Competitions
Timber thrills for all ages - from little lumberjacks to seasoned pros.
Timbersport
Logger – Prizes
1st – R3 000 Cash
2nd – R2 000 Cash
3rd – R1 500 Cash
Chainsaw – Prizes
1st – Stihl MS382 (Value R12 454)
2nd – Stihl MS250 (Value R7 212)
Axe Chopping – Prizes
1st – AX10 Forestry Axe (Value R1 346)
2nd – Timbersport Bread Knife
Rules, Regulations & Requirements
LOGGER COMPETITION
CHAINSAW AND WOOD CHOPPING COMPETITION
LOGGER COMPETITION
- A valid operator’s license must be presented at registration. No participant will be allowed to operate without proof of this license.
- Absolutely no alcohol consumption is permitted until the final logger has completed their run. Random testing will be conducted.
- All required PPE (personal protective equipment) must be worn at all times.
- All rules of the day must be followed without exception.
- Safety measures will be strictly enforced throughout the competition
CHAINSAW AND WOOD CHOPPING COMPETITION
- Participation is at your own risk. All safety rules must be followed at all times – no exceptions.
- Competitors must be 18 years or older and must sign a waiver before competing.
- Safety gear is required: Safety helmet including eye protection and chaps are mandatory. No open-toed shoes permitted.
- Only ONE entry per person per competition
- Tie-breakers: Any tie will be settled with a sudden-death cut-off. The fastest cut wins the class, the loser of the cut-off places 2nd, and the next fastest time takes 3rd.
- Judges’ decisions are FINAL.
- Cutting rules: • Each competitor must complete three cuts (DOWN–UP–DOWN) within the marked space on the log. • Cutting outside the space, cutting through the side, wrong cutting order or failing to complete a cut will result in disqualification.
- Starting position: All competitors begin with the saw running, both hands placed on top of the log while standing. Timing starts when your hands leave the log. ⚠ Important: No re-cuts will be allowed in this class.
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Little Mr & Miss Lumberjack
Who will walk away with the crown?
Who can enter: Ages 3–7. Dress as a true lumberjack(er)! Best dressed Jack & Jill will be crowned.
Entry: Free.
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Mobile Game
Play our Memory Match mobile game and see if you can axe it! Prizes for the winners will be handed over at the Timbersport Championship.