Sheaf Toss Competition
The Sheaf Toss is a traditional strength event where competitors use a pitchfork to hurl a straw-filled bag over a high bar. The bar is raised each round until only one competitor remains. It’s simple to run and always draws a big crowd eager to see how high the sheaf will go.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS
A true test of strength, skill, and technique, the sheaf toss sees competitors using a pitchfork to hurl a weighted straw-filled bag over a high bar, with the bar rising higher each round. It's a thrilling display of athleticism steeped in rural heritage.
- A 10 metre perimeter safety area around goal post
- Straw bag sheaf to weigh no more than 3.6 kg.
- The size of the sheaf will be:
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Length: Minimum 56 cm – Maximum 66cm
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Circumference:
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Butt end: Minimum 56cm – Maximum 66 cm
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Tail end: Minimum 40 cm – Maximum 50 cm
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- The event will be conducted on level ground.
- Each competitor is entitled to three attempts. If unsuccessful, he/she must then retire.
- In the event of a sheaf slipping off the fork whilst being tossed, it will be counted as a throw.
- Ordinary hay forks must be used, no accessories of any kind will be permitted. Forks must not exceed 1.8 m in length.
- If a sheaf touches the cross-bar and goes over it is to be counted as a successful throw. A sheaf that clears the bar will better one that touches.
- All competitors to sign waiver and have waiver wrist band.