Snowsnake Rules

  1. START: A player may be standing or may choose to run to the throwing line.
  2. MOVEMENT: The team player, utilizing an underhand delivery throws the spear along the surface of the snow field. The object is to make the spear slide over the snow as far as possible. Players will be allowed a maximum of a 20’ run up prior to each attempt (throw).
  3. ATTEMPTS: Each player has three (3) attempts.
  4. SCORING: The distance the spear travels from the throwing line to the tip of the spear, with the longest distance being the winner or at the point that the spear exits the trough.
  5. COMPETETION FORMAT: The rotation is established by draw.
  6. EQUIPMENT: The spear is a straight spruce stick 4’6” in length and 3/4” in diameter and sharpened at one end. The surface of the spear must be varnished. The snow field is generally level and packed; it may be on a lake and should be at least 100 metres in length. A trough 10’ wide (1’snow bank on either side) must be developed.

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