Chainsaw Races - Boonah Show Society

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BOONAH SHOW 16 May 2015
CHAIN SAW RACES – QUEENSLAND TITLES 2015
CHIEF STEWARD: Trevor Baker 0407 376 003
Steward: Lindsay Akers 0429 063 394
SATURDAY 16
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May, 2015 commencing at 9.00 am sharp
Please arrive by 8.30 a.m.
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Entries close on Friday 24 April
No late entries will be accepted.
NO MONEY – NO BLOCK – NO SAW
Gate & Parking passes will be sent on receipt of entries.
Entry to Showgrounds via
Macquarie Street - Rodeo Arena Gate
Safety Requirements
All competitors will be issued with a standard set of rules and regulations.
Each competitor must comply with these rules.
Sponsored by C.F. & J.E. Miles Building Contractors, Boonah Mitre 10,
Dover and Sons & Boonah Rotary Club
Speed Events:- First 3 from each heat to go through to Finals.
Post Rip:- Top six times to go through to Final
Scheduled Events:
1. MODIFIED SPEED, under 78cc. Entry Fee $8-00. First $80-00, Second $60-00, Third $40-00.
2. MODIFIED SPEED, under 100cc . Entry Fee $8.00. First $80-00, Second $60-00, Third $40-00
3. MODIFIED SPEED, over 100 cc. Entry fee $8.00. First $80-00, Second $60-00, Third $40-00
4. LADIES MODIFIED SPEED, under 100cc , Entry Fee $8-00. First $80-00, Second $60-00, Third $40-00
5. HOT SAW, Entry Fee $8-00, First $80-00 Second $60-00, Third $40-00
6. DISC STACK Entry Fee $8-00. First $80-00, Second $60-00, Third $40-00
7. QUEENSLAND 100cc POST RIP TITLE, Entry Fee $30-00, First $300-00, Second $200-00, Third $150-00,
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4 $100-00, 5 $75,00, 6th $50-00
8. QUEENSLAND OPEN POST RIP TITLE. Entry Fee $30.00. First $300-00, Second $200-00, Third $150-00,
Fourth $100-00, Fifth $75-00, Sixth $50-00
Disc Stack will progress through the day between other events.
The Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies Inc.
SOCIETIES STANDARD CHAINSAW EVENT RULES
CONDITIONS
1. Nominations close on ………………………..
2. There will be a two minute call prior to the start of each event.
3. If a competitor is not ready at the start of the event, the competitor will be disqualified.
4. The start will be a drop flag start or any other start method nominated by the Chief Steward.
5. In the event of a mechanical breakdown at the start, it will be the discretion of the starter to:a. Allow a time limit of three minutes to make repairs
b. Use another chainsaw
c. Relocate to the next heat or
d. Re-run of final to use the same chainsaw.
6. The distances that the three wheels are to be cut in the Racing Class is a maximum of
100mm and the chalk line must be visible on the block completely around and unbroken.
7. After judging, each competitor is to clear the block.
8. All saws are to be checked by the Chainsaw Racing Safety Officer prior to each event.
CHAINSAW RACING
1. Boots are to be steel capped and in good condition.
2. Safety chaps and trousers must be worn by all competitors during cutting events.
3. A safety helmet with approved visor (plastic or stainless steel mesh) must be worn during all
events.
4. Earmuffs or earplugs must be worn when operating a chainsaw. Earmuffs can be helmet
mounted type or unitary. Both plugs and muffs shall provide adequate protection from the noise
of the chainsaw. (WH&S Code of Practice for Noise states that “the noise to the unprotected ear
shall be not greater than 86 decibels”).
5. Loose fitting clothes, (untucked shirts, unbuttoned cuffs, etc) shall not be worn by competitors
during the events.
6. Saws with chain break may only be used. Chain break must be operational.
7. No loose handles or broken components on all chainsaws.
8. All chainsaws must have complete sprocket covers on.
9. All chainsaws must be fitted with a bar cover when not in use.
10. No competitor is allowed to compete if they are, or suspected to be, under the influence of
drugs or alcohol. Qld Police on site at the Show will be the arbitrator in any disputes arising
from this clause.
11. Stewards and competitors only are permitted in the cutting area.
12. Chainsaw Racing is for standard chainsaws only, however, a non-standard chain is allowed.
13. The Society reserves the right to supply fuel for Chainsaw Events.
FENCE POST CUTTERS
1. Prior to the competition, a chalk circle is drawn around each billet 75mm to 100mm from the
outside depending on the billet size, marked by the competitor and checked by a Steward.
2. A draw is then held for competitors to be allocated a billet and each competitor then marks
chalk lines for sawing on each billet.
3. Billet supports or chocks (small pieces of wood) are allowed to hold the billet upright and
billets are to be stabilised before the competitor starts.
4. Saws are normally warmed up for about two minutes before each event or at a nominated
time set by the Chief Steward.
5. The event is a hot start – saws running.
6. Wedges must not enter the log or the billet before sawing commences. After sawing is
completed, wedges and sledge hammer and/or axe and other approved equipment are then
used to free posts from the log centre.
7. Heartwood must be clear of wedges and of all posts. Posts must be free of each other and
free of connecting splinters.
8. If any post falls free whilst sawing is in progress or in the process of driving in wedges, the
post will be classed as legal, even if the post falls free above or below the chalk line.
9. All posts must have chalk marks on the wedged end (ie. Wedges must be placed in the billet
SPEED RACING
1. 3 discs to be cut within 125mm or the marked end of the block.
Disc 1
Disc 2
Disc 3
BOONAH SHOW SOCIETY INC
To the Secretary
P.O. Box 1
BOONAH. 4310
A.B.N. 64 377 030 073
CHAINSAW RACING ENTRY FORM
All Entry Fees are G.S.T. Inclusive
Subject to the Rules, By-Laws and Regulations of the Society and the Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies, which are
deemed included herein as if inserted at length. I submit the following entries at the forthcoming show, the Exhibits being my own
bona fide property, herewith.
Event
No.
No. of
Entries
Particulars
Entry Fee
NAME AND ADDRESS MUST BE GIVEN FOR ALL ENTRIES
Entry fee MUST accompany Entry.
Name:___________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________
_____________________________________
Phone:_________________________
The Entrant HEREBY RELEASES to the Full Extent permitted by law the Association and it’s Servants, agents and contractors and
employees from all claims and demands, damages, cost and expenses of every kind resulting from any accident damage loss or
injury howsoever caused.
In Respect of this Entry
If your Prize money is likely to be over $50.00 per Event please fill in the relevant section below to comply with G.S.T. regulations.
I am registered for G.S.T.
Yes
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No
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My A.B.N. is _________________________________
The Supply is made to me in my capacity as an individual, and is made in the course of an activity that is a private recreational
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No
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pursuit or hobby.
Yes
SIGNED ______________________________
Date _______________________
__________________________________________________ SHOW SOCIETY
(“the
Show Society”)
NAME OF EVENT: _______________________________________
DATES/DURATION OF EVENT: ___________________________
Event Participant - Waiver, Release and Acknowledgement Form
In this Waiver, Release and Acknowledgement Form “the Society” means and includes all affiliated entities; servants
or agents of the Society, all
employees of the Society , all members of the Society and all volunteers of the Society and/or all affiliated entities.
By participating in the Event:
1. I acknowledge that it is a condition of participating in the Event that I do so at my own risk. I accept all
risks and release the Society from all claims, demands and proceedings arising out of or connected with
my participation in the Event and indemnify them against all liability for any injury, loss or damage arising
out of or connected with my participation in the Event. This release continues forever and binds all of my
heirs, successors, executors, personal representatives and assigns.
2. I acknowledge that it is a condition of participating in the Event that the Society and any person or body
directly or indirectly associated with the Event are absolved from all liability arising for injury or damage to
myself or my property howsoever caused arising out of my participation in the Event whatsoever whether
due to any negligent act, breach of duty, default and/or
omission on the part of the Society and any person or body directly or indirectly associated with the
Event, or otherwise.
3. I acknowledge that participating in the Event may involve a risk of serious injury or even death. I accept
all risks necessarily flowing from participating in the Event.
4. I acknowledge that the Society relies on the information provided by me and state that all such
information is accurate and complete.
5. I warrant that I am physically fit to participate in the Event and that I have not been advised otherwise
by a qualified medical practitioner. I acknowledge that I must disclose any pre-existing medical or other
condition that may affect the risk that either myself, or any other person will suffer injury, loss or damage.
6. I consent to receiving any medical treatment including ambulance transportation that the Society and
any person or body directly associated with the Event think desirable as required during the event.
7. I acknowledge that it is a condition of participating in the Event that I follow the instructions of the
Society and any person or body directly or indirectly associated with the Event at all times. I indemnify
and keep indemnified the Society and any person or body directly or indirectly associated with the Event
from all claims, demands and proceedings arising out of or
connected with a failure by me to comply with rules and/or directions given to me by the Society and any
person or body directly or indirectly associated with the Event.
Signature :______________________________________________________ Date:
____________________
Print name in full:______________________________________________ Phone:
____________________
(Optional)
Address:
___________________________________________________________________________________
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DECLARATION OF MINORS – UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE
If you are under the age of 18 years on the Event Day your parent or guardian must sign this declaration.
I certify that I am the parent/guardian of ___________________________ who will be ________ years of
age on the day of the Event and that he/she has trained for and has my consent to participate in the
Event. I testify that I have read the above and acknowledge acceptance of the stated conditions on behalf
of the minor specified above. In consideration of the facilities provided to us, I myself, my executors,
administrators and assigns and for the child/children/under age person/s (if applicable) absolutely release
and discharge the Show Society and any person directly or indirectly associated with the Event from all
claims, demands and proceedings arising out of or connected with participation in the Event that I or the
child/children/under age person/s may suffer or sustain
Signature of parent/guardian: _______________________________ Date: ________________
Print name in full: ___________________________________________________________________
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ THIS FORM OR THAT IT HAS BEEN EXPLAINED TO ME. I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS
TERMS AND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT. I HAVE SIGNED THE DOCUMENTS FREELY
AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT MADE TO ME AND INTEND MY SIGNATURE TO BE A COMPLETE AND
UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY T