Stick Pull Rules

    START: Two players stand facing each other. The exact placement and positioning of the players will be determined at the coaches meeting prior to the start of competition begins. The head Official will approve the final regulations in this area before the competition begins.
  1. MOVEMENT: On the signal to start, each player pulls with a hard steady pull trying to pull the stick out of the other’s hand. No body contact between the two players is allowed and players are not to try and twist or turn the stick from their competitor. The proper technique is a hard steady pull with the hand braced against the hip. Feet: A taped position for starting will be placed on the floor. Movement past their line will result in the player being disqualified. Grip: One grip is set at the beginning of the pull. Players cannot initiate any movement of the hands forward after the grip is set. Pull: Players begin by pulling on the stick. Players must keep the stick horizontal during the pull at all times.
  2. ATTEMPTS: The competition consists of a best of three (3) “pulls”. The first “pull” is the right hands, the second “pull” with the left hands and the third “pull”, if necessary, is determined by the flip of a coin.
  3. SCORING: The winner of a “pull” is declared when the stick is pulled from the hand of the opponent.
  4. COMPETITION FORMAT: Double elimination format. Initial pairs determined by draw.
  5. EQUIPMENT: The stick is birch or spruce and shaved to a size that can be gripped comfortably. The stick is approximately 12” long and 1” in diameter at the centre and tapered to approximately1/2” diameter at each end. The centre point of the stick is marked with a notch or line. The stick is to be greased with common grease to make it tougher to grip. Competitors must use their bare hands for the competition.

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