2^nd Annual Fall Rendez-Vous

Log Builder Competition Rules

Notching:

• Contestant scribes and cuts a shrink to fit saddle notch on a 12 inch log
• Each contestant may provide all their own tools, including their own gas mixtures. All tool requirements shall otherwise be provided for by the ILBA.
• Safety and protective clothing must be worn during the competition. This shall include, and is not limited to: eye and ear protection and chainsaw chaps. Failure to comply during competition will result in disqualification.

Rules:

• Logs will be set up and ready to scribe prior to start of event.
• Time starts when contestant(s) begins scribing. Notches cut in concurrence will each have their own timer.
• Contestant scribes log, rolls over and cuts notch and then resets log. When contestant is happy with log placement, he or she signals timer and the watch is stopped. Contestant can have a helper for moving log off for cutting and back on to set log on scribe.
• There is a no tolerance gap allowance. Logs fit with any visible gap or nick will be disqualified.
• A compression gap at top of notch, not to exceed the width of “receiving head”, nor in excess of 1/2” (12mm) in height is allowed. A sledgehammer, or equivalent log commander, is allowed in final placement of fitted log. Reference centre lines on logs must also remain justified in final placement.
• Contestant with the fastest time wins. Decision of Log Builder Games judge is final.

Log Slabbing:

• Using any combination of chainsaws only, contestant will mark and slab a minimum 10-inch (25cm) face on a four-foot log.
• Contestant with fastest total time wins.

Axe Throw:

• Each person gets three throws at bull’s eye
• Points awarded for best accuracy
• American Lumberjack Association rules will apply

Full Scribe:

• A team of two people will full scribe and notch an 8-foot log onto an existing log and pair of corners.

OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION:

• Contestant with overall accumulated points in all 4 events.

PARTICIPANTS:

1) Must be a member registered for the Rendez-Vous weekend.
2) Preregister for events upon arrival.
3) Sign waiver.
4) Must wear safety gear.

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