his or her event to cut a slab which may be cut as it lies or by placing it on the log.

25. The cut shall be made by opening the scarf on the front side of the log to about halfway through, then a scarf shall be opened on the back side and chopping continued until the log is severed. The competitor must complete the cut facing the judge. The axe shall be removed from the log at the completion of the cut.

Standing Block Contests:26. Any competitor who cuts into a doghold shall

be disqualified.27. The procedure for cutting the log shall

be by opening a scarf on the front side of the log to about halfway through, then a scarf shall be opened on the back side and chopping continued until the log is severed. Circumferential cutting of the log is prohibited. The competitor must complete the cut facing the judge. The axe shall be removed from the log at the completion of the cut.

Combination Contests:28.Eachcompetitorinthiseventshallcuttwo

logs, one underhand cut and one standing cut. The competitor will cut the underhand block first and immediately the log is severed he or she will cut the standing block. A competitor shall not be allowed to go back to his or her underhand log after he or she has commenced to cut his or her standing block. The second cutter must not touch the box with the axe in any way until the first cutter has ceased cutting.


The rules governing the conduct of underhand events will apply to the underhand portion of the contests and the rules governing the conduct of the standing block events will apply to the standing block portion of this contest.

29. The second cutter must not touch the block with the axe in any way until the first cutter has ceased cutting.

Two Man Relay Contests:30. One member of each team shall cut his or her

log approximately halfway through; the first member on his or her ceasing cutting shall move away into the neutral area defined by the Committee. His or her partner will then commence to cut on the opposite side of the log.

Protests:31. Should a competitor wish to lodge a protest

on the result of any heat, semi-final or final of any event he or she shall personally lodge such protest on the prescribed form with the supervisor or his or her deputy within fifteen minutes following the official announcement of the placings.

The committee shall deal with the protest without undue delay and make its decision known immediately.

Log Inspection:32. At the conclusion of each event the chief ring

steward shall thoroughly inspect the logs to ensure that there have been no breaches of the regulations.

He or she will then signal the supervisor whether or not everything is in order. However, should the log inspection reveal a breach of the regulations which would alter the placings as recorded by the judging process or the judges, full information about the breach will be given immediately to the official and the judges by the ring steward.

Judges:33. The placing of each event will be judged by

the judges appointed by the committee. The appointed judges shall record the placings in all events and shall submit same to the supervisor or his or her deputy immediately after each event individually and without conferring. The supervisor or his or her deputy, upon the receipt of the reports from the stewards and the placings of the judges, shall make a decision on the information supplied.

Restriction of Entries:34. The Society reserves the right to restrict the

number of entries in any class as it deems fit. In championship events the number of axemen will be limited to the best 32 on handicap. In handicap tree felling, the number of axemen will be limited to 35. Axemen balloted out will be placed on a reserve list and will be eligible to replace axemen who have been scratched.

CONDITIONS1. Competitors in championship events must also

compete in at least two handicap events.2. Axemen to state on entry form if they are right

or left handed.3. Axemen to state given or nickname on entry form.4. If in the opinion of the supervisor, a competitor

is acting or competing in a manner that is deemed to be dangerous to that person or the public in general, the supervisor can instruct that competitor to cease cutting immediately.

The Chairman or designated Committee Member (Ringmaster) is responsible for informing stewards and competitors in the event of a change during the competition.

DATES AND TIMINGSThe woodcutting events will be held from Friday, 7 September to Saturday, 15 September. Competitors will be advised of timings for individual classes on completion of the programme early in August.

INVITATIONAll Axemen & Partners

are invited to a BBQ

hosted by the RA&HS Woodcutting Committee,

on Day: TBA

Start: 5.30 pm

Finish: 9.00 pm

The barbecue will be held in the

Alpaca & Goat Judging Hoecker


The Society gratefully acknowledges OneSteel Recycling

for the provision of transport, storage and removal of cut logs.

The Society thanks and acknowledgesThe Trio Group

for the provision of specialist nails for the competition.

SPECIAL AWARDSRA&HS sashes will be awarded to Champion Axeman of the Show, Junior Axeman of the Show and Invitation Round Robin winner.

THE FRONTIER SERVICES TROPHY and

RA&HS MEDALLION for

CHAMPION AXEMAN OF THE SHOW Gainingthehighestaggregratepointsin Single Handed Championship events.

$500 and Trophy (value $200) - sponsored by Frontier Services.

Medallion (value $50) - sponsored by Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA Inc. A gold medal will be awarded annually to the axeman gaining the highest aggregate points.

Allocation of points for aggregates: first, 7 points; second, 3 points; third, 2 points; fourth, 1 point

Aggregate will be determined from results in classes 1, 7, 11, 13, 14, 23, 25, 34, 38, 40

THE GARRY STEWART TROPHY for

MOST SUCCESSFUL HANDICAP AXEMAN Gainingthehighestaggregatepointsin Single Handed Open Handicap Events.

The winner of the above trophy shall be ascertained by the allocation of points in the following manner:

First, 7 points; second, 3 points; third, 2 points; fourth, 1 point, for all final events.

In the event of a tie by two or more competitors, the trophy shall be awarded to the axeman gaining

the greatest number of points in semi-finals and finals.

In the event of a tie in this manner, points will be allotted in heats, semi-finals and finals.

In heats and semi-finals: First, 2 points; second, 1 point.

Trophy (value $100) - sponsored by Mr Garry Stewart.

Aggregate will be determined from results in classes 2, 3, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4, 5, 10, 15, 16, 18, 18A, 18B, 18C, 19, 20 ,20A,21, 21A, 25A, 26, 27, 39

RESERVE CHAMPION AXEMAN OF SHOW Gainingthesecondhighestaggregratepointsin

Single Handed Championship events. $300 and Trophy (value $100) - sponsored by

Tony Parnell.

THE CITY OF UNLEY TROPHY and

RA&HS MEDALLION for

JUNIOR AXEMAN OF THE SHOW will receive

A SOCIETY MEDALLION GainingthehighestaggregatepointsinSingleHandedOpenand/orJuniorHandicapEvents.

The winner of this award must be under 18 years of age on 1 September of the current year.

The above award shall be ascertained by the allocation of points in the following manner:

First, 7 points; second, 3 points; third, 2 points; fourth, 1 point, for all final events.

In the event of a tie by two or more competitors, the trophy shall be awarded to the axeman gaining the greatest number of points in semi-finals and finals. In the event of a tie in this manner, points will be

allotted in heats, semi-finals and finals. In heats and semi-finals:

First, 2 points; second, 1 point. Trophy (value $250) - sponsored by

City of Unley. Medallion (value $50) - sponsored by

Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA Inc.

THE FRONTIER SERVICES TRAVEL COST ALLOWANCE

for JUNIOR INVITATION ROUND ROBIN

The Society will invite eight junior axemen, nominated by their respective State Association.

Preference will be given to novice axemen. $2400 - sponsored by Frontier Services. Contribution of $300 towards each junior

axeman’s travelling and accommodation costs. The $300 paid to each entrant by cheque upon

arrival at RAS.


UNDERHAND CONTESTSClass 1–Underhand Australian Championship.

Restricted to the best 32 axemen on handicap. Remaining axemen will be placed on a reserve list. Logs375mm. ♦ First $1500; second $600; third $350; fourth $250; fifth $150; sixth $50; seventh $50; eighth $50.

Class 2–THE BONE TIMBER Underhand Handicap. Logs325mm. $1500 - sponsored by Bone Timber Industries. ♦ First $700; second $380; third $200; fourth $100; fifth $70; sixth $50.

Class 3–THE AUSTRALIAN FIRE SERVICES Underhand Handicap. Competitors to be graded by the handicapper. Logs350mm. $1200 - sponsored by Australian Fire Services. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 3A–THE PROGRAMMED PROPERTY SERVICES Underhand Handicap. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to compete in class 3. Logs300mm. $1200 - sponsored by Programmed Property Services Limited. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 3B–THE VILIS Underhand Handicap. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to compete in classes 3 or 3A. Logs275mm. $1200 - sponsored by Vili’s. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 3C–THE SHONE EVENT SERVICES Underhand Handicap. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to compete in classes 3, 3A or 3B. Logs275mm. $1200 - sponsored by Shone Event Services Pty Ltd. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 4–THE SHONE EVENT SERVICES Underhand Handicap. Logs300mm. $1200 - sponsored by Shone Event Services Pty Ltd. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 5–THE VILIS Underhand Handicap. Logs300mm. $1200 - sponsored by Vili’s. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 6–THE VILIS Elimination Underhand Australian Championship. Logs300mm. Limitedto16axeman 1st Round: 8 eliminated ($55 each) 2nd Round: 4 eliminated ($100 each) 3rd Round: 2 eliminated ($300 to winner = 3rd place) ($250 to runner up = 4th place) 4th Round: 1st $1110; 2nd $500 $3000 - sponsored by Vili’s. ♦ First $1110; second $500; third $300; fourth $250; fifth $400; sixth $440.

Class 6A–THE VILIS Underhand Handicap. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to compete in class 6. Logs275mm. $1200 - sponsored by Vili’s. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 7–THE FRONTIER SERVICES Junior Underhand Championship. Open to competitors 12 years and under 18 years on 1 September of the current year. Logs275mm. $600 - sponsored by Frontier Services. ♦ First $200; second $150; third $100; fourth $70; fifth $50; sixth $30.

Class 8–THE CHIFLEY ON SOUTH TERRACE Novice Underhand Handicap. Unless six nominations are received, the event will be cancelled. Logs300mm. $650 - sponsored by The Chifley on South Terrace. ♦ First $300; second $150; third $90; fourth $60; fifth $30; sixth $20.

Class 9–THE VILI’S Veterans’ Underhand Handicap. Restricted to axemen 60 years of age and over. The committee reserves the right to ask proof of age. Logs275mm. $1200 - sponsored by Vili’s. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 10–THE VILIS Underhand Handicap. Logs275mm. $1200 - sponsored by Vili’s. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.


Class 11–THE BUPA Under 21 Underhand Championship. Logs300mm $1000 - sponsored by Bupa Australia ♦ First $500; second $250; third $100; fourth $75; fifth $50; sixth $25.

Class 12–THE VILI’S Jill Underhand Handicap. Logs275mm. $1000 - sponsored by Vili’s. ♦ First $500; second $250; third $100; fourth $75; fifth $50; sixth $25.

STANDING BLOCK CONTESTSClass 13–Junior Standing Block Championship.

Open to competitors 12 years and under 18 years on 1 September of the current year. Logs250mm ♦ First $200; second $150; third $100; fourth $70; fifth $50; sixth $30.

Class 14–THE BUPA Standing Block Australian Championship. Restricted to the best 32 axemen on handicap. Remaining axemen will be placed on a reserve list. Logs300mm. $3000 - sponsored by Bupa Australia ♦ First $1500; second $600; third $350; fourth $250; fifth $150; sixth $50; seventh $50; eighth $50.

Class 15–THE VILI’S Standing Block Handicap. Logs250mm. $1000 - sponsored by Vili’s. ♦ First $500; second $250; third $100; fourth $75; fifth $50; sixth $25.

Class 16–THE VILI’S Standing Block Handicap. Logs300mm. $1200 - sponsored by Vili’s. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 17–Veterans’ Standing Block Handicap. Restricted to axemen 60 years of age and over. The committee reserves the right to ask axemen for proof of age. Logs250mm. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 18–THE MGA Standing Block Handicap. Competitors to be graded by the handicapper. Logs350mm. $1200 - sponsored by MGA Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 18A–THE ADELAIDE EXPO HIRE Standing Block Handicap. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to compete in class 18. Logs300mm. $1200 - sponsored by Adelaide Expo Hire Pty Ltd. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 18B–THE VILIS Standing Block Handicap. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to compete in classes 18 and 18A. Logs275mm. $1200 - sponsored by Vili’s. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 18C–THE VILI’S Standing Block Handicap. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to compete in classes 18, 18A and 18B. Logs250mm. $1200 - sponsored by Vili’s. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 19–THE LUCID CONSULTING ENGINEERS Standing Block Handicap. Logs300mm. $1500 - sponsored by Lucid Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd. ♦ First $700; second $380; third $200; fourth $100; fifth $70; sixth $50.

Class 20–THE VILI’S Standing Block Handicap. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to compete in class 20A. Logs325mm. $1200 - sponsored by Vili’s. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 20A–THE VILIS Standing Block Handicap. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to compete in class 20 Logs275mm. $1200 - sponsored by Vili’s. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 21–THE VILIS Standing Block Handicap, Logs300mm. $1200 - sponsored by Vili’s. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.


Class 21A–THE VILIS Standing Block Handicap. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to compete in Class 21. Logs275mm. $1200 - sponsored by Vili’s. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 22–THE VILI’S Novice Standing Block Handicap. Logs250mm. $650 - sponsored by Vili’s. ♦ First $300; second $150; third $90; fourth $60; fifth $30; sixth $20.

Class 23–THE BUPA Under 21 Standing Block Championship . Logs300mm $1000 - sponsored by Bupa Australia ♦ First $500; second $250; third $100; fourth $75; fifth $50; sixth $25.

AXE THROWING INVITATIONALTo qualify for invitational events, axemen must enter another event.Class 24–Axe Throwing

♦ First $250; second $150; third $100.

TREE FELLINGClass 25–Tree Felling Australian Championship.

Limitedto21competitors. Remaining axemen will be placed on a reserve list . Logs275mm. ♦ First $1500; second $600; third $350; fourth $250; fifth $150; sixth $50; seventh $50; eighth $50.

Class 25A–THE SHOWTIME AMUSEMENTS Tree Felling Handicap. Restricted to axemen not eligible to compete in class 25. Logs275mm. $1200 - sponsored by Showtime Amusements Pty Ltd. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 26–THE FRONTIER SERVICES Tree Felling Handicap. Limitedto21competitors. Remaining axemen will be placed on a reserve list. Logs300mm. $1500 - sponsored by Frontier Services. ♦ First $700; second $380; third $200; fourth $100; fifth $70; sixth $50.

Class 27–THE SPECIALISED POOLS Tree Felling Handicap. Limitedto21competitors. Remaining axemen will be placed on a reserve list. Logs300mm. $1700 - sponsored by Specialised Pools. ♦ First $1000; second $300; third $200; fourth $100; fifth $65; sixth $35.

COMBINATIONCompetitors need not finish facing the judges’ box.Class 28–THE FRONTIER SERVICES

Father and Son Combination Relay. Logs275mm. $1200 - sponsored by Frontier Services. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 29–ReservedClass 30–THE FRONTIER SERVICES

Combination Championship (Teams of Two) Underhand and Standing. Whenenteringforthisevent,statewhethercutting underhand or standing. Logswillbeplacedoncradlesfortheunderhandcut and on dummies for the standing cut. The first axeman shall cut the underhand block, and immediately the block is severed, his partner shall complete the standing block to decide the winner. Pairings shall be finalised during the Show with the handicapper. Priority will be given to Open Axemen before Novice and Junior Axemen Logs300mm. $1500 - sponsored by Frontier Services. ♦ First $700; second $380; third $200; fourth $100; fifth $70; sixth $50.

Class 30A–THE ONESTEEL RECYCLING Combination Handicap (Teams of Two) Underhand and Standing. Whenenteringforthisevent,statewhethercutting underhand or standing. Logswillbeplacedoncradlesfortheunderhandcut and on dummies for the standing cut. The first axeman shall cut the underhand block, and immediately the block is severed, his partner shall complete the standing block to decide the winner. Pairings shall be finalised during the Show with the handicapper. Restricted to axemen not eligible to compete in class 30. Priority will be given to Open Axemen before Novice and Junior Axemen Logs300mm. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.


Class 30B–THE ADELAIDE EXPO HIRE Combination Handicap (Teams of Two) Underhand and Standing. Whenenteringforthisevent,statewhethercutting underhand or standing. Logswillbeplacedoncradlesfortheunderhand cut and on dummies for the standing cut. The first axeman shall cut the underhand block, and immediately the block is severed, his partner shall complete the standing block to decide the winner. Pairings shall be finalised during the Show with the handicapper. Restricted to axemen not eligible to compete in class 30 or 30A. Priority will be given to Open Axemen before Novice and Junior Axemen Logs275mm. $1200 - sponsored by Adelaide Expo Hire Pty Ltd. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 30C–Combination Handicap (Teams of Two) Underhand and Standing. Whenenteringforthisevent,statewhethercutting underhand or standing. Logswillbeplacedoncradlesfortheunderhand cut and on dummies for the standing cut. The first axeman shall cut the underhand block, and immediately the block is severed, his partner shall complete the standing block to decide the winner. Pairings shall be finalised during the Show with the handicapper. Restricted to axemen not eligible to compete in classes 30, 30a or 30b. Priority will be given to Open Axemen before Novice and Junior Axemen Logs,Underhand275mm, Standing 250mm ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 30D–Combination Handicap (Teams of Two) Underhand and Standing. Whenenteringforthisevent,statewethercutting underhand or standing. Logswillbeplacedoncradlesfortheunderhand cut and on dummies for the standing cut. The first axeman shall cut the underhand block, and immediately the block is severed, his partner shall complete the standing block to decide the winner. Pairs shall be finalised during the Show with the handicapper. Restricted to axemen not eligible to compete in classes 30, 30a, 30b or 30c. Priority will be given to Open Axemen before Novice and Junior Axemen

Logs,Underhand275mm,Standing250mm ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 31–THE EXTREME SPEED Teams of Three Open Invitation Combination Relay Underhand, Standing, Tree Felling. Limitedto21teams. Logs:Underhand;300mm, Standing; 300 mm, Tree Felling; 300 mm. Axemen competing in classes 25, 25A, 26 and 27 will be invited to Tree Felling $4400 - sponsored by Golden Way Amusements Pty Ltd. ♦ First $1760; second $1000; third $600; fourth $440; fifth $360; sixth $240.

SAWINGClass 32–THE QUEENS COURT PRESS

Double Handed Open Sawing Handicap. Open to any style of crosscut saw. Pairings shall be finalised during the Show with the handicapper. Logs450mm. $1500 - sponsored by Queens Court Press. ♦ First $700; second $380; third $200; fourth $100; fifth $70; sixth $50.

Class 33–THE CHIFLEY ON SOUTH TERRACE Jack and Jill Double Handed Sawing Handicap. Open to any style of crosscut saw. Logs375mm. Minimum 4 pairs to be entered. $1500 - sponsored by The Chifley on South Terrace. ♦ First $700; second $380; third $200; fourth $100; fifth $70; sixth $50.

Class 34–THE SHOWTIME AMUSEMENTS Jill Single Handed Sawing Championship. Logs300mm. $1000 - sponsored by Showtime Amusements Pty Ltd. ♦ First $500; second $250; third $100; fourth $75; fifth $50; sixth $25.

Class 35–Jill and Jill Double Handed Sawing Championship. Open to any kind of crosscut saw. Logs350mm. ♦ First $700; second $380; third $200; fourth $100; fifth $70; sixth $50.

Class 36–THE PODS AUSTRALIA Jill and Jill Double Handed Sawing Handicap. Logs350mm $1500 - sponsored by Australian Portable Storage. ♦ First $700; second $380; third $200; fourth $100; fifth $70; sixth $50.


Class 37–THE OAMPS INSURANCE BROKERS Double Handed Sawing Championship. Logs450mm $1500 - sponsored by OAMPS Insurance Brokers Ltd. ♦ First $700; second $380; third $200; fourth $100; fifth $70; sixth $50.

Class 38–Single Handed Sawing Championship. Open to any kind of crosscut saw. Logs375mm ♦ First $500; second $250; third $100; fourth $75; fifth $50; sixth $25.

Class 39–Single Handed Sawing Handicap. Logs375mm ♦ First $500; second $250; third $100; fourth $75; fifth $50; sixth $25.

HARD HITTING CONTESTClass 40–Standing Block Hard Hitting Australian

Championship. Limitedto16competitors. Logs300mm ♦ First $1500; second $600; third $350; fourth $250; fifth $150; sixth $50; seventh $50; eighth $50.

TWO MAN RELAYPriority will be given to Open Axemen in two man relay classesClass 41–THE VILIS

Open Two Man Relay Handicap. Pairings shall be finalised by the handicapper. Logs400mm. $1200 - sponsored by Vili’s. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 41A–THE VILI’S Open Two Man Relay Handicap. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to compete in class 41. Logs375mm. $1200 - sponsored by Vili’s. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 41B–THE VILIS Open Two Man Relay Handicap. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to compete in class 41 or 41A Logs350mm. $1200 - sponsored by Vili’s. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

Class 41C–THE VILIS Open Two Man Relay Handicap. Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to compete in class 41, 41A or 41B Logs325mm. $1200 - sponsored by Vili’s. ♦ First $600; second $300; third $150; fourth $70; fifth $45; sixth $35.

TEAMS CONTESTSClass 42–State Teams Woodcutting

Championship. Teams to be nominated by State Selectors. Teams of 6. Logs:Underhand300mm,Standing300mm ♦ First $1000; second $600; third $400.

Class 42A–THE BONE BUILT Invitation Teams Relay. For axemen not selected to compete in class 42. Logs:Underhand275mm, Standing Block 275 mm No entry fee required for this class. $1500 - sponsored by Bone Built. ♦ First $1000; second $600; third $400.

Class 43–THE FRONTIER SERVICES Junior Invitation Round Robin. This event is run to encourage and develop new talent, the preference is for novice axemen. Please note the Junior Competitors will be required to cut underhand and standing block during the Round Robin. Open to competitors 12 years and under 18 years on 1 September of the current year. Logs:StandingBlock250mm Underhand 275mm $1000 - sponsored by Frontier Services. ♦ First $300; second $210; third $160; fourth $120; fifth $90; sixth $70; seventh $50.

Class 44–THE JOHN FLYNN MEMORIAL Australia, New Zealand & USA Women’s Test Series Australia, New Zealand and USA’s top WomenWoodcuttersareselectedbytheirrespective Associations to represent their country in teams of 7 to participate in a relay event featuring underhand, double handed and single handed sawing events. Logs:Underhand275mm;SingleHandedSawing 300 mm; Double Handed Sawing 375 mm. The winner is the best out of three tests. Eachteamreceives$3000towardscosts. $9200 - sponsored by Frontier Services. ♦ First trophy (value $200)

Class 45–Veterans Invitation Teams Relay, Underhand and Standing Block. No entry fee for this class. Teams shall be finalised by the handicapper from axeman competing in the other events: LogsUnderhand250mm,StandingBlock275 mm ♦ First $800; second $400.

COMPETITIVE EXHIBITORSConditions of Entry

HAZARD REPORTINGCompetitors must notify the Area/Pavilion SupervisorortheVenueManagementOfficeimmediately of any hazards detected. Hazards are any situation which has the potential to cause:1. Injury, illness or death to people or animals

either immediately or in the future2. Damage or destruction to property

INCIDENT REPORTINGCompetitors must notify the Area/Pavilion SupervisorortheVenueManagementOfficeimmediately an incident occurs which has resulted in:1. The injury, illness or death of any person or

animal 2. The damage, destruction or loss of property3. A near miss incident that could have resulted

in the consequences listed in 1 and 2

WASTE DISPOSALAll waste including liquids must be disposed of responsibly. Storm drains must not be used for the disposal of any waste.

HAZARD MINIMISATIONAll areas must be kept in a clean and tidy order with clearly defined and available access and exit routes at all times. Build up of combustible waste must be avoided.Care must be taken to minimise trip hazards and obstacles that people may walk into. Avoid laying unprotected cables or pipes on or above paths, walkways or roads.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALSThe RA&HS are to be advised of all hazardous materials that are to be brought onto the Showground. Appropriate warning signs and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) will need to be provided before allowing these materials on site.

MEDIA COMMENTSAny public comment on emergencies, incidents or other venue matters should only come from the RA&HS. The key media spokesperson for the RA&HS is the Marketing Manager.

DUTY OF CAREAll competitors have a “Duty of Care” to avoid exposing themselves or other people to situations which could lead to injury. This “Duty of Care” extends to the prevention of damage to property.

LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY1. Release EntrytoandremainingontheShowground

isentirelyattheriskoftheExhibitorandto the maximum extent permitted by law, theExhibitorreleasestheSociety(whichterm includes in this clause the Society’s officers, employees, members and agents), from all claims and demands of every kind resulting from any accident, damage or injury occurring at the Showground, and without limitation,theExhibitoracknowledges:

(a) the Society has no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or injury to or caused by anyExhibit;

(b) the Society has no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or injury to or caused by anyExhibitor,hisorherfamily,inviteesandAgents;

(c) the Society has no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or injury to a Motor Vehicleoranyofitscontentswhilstitislocated on the Showground; and

(d) without limiting Regulations 1 (a) and 1 (b) above, the Society has no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or injury resulting from the sale, treatment, failure to treat, destruction, disposal or other dealing withanyExhibit,orforloss,damageorinjuryto any personal belongings, equipment or property brought onto the Showground.

2 Indemnity To the maximum extent permitted by law,

theExhibitormustindemnifyandkeepindemnified the Society and its officers, employees, members and agents from and against all actions, claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, expenses and liabilities including without limitation, consequential loss and loss of profits for which the Society is or may be or become liable in respect of or arising from:

(a) loss, damage or injury to any person in connectionwiththeExhibitortherelevantEvent;

(b) without limiting Regulation 2(a), loss, damageorinjurytoanyotherExhibitorExhibitor,hisorherfamily,invitees,Agents,or to the property of the Society, or its members, or to the general public, caused or contributed to or by any act or omission of anExhibitoftheExhibitororbytheExhibitor,his or her family, invitees or Agents; and

(c) without limiting Regulation 2(a), loss, damageorinjurytotheExhibit,ortheExhibitor,hisorherfamily,invitees,orAgents caused or contributed by an act or omissionofanExhibitoftheExhibitororbythe transportation, feeding or housing of an ExhibitoftheExhibitor.

3 Removal from Showground Withoutprejudicetoanyotherprovision

in these Regulations, where the Society, its officers, employees, members or agents removesanExhibit,orcausesanExhibittoberemovedfromtheShowground,theExhibitis removed or caused to be removed entirely attheriskoftheExhibitor.ThepersonorpersonsremovingtheExhibitwillbedeemedtobetheagentoftheExhibitor,andhisorheracts and omissions will be deemed to be the actsandomissionsoftheExhibitor.

4. Insurance The Society will arrange Compulsory Owner’s

LiabilityinsurancecoverforallExhibitorsofExhibitsbeinganimals.TheExhibitoris bound by the terms and conditions of this insurance and by Statutory Duties as defined under the Insurance Contracts Act (1984). Details of the Compulsory Owner’s LiabilityinsurancearesetoutintheRelevantSchedule

5. Personal effects The Society has no responsibility or liability

for any loss or damage caused to personal belongings, equipment or property which is brought onto the Showground by an Exhibitor,hisorherfamily,inviteesorAgents.

EMERGENCY INFORMATIONEmergencyinformationandEmergencyAssemblyPoints for the various animal pavilions and stableswillbeincludedwithExhibitorEntryDetailReturnsandNoticetoExhibitormailouts.Competitors should be familiar with these plans.

FIRST AIDDuring the Royal Adelaide Show, St John Ambulance provides First Aid Services but it is suggested that competitors have a basic First Aid kit if minor injuries are a possibility.

RA&HS EMERGENCY FACILITIESFire fighting and other emergency equipment must not be removed or used for any other purpose. Missing or unserviceable equipment shouldbereportedtotheVenueManagementOffice immediately.

SMOKINGThe RA&HS Smoking Code does not permit smoking inside buildings, within 10 metres of a building entrance, around combustibles, during public performances or while handling hazardous materials.

TRAFFIC CONTROLThe RA&HS Traffic Control Code imposes speed restrictions within the Showground. For the duration of the Royal Adelaide Show the speed limit is 10 kph.The use of vehicles inside the Showground is closely managed during the Royal Adelaide Show. Conditions of entry will be providedwiththeissueofVehicleEntryPermits.

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT1. All extension cords and electrical appliances

must be tested and tagged in accordance with current legislation as per Australian Standards 3760.

2. Power boards with overload protection can onlybeusedatthediscretionoftheVenueManager.

3. The use of double adaptors is strictly prohibited.

4. Appliances and power cables must not be used or laid through any area that may become wet.

5. Power cables must not be laid across walkways, paths, roads or any area where damage could occur to the cable.

6. Bar (resistance) heaters are strictly prohibited.7. Lightsocketsmustnotbeusedforanyother

purpose

COMPETITIVE EXHIBITORSConditions of Entry

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