Guidelines of Tug-o-war
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Registration on
first-come-first-serve basis
- Teams to consist of five members and one coach if
required
- No spiked footwear. Raised heels up to a maximum of ¼
inch (7mm) allowed on footwear (to be inspected)
- Gloves may be worn
- Overall pull to be 12 feet and winner is the team to
pull their opposition 6 feet from the starting mark.
- No hand over hand pulling allowed. Team members must go
back with rope when pulling.
- Anchorman to loop rope around one shoulder to secure
rope. No knot is permitted on the rope end.
- All team members to remain on their feet at all times,
no hands are persistently allowed on the ground apart from the anchorman
who is permitted to use one hand on the ground.
- Teams through coaches or captains will be reminded of
the rules prior to commencement of competition. Only coaches can consult
with the judge and the judge’s decision is final.
- A team member is permitted to pull for only one team
during a competition.
- Direction of pull will be decided by toss of coin.
- Prior to commencement of pull, judge will ask coaches
if they are ready, then give the command `take the strain`, at this point
team members may heel in, when teams are balanced, order to `pull`, is
given and the tie has commenced.
- Teams will leave area of competition during ties in
which they are not involved.
- Two warnings for infringements of the rules or
inappropriate behavior, including foul language, will be given. A further
warning will result in disqualification.
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