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Tug of War Rules:
Registration & Schedule
- Entry Fee: $75 per team
- Team Size: Maximum of 5 players
- Event Start Time: 1:15 PM (check in at 1:00 PM)
- Location: Arena in show barn
General Rules & Setup
- No glass containers allowed. This rule will be strictly enforced.
- A 50-foot rope will be laid perpendicular to the start lines.
- A cloth flag will be tied to the center of the rope.
- Teams will line up behind their respective start lines on each side of the rope.
- A referee will start each match by raising the flag over a pool and calling “Go.”
Game Play
- Teams will pull until the flag crosses their chalk line and the opposing team is pulled into the pool.
- (Don’t worry—the pool will not contain anything gross. Promise!)
- Teams will be called three (3) times when it is their turn to compete.
- Failure to report within 5 minutes will result in a forfeit.
Safety Requirements
- Players must use gloves provided by the event coordinator to prevent rope burns.
- Do not wrap arms around the rope—hands only.
- All participants must wear a t-shirt during play.
- Cleated shoes are not allowed.
Amenities & Conduct
- Each team will receive five (5) event t-shirts at registration when wristbands are issued.
- Water will be available at the beverage station.
- Free food will be available in the cook-off area.
- Team leaders are responsible for the conduct of their team members.
- Teams exhibiting excessive alcohol use or confrontational behavior may be removed and not invited back, at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Additional Information
Please be sure to read the General Information page for details on parking, schedule, and other important information.