Northern: District Contest Info

Saturday 9 November 2024

Location: Donald Pearson Farm, 1 Ara-Kotinga Road, Whitford
Convenor: Annaliese Morgan
On-the-day contact: Nick Kennedy (021 198 8142)

TIMELINE

The timeline is TBC and will be based on the number of entries and modules. Please check back to see what round you're in once entries have closed.

Module Host Briefing: 7:30am

Modules: TBC

Prizegiving: TBC

Contestants will be split into rounds based on the distance between their club and the Practical Day location. 

There will be a mandatory briefing before every round, so you must arrive on time - we can't wait for you. 

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

Well fitting gloves

Safety glasses

PRIZES

The top 8 contestants will receive a cash prize and will 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.