SCHEDULE 2018 WOODCHOP CHAMPIONSHIPS. Conducted by

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1 SCHEDULE 2018 WOODCHOP CHAMPIONSHIPS Conducted by

2 The Royal Melbourne Show Woodchop Championships has featured at the Show for more than 100 years, providing champion and handicap woodchoppers an opportunity to compete for more than $90,000 in prize money across 50 events including underhand, standing block and tree-felling.

3 SCHEDULE 2018 The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited ABN ACN Melbourne Showgrounds Epsom Road, Ascot Vale VIC 3032 Telephone Facsimile List of Office Bearers As at 12/02/2018 Patron Her Excellency the Hon Linda Dessau AC Governor of Victoria Board of Directors MJ (Matthew) Coleman CGV (Catherine) Ainsworth DS (Scott) Chapman D (Darrin) Grimsey AJ (Alan) Hawkes NE (Noelene) King OAM JA (Joy) Potter PJB (Jason) Ronald OAM Chairman Chief Executive Officer Company Secretary Competition Co-ordinator M. J. Coleman P. Guerra J. Perry Woodchop Coordinator Telephone: woodchop@rasv.com.au

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS WOODCHOP SPECIAL REGULATIONS... 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS... 4 GOVERNING RULES... 4 PROCEDURE... 4 EXHIBITOR FUNCTION... 4 SUPPORTER PRIZES... 4 ENTRY FEES AND RASV MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT... 4 CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS SINCE GOLDEN AXE... 8 GRAND AGGREGATE TROPHY... 8 CHAMPION AXEMAN TROPHY... 8 HANDICAP AGGREGATE TROPHY... 8 STEWARDS AWARD... 9 DRAFT TIMETABLE TREE FELLING EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIP COMBINATION EVENT STANDING BLOCK EVENTS UNDERHAND EVENTS ELIMINATION EVENTS HARD HITTING EVENTS SAWING EVENTS TEAMS RELAY EVENTS AXE THROWING CHAINSAW THE "TAS PICKETT" MEMORIAL TROPHY UNDER 21 COACHING EVENT GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR ALL COMPETITIONS

5 WOODCHOP SPECIAL REGULATIONS 1. The rules appearing in this Schedule form part of the Regulations and conditions of entry to an Event at The Royal Melbourne Show (Show). In the event of any inconsistency between the RASV General Regulations and these rules, the General Regulations shall prevail to the extent of the inconsistency unless the General Regulations provide otherwise. 2. Scratchings must be notified to the Woodchop Handicapper by 5pm on the day prior to the event. Competitors not notifying of scratching s may be fined $ The logs and billets will be any variety of timber and any length approved by the Stewards at their absolute discretion. The diameter of all logs will be as uniform as possible. 4. When entering all Competitors must submit their last win and handicap and a list of their last four performances anywhere, irrespective of association or state, together with the name of the backmarker. An entry will definitely not be accepted unless the last win and the last four performances for each class of event entered are stated on the back of the entry form. This applies to all Competitors. 5. The contest will be chopped in heats and a final, according to the number of entries. 6. All logs and billets will be numbered, and will be drawn randomly. 7. The first and second competitors in each heat, unless otherwise stated, shall compete in the semi-final or final. At the absolute discretion of the Stewards, when there are two semifinals, they may take one, two or three place-getters to start in the final. 8. No Competitor will be allowed to make any axe marks on his/her log or to the foot holes or dog holes before his/her handicap starting time as allotted by the Handicapper. 9. No persons, other than Competitors and officials, will be allowed in the arena during the contest. 10. Axes must entirely sever logs in two parts; Competitors who sever logs with the aid of pushing or pulling will be automatically disqualified. 11. Competitors must be at their places prior to the advertised time of starting. Events will commence at their advertised starting time notwithstanding the absence of any competitor. 12. Each Competitor shall wear long white trousers, white boots or shoes and a singlet or shirt which must be of a colour considered by the Steward-in-Chief to be appropriate to the State in which he resides or appropriate to the particular event in which the Competitor is competing. Singlets or shirts provided by sponsors must be worn in the allocated events. 13. A Competitor's apparel must at all times be kept clean, tidy and free from excessive grime throughout the period of the Show. Stewards reserve the right to request that a Competitor to change into a presentable uniform prior to their event. This means that clean white pants and singlets must be worn to each day of competition. 14. Competitors in finals should not leave the arena, between end of final and presentation of awards and they must remain in the same apparel. 15. No advertising matter of any kind shall be displayed or be visible on the wearing apparel of any Competitor, without prior approval of the Steward-in-Chief, except that the insignia or Coat-of-Arms for countries, states, association show societies, clubs or other bodies may be worn on the singlet or shirt front subject to the prior approval of the Steward-in-Chief. 16. All place winners must ensure their woodchop uniform is worn for all presentations. Under no circumstances should casual jackets, jumpers or caps be worn during the presentation ceremony. Competitors may be fined for not adhering to this rule. 17. In any association or club team races, the association or club uniform singlets are to be worn. 18. Any Competitor who holds the right to compete in novice events, forfeits the right to compete as a novice of an event when he/she has won a single handed open handicap event anywhere in Australia. This rule applies Australia wide and is irrespective of prize money. A Competitor who claims to be a novice may be required by the Steward-in-Chief to make a statutory declaration to this effect. 19. RASV may appoint a Disputes Committee for the Woodchop Competition and any decision of this Committee shall be final in all respects whatsoever save only for any decisions or directions of RASV. No decisions, directions or determinations made by the Disputes Committee, or RASV for the purposes of the Woodchop Competition shall be called into question in any manner or in any proceedings whatsoever. 20. Competitors must use clamps as supplied by RASV in all standing block events. 21. A Competitor who wins an event after the posting of marks may be re-handicapped for any subsequent event or events. RASV reserves the right to re-handicap a Competitor before an event has commenced. 22. Every care must be exercised to keep axes and saws covered. Axes and saws MUST NOT be carried among the general public unless so covered. Competitors should note the terms of rules 8.1 and 8.2 of the General Regulations. All axes shall have a pin (minimum size 3mm) placed through the axe as near as possible to the centre of the handle area. 23. Logs situated in a reserved area adjacent to the dressing room will be provided to enable competitors to test their axes. Competitors shall not be permitted to test their axes in the arena. 24. In the underhand events, all Competitors must finish on their logs. 25. In a tree felling event any Competitor chopping in a previously cut board hole will be automatically disqualified. 26. Under no circumstances are Competitors permitted to enter the log enclosure without the permission of the Log Steward. 27. In all sawing contests, saw cuts shall be started as close as possible to the front end of the log and shall not be more than 100mm in from the edge of the top side. Oil may be used on the saw immediately prior to the commencement of the contest. In sawing contests the saw must saw through the log from one side only. 28. In sawing contests, 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. The wedger's apparel must conform with Special Regulation Definition: "Behind the log" in this regulation shall be interpreted to mean the opposite end of the log to the saw cut. 30. In the 400mm diameter butcher blocks, one member of each team shall open a scarf and cut the log approximately half way through, the first cutting member of the team on ceasing to cut shall retire to his neutral area and visually indicate to his/her partner, in a manner prescribed by Stewards, that the other team member is to complete the cut by opening a scarf on the opposite side of the log. 2

6 31. As listed in Special Regulation 19, any decision of a Steward with respect to any matter related to the Woodchop Competition shall be final and any regulations, conditions, rules or guidelines, which may be expressed to apply to the Woodchop Competition shall in no way be construed as limiting the discretion of the Stewards to conduct the events in such manner as they think fit. 32. Inscribed sashes and ribbons, presented by RASV will be awarded to the first, second and third prize winners of Events 1 to 55 inclusive. 33. Woodchop Competition event times and dates will be announced in the Catalogue PAYMENT OF PRIZE MONEY 34. Prize money as stated in the relevant Prize Schedule includes GST, if applicable. By indicating that you are GST registered you are agreeing to receive a Recipient Created Tax Invoice (RCTI) for any prize money won, and for prize money to include GST. All prizemoney will be paid out via EFT only. ALCOHOL 35. Consumption of alcohol in the arena or dressing rooms by Competitors is prohibited at all times. Any Competitor found consuming alcohol shall be fined $50 and disqualified from competing or participating that day and at the discretion of the Steward-in-Chief, may be disqualified for the rest of the competition. UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR 36. An immediate fine of $50 is applicable to unacceptable behaviour in the arena and further competition is not allowed until payment of fine. This behaviour includes swearing, temper displays, axe misuse, abuse or obvious disagreements with officials, Committee Members and disagreements with others. 3

7 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS DATES The Woodchop Championships for the 2018 Royal Melbourne Show will be held from Saturday 22 September through to Sunday 30 September. CLOSE OF ENTRIES Close date for entries is Friday 25 May ENTRY FEES Entry fees are listed against each event. DELIVERY AND COLLECTION OF AXES / AXE BOXES If you are using a vehicle to deliver or collect your axes / axe boxes, this must be highlighted on the Competition Entry Form. An RASV Vehicle Access Pass will be issued and must be displayed on the vehicle dashboard at all times. Please note there will be no exemptions to this rule. Delivery: Friday 21 September, between 9:00am and 6:00pm Vehicles must be off the Showgrounds before 6:00pm Saturday 22 September, between 6:00am and 8:00am Vehicles must be off the Showgrounds before 8:00am Collection: Sunday 30 September, between 10:00pm and 11:00pm Vehicles must be off the Showgrounds before 11:00pm Monday 1 October, between 6:00am and 8:00am Vehicles must be off the Showgrounds before 8:00am CATALOGUES Catalogues to be pre-purchased via the Competition Entry Form. PROCEDURE READ THE SCHEDULE Information in this Schedule contains conditions of entry, events and prizes awarded. FINALISATION OF ENTRY FORMS AND FEES Once all competitor entries have been confirmed and finalized, an Entry Confirmation and Tax Invoice will be sent. REGISTRATION OF EVENT The Woodchop Championships are registered with the Central Victorian Axemen's Association Inc. and conducted under the guidance of the Australian Axemen's Association Inc. (AAA) rules. HANDICAPPER The RASV's official Handicapper is Allan Draper. EXHIBITOR FUNCTION During the Championships, all exhibitors are invited to an informal lunch provided by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria. DATE: TIME: VENUE: Sunday 23 September 1:30pm (depending on the day schedule) Woodchop Pavilion SUPPORTER PRIZES Prizes are provided by third parties and the RASV advises that any such prize may be subject to change or amendment occurring at any time, thereby making the original information published incorrect. GOVERNING RULES The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Woodchop competition will be conducted under the Australian Axemen s Association Inc. (AAA) Rules. These can be found at the AAA s website: ENTRY FEES AND RASV MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT As a member of RASV you can receive discount entry fees in the Royal Melbourne Show Woodchop Championships. In order for exhibitors to claim the RASV member discount on entry fees for this competition, membership must be joined or renewed and fully paid before entering this competition, and membership details must be provided during the competition entry. No adjustments will be provided after the entry has been submitted. Members who are not financial at the time of submitting their entry will not be eligible for the entry discount. Join now! Visit to join or renew your membership online. Visit for more information or call Competition entry discounts only apply to Full Members. Junior and Restricted Members are unable to receive entry discounts to the Woodchop Championships. 4

8 CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS SINCE 1986 UNDERHAND (375MM) 1986 D.J. Foster (TAS) secs 1987 L. O Toole (VIC) secs 1988 D.J. Foster (TAS) secs 1989 D.J. Foster (TAS) 23.68secs 1990 D.J. Foster (TAS) 27.62secs 1991 D.J. Foster (TAS) 27.22secs 1992 D.J. Foster (TAS) 26.18secs 1993 D.J. Foster (TAS) 28.51secs 1994 D.J. Foster (TAS) 27.90secs 1995 D.J. Foster (TAS) 25.72secs 1996 D. Bolstad (NZ) 29.34secs 1997 D.J. Foster (TAS) 25.68secs 1998 L. O Toole (VIC) 31.09secs 1999 D.J. Foster (TAS) 26.18secs 2000 D. Bolstad (NZ) 24.85secs 2001 D.J. Foster (TAS) 33.65secs 2002 K. Williams (VIC) 26.47secs 2003 D. Ryan (NSW) 25.78secs 2004 D. Ryan (NSW) 43.13secs 2005 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 30.60secs 2006 D. Bolstad (NZ) 29.17secs 2007 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 37.36secs 2008 D. Coffey (VIC) 32.78secs 2009 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 30.71secs 2010 L.M. O Toole (VIC; 31.34secs 2011 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 33.90secs 2012 B. Delosa (NSW) 30.58secs 2013 L.M. O Toole (VIC) N/T 2014 Brayden Meyer (VIC 2015 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 29.61secs 2016 G. Gillam (VIC) 33.65secs 2017 Brayden Meyer (VIC) 36.00secs STANDING BLOCK (350MM since 1993) 1986 D.J. Foster (TAS) 26.25secs (375mm) 1987 D.J. Foster (TAS) 36.52secs (375mm) 1988 D.J. Foster (TAS) 37.64secs (400mm) 1989 D.J. Foster (TAS) 35.13secs (400mm) 1990 B.J. Winkel (QLD) 41.95secs (400mm) 1991 D.J. Foster (TAS) 27.49secs (350mm) 1992 D.J. Foster (TAS) 43.00secs (400mm) 1993 D.J. Foster (TAS) 25.40secs 1994 D.J. Foster (TAS) 26.90secs 1995 D. Bolstad (NZ) 26.37secs 1996 D.J. Foster (TAS) 21.87secs 1997 D. Bolstad (NZ) 22.35secs 1998 D.J. Foster (TAS) 29.19secs 1999 D.J. Foster (TAS) 28.50secs 2000 J. Wynyard (NZ) 25.47secs 2001 D. Bolstad (NZ) 29.87secs 2002 D. Staib (QLD) 32.49secs 2003 D. Beams (TAS) 25.52secs 2004 D. Beams (TAS) 30.03secs 2005 D. Staib (QLD) 31.15secs 2006 D. Staib (QLD) 32.88secs 2007 G. Gillam (VIC) 43.42secs 2008 D. Beams (TAS) 35.54secs 2009 D. Staib (QLD) 29.94secs 2010 B. DeLosa (NSW) 28.85secs 2011 D. Beams (TAS) 21.65secs 2012 J. Rattray (TAS) 27.34secs 2013 B. DeLosa (NSW) N/T 2014 Brayden Meyer (VIC) 27.04secs 2015 G. Gillam (VIC 29.83secs 2016 G. Gillam (VIC) 34.23secs 2017 Brayden Meyer 31.52secs TREE FELLING (300MM) 1986 B.J. Youd (TAS) 1 min.57.74secs 1987 B.J. Youd (TAS) 2 min.30secs (325mm) 1988 B.J. Youd (TAS) 1 min.49.32secs 1989 B.J. Youd (TAS) 1 min.51.97secs 1990 B.J. Youd (TAS) 1 min.45.19secs 1991 B.J. Youd (TAS) 1 min.50.98secs 1992 B.J. Youd (TAS) 1 min.43.44secs 1993 B.J. Youd (TAS) 1 min.45.21secs 1994 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min.42.48secs 1995 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min.43.26secs 1996 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min.45.90secs 1997 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min.28.37secs 1998 M. Hewitt (QLD) 1 min.29.76secs 1999 M. Hewitt (QLD) 1 min.28.63secs 2000 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min.37.06secs 2001 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min.45.88secs 2002 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min.44.42secs 2003 M. Hewitt (QLD) 1 min.31.05secs 2004 M. Hewitt (QLD) 1 min secs 2005 M. Hewitt (QLD) 1 min secs 2006 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min.46.47secs 2007 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min.49.58secs 2008 D. Beams (TAS) 1 min.53.82secs 2009 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min.49.63secs 2010 M. Gurr (TAS) N/T 2011 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min 43.01secs 2012 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min 41.01secs 2013 M. Gurr (TAS) Not rec. (275mm) 2014 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min 39.32secs (275mm) 2015 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min 43.63secs (275mm) 2016 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min 54.00secs (275mm) 2017 M. Gurr (TAS) 1 min 47.46secs (275mm) HARD HITTING (300MM); Standing 1986 D.J. Foster (TAS) 18; 41.30secs 1987 M. O Toole (VIC) 17; 56.20secs 1988 D.J. Foster (TAS) 15; 30.50secs 1989 M. O Toole (VIC) 15; 55.00secs 1990 B.J. Winkel (QLD) 16; 37.90secs 1991 D.J. Foster (TAS) 16; 34.80secs 1992 D.J. Foster (TAS) 20; 40.05secs 1993 D.J. Foster (TAS) 16; 41.00secs 1994 D.J. Foster (TAS) 12; 30.20secs 1995 D.J. Foster (TAS) 13; 30.30secs 1996 D.J. Foster (TAS) 16; 36.41secs 1997 D.J. Foster (TAS) 13; 31.22secs 1998 D.J. Foster (TAS) 13; 29.60secs 1999 D.J. Foster (TAS) 15; 33.24secs 2000 J. Wynyard (NZ) 14; 30.77secs 2001 D.J. Foster (TAS) 19; 46.53secs 2002 J. Beckett (NSW) 17; 49.00secs 2003 J. Beckett (NSW) 17; 48.38secs 2004 J. Beckett (NSW) 16; 43.09secs 2005 M. Hewitt (QLD) 20; 46.37secs 2006 J. Beckett (NSW) 22; 61.70secs 2007 G. Gillam (VIC) 19; 51.90secs 2008 D. Beams (TAS) 19; 45.57secs 2009 J. Rattray (TAS) 18, 33.64secs 2010 D. Beams (TAS) 17; secs 2011 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 19; 53.00secs 2012 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 16; 39.85secs 2013 D. Beams (TAS) N/T 2014 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 15; 42.90secs 2015 G. Gillam (VIC) 18; 28.59secs 2016 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 19; 41.02secs 2017 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 17; 41.07secs 5

9 HARD HITTING (300MM); Underhand 1986 L. O Toole (VIC) 16; 42.90secs 1987 L. O Toole (VIC; 15; 47.50secs 1988 D.J. Foster (TAS) 17; 33.20secs 1989 D.J. Foster (TAS) 15; 33.30secs 1990 D.J. Foster (TAS) 17; 38.60secs 1991 L. O Toole (VIC) 16; 41.50secs 1992 D.J. Foster (TAS) 13; 31.43secs 1993 D.J. Foster (TAS) 14; 32.20secs 1994 D.J. Foster (TAS) 15; 32.00secs 1995 D.J. Foster (TAS) 15; 35.20secs 1996 D.J. Foster (TAS) 13; 28.90secs 1997 K. Head (QLD) 16; 33.80secs 1998 D.J. Foster (TAS) 14; 41.25secs 1999 D.J. Foster (TAS) 14; 30.83secs 2000 M. O Toole (QLD) 16; 45.52secs 2001 L. O Toole (VIC) 18; 52.80secs 2002 J. Beckett (NSW) 17; 45.22secs 2003 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 14; 37.16secs 2004 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 15; 38.90secs 2005 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 15; 38.90secs 2006 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 18; 45.34secs 2007 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 22; 67.86secs 2008 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 17; 54.89secs 2009 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 15; 41.48secs 2010 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 18; 50.38secs 2011 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 17; 45.44secs 2012 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 18; 46.98secs 2013 L.M. O Toole (VIC) N/T 2014 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 15; 47.50secs 2015 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 16; 2016 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 19; 48.83secs 2017 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 18; 45.32secs DOUBLE HANDED SAWING (500MM) 1986 D.G. & D.J. Foster (TAS) 13.60secs 1987 D.G. & D.J. Foster (TAS) secs 1988 H. Munday & D.J. Foster (TAS) secs 1989 D.G. & D.J. Foster (TAS) secs 1990 W. Parlett (NSW) & M. Etcheberry (USA) secs 1991 H. Phillips & Garry Lovell (TAS) 14.52secs 1992 D.J. & P.D. Foster (TAS) 13.19secs 1993 D.J. & P.D. Foster (TAS) 13.81secs 1994 D.J. & P.D. Foster (TAS) 12.21secs 1995 D.J. & P.D. Foster (TAS) N/T NOTE : Log size 450mm from this date on 1996 D.J. & P.D. Foster (TAS) 8.89secs 1997 D.J. & P.D. Foster (TAS) 8.43secs 1998 D.J. & P.D. Foster (TAS) 8.61secs 1999 P.D. Foster (TAS) & K. Head (QLD) 10.85secs 2000 D.J. & P.D. Foster (TAS) 8.88secs 2001 D.J. & S.D. Foster (TAS) 10.02secs 2002 D.J. & S.D. Foster (TAS) 10.60secs 2003 D.J. & S.D. Foster (TAS) 12.50secs 2004 D.J. & S.D. Foster (TAS) 9.39secs 2005 B. Harman & Geoff Lovell (TAS) 13.41secs 2006 D. Lane (NZ) & K. Williams (VIC) 12.68secs 2007 D. Coffey (VIC) & L.M. O Toole (VIC) 13.48secs 2008 S. Lawson (QLD) & S. Lawson (QLD) 13.66secs 2009 D. Coffey (VIC) & L.M. O Toole (VIC) 12.35secs 2010 L. Critchfield (NSW) & W. Parlett (NSW) 10.41secs 2011 D.Coffey (VIC) & L.M. O Toole (VIC) 14.76secs 2012 L.M. O Toole (VIC) & D. Hansford (VIC) 11.22secs 2013 D. Coffey (VIC) & L.M. O Toole (VIC) N/T 2014 M. Cogar (USA) & L.M. O Toole (VIC) 10.64secs 2015 L.M. O Toole (VIC) & J. Lentz (USA) 10.94secs 2016 D. Beams (TAS) & K. Steers (TAS) 11.35secs 2017 D. Beams (TAS) & K. Steers (TAS) 12.58secs CHAINSAW OPERATORS (425MM) 1986 W. Trotter (VIC) N/T 1987 R. Young (VIC) N/T 1988 No event 1989 W.R. Stark (QLD) 26.06secs 1990 F. Malsem (VIC) 28.85secs 1991 N. Meyer (VIC) N/T 1992 G.J. Stewart (VIC) 21.99secs 1993 R. Young (VIC) 24.46secs 1994 B. Meyer (VIC) N/T 1995 R. Skennar (QLD) N/T 1996 G.J. Stewart (VIC) 25.71secs 1997 J. Gossow (QLD) 20.48secs 1998 J. Gillam (VIC) 23.93secs 1999 D. Bolstad (NZ) 23.73secs 2000 G.J. Stewart (VIC) 25.29secs 2001 G. Rasmussen (NZ) 28.17secs 2002 to 2013 Not held 2014 M. Gurr (TAS) N/T (400mm) 2015 M. Cogar (USA) not rec. (425mm) 2016 M. Gurr (TAS) not rec (425mm) 2017 P. O Toole (VIC) 17.19secs UNDERHAND (300MM); (under 18 years) 1986 Handicap 1987 B. Machen (VIC) N/T 1988 M. Kellett (NSW) 27.89secs 1989 B. Purton (TAS) 38.30secs 1990 F. Harding (VIC) 32.42secs 1991 B. Williams (VIC) 25.76secs 1992 B. Williams (VIC) 27.99secs 1993 B. Williams (VIC) 20.59secs 1994 D. Staib (QLD) 20.18secs 1995 T. Draper (QLD) 28.00secs 1996 P. Olney (VIC) 27.02secs 1997 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 26.85secs 1998 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 24.63secs 1999 I. Thomas (NZ) 20.49secs 2000 G. Gillam (VIC) 21.50secs 2001 S. Foster (TAS) 22.42secs 2002 J. Head (QLD) 29.79secs 2003 D. Campbell (QLD) 22.04secs 2004 J, Rattray (TAS) 22.11secs 2005 Not held NOTE : Log size 275mm from this date on 2006 M. Tasker (NZ) 33.86secs 2007 B. Dingle, (QLD) 22.27secs 2008 M. Owen (NSW) 19.81secs 2009 M. Owen (NSW) 22.82secs 2010 B. Meyer (VIC) 23.01secs 2011 Not held 2012 K. Steers (TAS) 14.92secs 2013 D. Gurr (TAS) N/T 2014 D. Gurr (TAS) N/T 2015 J. Carnes (VIC) 91.39secs 2016 K. Dingle4 (QLD) 23.44secs 2017 B. Lovell (TAS) 22.44secs 6

10 STANDING BLOCK (250MM); (under 18 years) 1992 L. Stark (QLD) 22.16secs 1993 L. Stark (QLD) 20.53secs 1994 D. Staib (QLD) 13.15secs 1995 M. Hewitt (QLD) 15.58secs 1996 T. Draper (QLD) 20.86secs 1997 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 16.80secs 1998 H. Rasmussen (NZ) 16.93secs 1999 I. Thomas (NZ) 17.07secs 2000 B. Draper (QLD) 17.85secs 2001 N. Rowe ( TAS) 22.21secs 2002 R. Thomas (NZ) 18.90secs 2003 J. Rattray (TAS) 17.44secs 2004 J. Rattray (TAS) 16.48secs 2005 B. Wagner (QLD) 20.33secs 2006 D. Arnold (TAS) 19.33secs 2007 L. Gurr (TAS) 34.96secs 2008 M. Owen (NSW) 21.29secs 2009 L. Gurr (TAS) 21.59secs 2010 Brayden Meyer(VIC) 16.49secs 2011 Brayden Meyer (VIC) 2012 Brayden Meyer (VIC) 13.54secs 2013 B. Pako (NZ) N/T 2014 & 15 Not held 2016 K. Dingle (QLD) 17.85secs 2017 Z. Giouzelis (VIC) 28.00secs 7

11 GOLDEN AXE GRAND AGGREGATE TROPHY THE COMPETITOR GAINING THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF POINTS SHALL BE DECLARED THE WINNER The "Golden Axe" Grand Aggregate Trophy made by TUATAHI AXES and presented by the RASV, will be awarded to the competitor who receives the most number of points from all Grand Finals except the following events: 17-19, 31-35, 37, 44-47, The points awarded to each competitor are as follows: 1st: 5 points 2nd: 3 points 3rd: 2 points 4th: 1 point Points scoring will be tallied from the top 5 scores only In two person events, the points shall be shared. In the event of a tie, the winner will be declared on a count back of the most wins in finals. If a tie still exists, a similar count back will take place in semi-finals. PREVIOUS WINNERS: 1955, Ray Youd (TAS); 1956, C.J. Lavis (N.S.W.); 1957, Jack O'Toole (VIC); 1958, G.E. Parker (QLD); 1959, Equal First, G.E. Parker (QLD) and Mervyn Youd (TAS); 1960, G.C. Richardson (N.S.W.); 1961, R. Sherriff (TAS); 1962, L.S. Fullgrabe (S.A.); 1963, N. French (TAS); 1964, A.H. Robbins (VIC); 1965, L.J. Caldwell (VIC); 1966, Jack O'Toole (VIC); 1967, N. French (TAS); 1968, G.R. Smith (VIC); 1969, D. Youd (TAS); 1970, Jack O'Toole (VIC); 1971, D.L. Youd (TAS); 1972, G.R. Smith (VIC); 1973, B. Youd (TAS); 1974, L. Matheson (VIC); 1975, R. Christian (VIC); 1976, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1977, G.R. Smith (VIC); 1978, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1979, P. Dingle (QLD); 1980, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1981, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1982, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1983, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1984, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1985, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1986, L. O'Toole (VIC); 1987, L. O'Toole (VIC); 1988, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1989, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1990, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1991,D.J. Foster (TAS); 1992, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1993, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1994, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1995, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1996, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1997, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1998, D.J. Foster (TAS); 1999, D.J. Foster (TAS); 2000, G. Gillam (VIC); 2001, D.J. Foster (TAS); 2002, D. Ryan (NSW); 2003, D.J. Foster (TAS); 2004, D. Ryan (NSW); 2005, L.M. O Toole (VIC); 2006, D. Bolstad (NZ); 2007, L.M. O Toole (VIC); 2008, D. Beams (TAS), 2009, L.M. O Toole (VIC); 2010, Brayden Meyer (VIC), 2011, L.M. O Toole (VIC); 2012, B. Meyer (VIC); 2013, D. Gurr (TAS); 2014 D. Gurr (TAS), 2015 L.M. O Toole (VIC), 2016 L.M. O Toole (VIC) 2017, L.M O Toole (VIC) CHAMPION AXEMAN TROPHY THE COMPETITOR GAINING THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF POINTS SHALL BE DECLARED THE WINNER The Engineered for Axemen Champion Axeman Trophy is proudly sponsored by Peter Flentje and will be awarded to the competitor who receives the highest points in all Woodchop Championship events. The following events are included in the points tally: 5, 6, 20, 36, 38, 39. The points awarded to each competitor are as follows: 1st: 5 points 2nd: 3 points 3rd: 2 points 4th: 1 point In the event of a tie, the winner will be declared on a count back of the most wins in finals. If a tie still exists, a similar count back will take place in semi-finals. PREVIOUS WINNERS: New Trophy HANDICAP AGGREGATE TROPHY THE COMPETITOR GAINING THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF POINTS SHALL BE DECLARED THE WINNER The Handicap Aggregate Trophy is proudly offered by Allan and Narelle Draper and will be awarded to the competitor who receives the most number of points in all open Handicap events. The points awarded to each competitor are as follows: 1st: 5 points 2nd: 3 points 3rd: 2 points 4th: 1 point In two person events, the points shall be shared. In the event of a tie, the winner will be declared on a count back of the most wins in finals. If a tie still exists, a similar count back will take place in semi-finals. PREVIOUS WINNERS: 2017, C. Newman (QLD) ***** Previously known as the Two Garrys Handicap Aggregate Trophy PREVIOUS WINNERS: 2007, L.M. O Toole (VIC); 2008, B. Smith (NSW); 2009, P. Shipman (NSW); 2010, Brayden Meyer (VIC); 2011, J. Whitehead (NZ); 2012, D. Gurr (TAS); 2013, (not awarded); 2014, Blake Meyer, (VIC); 2015, A. Cox (NZ); 2016, K. Meyer (VIC) 8

12 STEWARDS AWARD THE COMPETITOR GAINING THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF POINTS SHALL BE DECLARED THE WINNER The Engineered for Axemen Stewards Award is proudly sponsored by Peter Flentje and will be awarded by a panel of Stewards headed up by the RASV Woodchop Competition Chief Steward / Handicapper. This award is open to competitors of all ages from the Juniors, Ladies and Men s 3 rd & 4 th Division events. PREVIOUS WINNERS: New Trophy 9

13 DRAFT TIMETABLE The draft timetable is subject to alteration and fees will not be refunded for events that are moved. The official timetable of events will be available in the Catalogue. The events are listed in numerical order. Tree Felling events will be held over multiple days. The following events will begin on: Saturday 22 September Thursday 27 September Event mm Event mm Event mm Event mm Event mm Event mm Standing Block Handicap Underhand Handicap Novice Underhand Handicap Under 18 years Underhand Championship Jack & Jill Double Handed Sawing Championship Women's Single Handed Sawing Championship Event 2 300mm Tree Felling Handicap Event 8 325mm Standing Block Handicap (1st Division) Event mm Underhand Handicap (2nd Division) Event mm Underhand Handicap Event mm Veterans' Underhand Handicap Event mm Two Man Relay Standing Block Handicap Sunday 23 September Event 4 275mm Tree Felling Handicap Event mm Novice Standing Block Handicap Event mm 9-12 years Underhand Championship Event mm Women's Underhand Handicap Event mm Jack & Jill Double Handed Sawing Handicap Event mm Jill & Jill Double Handed Sawing Handicap Monday 24 September Event 5 275mm Underhand & Standing Block Combination Championship Event mm Standing Block Handicap (3rd Division) Event mm Standing Block Handicap (4th Division) Event mm Standing Block Handicap Event mm Underhand Handicap Event mm Underhand Handicap Tuesday 25 September Event 3 300mm Tree Felling Handicap Event mm Standing Block Handicap Event mm Veterans' Standing Block Handicap Event mm Underhand Championship Event mm Underhand Handicap (3rd Division) Event mm Underhand Handicap (4th Division) Wednesday 26 September Event mm Standing Block Handicap Event mm Underhand Handicap Event mm Australian Championship - Double Handed Sawing Event 55 The Tas Pickett Memorial Trophy Friday 28 September Event 1 275mm Australian Championship - Tree Felling Event 6 350mm Australian Championship - Standing Block Event 9 300mm Standing Block Handicap (2nd Division) Event mm Underhand Handicap Event mm Hard Hitting Championship (Standing) Event mm Double Handed Sawing Handicap Event mm Combination Handicap Relay Saturday 29 September Event 7 300mm Standing Block Handicap Event mm Under 18 years Standing Block Championship Event mm Underhand Handicap (1st Division) Event mm Standing Block Elimination Championship Event mm Single Handed Sawing Handicap Event mm Single Handed Sawing Championship Event mm Father & Son Combination Handicap Relay Sunday 30 September Event mm Event mm Event mm Event mm NOTE: Standing Block Handicap Hard Hitting Championship (Underhand) Two Man Relay Standing Block Handicap Combination Handicap Relay Event 37 Junior Invitational Round Robin This event to run across multiple days mid week, dependant on entries Event 53 Axe Throwing This event to run across multiple days, dependant on entries Event mm Hot Saw 140cc class This event to run across multiple days, dependant on entries 10

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15 TREE FELLING EVENTS No trimming of board holes will be permitted. Competitors must put three spring boards above each other and cut out the front scarf, then descend removing the three spring boards to the ground and put the same three spring boards in on the other side and cut out the back scarf. (Logs must not be cut off from one side.) Any competitor chopping in a previously cut board hole will be disqualified. The 4 events are limited to experienced axemen and they must state on the entry form whether they are left or right handed. EVENT 1 AUSTRALIAN TREE FELLING CHAMPIONSHIP (275MM) Axemen nominating in a championship event must enter in at least one Tree Felling handicap event to qualify. Restricted to the best axemen by handicap. TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $3500 PRIZE: 1ST - 3RD RASV SASH PRIZE: 1ST $1,500, 2ND $800, 3RD $500, 4TH $300, 5TH $200, 6TH $100, 7TH - 8TH $50 ENTRY FEES: $33.00 Member, $48.00 Non Member CHAMPIONSHIP COMBINATION EVENT Each Competitor in this event shall cut two logs, one Underhand and one Standing Block. The Competitor will cut the Underhand Block first and immediately the log is severed, he will cut the Standing Block. A Competitor shall not be allowed to go back to his Underhand block after he has commenced to cut his Standing Block. The rules governing the conduct of Underhand events will apply to the Underhand portion of the event and the rules governing the conduct of the Standing Block events will apply to the Standing Block portion of this event. EVENT 5 UNDERHAND & STANDING BLOCK COMBINATION CHAMPIONSHIP (275MM) Restricted to the best axemen by handicap. TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $3600 PRIZE: 1ST $1,500, RASV SASH, 2ND $800, RASV SASH, 3RD $500, RASV SASH, 4TH $300, 5TH $200, 6TH - 8TH $100 ENTRY FEES: $33.00 Member, $48.00 Non Member EVENT 2 TREE FELLING HANDICAP (300MM) TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1950 PRIZE: 1ST - 3RD RASV SASH PRIZE: 1ST $1,000, 2ND $500, 3RD $250, 4TH $100, 5TH - 6TH $50 ENTRY FEES: $28.00 Member, $43.00 Non Member EVENT 3 TREE FELLING HANDICAP (300MM) TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1500 PRIZE: 1ST - 3RD RASV SASH PRIZE: 1ST $800, 2ND $360, 3RD $160, 4TH $80, 5TH $60, 6TH $40 ENTRY FEES: $28.00 Member, $43.00 Non Member EVENT 4 TREE FELLING HANDICAP (275MM) TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1500 PRIZE: 1ST - 3RD RASV SASH PRIZE: 1ST $800, 2ND $360, 3RD $160, 4TH $80, 5TH $60, 6TH $40 ENTRY FEES: $28.00 Member, $43.00 Non Member 11

16 STANDING BLOCK EVENTS EVENT 6 AUSTRALIAN STANDING BLOCK CHAMPIONSHIP (350MM) Axemen nominating in a championship event must enter in at least two Standing Block handicap events to qualify. Restricted to the best axemen by handicap. TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $3600 PRIZE: 1ST $1,500, RASV SASH, 2ND $800, RASV SASH, 3RD $500, RASV SASH, 4TH $300, 5TH $200, 6TH - 8TH $100 ENTRY FEES: $33.00 Member, $48.00 Non Member EVENT 7 STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (300MM) TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $3600 PRIZE: 1ST $1,500, RASV SASH, 2ND $800, RASV SASH, 3RD $500, RASV SASH, 4TH $300, 5TH $200, 6TH - 8TH $100 ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $43.00 Non Member EVENT 8 STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (325MM) 1ST DIVISION Restricted to the best Competitors by handicap. ENTRY FEES: $20.00 Member, $40.00 Non Member EVENT 9 STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (300MM) 2ND DIVISION Restricted to the best Competitors by handicap other than those to compete in the 1st Division. ENTRY FEES: $20.00 Member, $40.00 Non Member EVENT 10 STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (275MM) 3RD DIVISION Restricted to those Competitors not eligible by handicap to compete in the 1st and 2nd Divisions. ENTRY FEES: $20.00 Member, $40.00 Non Member EVENT 11 STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (250MM) 4TH DIVISION Restricted to those Competitors not eligible by handicap to compete in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions. ENTRY FEES: $20.00 Member, $40.00 Non Member EVENT 12 STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (325MM) Restricted to the best Competitors by handicap. TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $3600 PRIZE: 1ST $1,500, RASV SASH, 2ND $800, RASV SASH, 3RD $500, RASV SASH, 4TH $300, 5TH $200, 6TH - 8TH $100 ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $43.00 Non Member EVENT 13 STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (300MM) TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $3600 PRIZE: 1ST $1,500, RASV SASH, 2ND $800, RASV SASH, 3RD $500, RASV SASH, 4TH $300, 5TH $200, 6TH - 8TH $100 ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $43.00 Non Member EVENT 14 STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (275MM) ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $43.00 Non Member EVENT 15 STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (275MM) ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $43.00 Non Member EVENT 16 STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (250MM) ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $43.00 Non Member 12

17 EVENT 17 NOVICE STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (250MM) TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $500 PRIZE: 1ST $240, RASV SASH, 2ND $120, RASV SASH, 3RD $60, RASV SASH, 4TH $30, 5TH - 6TH $25 ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $33.00 Non Member EVENT 18 VETERANS' STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (250MM) Restricted to Competitors 60 years of age and over on the first day of the Show. Competitors must be born on or before 22 Sep 1958 TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1000 PRIZE: 1ST $500, RASV SASH, 2ND $250, RASV SASH, 3RD $125, RASV SASH, 4TH $75, 5TH - 6TH $25 ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $43.00 Non Member EVENT 19 UNDER 18 STANDING BLOCK CHAMPIONSHIP (250MM) Restricted to Competitors between 9 and 18 years of age on the first day of the Show. Proof of age may be requested. Competitors must be born between 23 Sep 2000 and 22 Sep 2009 inclusive. TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1000 PRIZE: 1ST $480, RASV SASH, 2ND $240, RASV SASH, 3RD $120, RASV SASH, 4TH $60, 5TH - 6TH $50 ENTRY FEES: $12.00 Member, $12.00 Non Member UNDERHAND EVENTS EVENT 20 UNDERHAND CHAMPIONSHIP (375MM) Axemen nominating in a championship event must enter in at least two Underhand handicap events to qualify. Restricted to the best axemen by handicap. TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $3600 PRIZE: 1ST $1,500, RASV SASH, 2ND $800, RASV SASH, 3RD $500, RASV SASH, 4TH $300, 5TH $200, 6TH - 8TH $100 ENTRY FEES: $33.00 Member, $48.00 Non Member EVENT 21 UNDERHAND HANDICAP (350MM) TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $3600 PRIZE: 1ST $1,500, RASV SASH, 2ND $800, RASV SASH, 3RD $500, RASV SASH, 4TH $300, 5TH $200, 6TH - 8TH $100 ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $43.00 Non Member EVENT 22 UNDERHAND HANDICAP (325MM) 1ST DIVISION Restricted to the best Competitors by handicap. ENTRY FEES: $20.00 Member, $40.00 Non Member EVENT 23 UNDERHAND HANDICAP (300MM) 2ND DIVISION Restricted to the best Competitors by handicap other than those to compete in the 1st Division. ENTRY FEES: $20.00 Member, $40.00 Non Member EVENT 24 UNDERHAND HANDICAP (275MM) 3RD DIVISION Restricted to those Competitors not eligible by handicap to compete in the 1st and 2nd Divisions. ENTRY FEES: $20.00 Member, $40.00 Non Member 13

18 EVENT 25 UNDERHAND HANDICAP (275MM) 4TH DIVISION Restricted to those Competitors not eligible by handicap to compete in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions. ENTRY FEES: $20.00 Member, $40.00 Non Member EVENT 26 UNDERHAND HANDICAP (325MM) ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $43.00 Non Member EVENT 27 UNDERHAND HANDICAP (300MM) ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $43.00 Non Member EVENT 28 UNDERHAND HANDICAP (300MM) ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $43.00 Non Member EVENT 29 UNDERHAND HANDICAP (300MM) ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $43.00 Non Member EVENT 30 UNDERHAND HANDICAP (275MM) ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $43.00 Non Member EVENT 31 NOVICE UNDERHAND HANDICAP (300MM) TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $500 PRIZE: 1ST $240, RASV SASH, 2ND $120, RASV SASH, 3RD $60, RASV SASH, 4TH $30, 5TH - 6TH $25 ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $33.00 Non Member EVENT 32 VETERANS' UNDERHAND HANDICAP (275MM) Restricted to competitors 60 years of age and over on the first day of the Show. Competitors must be born on or before 22 Sep 1958 TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1000 PRIZE: 1ST $500, RASV SASH, 2ND $250, RASV SASH, 3RD $125, RASV SASH, 4TH $75, 5TH - 6TH $25 ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $43.00 Non Member EVENT 33 UNDER 18 UNDERHAND CHAMPIONSHIP (275MM) Restricted to Competitors between 9 and 18 years of age on the first day of the Show. Proof of age may be requested. Competitors must be born between 23 Sep 2000 and 22 Sep 2009 inclusive. TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1000 PRIZE: 1ST $480, 2ND $240, 3RD $120, 4TH $60, 5TH - 6TH $50 PRIZE: 1ST - 3RD RASV SASH ENTRY FEES: $12.00 Member, $12.00 Non Member EVENT 34 UNDER 13 UNDERHAND CHAMPIONSHIP (250MM) Restricted to Competitors from 9-12 years of age on the first day of the Show. Proof of age may be requested. Axeman born on or between 23 Sep 2005 and 22 Sep TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $500 PRIZE: 1ST $240, 2ND $120, 3RD $60, 4TH $30, 5TH - 6TH $25 PRIZE: 1ST - 3RD RASV SASH ENTRY FEES: $0.00 Member, $0.00 Non Member EVENT 35 WOMEN'S UNDERHAND HANDICAP (275MM) TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1000 PRIZE: 1ST $480, RASV SASH, 2ND $240, RASV SASH, 3RD $120, RASV SASH, 4TH $60, 5TH - 6TH $50 ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $33.00 Non Member 14

19 ELIMINATION EVENTS EVENT 36 STANDING BLOCK ELIMINATION CHAMPIONSHIP (300MM) Restricted to the 16 highest ranked axemen by the Handicapper. TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $3590 PRIZE: 1ST $1,300, RASV SASH, 2ND $800, RASV SASH, 3RD $350, RASV SASH, 5TH $600, 9TH $540 ENTRY FEES: $33.00 Member, $48.00 Non Member EVENT 37 JUNIOR INVITATION ROUND ROBIN (275MM UNDERHAND / 250MM STANDING BLOCK) Limited to between 4-8 Competitors selected by the Handicapper. Restricted to Competitors under 16 years of age on the first day of the Show. Proof of age may be requested. Competitors must be born after 23 Sep 2002 inclusive. ENTRY FEES: $12.00 Member, $12.00 Non Member HARD HITTING EVENTS The event to be completed by each contestant within 90 secs or at the discretion of the RASV. In the event of a dead heat, time will be the deciding factor. The check starter is not permitted to inspect logs before full time allowance for each chop has expired. During the chop the time keeper may call the elapsed time of 15 second intervals. Standard Axes are to be used in these events, and are not to exceed 3kg overall weight and 180mm cutting edge. The Axes shall be weighed prior to the commencement of the event. EVENT 38 HARD HITTING STANDING BLOCK CHAMPIONSHIP (300MM) TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1950 PRIZE: 1ST $1,000, RASV SASH, 2ND $500, RASV SASH, 3RD $250, RASV SASH, 4TH $100, 5TH - 6TH $50 ENTRY FEES: $33.00 Member, $48.00 Non Member EVENT 39 HARD HITTING UNDERHAND CHAMPIONSHIP (300MM) TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1950 PRIZE: 1ST $1,000, RASV SASH, 2ND $500, RASV SASH, 3RD $250, RASV SASH, 4TH $100, 5TH - 6TH $50 SAWING EVENTS AAA Special Regulations 123 and 124 apply. The saw may rest on the top of the log to start. No saw cuts permitted prior to start. These events are open to any style of crosscut saw. The bottom of the log will be 500mm above ground level. Competitors in Double Handed Events must enter individually for those Events. EVENT 40 SINGLE HANDED SAWING HANDICAP (375MM) TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1200 PRIZE: 1ST $650, RASV SASH, 2ND $300, RASV SASH, 3RD $150, RASV SASH, 4TH $100 ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $28.00 Non Member EVENT 41 SINGLE HANDED SAWING CHAMPIONSHIP (375MM) TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1950 PRIZE: 1ST $1,000, RASV SASH, 2ND $500, RASV SASH, 3RD $250, RASV SASH, 4TH $100, 5TH - 6TH $50 ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $28.00 Non Member EVENT 42 DOUBLE HANDED SAWING HANDICAP (450MM) Competitors must enter individually for this event and nominations for pairs must be lodged with the Handicapper at the time of the Show. TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1200 PRIZE: 1ST $640, RASV SASH, 2ND $300, RASV SASH, 3RD $160, RASV SASH, 4TH $100 ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $28.00 Non Member EVENT 43 AUSTRALIAN DOUBLE HANDED SAWING CHAMPIONSHIP (450MM) Competitors must enter individually for this event and nominations for pairs must be lodged with the Handicapper at the time of the Show. TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $2900 PRIZE: 1ST $1,500, RASV SASH, 2ND $600, RASV SASH, 3RD $350, RASV SASH, 4TH $250, 5TH $150, 6TH $50 ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $28.00 Non Member ENTRY FEES: $33.00 Member, $48.00 Non Member 15

20 EVENT 44 JACK & JILL DOUBLE HANDED SAWING HANDICAP (375MM) Competitors must enter individually for this event and nominations for pairs must be lodged with the Handicapper at the time of the Show. TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1000 PRIZE: 1ST $600, RASV SASH, 2ND $280, RASV SASH, 3RD $120, RASV SASH ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $28.00 Non Member EVENT 45 JACK & JILL DOUBLE HANDED SAWING CHAMPIONSHIP (375MM) Competitors must enter individually for this event and nominations for pairs must be lodged with the Handicapper at the time of the Show. TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1950 PRIZE: 1ST $1,000, RASV SASH, 2ND $500, RASV SASH, 3RD $250, RASV SASH, 4TH $100, 5TH - 6TH $50 ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $28.00 Non Member EVENT 46 JILL & JILL DOUBLE HANDED SAWING HANDICAP (375MM) Competitors must enter individually for this event and nominations for pairs must be lodged with the Handicapper at the time of the Show. TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1000 PRIZE: 1ST $600, RASV SASH, 2ND $280, RASV SASH, 3RD $120, RASV SASH ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $28.00 Non Member EVENT 47 WOMEN'S SINGLE HANDED SAWING CHAMPIONSHIP (325MM) TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1000 PRIZE: 1ST $500, 2ND $280, 3RD $120, 4TH $100 PRIZE: 1ST - 3RD RASV SASH ENTRY FEES: $22.00 Member, $28.00 Non Member TEAMS RELAY EVENTS EVENT 48 TWO MAN RELAY STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (375MM) The first axeman after completing his chop must retire to his neutral area and visually indicate to his partner, in a manner prescribed by the Stewards, that the other team member is to complete the cut by opening a scarf on the opposite side of the log. Competitors must enter individually for this event and nominations for pairs must be lodged when entering, either online or paper entry. TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1800 PRIZE: 1ST $900, RASV SASH, 2ND $400, RASV SASH, 3RD $200, RASV SASH, 4TH - 6TH $100 ENTRY FEES: $28.00 Member, $43.00 Non Member EVENT 49 TWO MAN RELAY STANDING BLOCK HANDICAP (350MM) Restricted to axemen not eligible on handicap to compete in Event 48. The first axeman after completing his chop must retire to his neutral area and visually indicate to his partner, in a manner prescribed by the Stewards, that the other team member is to complete the cut by opening a scarf on the opposite side of the log. Competitors must enter individually for this event and nominations for pairs must be lodged when entering, either online or paper entry. TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1800 PRIZE: 1ST $900, RASV SASH, 2ND $400, RASV SASH, 3RD $200, RASV SASH, 4TH - 6TH $100 ENTRY FEES: $28.00 Member, $43.00 Non Member EVENT 50 COMBINATION HANDICAP (TEAMS OF 2); UNDERHAND (300MM) & STANDING BLOCK (300MM) Competitors must enter individually for this event and state whether cutting Underhand or Standing Block. Nominations for pairs must be lodged when entering, either online or paper entry. 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. TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1800 PRIZE: 1ST $900, RASV SASH, 2ND $400, RASV SASH, 3RD $200, RASV SASH, 4TH - 6TH $100 ENTRY FEES: $28.00 Member, $43.00 Non Member 16

21 EVENT 51 FATHER & SON COMBINATION HANDICAP RELAY; UNDERHAND (275MM) & STANDING BLOCK (275MM) Competitors must enter individually for this event. Nominations for pairs must be lodged when entering, either online or paper entry. 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. TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1200 PRIZE: 1ST $600, RASV SASH, 2ND $300, RASV SASH, 3RD ENTRY FEES: $28.00 Member, $43.00 Non Member EVENT 52 COMBINATION HANDICAP RELAY (TEAMS OF 3) (300MM) (UNDERHAND, STANDING BLOCK, TREE FELLING) Competitors must enter individually for this event and nominate order of their preference of the type of event they prefer to cut. Teams shall be finalised during the Show with the Handicapper. TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $4290 PRIZE: 1ST $1,950, RASV SASH, 2ND $900, RASV SASH, 3RD $600, RASV SASH, 4TH $390, 5TH $270, 6TH $180 ENTRY FEES: $28.00 Member, $43.00 Non Member AXE THROWING Each axe must be double bitted (two cutting edges) and weigh 2.5 pounds or metric equivalent with a handle 2 feet or 61cm, including axe head. The axe blade shall not exceed 6 inches or 15.3cm. A Competitor will stand 20 feet from the target. The contest will consist of one warm-up throw and then three throws. The axe needs only to cut the outer edge of line of scoring area to win points in that area. The axe must remain in target and be verified by a Steward. If both blades stick in log, no score is awarded. The target: the centre of the bull shall be 60 inches from ground or metric equivalent and shall be 3 feet or 91.5cms in diameter with 5 rings. Points awarded from centre out: Bullseye 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 for outer ring. One practice throw at a competitive target prior commencing the event shall be permitted. Any other practice throws at competitive target will mean immediate disqualification. CHAINSAW Competitors in each heat are required to draw for saws and logs prior to the event. Chainsaws will be started and running prior to the commencement of the event. Chainsaws must be started on the ground and no drop starting. In the event of the competitor drop starting the Chainsaw, immediate disqualification will be given. At the commencement of the event, it will be necessary for each competitor to bore the nose of the guide bar into the log. The boring cut should be between the 100mm area marked with chalk/tape. If the encircling indicator chalk/tape, or any other material used, is cut/marked by the saw, the competitor shall be disqualified. Each competitor will then have to come back up through the recently completed cut and proceed through the top of the log, thus completing the first cut. The next cut is a single action cut from the top of the log through to the bottom of the log, thus completing the second cut. From here, the third wheel should be cut off commencing from the bottom of the log and proceeding through the top. The person who first completes this sequence of cuts in a satisfactory manner is to be declared the winner. Competitors must supply their own safety equipment which must include all of the following items; tight fitted clothing, long trousers and cut proof safety chaps, head helmet, eye and ear protection and steel capped safety boots. All of which must be marked with an Australian Standards mark to indicate suitability for use when operating a Chainsaw. All safety equipment must be properly in place or disqualification will occur. EVENT 54 HOTSAW 140CC (375MM) TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1000 PRIZE: 1ST $400, RASV SASH, 2ND $300, RASV SASH, 3RD $200, RASV SASH, 4TH $100 ENTRY FEES: $12.00 Member, $22.00 Non Member EVENT 53 AXE THROWING TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $700 PRIZE: 1ST $350, RASV SASH, 2ND $175, RASV SASH, 3RD $105, RASV SASH, 4TH $70 ENTRY FEES: $12.00 Member, $22.00 Non Member 17

22 THE "TAS PICKETT" MEMORIAL TROPHY EVENT 55 THE "TAS PICKETT" MEMORIAL TROPHY - TEAMS RACE Each team to comprise of 7 competitors, including a captain. The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited welcomes the opportunity to conduct the Victoria versus The Rest Teams Race this year. Teams will be announced at the Royal Melbourne Show and posted in the Competitors Tent beside the Woodchop Pavilion. PRIZE: 1ST - 2ND RASV SASH ENTRY FEES: Teams will be selected after the close of entries. UNDER 21 COACHING EVENT Organised, managed and run on the day by the VAC. Open to everyone under the age of 21. Held on Saturday 22nd and Sunday the 23rd of September Whatever your present skill level, from beginner to more experienced, this is an opportunity to improve your skills. You may enter one or both days. Please contact the Victorian Axeman s Council Inc. for more information and to register. Contact: Ann Duryea Mobile: ian.duryea@bigpond.com 18

23 The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited ABN GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR ALL COMPETITIONS 1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION 1.1 Definitions The following definitions apply unless the context requires otherwise. Agent includes any person, agent, association or corporation engaged by or on behalf of the Exhibitor and any person acting or purporting to act on the Exhibitor's behalf (including any person who is an invitee of the Exhibitor and regardless of whether the person is remunerated or not). Assistant Chief Steward means the person occupying or acting in the position of Assistant Chief Steward of a section. Body includes any society, organisation or body within or outside Australia having similar objects to RASV and, without limitation, includes: Royal Agricultural Society of the Northern Territory Inc; Royal National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland; Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia; Royal Agricultural Society of NSW; Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania; Royal National Capital Agricultural Society; Royal Agricultural Society of WA; and any breed association or society recognised by RASV. Business Day means a week day on which banks in Melbourne are open for business. Chief Executive Officer means a person occupying or acting in the position of Chief Executive Officer of RASV. Chief Steward means the person occupying or acting in the position of Chief Steward of a section. Closing Date means the date and time set out in the Relevant Schedule after which entries for the Event will not be accepted by RASV. Drug has the meaning set out in the Relevant Schedule. Event includes competition and class and without limitation includes any event listed in a Schedule. Event also includes the period of bump-in and bump-out for the Event and the period of the Event competition. Entry Form means an entry form (or online equivalent) supplied by RASV for an Event. Event Participant includes judges, stewards, contractors, spectators, Exhibitors and all persons present at the Venue during the Event. Exhibit means the animal, person or item entered into an Event by an Exhibitor. Exhibitor means the owner of the Exhibit, and if the owner is less than 18 years of age, the parent or guardian of the owner who signs the Entry Form. Inspector means a person described as such in the Regulations. Judge means a person appointed by RASV to judge an Event. Motor Vehicle includes a truck, trailer, horse float and stock transporter but does not include a caravan. RASV means The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited (ACN ). Regulations means: (a) RASV s General Regulations For All Competitions; (b) the rules, regulations and conditions of entry set out in the Relevant Schedule; and (c) the rules, regulations and conditions of entry set out on the Entry Form for the Event. Relevant Schedule means the Schedule which applies to the particular Event in which the Exhibitor has submitted or proposes to submit an entry in accordance with these Regulations. Review Committee means a committee appointed under Regulation Schedule means a Schedule of events and prizes issued by RASV and without limitation, a reference to a Schedule includes a reference to the rules, regulations and conditions set out in the Schedule. Show means the Royal Melbourne Show. Showgrounds means the Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, Victoria and includes without limitation all areas owned, used, rented or leased by RASV. Steward means a person occupying or acting in the position of steward. Venue means the site or location at which the Event is held. Veterinary Surgeon means a veterinary surgeon appointed by RASV. 1.2 Interpretation Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation. The following rules apply unless the context requires otherwise. (a) The singular includes the plural and conversely. (b) A gender includes all genders. (c) If a word or phrase is defined, its other grammatical forms have a corresponding meaning. (d) A reference to a person, corporation, trust, partnership, unincorporated body or other entity includes any of them. (e) A reference to a Regulation is a reference to a Regulation of these Regulations. (f) A reference to a Regulation, rule or condition of entry is to the regulation, rule or condition of entry as amended, varied, supplemented, novated or replaced, except to the extent prohibited by these Regulations. (g) A reference to a right or obligation of any two or more persons confers that right, or imposes that obligation, as the case may be, jointly and severally. In the event of an inconsistency between the Regulations and a Schedule, the Regulations prevail to the extent of the inconsistency unless otherwise provided. 1.3 Exemptions RASV may, by notice in writing, exempt an Exhibit or an Exhibitor from one or more of the obligations or requirements contained in these Regulations. 1.4 Consents or Approvals Where the doing of any act, matter or thing under these Regulations is dependent upon the consent or approval of a person or is within the discretion of a person, the consent or approval may be given or discretion may be exercised conditionally or unconditionally or withheld by the person in its absolute discretion and without giving or assigning any reason for it. 2. ENTRIES 2.1 Requirements for entering an Event An entry to an Event must be: (a) submitted on an Entry Form; (b) acknowledged by a physical signature or electronic authorisation by the Exhibitor or, if the Exhibitor is less than 18 years of age, acknowledged by the Exhibitor's parent or guardian; (c) fully paid for as set out in the Relevant Schedule; (d) submitted before the Closing Date to RASV's Registered Office or electronic service; and (e) Any Exhibit entered into an Event must be disease free and in good health and condition. 2.2 Warranty The Exhibitor represents and warrants to RASV that the information set out on the Entry Form is complete, accurate and not misleading in any way. 2.3 Rules and Regulations An entry is subject to the: (a) Regulations; and (b) Relevant Schedule. 2.4 Entries subject to Rules and Regulations Upon submission of an entry in accordance with Regulation 2.1, the Exhibitor agrees to be bound by the rules, regulations and conditions referred to in Regulation 2.3 and to ensure that each Agent of the Exhibitor complies with those rules, regulations and conditions. An act or omission of an Agent of an Exhibitor may be deemed by RASV to be the act or omission of the Exhibitor. 2.5 Altered Entries Subject to the discretion of RASV an entry may not be altered after the Closing Date. 19

24 2.6 Number of Entries RASV may restrict the number of entries in any Event. 2.7 Limit on entry into multiple Ordinary Classes Subject to the Relevant Schedule, an Exhibit must not be entered in more than one Ordinary Class. Should any Exhibit be sought to be entered in more than one Ordinary Class, the Exhibit will only compete in the Ordinary Class in which the Exhibit's or the Exhibitor's name first appears in RASV's Catalogue unless RASV otherwise directs. For the purposes of this Regulation, Sweepstakes, Special Classes, Trophy Classes and Championships are not an Ordinary Class. Ordinary Class', Sweepstakes', Special Class', Trophy Class' and Championship' have the meaning given in the Relevant Schedule. 3. ENTRY AND NOMINATION FEES The entry fee and, if applicable, the nomination fee, become the property of RASV on receipt by RASV and, without limitation, the entry fee and, if applicable, nomination fee paid in respect of an entry which is withdrawn or which does not satisfy the requirements for entry or conditions of eligibility will not be refunded. 4. DOCUMENTS FOR PRESENTATION WHILST AT THE SHOWGROUNDS Animal Registration papers, AAR microchip papers, show-jumping performance cards and birth certificates, or certified photocopies thereof, are not required to be submitted to RASV or to accompany an Application for Entry. Such documentation will be required to be on hand whilst the Exhibitor and the Exhibits are on the Showground (if the Application for Entry specifies such documentation is required) and must be produced upon request for perusal by the Chief Steward or other RASV authorised person. Failure to produce such documents if requested will result in the Exhibit being ineligible for the Event. 5. OWNERSHIP OF EXHIBITS 5.1 Ownership on entry At the time RASV receives the Entry Form for entry to an Event; the Exhibit entered into that Event by the Exhibitor must be the property of the Exhibitor or held by the Exhibitor under a written lease in existence at that time. 5.2 Ownership on judging At the time of judging an Event, each Exhibit entered into that Event by an Exhibitor must be the property of the Exhibitor or be held by the Exhibitor under a written lease in existence at that time. An Exhibit which is not the property of the Exhibitor or held by the Exhibitor under a written lease in existence at the time of judging will be ineligible for the Event. 5.3 Ineligibility for Event An Exhibit which is not the property of the Exhibitor or held by the Exhibitor under a written lease in existence both at the time RASV receives the Entry Form and at the time of judging will be ineligible for the Event. 6. EXHIBITION OF EXHIBITS 6.1 Grounds for not exhibiting an animal The Exhibitor must not withdraw an Exhibit from an Event, and an Exhibit must be exhibited, unless a certificate signed by a veterinary surgeon is lodged with RASV certifying that the Exhibit is unable to compete for one or more of the following reasons: (a) the Exhibit, being an animal, has died; (b) the Exhibit, being an animal, is unfit to be exhibited due to injury or disease; (c) the Exhibit is ineligible for the Event; or (d) some other cause RASV considers reasonable. 6.2 Time for withdrawing an animal Exhibit A certificate given under Regulation 6.1 must be given to RASV: (a) before the date for admission of the Exhibit to the Showgrounds (as set out in the Relevant Schedule), if the cause for withdrawal of the Exhibit occurs or arises before that date; or (b) otherwise, as soon as possible after the cause for withdrawal of the Exhibit occurs or arises. 6.3 Training or preparing Exhibits or Exhibitors Exhibitors must not enter into an Event that is to be judged by a person who has trained or prepared the Exhibitor or Exhibit within six months of the date of the Event. 7. EXHIBIT TICKET Subject to the Relevant Schedule, RASV will issue an exhibit ticket for an Exhibit unless it otherwise determines. The Exhibitor or an Agent must produce the exhibit ticket upon a request from RASV or a Steward. 8. CONDUCT OF EXHIBITORS AND AGENTS 8.1 Compliance with rules and regulations Where an Exhibit and/or Exhibitor and/or an Agent fail to comply with any of the Regulations, RASV may impose one or more of the following penalties on the Exhibit or Exhibitor or both of them: (a) disqualification; (b) suspension; (c) a fine; (d) order the Exhibit or the Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees and Agents be removed from the Showgrounds; or (e) any other penalty. Without limiting the above, RASV may forfeit an award, and upon forfeiture, the Exhibitor must return any ribbon, money, prize card or other evidence of that award to RASV within seven days after receiving notification of the forfeiture. Nothing in this Regulation limits Regulation Compliance with directions (a) The Exhibitor and/or Agent must fully comply with the directions and requests of RASV. Without limitation, directions and requests of RASV may apply to the Exhibit, the Exhibitor, the Agent, the conditions of the Event, the conduct of the Exhibitor, the conduct of the Event, the conduct of the Agent, the decision of the Judge, or the award of prizes. (b) Without limiting Regulation 8.2(a), upon a request from RASV, an Exhibitor and/or Agent must make a statutory declaration in the form and with respect to matters RASV in its discretion requires. (c) Without limiting Regulation 8.2(a), upon a request from RASV, an Exhibitor and/or Agent must submit his or her Exhibit for inspection by a Veterinary Surgeon. 8.3 Statements The Exhibitor and/or Agent must not make a statement regarding an Exhibit, which in the opinion of RASV, is fraudulent, false, erroneous, misleading or deceptive or likely to mislead or deceive. 8.4 Tampering An Exhibit must not be or have been tampered with or otherwise improperly dealt with by an Exhibitor. 8.5 Unacceptable Behaviour RASV is committed to providing a fair and equitable Venue for all participants, free from all forms of harassment, bullying and violence. The following behaviours will not be tolerated and may result in the event participant/exhibitor being removed from the competition Venue and/or disqualified from the competition and formal procedures initiated: (a) violence; (b) bullying; (c) harassment; (d) sexual harassment; (e) unlawful discrimination; (f) victimisation. Persons breaching acceptable standards of behaviour may be banned from entering future RASV Events and/or the Venue. 8.6 Animals and livestock Unless RASV gives prior written approval, pets, animals or livestock other than Exhibits must not be brought onto or permitted to enter or remain on the Showgrounds. 8.7 Mutual Recognition RASV may recognise, act upon and enforce any penalty imposed by a Body on an Exhibit or Exhibitor or Agent at any time. 20

25 8.8 Further Proceedings RASV may conduct further proceedings in relation to any matter concerning an Exhibitor, an Exhibit, an Agent, a potential Exhibitor, or a potential Exhibit, and impose any suspension, fine, disqualification, withdrawal or forfeiture of an award, handicap, reprimand, warning or any other penalty, irrespective of whether a Body has already imposed a penalty on the Exhibitor or the Exhibit or Agent, or on the potential Exhibitor or the potential Exhibit. 8.9 Reciprocal Arrangements RASV may enter into reciprocal arrangements with a Body in relation to any matter concerning an Exhibit, an Exhibitor, an Agent, a potential Exhibit or a potential Exhibitor Smoking Melbourne Showgrounds is a completely smoke-free venue (effective 1 September 2016). Exhibitors, staff, patrons and contractors wanting to smoke will need to exit the venue to do so. 9. POWERS OF RASV IN RESPECT TO CONTROL OF THE EVENT 9.1 Power to refuse to accept an Entry, Exhibit or Exhibitor RASV may refuse to accept an entry for an Event, an Exhibit or an Exhibitor or any of them. 9.2 Power to cancel or alter RASV may: (a) alter the Closing Date for an Event, or the Closing Date for receipt of any particular entry; (b) remove any Exhibit from the Showgrounds or cause any Exhibit to be removed from the Showgrounds; (c) amend an entry for an Event to, without limitation, substitute an alternate competition or class for the competition or class in which the Exhibit is or was entered; (d) alter the conditions of any Event; (e) refuse to display an Exhibit; (f) rule that an Exhibit or Exhibitor may not compete or is ineligible to compete; (g) alter the date, time or place on or at which any Event is scheduled to take place or to be judged; (h) alter the Judge scheduled to judge any Event; or (i) cancel any Event. The rights set out above apply notwithstanding: (a) RASV's acceptance of an entry for an Event; (b) inclusion of an entry for an Event in the Event Catalogue; (c) the issue of an exhibit ticket to an Exhibitor or in respect of an Exhibit or an Event; or (d) the issue of any other document to an Exhibitor or in respect of an Exhibit or an Event. 10. ILLNESS OF AN ANIMAL 10.1 Animal Health Status If the Exhibitor or any Agent of the Exhibitor detects or suspects any illness amongst any of their Exhibits whilst the Exhibits are at the Showgrounds, the Exhibitor must: (a) report this fact immediately to the representative of RASV responsible for the applicable livestock section (the Superintendent); (b) ensure that the Exhibit(s) concerned is/are contained within the space allocated by RASV for the Exhibit(s), unless advised otherwise by the Superintendent or a member of RASV veterinary panel on duty; and (c) where feasible to do so, contain soiled bedding from the Exhibit(s) concerned within the space allocated by RASV for the Exhibit(s). The Exhibitor may engage or consult a private veterinary surgeon in respect to the illness only after the above action has been taken and only after first consulting with a member of RASV veterinary panel on duty Treatment upon illness or injury If an Exhibit is ill or injured, a Veterinary Surgeon may in his or her discretion attend to or treat the Exhibit. The Veterinary Surgeon may do so even in the absence of authority from the Exhibitor, or contrary to that authority Destruction or Removal Where, in the opinion of a Veterinary Surgeon, an Exhibit should be destroyed or removed from the Showgrounds: (a) (b) the Veterinary Surgeon or any other person approved by RASV may destroy or remove the Exhibit from the Showgrounds, or both; or RASV may require the Exhibitor to immediately destroy or remove the Exhibit from the Showgrounds or both. All costs and expenses incurred by RASV pursuant to this Regulation must be reimbursed by the Exhibitor to RASV. Nothing in this Regulation limits Regulation Necropsy If an Exhibit dies while at an Event, RASV may require that a necropsy be conducted on the animal. The Exhibitor must allow for the immediate release of the body to RASV if requested by RASV Veterinary Surgeons Where an Exhibitor wishes to engage or consult a veterinary surgeon who is not appointed by RASV, the Exhibitor must first inform the representative of RASV responsible for the applicable livestock section. A Veterinary Surgeon, a Judge and RASV itself is not required to have regard to or to consider any opinion of a veterinary surgeon so engaged or consulted by the Exhibitor, and a decision of a Veterinary Surgeon, a Judge or RASV is final regardless of whether or not the Exhibitor has engaged or consulted a veterinary surgeon not appointed by RASV. 11. JUDGING 11.1 Interference The Exhibitor and Agents of the Exhibitor must not consult, influence or interfere with a Judge or attempt to consult, influence or interfere with a Judge or do any other thing which may influence or interfere with the Judge's freedom of choice or judgment unless it is expressly authorised by the Relevant Schedule. Unless with the permission of RASV, no Exhibitor or Agent of an Exhibitor may occupy the position of Judge or become in any way identified with the judging or handling of Exhibits in any class in which that person or that person's employers, family members or associates are interested. This does not apply to Stewards Indications of Ownership The Exhibitor, any Agent of the Exhibitor and the Exhibit must not be equipped with or wear or display anything indicating the ownership of the Exhibit before or during judgment of the Exhibit unless it is expressly authorised by the Relevant Schedule Decision 11.4 Prizes Except as otherwise expressly provided in the Regulations, the decision of a Judge as to the merits of the Exhibit and the Exhibitor or either of them will be final, and the Exhibitor may not protest or appeal the decision. Subject to the Relevant Schedule, a Judge may in his or her opinion: (a) award a second or third prize in place of a first prize; (b) withhold a prize where a prize should not be awarded; (c) where there is a tie for any placing in an Event, award subsequent placings so that the next placing will be the number of Exhibits already placed plus one (for example, if two Exhibits tie for first place, award a third for the next placing); (d) where all the prizes offered in an Event have been awarded and a further Exhibit is of sufficient merit to deserve a prize make a reserve number of the further Exhibit; or (e) give commendations where they are deserved. (f) award an Exhibitor more than one prize in any class where more than one entry is permitted Disqualifications Where an Exhibit or an Exhibitor is disqualified and the applicable award is forfeited, RASV may (but is not obliged to) promote the Exhibit next in order to that prize, whether the Exhibit next in order was awarded a prize or a reserve number. Exhibits next in order, whether awarded a prize or reserve number, may also be promoted to the prize next in order Prize Cards The Exhibitor must ensure that prize cards awarded for an Exhibit are displayed with the Exhibit while it is on exhibition. 21

26 12. PROTESTS AND APPEALS 12.1 Restricted to Class Protests and appeals may only be made by Exhibitors with Exhibits in the class to which the protest relates Protest to Stewards The Exhibitor may protest to the Chief Steward of the relevant section in relation to conduct, judging or any other matter relating to an Event. A protest must be made in accordance with the procedures set out in the Relevant Schedule and be received by the Chief Steward within 24 hours after the conclusion of the applicable Event Appeal The Exhibitor may appeal against: (a) a decision made by RASV pursuant to Regulations; or (b) a decision of the Chief Steward or if the Chief Steward delegates the person to make the decision to the Assistant Chief Steward, the decision of the Assistant Chief Steward in relation to a protest under Regulation Form of Appeal To be an appeal for the purpose of Regulation 12.3 an appeal made by the Exhibitor must be: (a) in writing setting out in reasonable detail the grounds for the appeal; (b) addressed to: The Chief Executive Officer The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited Melbourne Showgrounds Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, Victoria, 3032; (c) accompanied by a deposit of $ (or such other amount as is notified from time to time by RASV for the purpose of this Regulation 12.4(c)); and (d) received by the Chief Executive Officer by 5 p.m. on the Business Day which is 10 Business Days after the day on which the decision the subject of the appeal was made Review Committee If an appeal is made in accordance with Regulation 12.4, the Chief Executive Officer must appoint a Review Committee comprised of three people, being persons who were not part of, and who are independent of, the committee or personnel who made the decision the subject of the appeal. Within a reasonable time after receipt by the Chief Executive Officer of an appeal complying with Regulation 12.4, the Review Committee will meet to consider the appeal Proceedings of the Review Committee In considering an appeal, the Review Committee must: (a) give due consideration to the grounds of appeal submitted by the Exhibitor, and to any other evidence submitted by the Exhibitor; (b) give the Exhibitor an opportunity to make oral representations to the Review Committee; and (c) in its discretion, call for and hear expert opinion Notification of Review Committee's decision The Chief Executive Officer will notify the Exhibitor of the Review Committee's decision within 48 hours after that decision is notified by the Review Committee to the Chief Executive Officer. The decision of the Review Committee is final and the Exhibitor will not have any right of appeal in respect of the Review Committee s decision Forfeiture of deposit Where an appeal is upheld by the Review Committee, the deposit referred to in Regulation 12.4 will be refunded to the Exhibitor when or within a reasonable time after the decision of the Review Committee is notified by the Chief Executive Officer to the Exhibitor. Where an appeal is not upheld by the Review Committee, the deposit referred to in Regulation 12.4 will be retained by RASV. 13. ACCOMMODATION 13.1 No obligation to provide Exhibit space or accommodation (a) RASV is not obliged to provide space for an Exhibit or accommodation for an Exhibitor or any Agent of an Exhibitor. For the purposes of these Regulations, "accommodation" includes provision of a space for a person to sleep. (b) Where RASV, in its discretion, allocates space for an Exhibit or accommodation for an Exhibitor or any Agent of an Exhibitor, only the allocated areas may be used, and only for the purpose designated by RASV Personal effects RASV has no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage: (a) suffered by an Exhibitor or any Agent of an Exhibitor using space provided for an Exhibit or accommodation for an Exhibitor or any Agent of an Exhibitor; or (b) caused to personal belongings, equipment or property which is brought onto the Showgrounds by an Exhibitor or any Agent of an Exhibitor. 14. FIRE REGULATIONS 14.1 Flames The Exhibitor and any Agent of the Exhibitor must not smoke, cook, or heat water by any means whatsoever or use any device involving naked flame in or near any animal pavilion, stall, pen or locker Electrical Interference The Exhibitor and any Agent of the Exhibitor must not: (a) subject to Regulation 14.3, use mains powered electrical devices in or near any animal pavilion, stall, pen or locker or any Exhibit. (b) alter or interfere with any electrical wiring, switch, plug or socket whatsoever on the Showgrounds Exceptions Nothing in Regulation 14.2(a) prohibits the use of main powered electrical appliances which are, in the opinion of RASV, essential to animal care, or the use of a light-bulb in a locker if the lightbulb is fitted in the socket provided. 15. VEHICLE PARKING 15.1 Loading and Unloading With the prior consent of RASV, Motor Vehicles of an Exhibitor or an Agent of an Exhibitor may enter the Showgrounds or any area under RASV control, for the purpose of loading or unloading only. Motor Vehicles must not remain on the Showgrounds, or any area under RASV control, and must be removed immediately upon completion of loading or unloading Caravans Caravans of an Exhibitor or an Agent of an Exhibitor must not enter or remain on the Showgrounds, or any area under RASV control, for any purpose, unless in accordance with the prior written consent of RASV Tow Away Any Motor Vehicle or Caravan entering or remaining on the Showgrounds, or any area under RASV control, in contravention of the Regulations or of any other parking rules or restrictions, may be removed from the Showgrounds, or any area under RASV control, by RASV and stored. Any costs incurred by RASV pursuant to this Regulation must be paid by the Exhibitor. 16. LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY 16.1 Release Entry to, remaining on and using the Showgrounds or any part of them by an Exhibitor is entirely at the risk of the Exhibitor and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the Exhibitor releases RASV (which term includes in this clause RASV's officers, employees, members, contractors and agents), from all claims, demands and liabilities of every kind resulting from any accident, damage, injury or illness occurring at the Showgrounds and, without limitation, the Exhibitor acknowledges and agrees: (a) RASV has no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, injury or illness to or caused by any Exhibit; (b) RASV has no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, injury or illness to or caused by any Exhibitor or any Agent; 22

27 (c) (d) 16.2 Indemnity RASV has no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage to a Motor Vehicle or any of its contents whilst it is on the Showgrounds or in any car park under RASV s control; and without limiting Regulations 16.1(a) and 16.1(b) above, RASV has no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, injury or illness resulting from the sale, treatment, failure to treat, destruction, disposal or other dealing with any Exhibit, or for any loss, damage or injury to any personal belongings, equipment or property brought onto the Showgrounds by any person. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Exhibitor indemnifies and keeps indemnified RASV and its officers, employees, members, contractors 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 RASV is or may be or become liable in respect of or arising from: (a) loss, damage, injury or illness to any person in connection with the Exhibit or the relevant Event; (b) without limiting Regulation 16.2(a), loss, damage, injury or illness to any other Exhibit or Exhibitor, or any Agent of any other Exhibitor, or to the property of RASV, or its members, or to the general public, or any member of the general public, caused or contributed to or by any act or omission of an Exhibit of the Exhibitor or by the Exhibitor or any Agent of the Exhibitor; and (c) without limiting Regulation 16.2(a), loss, damage, injury or illness to the Exhibit, or to the Exhibitor or any Agent of any other Exhibitor caused or contributed to by an act or omission of an Exhibit or by the transportation, feeding, housing or exhibiting of an Exhibit Removal from Showgrounds Without prejudice to any other provision in these Regulations, where RASV, its officers, employees, members, contractors or agents removes an Exhibit, or causes an Exhibit to be removed from the Showgrounds, the Exhibit is removed or caused to be removed entirely at the risk of the Exhibitor. The person or persons removing the Exhibit will be deemed to be the agent of the Exhibitor, and his or her acts and omissions will be deemed to be the acts and omissions of the Exhibitor. 17. ANIMAL OWNER S LIABILITY INSURANCE RASV may arrange owner's liability insurance cover for Exhibitors of Exhibits that are animals, and, if RASV does so, the Exhibitor is bound by the terms and conditions of this insurance and by applicable duties of an insured under the Insurance Contracts Act (1984). Details of owner's liability insurance cover arranged by RASV are set out in the Relevant Schedule. 18. INFORMATION HANDLING RASV is bound by the National Privacy Principles of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and other applicable laws governing privacy Collection of Personal Information (a) RASV may collect, hold and use personal information about Exhibitors, their family members, invitees or Agents. (b) The types of information that may be collected include names and contact details, credit card details, qualifications, results of the Exhibitor s entry into the relevant Event and any reprimand, fine, disqualification, withdrawal of an award or penalty imposed on the Exhibitor in connection with entry of the Exhibit in the relevant Event. Information may also be collected from other Bodies relating to the Exhibitor s entry into events held by that Body including, without limitation, reprimands, fines, disqualifications, withdrawals of awards or penalties imposed. (c) Personal information is collected for the purpose of administration of Events and the Show, as well as related purposes including, without limitation, promoting the Events and the Show, maintenance of records of information relevant to qualifications for future events, maintenance of health and safety records in relation to Events, applicable insurance cover for Events and making claims under RASV s insurance for incidents which involve an Exhibitor and occur during an Event. (d) Personal information may also be used for the purpose of informing Exhibitors about other events and services. RASV may send an Exhibitor publications and information about other events and services unless the exhibitor indicates to RASV that the Exhibitor does not want to receive such publications or information Sharing of Personal Information (a) RASV may share information which has been collected by RASV under Regulation 18.1 with other organisations and service providers to assist in administering the Events and the Show, including co-sponsors of Events and health service providers, indemnity or insurance providers or other Bodies, or any entity that may subsequently administer the Event. (b) RASV may also publish winners details on its websites or publications or disclose information about an Exhibitor to the media for the purpose of publishing articles on the Exhibitor s participation in the Event, unless the Exhibitor has requested that the Exhibitor s personal information not be published or disclosed for these purposes. (c) RASV may also disclose information if otherwise required or authorised by law Photography (a) The Exhibitor and any Agent acknowledges that they and their exhibits may be photographed or filmed while at the Venue and that images may be used by RASV for marketing and promotion Access and Correction (a) An Exhibitor may contact RASV if the Exhibitor has a complaint or a query about the information handling practices of RASV. (b) An Exhibitor may request that RASV remove any personal information about that Exhibitor published in connection with an Exhibit or an Event from RASV s publications. RASV will, to the extent that it can reasonably do so and as soon as is reasonably practical, remove such information from the relevant publications. (c) An Exhibitor may access, correct or update personal information using My RASV at (d) An Exhibitor may request RASV to provide access to any personal information held by RASV about the Exhibitor, to the extent authorised by the Privacy Act and all other applicable laws. Those laws may not give rise to a right of access to all information or in all circumstances. (e) An access request must be made in writing, addressed to: The Company Secretary The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited Melbourne Showgrounds Epsom Road Ascot Vale, Victoria, AGENTS Any person acting or purporting to act as an agent of an Exhibitor is deemed to have given RASV a warranty of his or her authority to so act, and RASV is not required to make any inquiry as to that authority. 20. GOVERNING LAW These Regulations are governed by the laws of Victoria. 23

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