OFFICIAL RULES

Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th place winners for each event

 

Spud Throw This is a skilled event Only festival spuds will be thrown Spuds must stick in target Spuds knocked off target still count Winner will be based on most points accumulated Spuds thrower at 25 ft. distance from target	Rivet Throw This is a one minute timed event Catcher must catch rivet in catch can Catcher can must be held by one hand only Rivet must be placed in 5 - gallon bucket after each catch Final score is based on the total rivets in bucket at the end of the event Thrower stands 30 ft from catcher
Rod Tying This is a timed event Time will stop when all ties are made Winner is based on number of correct ties in fastest time	Knot Tying This is a timed event You must tie 6 knots Winner is based on number of correct ties in fastest time

Column Climb Field Event And Championship This a timed event You will be timed going up only You must hit the bell at the top of the column No special shoes Standard bridgeman's shoes. Gloves are optional No resin will be allowed

In case of a tie in any event, there will be a playoff to determine the final winner.

Decision of the judges is final. Skilled events are for Ironworkers and retirees only.

Good luck...Let's keep it safe and accident free!

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