Rules and Regulations
- This is an amateur competition. Contestants must be 16 years of age or older.
- It is an elimination contest.
- Contestant must remain on his/her side of the log. Last person on log determines winner.
- Contest log is a white pine 16 inches in length.
- Birling will be done with sneakers or bare feet. No spikes.
- Practice session supervised by a water safety person will take place during the morning hours of Sunday.
- Contestants will be required to sign a waiver.
- Judges’ decisions are official and final.
- Winning contestant becomes the Pennsylvania State Champion.
Prizes: 1st prize $40, 2nd prize $30, 3rd prize $20, 4th prize $10. Points awarded toward Grand Champion Bark Peeler.
Any competitor winning 1st place three consecutive times may not compete in this contest for 1 year.
