Event Rules
Rule Highlights
These rules and regulations were modified from the American Lumberjack Association rules (where applicable) to make the Jubilee requirements as consistent as possible with other lumberjack competitions.
Safety Regulations
Failure to comply with any safety regulations and all instructions of contest officials or failure to use safety devices provided will result in forfeiture of all prize money and other awards and
recognition. A contestant may be disqualified if the contestant:
1. Violates or ignores any safety precautions or devices.
2. Exposes themselves or others to unnecessary risk or danger
3. Is under the influence, decision will made by contest officials
4. Loiters in the arena unnecessarily before or after the time of their event or setting up for their event.
5. Contestants under 18 must have a guardian sign the hold harmless agreement.
6. Timers must not stand in front of or behind power saws during an event.
7. Does not wear appropriate full-length pants and closed-toed shoes. No Shorts, capris or sandals are permitted.
Saw
1. Contestants will provide their own saw.
2. Sawyer will start on the announcer’s signal. Time will stop when the block is severed. Each cut must produce a full disc. Cut-outs will require the sawyer to restart the cut, with the timer still running.
3. Contestants will have a maximum of 2 minutes to warm up the saw prior to cutting.
4. Chaps and ballistic nylon or equivalent protection are highly encouraged to be worn.
5. Eye protection, Hearing protection, and additional layers of ballistic nylon should be added to the chaps as a safety precaution.
Jack and Jill Team
- Three people per team, with at least one female teammate.
- Person 1 – Runs Chainsaw, cutting two rounds (sawyer to turn to the inside, and away from teammates to begin second cut). Once chainsaw is off, sawyer returns to starting circle to tag in the splitter.
- Person 2 – Splits wood into 4 equal sections. Once both rounds are split, splitter returns to the starting circle to tag in loader/wood tosser.
- Person 3 – Tosses all split wood into pickup. Open tailgate for pickup to remain within 8 feet of participating contestants.
- Contestants will start with one foot in the starting circle.
- Sawyer will start on the announcer’s signal. Time stops when the last piece of wood I successfully thrown into the pickup bed, and the contestant returns to the starting circle.
- Contestants will have a maximum of 2 minutes to warm up the saw prior to cutting.
- Chaps and ballistic nylon or equivalent are encouraged to be worn.
- Eye and Hearing protection is encouraged and available at the pre-registration table.
Youth Split
1. Contestants will split one round into 4 equal sections.
2. The fastest time wins.
3. Youth Split ages 14-18. Chaps and ballistic nylon or equivalent is encouraged. Eye protection is encouraged.
Team Tug of War
Each team in a Tug of War competition consists of five (5) people.
- There are two age classifications in Tug of War:
- Class A (Adult) = Ages 18 and up
- Class B (Youth) = Ages 13-17
- The rope used will be marked in the middle with a center line, as well as two marks that should be placed 12 feet from the center line.
- At the start of the pull, the center line of the rope should be immediately above the line marked on the ground.
- Both teams pull the rope, the winner being the team who manages to pull the mark on the rope closest to their opponents over the center line.
- The rope must be pulled underarm, and nobody’s elbow must go below the knee, otherwise a foul will be called.
- Matches are a best of three pull, the winner winning two out of the three pulls.
- Winner takes all for Age class/category.
Log Birling (Log Rolling)
Contestants will compete one on one while balancing on a floating log. The objective is to remain on the log longer than the opponent.
1. Contestants must begin with both feet on the log at the announcer’s signal.
2. Only footwork may be used to control the log. No splashing, pushing, or physical contact is permitted.
3. A fall is declared when a contestant loses balance and both feet leave the log.
4. Matches are typically best two out of three falls.
5. Timekeepers and judges will determine the winner of each fall.
6. Logs must remain in the designated water area at all times.
7. Winner takes all for Age class/category.
Safety Regulations
• Contestants must be able to swim.
• No running starts or jumping onto the log.
• Non-slip footwear is recommended.
• Spotters must be present around the water perimeter.
Choker Setting
Contestants will race to properly set chokers around designated logs in the fastest time.
1. Contestants will begin with one foot in the starting circle.
2. At the announcer’s signal, contestants will run to the log(s) and set chokers according to standard logging practice.
3. Chokers must be placed correctly and securely to avoid time penalties.
4. A clean run requires all chokers to be set properly before signaling completion.
5. Fastest clean time wins.
6. Time penalties will be added for improper placement, missed steps, or unsafe handling.
Safety Regulations
• Gloves, boots, and appropriate clothing are required.
• Contestants must remain within the marked course boundaries.
• Judges will verify proper choker placement before time is recorded.
Crosscut Sawing (Two-Person Saw Event)
Teams of two will use a crosscut saw to sever a round as quickly as possible.
1. Contestants will provide their own saws unless otherwise noted. Jubilee has one crosscut saw available to borrow.
2. Both competitors must maintain control of the saw at all times.
3. Cuts must produce a complete disc. An incomplete cut will require restarting the cut with the timer running.
4. No pre-cutting, pre-scoring, or altering the log is allowed.
5. Time starts at the announcer’s signal and stops when the round is fully severed.
6. Fastest clean-cut wins.