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Lumberjack Sport
Lumberjack sport covers competition disciplines with axe, handsaw or chainsaw such as underhand chop, standing block chop, single buck or stock saw. Scoring uses valid times, placings and safety/technical rules.
LevelMain sport
FamilyStrength Sport
CategoryStrength / skill sport
Classification
Category
Strength / skill sport
Family
Strength Sport
Level
Main sport
Weitere Angaben
Tags
timbersports, lumberjack, axe, saw, strength-sport, timbersports-lumberjack, kraftsport, lumberjack-sport
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
Complete the chopping or sawing discipline quickly, safely and legally.
Teilnehmer
Individual competitors; team relay possible by series.
Teamgröße
Usually individual, relay with multiple athletes.
Spielfeld
Secured arena with wood block, saw/chop stand, safety zone and timing.
Dauer
Short timed runs, heats and multi-discipline standings.
Wertung
Time, placing or aggregate points; rule breaches cause penalties or disqualification.
Gewinnbedingung
Fastest valid time or highest aggregate score.
Ausrüstung
- axe
- handsaw
- chainsaw by discipline
- wood block
- protective gear
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- false start
- safety breach
- wrong cut
- tool/equipment breach
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
- Rules and Regulations STIHL TIMBERSPORTS · official-rules · high
- Disciplines STIHL TIMBERSPORTS · official-discipline-guide · high
- Events Lumberjack World Championships · official-event · medium