Lower Northern: District Contest Info

Saturday 15th November

Location:131 Wharehine Road, Tauhoa, 0973.

Head to the wool shed to the right.

Convenor: Natalie Lynch
On-the-day contact: Kyall Thompson

TIMELINE

ROUND ALLOCATION

Please arrive by 9:00am.To receive your contestant shirt and cap, And attend the 9:15am contestant briefing. 

The contest will start at 9:30am.

Finish approx. lunch time with a BBQ for everyone.

ITEMS TO ACTION

Please go through the below documents and complete the Health and Safety Induction and Waiver of Liability before arriving to the contest. You won't be able to compete until you've done so.

• Health & Safety Induction
• Waiver of Liability
• Rules & Conditions of Entry
• Chainsaw Safety (video below)

CLOTHING

Each contestant will receive a Bushbuck shirt and FMG hat to wear. You must wear these at all times while competing, however feel free to layer to stay warm. Please wear plain black shorts or trousers without any visible logos (it's fine to cover them up with black tape)

Please check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. Every person on site must wear closed-toed shoes. 

GEAR LIST

Fencing Gloves.

PRIZES

As the Northern Region is hosting two district events, the top 4 contestants from the Lower Northern District will receive a cash prize and qualify to compete at the Regional Final. 

MEDIA

We'll be taking photos and videos throughout the day to use for marketing purposes. Please let the NZYF staff member on site know if you do not want to be in any photos or videos.

CONTACT

If you need to get in touch with us, please email events@youngfarmers.co.nz.

You must let us know ASAP if you're no longer able to compete.