Chainsaw Carving Competition 

Rules for Chainsaw Carving Competition 2020

• The Chainsaw Competition will run over two days, Saturday 13^th June and Sunday 14^th June of the Wood Fair.
• Each competitor has 2 hours each day to work on their project.
• The carving will start at 11am – 1pm each day.
• At the end of the 4 hours, there will be 6 judges who will score the carvings out of 10. The carving with the highest scores will be the winner. Prizes will also be given for 2^nd and 3^rd
• The only tools to be used are a chainsaw and blow torch which must provided by the competitor. The event will provide the piece of wood for carving.
• Each competitor will have their own 7.5m x 7.5m area in which they can complete their carving.
• It is important that safe working practices are observed at all times in accordance with UK Health & Safety Law and recognised best practice. The Organisers therefore reserve the right to reject anyone who are considered to be unsafe or a danger to themselves or others.
• All carvers must be fully trained or be able to display adequate experience and competence using a chainsaw and must have public liability insurance for £5,000,000.
• Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment must be supplied and worn by all competitors.
• Any carving may be produced, however must not be considered inappropriate or offensive in any way.
• If rules and regulations are broken, organisers have the right to disqualify and remove the carver from the competition.
• Competitors should not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Competitors must provide a copy of their risk assessment for the event.