hay stacking events

HAY STACKING

COMPETITION RULES

The object of the event is to stack 15 bales of hay (Adults) or 11 bales (JUNIOR) as quickly as possible.

One extra bale of hay will be given during any one event to replace broken bales.

Teams will consist of three (3) members.

Only one bale of hay shall be picked up and carried at one time, using both strings (not thrown) and correct bending technique from the start line 10 metres to where the stack should be built.

The stack must be arranged in the following order:

JUNIORS:

Four bales on the base.

Three bales on the second layer, followed by two bales on each of the next three layers.

The stack then needs to be dismantled one bale at a time and carried back to the starting point.

Participants must not stand on top of the finished stack.

SENIORS

Four bales on the base.

Three bales on the second layer, followed by two bales on each of the next five layers.

The stack then needs to be dismantled one bale at a time and carried back to the starting point.

Participants must not stand on top of the finished stack.

Place getters will be judged on the fastest time.

Heats of 2-3 teams will be run with the fastest overall progressing to the final.