http://www.klondikedays.org/articleFileHandler.ashx?file=15Dear Competitor; November 2012
You are cordially invited to participate in The Great Northern Lumberjack Competition at Klondike Days in Eagle River, WI on March 2nd & 3rd, 2013. We will be celebrating our 23rd Anniversary this year and will once again have an “old friend” competition, the Great Northern Cut-off. The lumberjack competition will run both Saturday and Sunday, with the Cut, Split, and Stack competition planned for Saturday morning.
Our competition has grown into the largest Lumberjack competition in the Mid West and we are still the only winter competition held in the United States. We are very proud that this lumberjack competition has been televised in the past on the Outdoor Channel – Canada as well as in the program Modern Marvels: Axes, Swords & Knives.
Alex Bildeaux, Jr. & Sue Bildeaux (#651-462-3443) will be the official coordinators of this event. Total cash and prizes to be over $7,500.00. The official contest rules, listing of prize money for each event, and waiver form are enclosed.
All contestants must register in advance – no exceptions!! Your entry fee, signed waiver form, and brief resume’ must be received by: February 1, 2013. It is mandatory that each competitor (partner events) fill out an entry/waiver form and remit the appropriate fees.
If you need lodging information, a block of rooms has been reserved at the Bayside Motor Lodge (# 715-479-1411), Days Inn (# 715-479-5151), Super 8 (# 715-477-0888) and the Derby Inn (# 715-479-1600). Please make your reservations as soon as possible. Rooms will be held until February 5th, 2013 under “Klondike Participants”. Other accommodations may be available: you will need to contact the Eagle River Information Bureau at 1-800-359-6315.
The Board of Directors of Klondike Days again invites you to participate in our Saturday evening social, great food, wonderful friends, and outstanding bluegrass Music, all to take place in the North Food Tent on Festival grounds.
Sincerely,
Christine A. Schilling
Klondike Days Executive Director
Klondike Days P.O. Box 1166 Eagle River, WI 54521
Website:
www.klondikedays.org E-mail: info@klondikedays.org
Toll Free: 1-715-891-2679
KLONDIKE DAYS LUMBERJACK RULES
GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS
1.) The contest is open to anyone. Contestants may enter as many events as they desire. Those under 18 years of age must have parents sign a consent form.
2.) All contestants must report to the contest area for instructions by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 2nd & Sunday, March 3rd, 2013. Contest will start at 11:00 a.m.
3.) The decision of the contest officials will be final in any and all matters pertaining to the contest and their rules. The head judge will be the starter of the contests.
4.) All contestants must wear chaps or safety pants and eye and ear protection while competing in the chainsaw events. Failure to comply will result in disqualification of the contestant.
5.) Anyone under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs will not be allowed to compete.
6.) At least two timers will clock each contestant.
7.) Final briefing will be given before the contest begins to assure that everyone understand what is expected. Again, the decision of the head judge is final. Any questions will be answered at the time of the briefing.
8.) It is the responsibility of all contestants to know the rules and to be on time when their respective contest starts.
RULES OF EVENTS
MEN’S STOCK CHAINSAW: A stock saw with a bar & chain will be furnished. A 4” cutting area marked from the end of the timber will be allowed. Each contestant must make 3 cuts: down, up, down. Any sawing over the 4” line will be disqualified. The judge will start contestant with saws running. Time will start on starter’s signal. Time will end when the third piece is severed. Saws must be shut off immediately after cutting.
WOMEN’S STOCK CHAINSAW: Same rules as Men’s Stock Chainsaw, except females only.
STANDING BLOCK CHOP: Competitors chip through a vertical standing log 12” in diameter. Contest is against time. Time will start when axe hits the wood and ends when block is severed. A slab will be a 5-second penalty.
JACK & JILL SAWING: Same rules as Two-Man Sawing except a male and female will be the team.
JILL & JILL SAWING: Same rules as Jack & Jill Sawing except the team will consist of two females.
UNDERHAND CHOP: Competitor chip through a horizontal log 12” in diameter. Cuts are made with the competitor standing on the log. Contest is against time. Time will start when axe hits wood and ends when block is severed. A slab will be a 5-second penalty.
AXE THROWING: A 3-foot square target. Contestants will stand 20 feet away. Scoring will be bull’s eye: 3 points; white section: 2 points; and blue section: 1 point. Contestant with the highest score wins. Ties will be a throw-off.
ONE-MAN BUCKING: A single sawyer uses a one-man bucking saw to cut through a 16” diameter log. Free end of saw must be clear of any handle or weight. Starting cuts no more that a ˝” deep to set the teeth of the saw, are allowed. Timing begins on the starter’s signal and ends when the block is severed. It must be a complete disc. Cut will be within 4” of the end of the log.
WOMAN’S SINGLE BUCKING: Same rules as One-Man Bucking, except a female sawyer.
TWO-MAN BUCKING: Two male sawyers working as a team use a cross-cut saw to cut through a 16” diameter log. No starting cuts. Timing begins on the starter’s signal and ends when the block is severed. It must be a complete disc. Cut will be within 4” from end of the log.
MODIFIED CHAINSAW: A single sawyer, using a one-cylinder, single motor power saw makes three vertical cuts: down, up, down on a 16” diameter log. Contestants will be given one minute to warm up their saw. Saw will then be shut off and placed on the ground. Hands will be placed on block. Contestant will start on starter’s signal. Each contestant will make three complete cuts within 6” marked from the end of the timber. Cuts will be made in this order: down, up, down. False starts will be disqualified. Manual starters only: the same saw cannot be used by more than one contestant. No motorcycle or go-cart engines.
OPEN-MODIFIED CHAINSAW: The rules are the same as for the Modified Chain Saw, except there are no restrictions on the engines.
SPRINGBOARD: Competitors notch a spar tree and insert springboards to use as foot supports. Contest is against time. Timing begins on go and ends when block is severed. Two springboards must be used. Log cannot be cut from one side only. Springboards may not be placed in holders cut previously. Slabbing rule will be in effect. Competitors will compete Saturday or Sunday, with best time to determine the winner.
NOTE: SOME THINGS SUBJECT TO CHANGE – DEPENDING ON WEATHER CONDITIONS!
EVENT 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH
Men’s Stock Chainsaw HUS $100 $75 $50 $25 $10
Women’s Stock Chainsaw HUS $100 $75 $50 $25 $10
Axe Throwing $150 $100 $75 $50 $25 $10
Standing Block Chop $250 $150 $100 $75 $50 $25
Jack & Jill Sawing $250 $150 $100 $75 $50 $25
Jill & Jill Sawing $250 $150 $100 $75 $50 $25
Underhand Chop $250 $150 $100 $75 $50 $25
One-Man Bucking $250 $150 $100 $75 $50 $25
Woman’s Single Bucking $250 $150 $100 $75 $50 $25
Two-Man Bucking $250 $150 $100 $75 $50 $25
Modified Chainsaw $250 $150 $100 $75 $50 $25
Open-Modified Chainsaw $250 $150 $100 $75 $50 $25
Springboard $250 $150 $100 $75 $50 $25
HUS – Husqvarna Saw
PLEASE PRINT!
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
City: _________________State: _________Zip:____________Phone: _______________
Occupation: _______________________________Yrs. Competing: ________________
Check or money order must accompany this form and be received by this office before February 1, 2013.
Please check event(s) you wish to enter:
Men’s Stock Chainsaw_____ Axe Throwing _____
Women’s Stock Chainsaw _____ One-man Bucking _____
Standing Block Chop _____ Woman’s Single Bucking _____
Jack & Jill Sawing _____ Two-Man Sawing _____
(Partner ________________________) (Partner ________________)
Jill & Jill Sawing _____ Modified Chainsaw _____
(Partner ________________________) Underhand Chop _____
Open-Modified Chainsaw _____ Springboard _____
Resume’: Past events entered and won, job background, etc.:
CONTEST WAIVER: I SIGN THIS WAIVER OF CLAIM AGAINST KLONDIKE DAYS, INC. AND SUPER SPRINTS, INC. FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR DAMAGE TO MY EQUIPMENT DURING THE CONTEST, OR AS A RESULT OF COMPETING IN SAME. I WILL ACCEPT THE DECISIONS OF THE CONTEST OFFICIALS AS FINAL.
Signature: ______________________________________Date: ___________________
1-4 events ____________X $7.00 = ____________
5 or more ____________X $6.00 = ____________
Please remit to: Klondike Days
Attn: Sue Bildeaux.
7227 - A Viking Blvd. N.E.
Wyoming, MN 55092
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Sue @ #651-462-3443.