Wood Chopping
Called ‘Woodchop’ for short this sport has been around for hundreds of years and is recorded amongst several cultures. In wood chopping competitions, skilled participants attempt to be the first to cut or saw through a log or other block of wood.
Conducted by the Tasmanian Axemen’s Association (Southern Division) Wood Chopping events are conducted annually at the Royal Hobart Regatta. Attracting a large following 70 ‘Axemen’ compete annually across various categories.
Important: Governance of wood chopping events is subject to the rules and bi-laws of the Tasmanian Axemen’s Association, Southern Division.
When?
Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm
Organiser
Tasmanian Axeman Association
Enquiries
Event Categories
225mm Standing Handicap
450mm Double Heading Sawing
300mm Underhand Handicap
275mm Tuatahi Series Underhand Handicap
250mm Standing Tuatahi Series Handicap
275mm Novice Underhand Handicap
300mm Standing Handicap
300mm Jill Single Handed Sawing Handicap
250mm Golden Years Handicap
275mm Jil Underhand Handicap
375mm Jill & Jill Sawing Handicap
300mm B Grade Standing Regatta Championship
300mm “ Jim Bacon Memorial” Jiggerboard Handicap (2)
375mm Single Handed Sawing Handicap
250mm Junior Novice Underhand Handicap
300mm 'Jim Bacon MEmorial' Jiggerboard Handicap (1)
450mm Double Handed Sawing Handicap
325mm A Grade Standing Regatta Championship
375mm Jack & Jill Sawing Handicap
375mm Coach & Novice Sawing Handicap
250mm Standing Handicap
Event Information
2024 Timetable
| 225mm Standing Handicap | Heats 1,2, | FINAL | |
| 10.45 a.m | 300mm Jill Single Handed Sawing Handicap | FINAL | |
| 11.00a.m | 300mm Standing Handicap | Heats 1, 2 | FINAL |
| 11.45 p.m | 275mm Novice Underhand Handicap | FINAL | |
| 12.00 p.m | 325mm A Grade Standing Regatta Championship | FINAL | |
| 12.15 p.m | 300mm B Grade Standing Regatta Championship | FINAL | |
| LUNCH BREAK | |||
| 12.45 p.m | 375mm Jack & Jill Sawing Handicap | FINAL | |
| 1.00 p.m | 250mm Standing Golden Years Handicap | FINAL | |
| 1.25 p.m | 300mm Underhand Handicap | Heats 1,2, | FINAL |
| 1.40 p.m | 375mm Jack Single Sawing Handicap | FINAL | |
| 2.00 p.m | 250mm Standing Handicap | Heats 1,2, | FINAL |
| 2.45 p.m | 450mm Double Handed Sawing Handicap | FINAL | |
