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Woodchopping & Sawing Competition
Woodchopping & Sawing Competition

Rumour has it that the first ever woodchopping competition was held between two axemen in Tasmania in 1870, betting on who could first fell a tree, but it took almost thirty years for woodchop to make its way to the Show in Sydney. More than 8,000 people packed into the cattle judging arena on the last day of the Show in 1899 to watch standing block competitions and it has been a mainstay and crowd favourite ever since.

In 1949 the RAS formed the RAS Axeman’s Association of NSW, in 1950 team relays were introduced, and in 1988 axe throwing, tree felling, and speed climbing were introduced. Not all events have lasted, but the crowd’s enjoyment of the sheer brute force of man and axe can’t be beaten.

Exhibitor Information

Exhibitor Information

Competition Schedule Please refer to the Competition Schedule, on the  Key dates & Schedule  page to find out everything you need to know about the Competition.   Accommodation options There are a number of rental apartments, hotels and motels in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct and suburbs within close proximity to the Showground. Follow this link to view suggested accommodation options .   Competition Guide The Competitors Information Guide has has been developed to assist competitors during preparation and during their time at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, follow the link in the block on the right hand side of this page to download the Guide.   Timber Types A list of the utilised timber types in the 2020 Woodchopping and Sawing Competition are outlined in this overview. Please refer to the 2021 timber types document which can be found under downloadable documents on the right hand side of this page. 2022 Exhibitor FAQ'S  Agricultural Exhibitors COVID Frequently Asked Questions are now available  here . To ensure you remain up to date with the most relevant information, we suggest you continue to check-in with this link in the lead-up to the Show.

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Sponsors & Supporters

Sponsors & Supporters

 2022 Naming Rights Sponsors The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW gratefully acknowledges the following Sponsors of the Woodchop Stadium. Network 10 MasterChef 2022 Sponsors The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW gratefully acknowledges the following Sponsors for the Woodchopping and Sawing Competition. Husqvarna Show Lockers 2022 Supporters The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW gratefully acknowledges donations, prizes and trophies for the Woodchop Competition from the following Supporters. Brute Forge Racing Axes Hayden Timbers Pty Ltd Jo & Mark Chadwick Ken Olney The Slee & Dixon Families Tuatahi Racing Axes & Saws Limited  

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